Overview of the benefits of tensile architecture; the integration of flexible, organic solar photovoltaic panels and SKYShades projects across the world.
SSIPs save energy, lower labor costs, resist rot, mold, and insects and are rated for category 5 hurricane winds. Fully comstomizeable panels enable builders to provide exactly the look their clients are seeking while utilizing the latest in high-performance building technology.
SSIPs save energy, lower labor costs, resist rot, mold, and insects and are rated for category 5 hurricane winds. Fully comstomizeable panels enable builders to provide exactly the look their clients are seeking while utilizing the latest in high-performance building technology.
Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is a fluorine-based plastic. It was designed to have high corrosion resistance and strength over a wide temperature range. ETFE is a polymer and its source-based name is poly(ethene-co-tetrafluoroethene). ETFE has a relatively high melting temperature, excellent chemical, electrical and high-energy radiation resistance properties. When burned, ETFE releases hydrofluoric acid.
Carbon Fibre is one of the most recent developments in the field of composite materials and is one of the strongest fibers known to man. It is usually the first choice of fibre if something very strong and very light is required.
Carbon fibre was originally developed in space technology, but has now been adopted in many other areas of manufacture. Racing car monocoques and aeroplane wings are usually constructed of carbon fibre.
With the decrease in its cost over recent years, it is fast becoming one of the leading materials in many areas, including performance sport equipment, transport, scientific experiments and even wallets and watches.
Photovoltaic Grid Parity Monitor - Utility Scale - 1Leonardo ENERGY
The GPM utility-scale report analyzes PV competitiveness in wholesale energy markets and provides an outline of the electricity regulation in six different countries (Chile, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Turkey and USA (Texas)).
While previous GPM reports were oriented to residential and commercial customers operating under a net metering scheme, this GPM issue focuses the analysis in the generation parity. As such, the report determines a theoretical tariff which fulfils profitability requirements of investors. This required tariff is compared to local wholesale prices in order to determine if generation parity exists in the country.
The methodology for such exercise will be explained and the conclusions and lessons will be presented.
This is part of the Photovoltaic Grid Parity Monitor series.
Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is a fluorine-based plastic. It was designed to have high corrosion resistance and strength over a wide temperature range. ETFE is a polymer and its source-based name is poly(ethene-co-tetrafluoroethene). ETFE has a relatively high melting temperature, excellent chemical, electrical and high-energy radiation resistance properties. When burned, ETFE releases hydrofluoric acid.
Carbon Fibre is one of the most recent developments in the field of composite materials and is one of the strongest fibers known to man. It is usually the first choice of fibre if something very strong and very light is required.
Carbon fibre was originally developed in space technology, but has now been adopted in many other areas of manufacture. Racing car monocoques and aeroplane wings are usually constructed of carbon fibre.
With the decrease in its cost over recent years, it is fast becoming one of the leading materials in many areas, including performance sport equipment, transport, scientific experiments and even wallets and watches.
Photovoltaic Grid Parity Monitor - Utility Scale - 1Leonardo ENERGY
The GPM utility-scale report analyzes PV competitiveness in wholesale energy markets and provides an outline of the electricity regulation in six different countries (Chile, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Turkey and USA (Texas)).
While previous GPM reports were oriented to residential and commercial customers operating under a net metering scheme, this GPM issue focuses the analysis in the generation parity. As such, the report determines a theoretical tariff which fulfils profitability requirements of investors. This required tariff is compared to local wholesale prices in order to determine if generation parity exists in the country.
The methodology for such exercise will be explained and the conclusions and lessons will be presented.
This is part of the Photovoltaic Grid Parity Monitor series.
Higher order Floquet mode scattering radiating elements address the packaging, cost, and performance requirements of low cost phased array antennas, antenna radome integration, and small AESA systems.
A window on the future of solar glazingGavin Harper
This presentation looks at some of the advances in glazing incorporating Solar Photovoltaic devices in order to generate electricity. It looks at a range of technologies including Organic Solar Concentrators, Luminescent Solar Concentrators, Pythagoras Solar's unique glazing system, Dye sensitised solar cells and Honeycomb Thin Film Devices.
Nanotechnology is the nexus of sciences.
It includes anything smaller than 100 nanometers with novel properties.
The conventional solar cells that are used to harness solar energy are less efficient and cannot function properly on a cloudy day.
The use of nanotechnology in the solar cells created an opportunity to overcome this problem , thereby increasing the efficiency.
RTV SILICONE HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATOR COATING (HVIC) Atul Garg
Room Temperature Vulcanisation (RTV) silicone materials have been conceived as a remedial measure to mitigate pollution-related flashovers of #insulators suffering poor service performance.
The RTV coating can be used in order to improve and protect the surface condition of a polymer insulator. This helps to improve the performance of the polymer insulator and increase its lifespan and #powersystem reliability.
A Designer's Introduction to the Development, Design and Application of Vinyl...Docks & Marinas, Inc.
This presentation is geared for designers of sheet pile walls. Synthetic materials are revolutionizing the way we build things. From the aerospace industry to nearly every aspect of our lives. Today this also includes sheet piles and round piles. Far lighter than steel, cheaper, easier to install, and non-corrosive, it has become the material of choice for many water's edge applications. ESP's vinyl sheet piling comes with a 50-year warranty. Its fiberglass composite with a 25-year warranty. Now used by the USACE, US Navy, at SuperFund sites to contain hazardous materials, and at many thousands of residential, commercial, and industrial applications around the world. Contact us for further details. Docks & Marinas, Inc.
There has been an explosion in new coating technologies for electronics over the past 24 months.
•Key Drivers
–Moisture proofing
–Oxygen barrier (hermeticity)
–Tin whiskers
Panache Green tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ( PGTS) takes the privilege to introduce itself as pioneers in providing Energy Efficient Building Enveloping with its range of innovative products, systems & to deliver the Concept of “Cool Homes without AC!”
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4. US Tensile Beginnings
PTFE Fiberglass and NASA (1969)
First commercial projects (1972) Lightweight long‐span roofs (1975)
5. Basics
Conven&onal structures:
– Dependent on gravity and rigidity
– Walls and framing working in compression
Tensile structures:
– An>‐clas>c (bi‐axial) forms
– Membrane and cables working in tension
Thus, the fi5h building material:
– Wood, stone, metal, glass, and . . . membrane
6. Sustainability
• Light colored fabrics
• Small amounts of material
• Dayligh>ng
• Fabric recycling
• Steel is recycled
• New solar applica>ons
10. Fabric Characteris>cs
FABRIC TYPE HDPE PVC PTFE
Durability/Lifespan Medium Medium High/Long
Structural Capabilities Medium High High
Initial Cost Low Medium High
Performance Medium Medium High
Waterproof No Yes Yes
Translucency Low Medium High
Fabric Flexibility High Medium Low
Portability High Medium Low
Color Availability High Medium Low
Potential Creep No No No
Fire Performance
Pass NFPA 701 Limited Yes Yes
Pass ASTM E84, E108, E136 Limited No Yes
40. Solarbrella Specifications
General:
• 13’ x 13’ coverage
• Standard color is white /
addi>onal colors available
• 3 year warranty
• PVC fabric
• Aluminum body/pole
• 4 power outlets (DC) with
volt meter
• Power Plas>c organic
photovoltaic panels
• Bapery bank in base of unit
46. Environmentally
Traditional PV (OPV)
• Requires a huge • Panels use the
amount of energy input lowest carbon
footprint of all solar
• Toxic gases and panels and they
hazardous chemicals are biodegradable
such as arsenic,
cadmium, and titanium • Pose no threat to
the environment
• Larger carbon footprint;
high disposal costs
47. Economically
Traditional PV (OPV)
• Expensive due to • Roll-to-roll
the high production manufacturing
costs and the high process
price of silicon.
• Much lighter
• Extremely heavy
• Eliminates extra
• Roofing systems load requirements
require reinforcing to
carry the extra load
48. Efficiency
Traditional PV (OPV)
• Can never be • OPV panels bonded
more efficient than to membrane
the first day of
installation • Simple replacement
when energy
• Degrade at the demands increase
rate of 1%
(approx.) per year • May be used
effectively indoors
and outdoors
49. FAQs
How efficient are OPV panels?
Currently, OPV panels have ~7%
efficiency, with the theore>cal limit in the
region of 50‐60%
Since OPV panels generate energy from
any light, they generate electricity from
daybreak to sunset
Conven>onal PV is most effec>ve only
from 10am‐3pm and with no cloud cover
50. FAQs
What is the project life-span of the ‘bonding system’
which houses the Power Plastic?
High-grade ETFE membrane
Carries a 15-year warranty
What is the current useful life for Power Plastic?
The current life of our panels is 3 to 5 years
Over the past 3 years, no degradation identified
51. FAQs
What are the compara>ve costs between
conven>onal PV and Power Plas>c?
OPV u>lizes only dyes & chemicals on a plas>c
plauorm (vs. high cost tradi>onal PV)
OPV prin>ng press manufacturing process is
simpler and more cost effec>ve
Conven>onal panels repaid over 15‐17 years
(based on local electricity costs)
Power Plas>c expected to have 4‐5 year
payback period