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  • - A radical idea to get a high-renewable electric grid

    This is an interesting approach to optaining very high penetration of renewables such as photovoltaics and wind.  At present most large installations operate under Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) wherein the economics are based on a sell all output at predetermined prices. This contrasts with standalone systems wherein the system size Read More
  • - Breakthrough Batteries Powering the Era of Clean Electrification

    - Breakthrough Batteries Powering the Era of Clean Electrification Battery Storage Costs Drop Dramatically, Making Way to a New Era. A recent Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) report continues to confirm that clean electrification through batteries is advancing at impressive rates. Very interesting report: Breakthrough Batteries- Powering the Era of Clean Electrification Read More
  • - Interesting Technology

    An assortment of links to interesting information   Semiconductor Nanowires Could Double the Efficiency of Silicon Solar Cells A p/n semiconductor junction is not the only way of converting sunshine into useful electrical energy.  Light consists of a flow of photons of various energy levels (colors).  See this article-Solar Cells.  Nanowires Read More
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Some Ideas on Taking Action

For Individuals:

  • Solar for your home- Photovoltaics
  • Solar for your home- Solar Hot Water
  • Solar Tours
  • Solar Cooking
  • Take an Educational Course
  • Join the Arizona Solar Energy Association
  • Attend a solar Meet-Up meeting
  • Solar Water Pumping
  • Solar Powered Lighting

For Companies:

  • Solar for your Company- Photovoltaics
  • Solar for your Company- Process heat
  • Solar Powered Lighting

Arizona Solar Center Library

Our library includes a wide range of helpful information:

This Strategic Plan proposes a series of recommended actions for specific initiatives that, if implemented successfully, could allow for the realization of Arizona’s vision of not just participating in, but owning the solar industry nationally. The Strategic Plan will serve as a living document to be continuously updated in response to changing solar industry conditions within Arizona.

Arizona Solar Strategic Plan 2011-11-15.pdf

Promotional document prepared by Arizona State University Research and Economic Affairs. Map showing renewable energy companies in 2010

ASU-Phx-RenewableEnergyMap.pdf

A useful introduction to using thermal imaging to troubleshoot PV arrays

Thermal Imaging-Fred Brooks.pdf

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  • Welcome to the Arizona Solar Center

     This is your source for solar and renewable energy information in Arizona. Explore various technologies, including photovoltaics, solar water heating, solar architecture, solar cooking and wind power. Keep up to date on the latest industry news. Follow relevant lectures, expositions and tours. Whether you are a homeowner looking to become more energy efficient, a student learning the science behind the technologies or an industry professional, you will find valuable information here.
  • About The Arizona Solar Center

    About The Arizona Solar Center Arizona Solar Center Mission- The mission of the Arizona Solar Center is to enhance the utilization of renewable energy, educate Arizona's residents on solar technology developments, support commerce and industry in the development of solar and other sustainable technologies and coordinate these efforts throughout the state of Arizona. About the Arizona Solar Center- The Arizona Solar Center (AzSC) provides a broad-based understanding of solar energy, especially as it pertains to Arizona. Registered Read More
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