Jungbunzlauer’s Post

Have you heard about floating solar parks? Here’s why they’re a game-changer in renewable energy! 🌊 🌞 What are Floating Solar Parks? Floating solar parks are solar panels installed on floating structures on lakes, reservoirs, and even the sea. This innovative solution generates renewable energy without using up valuable land space. Why Floating Solar Parks? - Save Land: They use water surfaces, freeing up land for farming, housing, or nature. - Boost Efficiency: Water cools the panels, making them work better and last longer. - Reduce Water Loss: They cut down on water evaporation from reservoirs. - Eco-Friendly: They have a smaller environmental impact than land-based solar farms and can even coexist with fish farming. Global adoption in countries like Japan, China, India, and the Netherlands are leading the way with impressive floating solar projects. The future is bright and floating solar parks are paving the way for a more sustainable future, offering a blend of innovation and environmental care. #RenewableEnergy #FloatingSolar #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #GreenTechnology

Large-scale solar installations bring clean energy and jobs to rural areas but feel very new to some residents. Agrivoltaics, combining solar panels and agriculture, offers a solution. With solar energy poised to supply 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035, discover how agrivoltaics can support farmers, ease land use concerns, and contribute America’s strong rural communities. Read more to explore the future of solar and agriculture working together! https://lnkd.in/dwx8A26G

🏈🌱 Super Bowl 58 is the first to be powered by renewable energy. ☀️This year's Super Bowl, held at Allegiant Stadium, is powered entirely by solar energy from the Nevada desert #solarfarm . 💡The farm has over 621,000 panels and generates enough #cleanenergy to power around 60,000 homes. 🍃The Allegiant Stadium's commitment to sustainability continues beyond the championship. With a roof made of ETFE - a recyclable material known for its climate adaptability, coupled with an energy-efficient lighting control system, the venue is a testament to conscious energy consumption and sustainability. ➡ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dvmvDwBQ https://lnkd.in/d5NhbWWu #SuperBowl #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #ClimateConscious

The last days I have had the privilege to visit Austria to discuss the EU-project EVELIXIA Project that gather 36 organisations that all work to revolutionise smart grids in buildings. A project that takes an active stand to transform EU buildings into Active Utility Nodes (#BAUNs) that aims to boost energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and promote renewable energy for a greener, more resilient planet. During the visit to the Austrian pilot site, it became evident that in order to utilise the grid there is a higher need for stability and infrastructure within the system. Also, the rural area of #Strem works as a prime example on how the usage of local resources plays a key part in the green transition. In the Danish pilot site, European Green Cities collaborates with Neogrid Technologies ApS, Salus Boligadministration, Aabenraa Fjernvarme, and Sustain to create flexibility for the district heating system using solar panels, smart sensors, and batteries.   All in which, are essential steps to realise connected, smart, and flexible buildings that all align with European Green Cities’ common objective of developing CO2-neutral cities and neighborhoods across Europe. If you want to read more: https://lnkd.in/dv5WDKnE   Tschüss,    /Jonas

Combining solar with a #greenroof. The new #Vento system for green roofs from K2 Systems GmbH complements the already established flat roof systems. It combines the advantages of #greenroofs and #photovoltaicsystems.   K2 Systems GmbH already has variable solutions for green roofs in its portfolio: these range from the ballast-optimised #K2Dome systems to the flexible Triangle-Multiangle system and Tiltup Vento for various roof connections. #K2GreenRoofVento masters the challenges of installing solar systems on green roofs. This means keeping the plants at a distance while allowing them to grow. For example, the development team has taken care to minimise the disturbance to the greenery with small feet so that low-growing mosses and succulents can continue to receive light and water. #pv #solarenergy #photovoltaics #solar https://lnkd.in/eVCDk6fQ

All afloat: benefits and challenges of floating solar systems Floating solar energy is at an early stage of development compared to conventional solar farm installations worldwide, but the potential is vast. Although the technology is relatively well understood, there are still challenges to address. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports. Deployment of land-based solar installations is well established. But work is underway on the development of floating solar farms where there are issues of land scarcity or high population density.   Floating photovoltaics (FPV) can be installed on a variety of water bodies, such as reservoirs, ponds, lakes and flooded quarries, or close to shore, to tackle the climate and energy crisis.   SolarPower Europe’s newly published (December 2023) Guidelines to FPV best practice suggests that FPV can not only improve land efficiency, but also provide water conservation benefits, reduce environmental impact and sometimes support thriving wildlife.   https://lnkd.in/eEe8T3aK

By reducing our reliance on traditional energy sources and promoting renewable energy adoption CRP (AIS Group) are taking great strides towards a carbon neutral future. Who knows, maybe one day all our market leading products maybe produced by renewable energy we helped to generate, truly circular!

Sustainable thinking since 1920 – when DIENES relocated to Vilkerath, Germany, we used the power of the nearby river to generate electricity for our operations.💦 While this energy source is no longer available for us, our commitment to sustainability and renewable energy has been a core value for over a century – with innovative technologies such as usage of waste heat and photovoltaics.🌱 Today, DIENES continues to invest in sustainability with energy-efficient machinery, EV charging stations, and rooftop photovoltaics.⚡️ There are many ways to contribute to environmental preservation. Which way do you prefer to implement sustainability in your company?👀   #dienes #energy #efficiency #renewable #sustainability #machinery #photovoltaics

Thanks to the emergence of virtual power plants (#VPPs), California is poised for an unprecedented energy revolution. The Brattle Group’s recent report forecasts the potential for VPPs to surge to 7.5 GW by 2035, exceeding 15% of peak demand. Beyond the numbers, this is about empowerment. Californian consumers could see savings of $550 million per year if the adoption of this technology continues. The tangible benefits of VPPs puts money back into the pockets of homeowners. Sunnova Energy is committed to this journey, and our investments to expand the Sunnova VPP network across multiple states enable more homeowners, and the environment, to enjoy these benefits. Our strategic expansion not only helps reduce power plant pollution but also leverages surplus power to promote environmental sustainability and financial freedom. More from Renewable Energy World.

Are floating solar farms really a good idea? (Part 2 of my Monday post). Installing solar panels on water bodies may not be a perfect solution because: -Technical challenges: The installation of floating solar panels requires specialized expertise and equipment to ensure stability and resilience against water currents and weather conditions. -Accessing and maintaining the panels can be more complex compared to ground-mounted systems. -Environmental impact: Developers need to assess and mitigate any potential impacts on aquatic ecosystems and water quality. -The visual impact of large floating solar installations may be a concern for local communities and stakeholders. -Fast moving water or shorelines with big waves cannot accommodate this technology. -The initial investment for floating solar can be higher by about 10 to 15% due to the need for floating structures and anchoring systems. All in all, floating solar farms are booming in the US. Thoughts?