solar electrical system
111Zero-energy building — BedZED zero energy housing in the UK A zero energy building, also known as a zero net energy (ZNE) building, Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB), or Net Zero Building, is a popular term to describe a building with zero net energy consumption and zero …
112thunderstorm — /thun deuhr stawrm /, n. a transient storm of lightning and thunder, usually with rain and gusty winds, sometimes with hail or snow, produced by cumulonimbus clouds. Also called electrical storm. [1645 55; THUNDER + STORM] * * * Violent, short… …
113International Space Station maintenance — Since construction started, the International Space Station (ISS) programme has had to deal with several maintenance issues, unexpected problems and failures[citation needed]. These incidents have affected the assembly timeline, led to periods of …
114Smart power grid — Smart Grid is a transformed electricity transmission and distribution network or grid that uses robust two way communications, advanced sensors, and distributed computers to improve the efficiency, reliability and safety of power delivery and use …
115Distributed generation — Distributed generation, also called on site generation, dispersed generation, embedded generation, decentralized generation, decentralized energy or distributed energy, generates electricity from many small energy sources. Local wind generator,… …
116PrISUm — Team PrISUm is the multi disciplinary solar car racing team from Iowa State University that designs and constructs solar cars to compete in the North American Solar Challenge (NASC). Team PrISUm started in 1989 by engineering honor students of… …
117meteorite — meteoritic /mee tee euh rit ik/, meteoritical, meteorital /mee tee euh ruyt l/, adj. /mee tee euh ruyt /, n. 1. a mass of stone or metal that has reached the earth from outer space; a fallen meteoroid. 2. a meteoroid. [1815 25; METEOR + ITE1] * * …
118Anaerobic digestion — and regenerative thermal oxidiser component of Lübeck mechanical biological treatment plant in Germany, 2007 …
119Grid tie inverter — A grid tie inverter, or a (GTI) is an electrical device that allows solar power users to complement their grid power with solar power. It works by regulating the amount of voltage and current that is received from the direct current solar panels… …
120Palm Theatre, San Luis Obispo — The Palm Theatre, located at 817 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA, is an independently owned and operated movie theatre which showcases a variety of independent, foreign, arthouse, and mainstream cinema. The Palm Theatre was the first movie theatre in… …
