Case Studies
Nextek Power Systems provides cutting edge alternative energy solutions to their clients the world over by supplying the best in solar and direct current technologies. Read some of our case studies below to learn more about what we have done, and are doing, in today's green marketplace!
Nextek Power Delivers 20% Increase in Energy Efficiency for Distribution Warehouse in Rochester, NYIn 2004 William McDonough and Partners of Charlottesville, VA were hired to redesign a distribution center in Rochester, NY, including its out-dated lighting system. Solar panels combined with DC Ballasts generated power and eliminated significant inverter losses that improved energy efficiency in the lighting system by 20% |
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US Army Facility Begins Shift to Renewable Energy Sources with Installation of Solar Power, Direct Current MicrogridMandates put in place by the Federal government require the military facilities to reduce the amount their energy consumption by 30% by the year 2015. In addition new or refurbished buildings must reduce their fossil fuel consumptin by 55% by the year 2010 and by 80% by 2030. Nextek Power Systems was contracted to install a Direct Coupling® DC Microgrid... |
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Nextek Power Systems Spearheads Collaborative Effort to Create Showplace for Direct Current Technology in MichiganA grant from the State of Michigan provided funding to convert the NextEnergy Center building in Detroit from AC to a direct current (DC) power distribution system. The scope of the project included demonstration of a unique solar panel that produces both thermal heating and photovoltaic (PV) power. |
