Trajectory Solar

20/07/2017

Why we believe solar is worth it.

By Jon Carson, Trajectory Energy Partners

12/07/2017

"Around 99 percent of the power contained in direct sunlight reaching the surface of Earth falls between wavelengths of 250 nm and 2500 nm, but conventional materials for high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells cannot capture this entire spectral range,” said Matthew Lumb, lead author of the study and a research scientist at the GW School of Engineering and Applied Science."

Over 99% of available solar spectrum captured with new 44.5% efficient solar cell

11/07/2017

"As part of the new energy efficiency plan, ComEd also will explore ways to use electricity data to better target customer needs and promote its efficiency programs, as well as to assist in evaluating programs and course-correcting, when possible. For example, data could be used to target buildings with the highest potential savings, which both increases energy savings and decreases program administrative costs such as customer acquisition."

By Christie Hicks and Dick MunsonJust how valuable is energy efficiency? To the customers of ComEd, Illinois’ largest electric utility, efficiency’s value is in the billions – $2.5 billion, to be exact.That’s how much ComEd customers have saved to date through the utility’s energy efficiency

07/07/2017

This is the future.

WASHINGTON — For the first time in decades, the United States got more electricity from renewable sources than nuclear power in March and April.

05/07/2017

Solar saves lives.

"'That’s a reduction of 17 million metric tons of CO2 a year, an annual global benefit of $700 million, reductions of “10,000, 10,300, and 1,200 metric tons of SO2, NOx, and PM2.5, respectively … which provide annual domestic air quality benefits of $890 million”"

https://futurism.com/solar-power-is-saving-dollars-and-lives/

By avoiding fossil fuels for our power needs, solar is preventing deaths from circulatory and respiratory ailments, reducing sicks days and asthma incidents, and more.

28/06/2017

Potential.
"During the week of the trial, electricity use amounted to 1.1 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), which would have required about 535,000 tonnes of coal.

Of all that electricity, hydro power contributed about 72.3 percent, while newer energy sources, including wind and solar picked up the rest of the slack."

There's been a lot of scepticism about whether renewable energy can produce all our future energy needs. So last week, a Chinese province went out of their way to show it was possible for the entire region to run solely on green energy.

23/06/2017

The Future Energy Jobs Act is almost a month old since its activation on June 1st, and we're just getting started.

Our friends at IL CleanJobs just released a video showcasing the solar community's growth in Illinois, along with our press conference we did with them and Faith in Place, Representative Christian Mitchell, Professor Blake Davis, and Bronzeville Community Club House.

We're proud of the momentum, and to be a part of this strong community.

If you're ready to start a solar project, or curious how it all works, drop us at line at www.trajectorysolar.com

The new law is the biggest breakthrough for clean energy in Illinois history, delivering jobs, savings and healthier air to communities across the state. Vis...

22/06/2017

Missed us at the + Lake County Future Energy Jobs Act Townhall? Chicago Tribune has you covered.

"Among the new energy companies interested in working with Waukegan residents is Trajectory Solar.

"Trajectory Solar is working with communities and organizations across Illinois to plan and develop community solar projects. As a Lake County resident, I'm excited to work with the Sierra Club and the local community to bring solar to Waukegan," said Jon Carson, managing partner with Trajectory Solar (Highland Park)."
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Bulletin Board: A Post From the Community | Rep. Rita Mayfield and Clean Power Lake County Supporters Celebrate Passage of State Law That Can Bolster Local Economy While Reducing Pollution WAUKEGAN, ILL. (June 17, 2017)-Policy leaders, advocates and solar energy company executives who participated i...

21/06/2017

Over the weekend Trajectory's Jon Carson detailed how Waukegan and Lake County can get started building community solar and the Future Energy Jobs Act at the Clean Energy Town Hall along with State Representative Rita Mayfield, Clean Power Lake County, LVEJO, and CUB Illinois.

Photo credit: Christine Nannicelli
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https://twitter.com/cnannicelli/status/876174971755794432
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13/06/2017

El potencial de energía solar por en nuestra conferencia de prensa con Faith In Place, Representative Christian Mitchell, Profe Blake Davis, y IL Clean Jobs Coalición.

‪Univision Chicago featured us and our partners Faith in Place, Representative Christian Mitchell, Professor Blake Davis, and IL CleanJobs at our press conference marking the first day of The Future Energy Jobs Act and what Solar For All means for Illinois.

La ley de trabajos en energía del futuro entró en efecto en el estado este jueves primero de junio.

09/06/2017

Some 'light' reading for Friday.