3 Mart 2012 Cumartesi
Crystal Station load electric cars
The next year it will be a big change with regards to mobility, that planned a massive release of electric cars that they must have the necessary infrastructure from charging stations until viable projects for its overcrowding and sustainability, and where the projects and Concepts are not wait too long.On this occasion, we have encountered a new step of the so-called Crystal project, which began with the conceptualization of an electric vehicle for six occupants (Crystal EV) that can be used as a means of public transportation operated at a distance with a remote control.On this occasion, it has been designed which are not only charging stations , but also the point where we should expect them to deal with, named simply as Crystal Station and one of the foundations of public transport in the morning, as well as a multiple use area.In addition to a small green space, it also serves as a parking site for electric cars, being fed by a few umbrellas made with photovoltaic solar panelsto keep adding details ecological and sustainable.Of course, this is just a Concept, and simply serve as a basis and inspiration for future projects.
PA Code Council Votes to Reject 2012 ICC Changes, Delay Code Updates until at least 2018
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2 Mart 2012 Cuma
Heart-powered pacemaker could one day eliminate battery-replacement surgery
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Incredible solar panels made with grass!
While a large majority of research on solar energy are working with expensive high-tech materials in order to improve their capacity of absorption of energy, researchers at MIT in the United States are taking a different approach.They realized that nothing in nature absorbs energy as well as plants, by what have developed a solar technology that combines a small amount of grass (or other agricultural waste), a powder of stabilization of oxide of zinc and titanium oxide, and a glass or metal as substrates, all of which can imitate the process of photosynthesis.The goal might seem an illusion, though - we fervently â€" hope can do reality: develop a technology so simple that anyone can make their own solar panels and for almost no money.MIT researchers have figured out how to stabilize a photosystem I (E F) chemically (the internal structures of plant cells that carry out photosynthesis), on a substrate that creates electric current when exposed to the light, all with readily available materials.This solar cell isolates FI molecules and, finally, allows the flow of electric current through the dust of the stabilization.Thus, rather than large factories of solar panels that require a large amount of natural materials, technology of MIT, literally, could be packed in a plastic bag small and sent to anyone who wants to make their own solar panels at home.If DIY enthusiasts can get their hands a few cuts of grass or some other plants and the substrate, then MIT only needs to send the zinc and titanium oxide, and instructions to create energy from this mixture, and with almost no complications, they will have done its own solar panel.Finally, according to Andreas Mershin, people will be able to mix everything and create a painting that can be applied to your ceiling. But there's a catch. For the moment, this technology doesn't have even a 2% efficiency rate yet. But it will improve, and even that is a lot of efficiency given the small amount of resources to create.
How to Survive Solar's Unhealthy Consolidation
The solar sector is once again entering a period of increased activity, but not the good kind, as several firms have announced losses and cutbacks, temporary shutdowns, and closing down entirely. As the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry plows through the current consolidation â€" and eventually out of it â€" here are six things to consider and remember:
New Poo Power Device Could Help Sewage Plants Transform Wastewater Into Wattage
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Suck It Up: A book about climate change, geoengineering and air capture of CO2
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Robust Geothermal Growth Expected Even if Tax Credits Expire, EIA Reports
The Energy Information Agency (EIA) issued its report this week, Annual Energy Outlook 2012, which projects U.S. renewable power production more than doubling by 2035, even with the expiration of federal tax credits The report projects robust growth for geothermal, which is expects to triple its production by 2035 outpacing the overall trend.
Will Cyber-sensitives Reveal the Future of Energy Efficiency?
The U.S. economy is three times larger than China’s, yet when it comes to developing a clean energy industry, China keeps besting us. The U.S. came in second — again — to China this quarter in Ernst & Young’s much-watched renewable energy ranking released February 28. But there is one clean
Free Webinars on Efficiency and Reliability
ABB is offering 2 free webinars this March focusing on Reliability and Efficiency. ABB is highly focused on helping utilities create reliable and efficient distribution grids as part of their Smart Grid initiative.The schedule for the webinars is as follows:March 8 - How to determine the right self-healing grid strategy to achieve your budget and reliability goalsMarch 29 - The Volt/VAr efficiency business caseWe look forward to a great learning experience!
On Algae Fuels, Energy Innovation and Obama's Failed Climate Messaging
When did "innovation" become a dirty word in American politics?
Economic slowdown means UK can phase out more fossil energy
The economic slowdown means the UK could retire old coal, oil and nuclear power plants without risking black-outs between 2015 and 2020, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Army Issues Draft RFP for $7 Billion in Renewable Energy Contracts
On Friday February 24, 2012, the U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama issued a draft request for proposals (Solicitation No. W912DY-11-R-0036, the “Draft RFP”) titled “Large Scale Renewable Energy Production for Federal Installations.” The objective of the solicitation, in its current form
China's Solar Markets Also Catch Chill
With the solar bubble apparently bursting around the industry's ears in late 2011, as 2012 opens its doors for business much attention has been focused on the sector. The markets are certainly wise to be cautious given the impact of the downturn, regulatory instability and an increasingly price-competitive and oversupplied market.
Draft EU Directive proposes binding energy efficiency targets
Under a draft EU Directive approved by the Energy Committee, EU countries will have to set binding national energy efficiency targets, and save energy by specific means such as renovating public buildings.
2011 saw record levels of renewable energy investment – uncertainty for 2012
Clean and renewable energy investment levels saw new heights in 2011, spurred by solar, but the outlook for 2012 is far less certain â€" especially within the Eurozone, says analyst Ernst & Young.
UK trade union and renewable energy industry campaign for green jobs
The UK trade union Unite the Union and the trade association for wind and marine renewable energy, RenewableUK, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to campaign for green jobs.
EDF given green light for Photowatt acquisition
EDF has been given the go-ahead to acquire the bankrupted solar company Photowatt.
1 Mart 2012 Perşembe
Generating power from salty water: Unique salt allows energy production to move inland
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Bill Gates & Energy Secretary Steven Chu Discuss 21st Century Energy Challenges (VIDEO)
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Obama’s Algae Biofuels Communications Problem (i.e. Leaving Out Global Warming)
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What’s the Best Solar Technology for Your Home, Community, Business or Farm?
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GE (NYSE:GE) Bullish on Solar
March 1, 2012 - (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Snowbirds aren't the only folk flocking to the Sonoran Desert this winter.
Better Renewables Risk Management Solutions Emerge
Global economic woes have taken their toll, but investment in renewable projects is still strong and since 2010 has surpassed investment in new fossil fuel plants.
Why Solar Flagships' Peril Won't Derail PV in Australia
When Australia's Solar Flagships program was first announced in May 2009, the program was met with much fanfare, heralded as the path to proving solar photovoltaics' (PV) viability in the Australian market. Initially the program had a total budget of approximately A$1.5 billion and a goal of installing 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar electricity, split equally between PV and concentrated solar thermal (CSP).
What's Good for the Lease is Good for the Lender
Trying to identify the Next Big Thing in renewable energy investment? You could do a lot worse than stake a claim at the point where two trends â€" growing ones that may have escaped your notice â€" meet.
Arcola Energy, Horizon to launch global fuel cell product integration platform
Arcola Energy in London and Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies in Singapore have formed an exclusive partnership to provide deployment, customisation and integration support to a wide range of companies launching Horizon fuel cell powered products in the UK.
GE's Rise as a Major Solar Investor
Given the low interest rates and plummeting prices for solar energy equipment, it would seem a good time for investing in solar power generation. GE Energy Financial Services, for one, has been pursuing solar deals actively and on Wednesday it announced a $100 million equity investment in a solar power plant in Arizona.
Abound Solar Halts Thin-film Production
Abound Solar, once heralded as an emerging player in American solar manufacturing because of its aggressive plans for growth and its strong Department of Energy backing, took a major step backward this week when it announced it was shutting down production of its first generation thin film modules and that it was temporarily laying off 180 employees from its Colorado facility.
Maturation of the Sustainable Industries: How it Parallels the Dotcom Boom, Bust…and Rebirth
During the internet boom in the late 1990's and early 2000's, new companies sprang up seemingly overnight and the words "new economy" became a common turn of phrase in touting the business environment born of this innovative climate. These "new economy" companies didn't have substantial revenue, much less profits, however, so new metrics like "eyeballs" and "page views" were devised to justify the outrageous size of their estimated valuations.
Wind Farm in Atlantic City
This technology is the great powers are beginning to implement as a way to alleviate the problem of energy demand, and in the case of the United States of America, this solution is ready to come true. In recent times have planned a lot of projects by the U.S. government to start investing heavily in Clean Energy, seeking to engage with reduced emissions of carbon dioxide that respect did not come too, or at least not with the emphasis that had been promised after their accession to various conventions and protocols. Among the forward-looking statements include the installation of a large number of offshore wind farms, although none has begun to be built so far were mainly distributed in the corridor of the U.S. East Coast. The first to begin construction, as of March, would be located in Atlantic City, with the construction of an Offshore Wind Farm would have a production capacity of about 25 MW Wind Energy to supply the energy equivalent of 10,000 homes , replacing that which comes from thermal plants as you know, notoriously pollute the environment. If all goes well would be completed by the end of 2012 and begin to be operational in early 2013, being one of the first in a series of farms that will range from Virginia to New York.
COM600 + FDIR = A Simple, Money Saving Solution
We recently visited a utility customer in the Southeast US who is interested on improving distribution reliability in their circuits. As we started the meeting, the customer stated in a few words why they are interested in ABB as a partner: we have a strong product offering and we have made significant investments in or acquired smart grid companies and that means commitment to the industry.Our customer couldn’t have said it better. Among the myriad of companies that play in the smart grid arena, ABB leads the way with a product portfolio that is becoming broader and more complete. We are proud to have several products to increase power distribution reliability (reclosers/sectionalizers, protective relays, automated switches among them). A fundamental part of self-healing networks is what is known as FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation, and load Restoration). This technology ensures that two things happen when there’s a fault in a circuit with automated switches: 1) limit the size of impacted areas and 2) speed restoration of power. A fault on a circuit means several negative things for a utility â€" loss of revenue, customer dissatisfaction, dispatching personnel to solve the problem, etc.Another member of our distribution automation portfolio is the COM600 station computer. This product has been successfully installed in the US and other countries around the world for several years. With the recent inclusion of FDIR logic in our COM600 station computer, we offer a true solution for FDIR that reduces utilities’ costs and helps them become more efficient at their engineering processes. COM600’s FDIR has a simple configuration tool that reduces configuration time from days to hours by doing dynamic generation of logic for fault isolation and load restoration. In addition, this solution supports open protocols, which means a customer is not forced to a single-supplier solution. This is what translates into real savings for our customers and helps them make a business case for investment in smart grid technologies.The latest addition to our DA portfolio is RIO600, which is a module designed to provide I/O for the COM600 using IEC61850 communications. RIO600 helps in simplifying and decreasing the wiring inside the substation. The fully hardwired traditional medium voltage switchgear/substation control and protection system contains a centralized rack room approach resulting in extensive wiring. By using RIO600, signals can be transmitted between IED’s using ethernet-based IEC61850 GOOSE communication.To learn more about distribution automation solutions, click HERE or call +1 954 752 6700
EnergyTrend: Lithium-Polymer Batteries Target Smartphone Market in 2012
March 1, 2012 - (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, mobile phone products will soon see a wave of new model upgrades, and lithium-polymer batteries will relive the glory of 2011
UK and Bangladesh cooperate on renewable energy research
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Government of Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding on renewable energy research.
Wind News; GE (NYSE: GE) to Supply 41 Multi-Megawatt Wind Turbines for Four Projects in Germany
SALZBERGEN, Germany - March 1, 2012 (Investorideas.com renewable energy newswire) - GE (NYSE:GE) announced a contract with the leading German project developer Energiekontor AG for four wind power generating projects comprised of 41 2.75-103 wind turbines.
U.S. Retrofits could yield $1 trillion of energy savings and create 3.3 million job years; new financing models can unlock this opportunity
March 1, 2012 - (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) DB Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA) and The Rockefeller Foundation today released a research study which examines the potential size and investment opportunity of upgrading and replacing energy-consuming equipment in US real estate.
Geothermal Energy Association releases 2012 Policy Priorities
Washington, DC - March 1, 2012 - (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) The Geothermal Energy Association today released the policy priorities adopted by the organization's Board of Directors.
Solar power to low-income families in CA and CO, USA
Yingli's US subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Americas, and non-profit solar installer GRID Alternatives have renewed their strategic partnership for 2012, providing solar power to 800 low-income families in California and Colorado, USA.
Biofuel Stock Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO) Closes up over 12% on Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2011 Financial Results
The stock moved on its earnings release and was also fueled by high oil prices that have driven several biofuel stocks and renewable energy stocks to higher levels in recent trading.
What’s the Best Solar Energy System for Your Home, Community, Business or Farm?
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SMA Solar Technology opens Japanese subsidiary
SMA Solar Technology AG has opened a sales and service subsidiary in Japan, which will offer solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters and communication products for small solar PV plants in Japan.
Narec Capital helps offshore meteorology company enter UK market
UK renewable energy finance and insurance company Narec Capital has been appointed by the Spanish offshore wind meteorology platform developer Idermar to advise on finance, insurance and UK market entry.
Goldwind's profit nearly wiped-out in 2011
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Company was hit by a slower wind power market and falling prices for wind turbines in 2011, recording a 73.5% decline in total profit and a 76.77% fall in net profit attributable to share holders.
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