• Heat Exchanger Types and Their Use in Everyday Life

    Updated: 2010-02-28 14:05:00
    There are many types of heat exchanger. A water heat exchanger heats or cools water, while an air heat exchanger heats or cools air. For phase changes, a condenser changes a vapor to a liquid and an evaporator coil changes a liquid to a vapor. Heat exchangers are used in many ways in everyday life. Introduction We don't often think about heat excha...

  • Why use Room Air Purifier? Types of Room Air Purifiers

    Updated: 2010-02-28 11:37:12
    The government agencies have declared that the major cause of the asthma, the disease related to breathing problems is the impure air inside the rooms. This article describes the various types of room air filters used for removing the impurities from the room air. Why we Need Room Air Purifiers? Just like daily exercise, clean air is also very ...

  • Different Types of Air Compressors-2

    Updated: 2010-02-26 11:40:50
    Air Compressors are not only classified as Reciprocating and Rotary types. There are also various types of classification based on the number of stages, drives, lubricating method and many more. Read here to know and understand different types of compressors. Introduction: In my last article, the different types of positive displacement air com...

  • Alpha Energy Commissions Grid-Tied System for US Forest Service

    Updated: 2010-02-26 05:00:00
    Located at 1628 West Williams Drive, Alpha Energy, a member of worldwide Total Power Solutions provider The Alpha Group, recently installed a 21kW elevated solar racking structure at the US Forest Service office in Tucson.

  • Techniques of Humidification

    Updated: 2010-02-25 20:04:38
    In this article fundamentals of the humidification methods will be discussed, including factors required to be analyzed while selecting any system for humidification. Introduction Different types of locations, such as a textile mill, office, laboratory, or home have different requirements for relative humidity, due to which appropriate methods of h...

  • Different Renewable Energy Sources

    Updated: 2010-02-25 19:45:50
    This article explains and highlights the importance of alternate sources of energy, and discuss the the various types. Introduction Planet earth has numerous cheap sources of energy which are yet to be fully explored and utilized favorably by mankind. Different types of alternate sources of energy are mentioned below: Hydropower This type of energy...

  • OPEL Solar, Inc. Receives 2010 Connecticut Green Business Award for Solar Innovation

    Updated: 2010-02-25 05:00:00
    Shelton, CT and Toronto, ON, February 25, 2010 – OPEL Solar, Inc., a leading global developer and supplier of high concentration photovoltaic ("HCPV") solar panels and other solar products, including ground-based and rooftop tracker systems, was honored yesterday evening receiving a 2010 Connecticut Green Business Award. The Award recognizes OPEL Solar's contributions to driving Connecticut's green economy revolution with its advanced solar HCPV technology, its unique solar tracker systems, and the green jobs created by OPEL Solar in the State of Connecticut. OPEL Solar was one of 25 companies awarded.

  • Alpha Energy Opens Phoenix Headquarters

    Updated: 2010-02-25 05:00:00
    A national leader in turnkey photovoltaic solar power systems, and member of The Alpha Group, Alpha Energy recently relocated its corporate headquarters to Phoenix. This new office, located at 1628 W Williams Drive in North Phoenix, will serve as the primary Alpha point of contact for renewable energy customers throughout the Americas.

  • Steam Power Plant Condenser Cooling - Part 1: Introduction to Alternatives

    Updated: 2010-02-25 04:14:21
    The steam power plant water going through the condensing unit requires cooling so that liquid condensate can be pumped back into the boiler. Cooling for the condenser may be supplied by once through cooling, a wet cooling tower, dry (air) cooling, a hybrid (wet/dry) system, or a cooling pond. Introduction The condensing unit is ...

  • Steam Power Plant Condenser Cooling - Part 3: The Air Cooled Condenser

    Updated: 2010-02-25 04:11:21
    An air cooled condenser is an option for condensing steam if water availability is limited. The air cooled condenser, also known as a dry cooling tower, is seeing increased use as a steam power plant condenser. Steam power plant water usage is a concern due to increased water needs by other sectors. Introduction An air cooled condenser provides a m...

  • Steam Power Plant Condenser Cooling - Part 2: Comparison of Alternatives

    Updated: 2010-02-25 04:10:31
    Steam power plant water is used primarily for the condensing unit. The cooling alternatives, once through cooling, wet cooling tower, air cooled condenser, hybrid wet/dry cooling, and cooling ponds each have advantages and disadvantages. Water use, economics and % use in U.S are compared here. Introduction Steam power plant water use has be...

  • Viability, LLC to Present at United Nations Carbon Forum in Kenya, Share Environmental Insight

    Updated: 2010-02-24 05:00:00
    Shelton, CT and Toronto, ON, February 25, 2010 – OPEL Solar, Inc., a leading global developer and supplier of high concentration photovoltaic ("HCPV") solar panels and other solar products, including ground-based and rooftop tracker systems, was honored yesterday evening receiving a 2010 Connecticut Green Business Award. The Award recognizes OPEL Solar's contributions to driving Connecticut's green economy revolution with its advanced solar HCPV technology, its unique solar tracker systems, and the green jobs created by OPEL Solar in the State of Connecticut. OPEL Solar was one of 25 companies awarded.

  • 3TIER Completes REmapping the World™

    Updated: 2010-02-23 05:00:00
    3TIER® today announced the completion of its REmapping the World ™ initiative, which was launched in March 2008 to address the biggest barrier to global renewable energy adoption – the lack of reliable information regarding resource potential and availability. With today's release of a global solar map and dataset, the company has completed its unprecedented goal of identifying and mapping the world's wind and solar resources using a globally consistent methodology.

  • Schneider Electric's Renewable Energies Business releases the compact, lightweight Xantrex™ GT30 inverter

    Updated: 2010-02-22 05:00:00
    Schneider Electric's Renewable Energies Business announces the launch of the Schneider Electric Xantrex GT30 Grid-Tie Solar Inverter, a three phase power inverter that delivers 120/208 Vac out of the box and can be used as a building block for larger systems.

  • Schneider Electric captures the sun at 2010 Winter Games

    Updated: 2010-02-22 05:00:00
    The Renewable Energies Business unit has donated essential equipment to West House, the energy-efficient home born out of the vision from Simon Fraser University (SFU), Western Economic Diversification (WED) and the City of Vancouver.

  • Four Weeks to Go for Wall Street Green Trading Summit IX

    Updated: 2010-02-22 05:00:00
    There are only four weeks to go until the Wall Street Green Trading Summit IX, the longest running environmental finance event in the US. This cutting edge event brings forth the latest offerings from environmental innovators in the US and Europe.

  • groSolar to Distribute and Install American-Made Solon PV Modules

    Updated: 2010-02-19 05:00:00
    groSolar, a national leader in solar power distribution and installation, today announced a new relationship with SOLON Corporation, a leading North American photovoltaic manufacturer. SOLON's products and information will be on display in the groSolar booth at the upcoming Renewable Energy World Expo in Austin, Texas on February 23.

  • To date 25,000t of CO2 Emissions Avoided by Photovoltaic Plants Arsol-1 and Arsol Toledo

    Updated: 2010-02-19 05:00:00
    The two plants developed by Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas have produced a total of 55 GWh since they came into operation two years ago Both plants, located in Ciudad Real and Toledo, Spain, are producing highly efficient clean energy with a total of 15 MW of power.

  • SolarCraft Brings Solar to Historic Jackse Winery

    Updated: 2010-02-18 05:00:00
    Novato-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a solar electric generating system at the newly renovated Jackse Winery in Glen Ellen. The historic building is now powered by clean, green energy.

  • Free Webcast: Climate Change and Business Success

    Updated: 2010-02-17 05:00:00
    Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 17:00 (GMT), 12:00 (EST), 9:00 (PST)

  • 3TIER Launches Next Generation Wind and Solar Prospecting Tools

    Updated: 2010-02-17 05:00:00

  • Karbone Sponsors Wall Street Green Trading Summit IX

    Updated: 2010-02-16 05:00:00
    Karbone Inc., a global full service company, focused on renewable energy and carbon emissions assets is sponsoring the Wall Street Green Trading Summit IX (www.wsgts.com). This annual, premier industry event promises to sell out again even in this rough economy. Created by Peter Fusaro nine years ago, the conference combines emissions, renewables, cleantech, green hedge funds, environmental software and SRI investing into an annual gathering of who's who of environmental financial markets.

  • Gilbert Goes Solar with Arizona's First Solar Town Hall Meeting

    Updated: 2010-02-16 05:00:00
    Gilbert residents are invited to attend Gilbert's first FREE Solar Town Hall Meeting on Monday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm at the Maricopa's Southeast Regional Library located at 775 North Greenfield Road at Guadalupe Road in Gilbert.

  • Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference Set to Kickoff Tomorrow, Featuring Line-Up of World's Leading Renewable Energy Experts and Innovative CleanTech Companies from Around the Worl

    Updated: 2010-02-16 05:00:00
    The Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference (www.eilatenergy.com), one of the world's most important renewable energy events, will begin tomorrow in Eilat, featuring the participation of renewable energy experts, businessmen, politicians and policy makers from around the world. The conference, to be held through February 18, will serve as a showcase for leading renewable energy companies such as Siemens, Schott Solar and Ormat as well as dozens of promising emerging technology companies

  • The Future of Energy heads to London as business thrives

    Updated: 2010-02-09 05:00:00
    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 21 January 2009: The UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, spoke at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi on Monday to highlight the UK's leading role in meeting the global challenge of combating climate change with renewable energy.

  • SolarCraft is Awarded Green Business of the Year

    Updated: 2010-02-08 05:00:00
    SolarCraft has been selected by the Novato Chamber of Commerce (NCOC) as the inaugural recipient of its Green Business of the Year Award. In business since 1984, SolarCraft celebrates its 26th year providing renewable energy services to the North Bay. They offer full-service solar electric, solar pool heating and solar hot water, including consulting, design, sales, installation, monitoring and maintenance.

  • Latest Micro-Hydro Project uses EMMA

    Updated: 2010-02-05 05:00:00
    Smart-grid EMMA DSM unit optimizes performance of 90 year old micro-generator Coolpower's second generation EMMA controller installed Andover UK; 30 th October 2009 Source of power 1920 restored Francis turbine EMMA SP15 v2 matching household load to turbine output (difference

  • Leilani Münter's 'Eco Dream-Team' Announces NASCAR Green Challenge

    Updated: 2010-02-04 05:00:00
    Daytona Beach, Fl. - When Leilani Münter gets behind the wheel, people watch. But if she has her way at Daytona's ARCA Series race on February 6th, they'll also listen. This is one driver who is using the platform of the raceway to educate fans about climate change, and the steps they can take in the race to save the planet.

  • Large-scale energy storage to reliably manage large amounts of renewable power

    Updated: 2010-01-20 15:37:37
    Hello all! It’s been while, but I am happy to be back blogging and have some exciting news to share. ...

  • Members vote for change at UHMA

    Updated: 2010-01-11 00:00:00
    The underfloor heating trade association, UHMA, saw its members vote for a new name and membership changes at the organisation.

  • Boiler scrappage vouchers issued from January 18

    Updated: 2010-01-06 00:00:00
    Some 125,000 households in England with working G-rated boilers can now apply through the Energy Saving Trust for a voucher giving them £400 off the price of an A-rated boiler or a renewable heating system.

  • Merry Christmas and an Energy Efficient New Year

    Updated: 2009-12-23 00:20:50

  • 100th heat pump fitted, 100 more forecast

    Updated: 2009-12-22 00:00:00
    A County Durham-based firm has installed its 100th heat pump and forecasts fitting 100 more in 2010.

  • ATC Newsletter

    Updated: 2009-12-14 19:58:05
    Now you can keep up with ATC via our newsletter.  We publish frequently about design for low income people, conferences, and Bottom of Pyramid (BoP) Economics. Thanks! Sign Up for ATC Newsletter! * required Email Address: * [...]

  • Local Wildlife

    Updated: 2009-11-02 20:25:14

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