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ElectroRoof Commercial Solar Roof Solutions from SolarQuest

SolarQuest offers integrated commercial solar roof systems such as the ElectroRoof. The ElectroRoof commercial solar roof system is a roofing package that comprises three main units- spray-on polyurethane foam, energy monitor and photovoltaic system. This robust roofing package from SolarQuest is available at cost effective rates. The ElectroRoof commercial solar roof solution generates electricity with the help of the photovoltaic array as well as forms of thermal insulation on the roof.

22 Feb 2010

Fronius IG 2000 Solar Inverters Supplied by Solar Montana

The solar inverter from Solar Montana has a NEMA 3R enclosure and is supplied with UL approved AC and DC disconnects. The Fronius IG 2000 solar inverter consumes a maximum power of 7 watts during operation, while the total power consumption in stand-by mode is less than 0.15 watts. It has a controlled forced ventilation type cooling concept.

22 Feb 2010

Solar Lighting International Offers X-35 Commercial Roadway Solar Lighting Systems

The X-35 commercial roadway lighting system reduces light pollution. The lamp used in the solar light is a high intensity full color spectrum gas discharge type that generates 3,700 lumens.

22 Feb 2010

EM Series Water Source Geothermal Heat Pumps from K.C.S.

The EM Series water source heat pump can save heating costs from 50% to 70% and the cooling costs up to 40%. It also provides low cost hot water in summer using the heat recovery option.

22 Feb 2010

Infinity Geothermal Offers Premium EW Water-to-Water Geothermal Heat Pumps

The Premium EW water-to-water heat pump uses the R410A refrigerant, microprocessor controls, scroll compressors and oversized heat exchangers to provide smooth operation. The microprocessor controls enable users to view the modes of operation and to adjust the temperatures easily.

22 Feb 2010

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines from Franklin Wind Energy Group

The vertical axis wind turbine has a rated power of 5kW. It begins to operate at a wind speed of 3mph. The cut-in speed and cut-out speed of this wind turbine are 5mph and 325RPM, respectively.

22 Feb 2010

Forcefield Offers 7-Foot Diameter Wind Turbine Kits

The 7-foot diameter wind turbine offered by Forcefield includes assembled alternator, tail vane, blades, required hardware for assembling the machine and the user's manual. The user's manual has information on 7-foot diameter and 10-foot diameter turbines.

22 Feb 2010

Eviag AG Offers ev100 Multi Mega-Watt Wind Powers Plants

The ev100 wind turbine features an asynchronous type of generator with slipring to provide continuous electrical connection. The frequency of the generator is 50/60Hz, while the nominal voltage is 690V.

22 Feb 2010

Siemens to Supply Electrical and Automation Equipment for ArcelorMittal Dedusting System

The Siemens Industry Solutions Division received an order from ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH, a German flat-steel producer, to supply the electrical and automation equipment for the new secondary dedusting system in its LD steelworks. This will reduce the residual dust content of the offgas emitted to the environment to less than 10 mg/Nm3. The dedusting system is scheduled to be put into operation in the first quarter of 2011.

22 Feb 2010

Can Forests Regenerate after Harvesting under Climate Change Conditions

How does a natural forest respond to harvesting under global change conditions? Michigan Technological University and the US Forest Service Institute for Applied Ecosystem Studies (FS IAES) are conducting research that explores that question.

21 Feb 2010

Making SolarArrays More Efficient and Reliable with New Connection Technique

Solar arrays of the future may be more energy efficient and reliable, thanks to one Missouri researcher’s efforts to reconfigure the way panels are connected.

21 Feb 2010

New Models for Sustainable Cities and Landscapes

As engineers and energy companies develop plans for alternative energy production that will allow humans to continue to pursue otherwise unsustainable consumption patterns, Steve Luoni attacks the problem of limited resources from a radically different angle.

21 Feb 2010

NIST Launch Facility to Progress Hydrogen Fuel

To pave the way for a hydrogen fuel infrastructure, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Boulder Labs recently launched the largest hydrogen test facility in the United States for evaluating how component parts of such an infrastructure will react to exposure to this potentially corrosive gas in order to develop needed data and standards.

21 Feb 2010

US Congresswoman gets an Education on OLED Display Technologies

Last month, U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps (Calif.) toured the DuPont Displays facility in Santa Barbara, Calif., and met with business and technical leaders in the DuPont OLEDs (organic light emitting diode) business to learn about how DuPont is leveraging its innovative OLED technology for displays in the lighting market.

21 Feb 2010

New Materials for Building Hybrid and Electric Cars under Development

Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG), part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, is engaged in a €3.4 million project with scientists to develop a new composite material which could revolutionise car design and manufacturing.

21 Feb 2010