Nevada Geothermal Power has restarted its operations in the Faulkner 1 power plant. A temporary solution to resume operations in the plant has enabled the company to restart two of three generators, but at reduced levels of output. Due to engineering considerations related to the interim repair plan, the output has been limited to 13 MW. The plant is expected to operational fully by March, after the permanent repair plan is completed.
Bloom Energy Corporation, a company based in Silicon Valley, has launched Bloom Energy Server, which uses solid oxide fuel cell technology. This fuel cell is more reliable, cleaner as well as affordable. It is a cheaper alternative to grid electricity as well as conventional renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass. The Bloom Energy Server can be used by clients as a clean energy source for distributed power production onsite.
The Energy Alternatives division of Cupertino Electric has completed the installations of 360-kW and 36-kW solar photovoltaic systems in the cities of Pleasanton and Novato, respectively. The systems were designed and built as per the needs of these cities by Cupertino Electric. The solar power systems are installed on the cities corporate yards’ rooftops.
The construction and ownership of Colorado’s largest solar power facility will be financed by MetLife and John Hancock Financial Services. SunPower Corp. has been contracted to build this 19-MW solar photovoltaic power plant for Xcel Energy in Alamosa County, Colorado.
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, one of largest vertically integrated manufacturer of photovoltaics in the world, has entered into a three-year framework agreement with Gehrlicher Solar AG to supply photovoltaic modules totaling 285 MW over a period of three years through 2012.
Pike Research has released a new report on fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) in which it has predicted that the commercialization of light duty FCVs will take place by 2014. According to the report, by 2014, FCVs will be available in most parts of the world and sales of these vehicles are set to exceed 2.8 million across the world by 2020.
In a major initiative to create environmentally friendly homes, ARS/Rescue Rooter, a leader in the plumbing industry, is offering green home solutions for homeowners that well help them to save energy, save money, and conserve water without any major renovations.
The solar oven from Sun Ovens International comprises different components that include an inbuilt thermometer, a spill-proof levelator, collapsible reflectors, a self contained leveling leg and a Granite ware three quart cooking pot. The reflectors of the oven can be removed as and when required, facilitating easy transportation and storage.
Sun Electronics supplies a range of solar inverters including the Outback GTFX 2524 model. This sealed solar inverter is a grid-connected model that provides backup power, whenever there is a power outage. The solar inverter features an automatic power save mode that avoids the batteries getting charged from the utility at night, preventing unnecessary waste of power. The typical efficiency of the inverter is 92 percent.
Stirling Energy Systems has designed a solar Stirling dish engine technology known as the SunCatcher technology. The SunCatcher solar dish Stirling system has the capability to generate a maximum power of 25 kilowatts. The technology utilized in this system works without using any fuel and also requires less water when compared to other solar technologies. This solar dish Stirling system, which converts the solar energy into grid electricity, comprises different components such as a boom, a facet support structure, a pedestal, mirror facets, a power conversion unit and drives.
Phoenix Mechanical offers a range of products and services, namely, renewable energy products, heating, and air-conditioning. Phoenix Mechanical supplies two types of geothermal systems, closed loop and open loop systems. The Tranquility 27 two stage series from ClimateMaster is a heat source pump with higher efficiency for commercial units. The Tranquility 27 two stage series heat source pump is supplied completely assembled, piped, and internally wired. It is built for an entering water temperature ranging from -6.7 degrees Celsius to 43.3 degrees Celsius.
The SWH24M evacuated tube solar water heater is a compact hot water system that depends on warm water rising (natural convection) to circulate water to the water storage tank through the collectors. The tank is fixed above the collector. When the water inside the collector is heated up, it gets lighter and rises to the tank located above.
The solar powered sign is available with various solar panel sizes ranging between 20 and 85 watts. The solar panel is mounted on top of the 4-inch aluminum pole provided by Northwest Power. The battery used in the solar sign to store the solar energy is a deep cycle battery. This battery is non spillable and maintenance free.
The KISS wind generator provides noiseless operation and is specifically designed to meet the energy requirements of a cruising sailboat. The rugged wind generator is resistant to corrosion and provides user-friendly operations.
Hinged Guided Wind Towers is a manufacturer of hinged-guided wind tower and guyed-hinged-guided free standing wind tower. The hinged-guided wind tower together with a guidance system is constructed for holding and stabilizing the tower on a precise path. One person can easily lower and raise this wind turbine tower with the hinge at the base of the tower. The patented guidance system allows the tower to be lowered or raised in one direction only, while the tower is being raised and lowered.
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