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Symbios Technologies Helps ZeaChem to Obtain a DOE Grant of $25 million for Constructing its First Cellulosic Biorefinery

Symbios Technologies has played a helping role in enabling ZeaChem to be selected for a grant of $25 million from the Department of Energy (DOE). This award is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and it comes from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Biomass Program (EERE). Symbios Technologies is a developer of renewable energy projects and ZeaChem is involved in the development of biorefineries that helps in converting renewable biomass into chemicals and fuels. Symbios has been working with ZeaChem through different stages starting from conception to submission to DOE.

16 Dec 2009

SunRun Receives An Additional Commitment of Tax Equity from US Bancorp for Residential Solar Installations

SunRun, a leading provider of home solar power announced that the company has received an extra tax investment from a subsidiary unit of US Bancorp. This extra investment is part of the $90 million that is required for the residential solar installations to be carried out in the year 2010. Through this funding, homeowners in various states will be provided with affordable solar energy. US Bancorp has provided this funding after a year of the launching of SunRun’s first residential power purchase agreement.

16 Dec 2009

Northern Power Systems Selects Analog Devices’ SHARC Processors for its Northwind 100 Community-Scale Wind Turbines

Northern Power Systems has selected Analog Devices’ SHARC digital signal processors for use in the company’s Northwind 100 community-scale wind turbines. The Northwind 100 wind turbine utilizes an advanced ‘digital drivetrain’ and the wind turbines are capable of delivering 100 kW of rated power for community-scale wind applications such as municipalities, schools, universities, farms and businesses. By incorporating SHARC digital signal processors, data converters and other ADI components in the Northwind 100’s Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) design, the need for a gearbox is eliminated.

16 Dec 2009

Midwest ISO Study Establishes Need for High-Voltage Electric Transmission Solution to Integrate Substantial Renewable Energy

The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator recently released a study highlighting the need for high-voltage electric transmission solution to integrate the increased renewable energy resources in Upper Midwest region.

16 Dec 2009

High-Altitude Wind Speed Mapped for the First Time by a Dutch Researcher

Peter Bass, a Dutch researcher, was the first to map the development of strong winds on sunny days that rises to a height of almost 200 meters. Through this research Peter Baas introduced a number of improvements in the climate and weather models. This research will help the aviation sector and wind energy generators.

16 Dec 2009

Cetrel and Novozymes to Produce Biogas and Electricity from Bagasse

Cetrel and Novozymes announced that the two companies have signed an agreement to carry out research for the conversion of sugarcane waste into green energy. Cetrel is a leading supplier of environmental solutions for the manufacturing industry in Latin America and Novozymes is a leading global producer of industrial enzymes.

16 Dec 2009

Bullis School Dedicates Solar Electric Power System

Bullis School dedicated the largest solar electric power system at a ceremony held at a private school in the DC area. Students, school administrators, federal and state legislators attended the ceremony. This system is owned and operated by Washington Gas Energy Services (WGES). The solar system was installed by Clean Currents Solar and it will provide electricity to Bullis School’s Blair Family Center for the Arts.

16 Dec 2009

Solar Lighting International Offers X-Series Wind Powered Outdoor Lighting Systems

Solar Lighting International offers the X-Series wind outdoor lighting system that incorporates a small wind turbine. The rotor diameter of the wind turbine is 46 inches. The wind powered light needs a wind speed of 12 miles per hour for operation. At a wind speed of 28 miles per hour, the wind turbine provides a rated power of 400 watts. For one month, the wind turbine offers 38 kilowatt hours at a wind speed of 12 miles per hour.

16 Dec 2009

Tranquility 20 (TS) Single-Stage Series Water-Source Heat Pumps from ClimateMaster

ClimateMaster manufactures different models of geothermal heating and cooling products for commercial and residential applications. The Tranquility 20 (TS) Series available from the company is utilized as a single-stage water-source heat pump. It combines EarthPure HFC-410A refrigerant with the PSC multi-speed or ECM variables speed fan motor and the Copeland Scroll compressor for efficient performance. The green technology design has earned additional LEED points for the product

16 Dec 2009

UL 508 Wind Turbine Inverters from Wind Turbine Industries

Wind Turbine Industries supplies wind turbine inverters. The UL 508 inverter is a synchronous model with overall dimensions of 37 X 28 X 14 inches. This wind turbine inverter weighs 135 pounds, while the choke has a total weight of 175 pounds. The choke measures 22 X 19 X 14 inches in size. The UL 508 wind turbine inverter has a peak power rating that ranges from 10 kilowatts to 20 kilowatts with input operating voltage between 0 volt AC and 180 volt AC. The output voltage specifications of the inverter from Wind Turbine Industries range from 208 volts AC to 250 volts AC.

16 Dec 2009

Wood Stove Studio Offers Hunter Herald 8 and 14 Multi Fuel Stoves

The Herald 8 and 14 multi fuel stove allows adjusting the air inflow for safe and efficient operation at night. Whenever required, the air inflow can be increased. The wood stove can be riddled safely by just moving the riddling tool up and down. The riddling is carried out within closed doors, so there is no possibility of dust formation. The air wash system of the multi fuel stove works by directing hot air behind the glass door and creating a screen between the glass and the fire.

16 Dec 2009

Envision Series Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems from WaterFurnace

The Envision series geothermal heating and cooling system is an all-in-one system. It is equipped with coated air coils to provide a longer service life. There is a microprocessor control that runs all the components and provides troubleshooting features such as on-board diagnostics and fault lights for optimal performance.

16 Dec 2009

Villager offers ‘A’ Range Woodburning Stoves

The A Range woodburning stove is equipped with an airwash system, and a primary and secondary air supply to maintain the glass clean. It has a combination of baffle plate and heavy brick lining for fuel combustion to provide a balanced heat supply. The cast iron doors of this stove are designed to load fuel easily into the stove.

16 Dec 2009

2100 Millennium Wood Stoves from Quadra-Fire

The 2100 Millennium wood stove features automatic combustion controls to provide easy lighting. The wood stove is provided with labels for precision air controls to facilitate easy operation. The firebox of the stove is lined with firebricks. The wood stove incorporates front to back log loading that is easy and safe to use. Other features of the 2100 Millennium wood stove include convective heat shields.

16 Dec 2009

Hydro-Temp offers Water Source Heat Pumps for Residential Applications

The water source heat pumps available from Hydro-Temp incorporate single or dual compressor options. A single compressor system consists of a hermetically sealed single Bristol compressor. A dual compressor system comprises a small and a large Bristol compressor designed to provide heating and cooling in three stages.

16 Dec 2009