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TMW Series Water-to-Water Heat Pumps Provide Hot Water for Domestic Use

The TMW series water-to-water heat pump combined with the Tranquility forced air series offers triple function solution for heating, cooling and hot water requirements. It incorporates Copeland scroll compressors, standard microprocessor controls, TXV metering device and system operating LED lights. The compressor compartment is fully insulated. There is a double isolation compressor mounting system to provide smooth operation. This heat pump is constructed with galvanized steel and epoxy powder coated paint.

8 Dec 2009

200 Watt Solar Panels Available with Weatherproof Junction Box

The 200 watt solar panel is a UL certified model that has an overall weight of 17.9 kilograms. This solar panel has a length, width and depth of 1,482 millimeters, 992 millimeters and 50 millimeters, respectively. The 200 watt solar panel is designed using multicrystalline solar cells in an overall size of 156X156 millimeters. These solar cells have a maximum conversion efficiency of 15.5 per cent and are embedded in transparent vinyl acetate.

8 Dec 2009

Garbage Can that Compact Rubbish without the Need for Plugs and Batteries

The Reduce ™ Compactor Can, recently launched by Base Brands™, is a finalist in the 2010 Housewares Design Awards, presented by HomeWorld Business. Chosen from over 300 entrants in 13 categories for its unique design and funtion, the Reduce Compactor Can is the only garbage can that compacts trash without plugs or batteries, making it both eco-friendly and cost efficient.

7 Dec 2009

Sustainability is the Only Way Forward for Industry

Sustainability is the only way forward for industry that does not lead to an environmental dead-end. Waste recycling has its place, but researchers in France suggest that from the outset the design of a product should consider the whole life cycle to offer any chance of sustainability. Writing in the International Journal of Design Engineering, the team explains how this approach might best be adopted by industrial and other designers.

7 Dec 2009

Guide to A Green Christmas

It was Bing Crosby who immortalized a white Christmas in his 1942 hit single, but these days more and more eco-conscious consumers are dreaming of a green Christmas instead. If you're looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint this holiday season, consider these tips from Director of Sustainability Dedee DeLongpré Johnston

7 Dec 2009

Siemens Install First Prototype of New Direct Drive Wind Turbine

Siemens Energy has installed the first prototype of a newly designed direct-drive wind turbine. The new SWT-3.0-101 DD is a gearless machine with a power rating of three megawatts (MW). It has a rotor diameter of 101 meters. The prototype was installed close to the Danish town of Brande, where Siemens Wind Power headquarters is located.

7 Dec 2009

Solutia Supply Synthetic Heat Transfer Fluids to Polysilicon Manufacturing Plant in China

Solutia Inc. announced today that it supplied Therminol® D12 and Therminol 66 synthetic heat transfer fluids to a new state of the art 15,000 metric ton solar grade high purity polysilicon manufacturing plant in Xinyu City, China. The facility is owned and operated by LDK Solar and came online in the fall of 2009.

7 Dec 2009

BASF to Push Environmentally Friendly Leather Products at IILF

The India International Leather Fair (IILF) will be held from January 31st to February 3rd 2010 at the Trade Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Province, India. BASF will be located in Hall 2 Booth C 60, C 61, C 78 and C 79.

7 Dec 2009

DSM Scores Highest in Netherlands for Carbon Disclosure Project

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, scores highest in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) of the fifty largest companies listed at Euronext Amsterdam for its approach to climate change disclosure. The CDP represents 475 global institutional investors with USD 55 trillion in assets under management.

7 Dec 2009

Study Indicates Earth's Temperature May be More Sensitive to Carbon Dioxide than Previously Thought

In the long term, the Earth’s temperature may be 30-50% more sensitive to atmospheric carbon dioxide than has previously been estimated, reports a new study published in Nature Geoscience this week.

7 Dec 2009

Latest Developments in Organic Photovoltaics to be Discussed at LOPE-C in Germany

Despite the current upheaval in world financial markets, OPV continues to gain in economic importance and make steady technical progress. Various OPV technologies are being developed in industrial and academic research cooperatives and project-based partnerships. At this time, OPV is well on its way to broad commercialization, as first products are available on consumer markets. Current trends and the latest developments in this field will be on display at LOPE-C in Frankfurt, Germany from May 31 - June 2, 2010.

7 Dec 2009

Significance of Fiber-to-the-Home Technologies to be Highlighted in the UN Climate Change Conference in Denmark

The FTTH Council Europe has stated that Green Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Technologies will help in connecting the UN Climate Change Conference to the world. The Highest FTTH Penetration Rates are found in Denmark, which is considered as a Leading European Country in terms of its Sustainable Innovation. The Climate Change conference will offer the possibilities of remote participation besides being connected by the fiber-to-the-home technology. Efficient developments and high-speed access will be obtained from the Copenhagen Bella Conference Center and from the broadband connections in Denmark.

7 Dec 2009

Rio Tinto Invest in Carbon Capture and Storage and Hydrogen Energy

Rio Tinto said today that it will be focussing the majority of its investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology on the Hydrogen Energy California (HECA) project, a proposed new hydrogen-powered electricity facility that will capture and store most of its carbon related emissions to produce clean electricity.

7 Dec 2009

ExxonMobil to Talk About Commitment to Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

ExxonMobil will demonstrate its expertise and commitment to developing breakthrough energy technologies at the 2009 International Petroleum Technology Conference December 7-9, 2009, at the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel.

7 Dec 2009

Hudson Clean Energy Partners Raises Debut Fund Successfully

Hudson Clean Energy Partners, L.P., a debut fund from Hudson Clean Energy Partners, has achieved its $1 billion target successfully. Hudson Clean Energy Partners has announced the closure of the fund after reaching the target. The capital will be deployed by the company to expand its current clean energy investment portfolio.

7 Dec 2009