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FireWIN Wood Pellet Space Heating Systems from Windhager

The FireWIN is a central heating boiler and wood pellet stove. Wood pellets that measure 6mm are used as fuel for burning and they are fed automatically. This heating system is designed with a ground-breaking heating technology. Since the FireWIN central heating system is integrated with hydraulic components, it does not require a boiler room, and this system contains a heating circuit control meant for radiators.

24 Dec 2009

Chelsea Solo Multi-Fuel Stoves from Villager

The Chelsea Solo multi-fuel stove is constructed from 8mm and 4mm steel plate as well as cast iron components. It incorporates a 5 inch flue collar that can be selected and fixed to match the room settings. This multi-fuel stove available from Villager has a heat output power of 5 kilowatts.

24 Dec 2009

Treco Offers Kalorina-E 2400 Biomass Boilers

The Kalorina/E 2400 biomass boiler has a boiler output power from 45 to 90kW. It uses wood pellets, oats, barley and non-wood biomass pellets as an auto feed fuel and logs as manual feed fuel. There is a fuel hopper incorporated with this boiler for storing fuel. Depending on the boilers, the fuel feed mechanism will vary.

24 Dec 2009

GF-1235 Solar Charge Controllers from Green-First Technologies

The GF series charge controller is made of aluminum case. This aluminum case is constructed with water resistant feature, has reverse polarity protection and can stand against temperatures from -40 to + 85 degrees Celsius. This charge controller system offered by Green-First Technologies is designed for exterior mounting with minimum sheltering.

24 Dec 2009

Green Point Wind and Solar Offers Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors

Green Point Wind & Solar offers solar thermal system that captures the energy from sun for heating hot water, heating pools and spas, and space heating. The solar thermal system consists of three components, namely solar collector, pump system and storage tank. There are two types of solar collectors available. They are flat plate collectors and evacuated tube collectors.

24 Dec 2009

Outback Power GTFX2524 Sealed Solar Inverters from Global NES

Global NES provides various models of solar inverters including the grid-interactive models manufactured by Outback Power Systems. The GTFX2524 solar inverter is a sealed model that features nominal DC input voltage of 24 volts. The PV inverter provides backup AC power, whenever there is a utility outage. This solar inverter features an automatic power save mode that avoids unnecessary charging of batteries during night. The typical conversion efficiency of the PV inverter is 92 percent.

24 Dec 2009

Xianyang District Geothermal Heating Project Developed by Geysir Green Energy

Geysir Green Energy is developing geothermal energy in different parts of the world, including China, the US, Germany and Iceland. The geothermal project in China is the Xianyang Geothermal District Heating project.

24 Dec 2009

Geotility Geothermal Systems Offers GSC Versatec Horizontal Water Source Geothermal Heat Pumps

The GSC Versatec Horizontal water source heat pump is available in 3 unit sizes with capacities ranging from 9,000 to 18,000 BTUH. The cabinet of this heat pump is made of galvanized steel. The copper condensate connections with 3/4 inch FPT and flush mounted water connections with 1/2 inch FPT need no backup wrenches and they are secured internally.

24 Dec 2009

Tranquility 27 High Temperature Geothermal Heat Pumps Supplied by Geothermal Utilities

The Tranquility 27 (High Temperature) heat pump, supplied by Geothermal Utilities, is manufactured by NextEnergy. The refrigerant utilized in this heat pump is of the R410A type and is ozone-friendly. This water to water high temperature heat pump model is suitable for use in areas that require hydroponic heating solutions such as in homes and offices.

24 Dec 2009

Fronius IG Plus Grid-Connected Solar PV Inverters from Fronius International

The grid-connected inverters are utilized to convert solar energy into electricity and then transfer the energy to the utility grid. The Fronius IG Plus grid-connected PV inverter designed by the company is a next generation inverter enhanced with a six circuit string combiner, DC disconnect that can be locked and maximum power harvest.

24 Dec 2009

Project Looks to Turn Agricultural and Forestry Waste into Biofuel

In light of the growing scarcity of oil resources, biofuels constitute an alternative solution, since they can serve as a complement to fossil fuels. As part of its policy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the European Union is requiring that renewable energy sources be increased to 10% of global fuel volume by 2020.

23 Dec 2009

Enzyme Could Lead to Plants that are Easier to Convert to Biofuels

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have created a new enzyme and demonstrated its potential ability to interfere with the production of lignin, a key cell-wall component in plants. This approach to enzyme engineering, described in the January 1, 2010, issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, could be used to further understand the mechanisms of lignin biosynthesis, and may lead to the production of plants that are easier to convert to biofuels.

23 Dec 2009

Air Liquide Sign More Supply Contracts with Chinese Solar Cell Producers

Air Liquide confirms its leading position in the PV market with the recent signature of thirteen new contracts with crystalline-Silicon (c-Si) solar cell manufacturers in China. The Group expands its supply to Chinese market leaders JA Solar and Yingli Green energy. Air Liquide will invest over €10 million to meet the needs of these customers.

23 Dec 2009

Cutting Boards Made from Environmentally Friendly Materials

Culmeta, a leading provider of gourmet kitchenware and housewares, today launched a new line of feature-driven cutting boards made from environmentally friendly materials. Developed for Culmeta by talented industrial designer Mark Trebicki, the high-end line combines functionality with contemporary aesthetics.

23 Dec 2009

LEDs that can Withstand High Operating Temperatures

DOMINANT introduces a new hot InGaN SpiceLED series, the SSx-HLD-xxx. The devices of this LED series are able to withstand a high operating temperature of up to 110°C setting a benchmark for similar competitor’s products.

23 Dec 2009