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TSW3224W Off-Grid True Sine Wave Solar Inverters from Apollo Solar

The TSW3224W off-grid true sine wave inverter has 120/240VAC split-phase output and input operation. It requires no external transformers for step-down, step-up or balancing. The output provides 12V for standard circuits and 240V for appliances, well pumps or shop tools. The 200% surge power capacity is available for intermittent loads without disrupting the sensitive computer loads.

15 Dec 2009

SunWize SW85 Solar Panels from Alternative Energy Solutions

The SunWize SW85 solar panel comprises 36 monocrystalline solar cells that are connected in series. The photovoltaic cells are encapsulated in ethylene vinyl acetate layers and laminated at the back with white Tedlar film. This encapsulation protects the solar cells from extreme climatic conditions.

15 Dec 2009

2009 - The Warmest November in 31 Years

The strong signature of an El Niño Pacific Ocean warming event showed up as the warmest November in 30 years — and not just by a little bit. November 2009 was a full 0.1 C (0.18 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than November 2005, the second warmest November in the 31-year satellite record.

15 Dec 2009

Siemens Seek to Become Leading Provider of Wind Turbines

Siemens has confirmed its objective to become one of the world’s top providers of wind turbines. Siemens entered the wind power market five years ago with its acquisition of Denmark’s Bonus Energy. Since then, wind power operations at Siemens have undergone rapid development. The workforce has grown sevenfold, while revenue has actually increased tenfold. "This is a success story whose narrative we wish to continue," says Andreas Nauen, CEO of the Wind Power Business Unit. "The overall global wind power market is growing at 12 percent annually.

15 Dec 2009

Lightest Ever Jerrycan is Recyclable As Well

RPC Containers UKSC has created its lightest ever standard jerrycan, reducing the weight of the container by a further 10%. The absence of labels and closure wad creates a mono material pack that is fully recyclable, thus further enhancing its sustainability credentials.

15 Dec 2009

PET Packaging Film Made Largely from Recycled Materials

RPC Cobelplast-Montonate has developed a new range of A-PET sheet for printing and box applications, manufactured using 50-70% post-consumer recycled (PCR) A-PET scrap.

15 Dec 2009

Review of DuPont-BP Renewable Energy Efforts and Its Effect on Climate Change

The Pew Center for Global Climate Change recently published a white paper that reviews the DuPont-BP partnership on developing renewable energy sources. The authors, Truman Semans and Andre de Fontaine, focus on the business opportunities for those companies that lead in the delivery of solutions on climate change issues.

14 Dec 2009

Air Liquide Foundation Supports Two Expeditions to the North Pole to Investigate Global Warming

According to researchers from the US National Center for Atmospheric Research, the ice that covers the Arctic Ocean could completely dissolve during the summer months by the year 2040. The high sensitivity of the Arctic to climate changes makes it an ideal testing ground for climate trends, and the data acquired on this region plays a major role in our understanding of the earth’s climate.

14 Dec 2009

Tips for a Green Christmas

Move over, white Christmas, and make way for a “green” holiday. Here are a few tips that can make the holiday season more environmentally friendly, courtesy of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society, and the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®.

14 Dec 2009

Wood - An Environmentally Friendly Building Material

Many human activities such as driving automobiles and heating homes typically add climate-changing carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Using wood for home construction, instead of more energy intensive building products, can actually help offset CO2 contributions.

14 Dec 2009

Mapping Nocturnal Wind Patterns Could Help Wind Energy Sector

On beautiful, sunny days with quiet weather conditions a strong wind develops in the evening at a height of about 200 metres. Peter Baas is the first to map how such a powerful wind develops high in the air. With his research he has made an important contribution to the improvement of weather and climate models. Moreover, knowledge of these air currents is important for the aviation sector and the generation of wind energy, for example.

14 Dec 2009

Carbon Reducer Industries to Trial Power Optimisation Units in Various Locations throughout the UK

Carbon Reducer Industries UK Ltd. has confirmed and placed purchase orders to Carbon Credits International Inc. for several ProReducer power optimisation units that will be distributed for trial periods over a variety of locations throughout the UK which will include government and private car parks, multi story car parks and shopping malls. Then to expand sales to government schools and service industries, such as fire and police stations.

14 Dec 2009