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Greengate Power Corporation Signs Contribution Agreement with Government of Canada for Funding its Halkirk I Wind Energy Project

Greengate Power Corporation has signed a contribution agreement with the Canadian Government to fund its Halkirk I Wind Project. The funding will be provided under the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program.

11 Dec 2009

Waterline Alternative Energies Offers Solar Power System Installation Services

Waterline Alternative Energies offers complete solar power system installation services. The company installs SunWize solar electric systems that are supplied as pre-assembled systems. This eliminates the process of selecting and purchasing the components separately. The solar power systems are easy to install and commission.

11 Dec 2009

PVI 2500 Grid-Tied Solar Inverters from Solectria Renewables

Solectria Renewables manufactures different types of electronic products for use in renewable power generation systems. The range of photovoltaic inverters provided by the company includes the PVI 2500 model that is designed for residential applications. This grid-tied solar inverter can withstand rough weather conditions. It features PCB assembly and automated production. As the PV inverter features pre-wired DC and AC cables, the wiring can be done quickly without the need to open the inverter.

11 Dec 2009

Fronius IG 2000 Grid-Tied Solar Inverters from Solar Depot

The Fronius IG 2000 solar inverter is designed for the grid-tied solar power systems. The PV inverter features a LCD display as a standard inclusion. The LCD display tracks significant system performance parameters. The grid-tied solar inverter is light in weight, and easy to install. In addition, the PV inverter also features integrated AC and DC disconnects that can reduce the complexity during installation.

11 Dec 2009

Aspen 175 Residential Outdoor Wood Furnaces from Greenwood Technologies

The Aspen 175 wood furnace is an outdoor model that is suitable for light commercial and residential applications. This furnace provides a clean burning operation by producing less ash content, thereby requiring minimal cleaning. The Aspen 175 wood furnace is ideal for houses with a total area of less than 2,000 square feet. The wood furnace from Greenwood Technologies is designed using log wood and split or scrap wood.

11 Dec 2009

S4 Turbo Firewood Boilers with S 3200 Control System from Froeling

This firewood boiler from Froeling incorporates a lever on the left or right for cleaning the outer side of the heating surfaces and at the same time maintains the heating efficiency at a maximum level. The S4 Turbo is equipped with an S 3200 control system. This control unit has an adjustable viewing angle that can display the operating status clearly.

11 Dec 2009

Combo Air-Water Output Series Heat Pumps from Boreal Geothermal

The Combo Air/Water Output Series of heat pumps are designed to provide cooling, heating and hot water. These environmentally friendly heat pumps can be described as forced air heating/cooling (AC Series) type models.

11 Dec 2009

Blue Valley Energy Offers Geothermal Designing Services

Blue Valley Energy provides geothermal designing services for various sectors, such as builders, homeowners, and architects. Besides designing the geothermal cooling and heating system, the company can also design the control and distribution systems for the cooling and heating system of the whole building. The company usually provides the installation service of the geothermal system, which it designs. However, for clients who are not nearby, the company offers only the geothermal designing service.

11 Dec 2009

Windspire Wind Power Systems from Bada Boom Advertising

The Windspire wind power system is suitable for small businesses, homes, parks, museums, and schools. The energy from the wind power generator can be used to power lights, air conditioners and refrigerators. The wind power system has the ability to generate 2,000 kilowatt hours for one year at an average wind speed of 12 miles per hour. The real time monitoring of the system is done with the help of WindSync software.

11 Dec 2009

Skystream Monopole Wind Turbine Towers from AltE Store

The Skystream monopole tower, manufactured by Southwest Windpower, has an overall height of 33 foot and 6 inches. It is a free-standing tower that has been specifically designed for the Skystream 3.7 wind turbine. The Skystream monopole tower incorporates a one piece taper tube design and does not require guy wires for it structural support.

11 Dec 2009

Vac Aero Completes Lean and Green Plant Renovation

VAC AERO's Oakville Thermal Processing Division recently completed an extensive plant re-organization based on lean and green manufacturing concepts. The project included building renovations to create more production space, the addition of new work-handling and production capacity, safety enhancements and energy efficiency improvements in lighting and power consumption. Lean manufacturing techniques that were implemented in the re-organization included Kanban systems, 5S and visual signals.

11 Dec 2009

Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands Co-Sponsor Day at UN Climate Change Convention

As nations from around the world meet in Copenhagen from December 7–18 for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, researchers from the University of Delaware are taking a leading role. A special day co-sponsored by the Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands, housed at UD, is being set aside during the negotiations to draw attention to the world’s oceans.

11 Dec 2009

PPG Reinforce Efforts to Improve Energy Efficiency

PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Save Energy Now LEADER Program, reinforcing the company’s voluntary efforts to significantly reduce its industrial energy intensity.

11 Dec 2009

Steel Packaging Recycling Rates Exceed Plastic, Cartons and Glass in Europe

The latest figures from APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) show that 70% of steel packaging is recycled in Europe. This represents over 2.5 million tonnes of food and drinks cans and other steel containers being recycled in 2008, saving 3.9 million tonnes of CO2. According to the latest available data, this places recycling rates for steel above those of other packaging materials such as plastic, beverage cartons and glass (29% , 33% and 62% respectively).

10 Dec 2009

Orders for BTU Solar Processing Equipment Brings $5.5 million to BTU International

BTU International announced that it has received almost $5.5 million through orders for BTU solar processing equipment. These solar processing equipment orders were received from Pacific/Asia customers. BTU International is involved in supplying alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets with thermal processing equipment and processes.

10 Dec 2009