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Billboards Confront the Participants of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference

Bjorn Lomborg, Director of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, unveiled two billboards in central Copenhagen on 7 December, 2009 the first day of the global climate summit. These two billboards designed to contradict the views of delegates and politicians highlight that the existing measures used in solving global warming issues are imperfect.

9 Dec 2009

enXco Signs Delivery Agreement with REpower for Supplying 70 REpower MM92 Turbines

A delivery agreement for the supply of 70 REpower MM92 turbines was signed by enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, with REpower. This agreement, which is based on the conditions laid out by REpower, a German turbine manufacturer, is for the supply of turbines up to 143.5 megawatts. Each of the 70 REpower MM92 turbines with a capacity of 2.05 MW is scheduled for delivery in the year 2011.

9 Dec 2009

Archer Daniels Midland Company Receives Grant to Construct Renewable Fuel Facility

Archer Daniels Midland Company has received $24.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop and build a manufacturing facility that will produce renewable fuel from biomass. The ADM Advanced Biorefinery project will manufacture ethanol fuel and ethyl acrylate compound that is used to manufacture a range of materials including plastics, coatings, and adhesives. This project is one among 19 biofuel projects to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.

9 Dec 2009

The 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Available with Efficient Performance, Torque, and Comfort

The 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is available with passenger car-like handling and controlling features and is considered as a power train consisting of maximum torque and power. This power train has the ability to reduce the fuel usage and fuel emissions. Comfort, efficiency, and performance are the innovative features available in the Highlander Hybrid powertrain.

9 Dec 2009

The Nature Conservancy and Blue Source Launch Model Forest Conservation Program

The Nature Conservancy in collaboration with Blue Source launched a unique forest conservation program. The conservation program, Working Woodlands, aspires to fight climate change and protect forests. This program aims to reward landowners who show good ability to manage their forest effectively with market-based incentives.

9 Dec 2009

Enligna Launches Wood-Pellet Manufacturing Plant Facility at Port of West Sacramento

Enligna has received a conditional-use permit from the West Sacramento Planning Commission towards the development of a wood-pellet manufacturing plant at the facility. The Port of West Sacramento is considered as the center where eco-friendly manufacturing and shipping operations are carried out.

9 Dec 2009

Clean Air Task Force Applauds Energy Secretary for Grants to Develop Low-Carbon Projects

The Clean Air Task Force applauds Energy Secretary Chu for providing grants amounting to nearly $1 billion towards the development of low-carbon projects that are of vital importance all over the world. Each individual project will be involved in capturing and separating at least 90% of carbon dioxide from coal with the usage of varied technologies.

9 Dec 2009

Online News Clip on Axion International’s Recycled Plastic Technology Released on CNN

Axion International Holdings announced that CNN has released an online news clip on its proprietary recycled plastic technology. Axion International utilizes recycled plastic to manufacture structural products for industries that are capable of withstanding high loads.

9 Dec 2009

Donard Wood Burning Cookers Incorporate Two Ovens

The Donard wood burning cooker provides front loading of fuel in the firebox. The biomass cooker has the ability to heat a maximum of six radiators. The fuel box of the cooker measures 0.02 cubic meters. The fuel box can accommodate logs of 380mm in length. The burning efficiency of the wood burning cooker is 68 percent, when wood is used. The various accessories provided with the biomass cooker include chrome cover hotplates, cookware set made of cast iron, back fillers, side fillers, Stanley enamel cleaner, Stanley cleaner made of chrome and stainless steel, splashback, and platerack.

9 Dec 2009

Ecotherm Insert 49 Pellet Fireplaces with Direct Smoke Exhaust

Thermorossi manufactures the Ecotherm Insert 49 fireplace that uses wood and pellet as fuel. The wood fireplace comprises a hot air channeling system, and it is suitable for installation in unused fireplaces. The pellet fireplace is compact in size, yet has the ability to heat multiple rooms with the help of the channeling system. The fireplace allows refilling of fuel even during operation.

9 Dec 2009

Low Pressure Sodium Solar Street Lights for Use in High Traffic Areas

Solaronna provides a diverse range of solar street lighting. These lights are suitable for use in remote locations where installation of grid-tie systems is expensive. Solar street lights can also be installed in places receiving abundant light. These lights consist of components such as solar panels, gel or AGM batteries and charge controllers.

9 Dec 2009

5kW Grid Tie Wind Turbine Systems Designed to Operate Automatically

The 5 kilo watt grid tie wind turbine system is designed to operate automatically. Whenever there are high or extreme wind speeds, the wind turbine turns itself 45 and 90 degree away from the wind. The wind turbine also applies the dump load and brake, if required. The rotor diameter of the wind turbine is 21 feet. The maximum wind speed this wind turbine can withstand is 100 miles per hour. The cut-in wind speed of the 5 kilo watt grid tie wind turbine is 4.4 miles per hour, while the rated wind speed is 22 miles per hour.

9 Dec 2009

DC-AC Inverters Utilized for Renewable Power Applications

The DC-AC inverter has the capability to handle power ranging from 100 watts to 2,500 watts. The DSP chip design incorporated in this inverter facilitates low distortion. The distortion is as low as 3 per cent even during maximum output power conditions. The DC-AC inverter is available in different models with varying output voltage of 120 volts and 240 volts AC as well as frequencies of 50 hertz and 60 hertz.

9 Dec 2009

Go Power 175W DC to AC Power Inverters for Boats and Service Vehicles

The Go Power 175W DC to AC power inverter can be installed easily. When this inverter is plugged into a lighter socket of a vehicle, it provides alternative current power. The surge output of the inverter is 210 watts. The maximum long term power output of the modified sine wave inverter is 175 watts, while the output voltage is 115 volts AC. The efficiency rate of the inverter ranges from 80 to 90 per cent.

9 Dec 2009

Envision Series of Heat Pumps with Comfort Alert Diagnostics

The five dual capacity sizes of the Envision series make them more reliable and versatile for use in varied applications. The refrigerant utilized in these Envision units is of the R-410A type, which does not pose any threat to the ozone layer. It also complies with various standards set by the EPA. As the air coils of these Envision units are coated, they offer a longer and more durable life than traditional systems. The operations and processes of these units are controlled by an advanced microprocessor.

9 Dec 2009