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US DOE Bestows Grant on Lehigh’s Energy Research Center for Research on Carbon-Capture Cost Reduction

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Lehigh University's Energy Research Center (ERC) to be used in the development of various heat recovering and reusing methods. The grant will be used in developing a method to reuse the heat generated in the carbon capture system during the carbon-dioxide compression process.

23 Nov 2009

Tim Garrett Stresses the Importance of Discovering New Energy Resources

In a rather confrontational study, a scientist from the University of Utah has argued that risks from the increasing levels of carbon dioxide emissions cannot be mitigated unless the equivalent of building a new nuclear power plant daily is accomplished.

23 Nov 2009

QPACE Super Computer Tops Green 500 List

The QPACE computer (QCD Parallel Computing on the Cell), which tops the Green 500 list, won the award for the most energy efficient and high-performance computer at a global level.

23 Nov 2009

Dow Corning Solar Solutions Application & Business Center Promotes Solar Products at Global Level

Dow Corning has unveiled the Solar Solutions Application & Business Center. This center will be the place for customer sales, product evaluation, and for developing commercialization strategy.

23 Nov 2009

EW Series Water to Water Residential Heating Systems Assure Clean Operation

The refrigerant utilized in the EW Series Water to Water heating system is of the R410-A type, which will not harm the ozone layer and is environmentally friendly.

23 Nov 2009

S_03 Monocrystalline Solar Modules Protect from Ultraviolet Radiation

Aleo Solar manufactures both monocrystalline and polycrystalline modules. A type of monocrystalline module produced by the company includes the S_03 solar module. This module is available in various output class specifications that range from 150 to 170 watts. Each S_03 module comprises 72 monocrystalline silicon cells, which measure 125 x 125mm.

23 Nov 2009

Advent 160 Solar Modules with EWT Technology

The Advent 160 solar module from Advent Solar has a maximum power rating of 160W.

23 Nov 2009

100-FA Commercial Corn Furnaces from Year-A-Round

Year-A-Round manufactures a range of commercial corn furnaces including the 100-FA model.

23 Nov 2009

Chicago Brick Oven 750 to Help Closed Oven Cooking and Baking

Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces supplies the Chicago Brick Oven 750, which provides a cooking surface of more than 28 inches.

23 Nov 2009

The Venetian Las Vegas Renews Contract with Sustainabe Energy Provider

Veolia Energy North America, a leading provider of sustainable energy services and facility operations and management solutions, is delighted to announce that it has renewed its contract with the world’s largest resort-hotel-casino, The Venetian Las Vegas. After working together on-site for the last ten years to provide heating, cooling and facility operations and management services, Veolia Energy and The Venetian have agreed to extend their relationship for an additional ten years.

22 Nov 2009

Geothermal System Installation Services from Earth River Geothermal

Earth River Geothermal provides complete geothermal services. The service for the geothermal installation, offered by the company, involves one contractor from the beginning till the end of installation.

21 Nov 2009

Takagi T-K2 Tankless Solar Water Heaters from AC Solar

AC Solar supplies different models of Takagi tankless solar hot water heaters. These heaters help to reduce water and electricity bills. The T-K2 tankless solar water heater has the capacity to heat 5.3 gallons of water per minute and consists of a power vent in an overall size of four inches. This solar water heater can be mounted only on walls and not on floors.

21 Nov 2009

SunArx Solar Trackers from Colorado Solar Electric

Colorado Solar Electric offers a range of solar power system, solar power components, and lighting products through their online solar parts store. The SunArx solar trackers are designed for solar panels with pole mounts with tracking advantages. The sliding mounting clips and adjustable rail positions are compatible with any conventional module. The module’s compatibility allows shorter lead times and lower cost.

21 Nov 2009

Lake City High School Geothermal Project by Blue Valley Energy

Blue Valley Energy has undertaken various geothermal projects including the Lake City High School project. The school is located at Coeur d’Alene in Idaho. The Geoexchange cooling and heating system installed in the year 1994 has a heating and cooling capacity of 503 tons. The total school area is 185,000 square feet, having a student population of 1,100. The huge aquifer at school provides a water temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit to the geothermal system.

21 Nov 2009

South Meager Geothermal Project by Western GeoPower

Western GeoPower, a renewable energy company, develops geothermal energy projects for generating electricity. The company has developed two geothermal projects, namely, Unit 1 geothermal power plant at The Geysers and the South Meager geothermal project. The South Meager geothermal project is located nearly 170km north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

21 Nov 2009