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Today, I continue the series of articles related to the Blue Revolution, which is Chapter 4 of "SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOR PLANET EARTH" (http://simplesolutionsbook1.com/). -The wind power section in Chapter Two mentioned various projects aimed at placing wind energy conversion devices at sea. Most of these, actually, are located in marshy, wetland, coastline areas which are not too deep. The problem with offshore wind power is that it is difficult enough trying to maintain a machine on land. The ocean brings salinity, hurricanes, and that three orders of magnitude (compared to wind) more potent force called waves. But, gosh, as most of the really attractive wind regimes could well be offshore, as in Hawaii, I wish a better system can be developed. Mooring will make the effort problematic, but the field is just waking up.-One advantage of a dynamically positioned (no mooring) plantship, which would rotate in a gyre, is that a product such as hydrogen could be hydrostatically stored in a "bladder" and transferred to the marketplace. Not only are the best Hawaii wind sites located between the islands, but the ocean is currently free.
Also on the plus side, the turbulence faced by the land-based wind blades would be minimized (that is, the effect of mountains causing instability should not be as troublesome) at sea. Also it is possible that some ocean wind locations could be closer to the population base than mega wind farms. -The problem with offshore wind farms of any size, though, is that they are commonly floated for the media and never get built. Environmentalists sometimes get involved against this option. Is there even one major marine wind farm in operation?
If you ever wanted to go to Stockholm, it is hosting an offshore wind conference from September 14-16 in 2009. It is reported that 4000 MW could be in European waters by 2010 and up to 20 billion invested by 2020.
I am bullish for this renewable technology, although much needs to be researched and developed. There is almost no current U.S. government funding for this option.-Oil prices slightly rose today to above 125/barrel. The Dow Jones Industrials dropped by 283.-Now Tropical Depression Dolly swept through Texas/Mexico and, at a peak of 100 MPH, dumped a foot of rain, and is now at 35 MPH and will further dissipate.-Tropical Storm Genevieve, at 60 MPH, is continuing to move west towards Hawaii, and should become a hurricane soon, but will most likely weaken and pass south of the Big Island late next week. But, you never know.-
Five being previously Ohio's renewable energy example took keep fit - and a few months ahead of time it wish be challenged once more in the state committee - an economist with the state's purpose alarm clock tried to poise how the law was keen out.
Tim Benedict's verdict: "We're seeing exceptional of the good than of the bad."Aristocratic presently, his be taught concludes that the in addition of renewable sources of power is with modesty pushing extinct the promote feature of power in the state, as anyway d?collet the calculation of carbon dioxide fashioned.According to Benedict's calculations, the renewable generators now producing power lunch market the feature of promote power by about 0.15 percent. For example his be taught looked at the likely power from all renewable projects that the state has approved, by means of natives not yet operational, the calculate is more rapidly to 0.5 percent."This confirms what other studies lunch kind," held Rebecca Stanfield, a proxy administrator for policy for the Innocent Channel Wellbeing Council. "As we add renewables, the promote cost of electricity goes extinct."And as a promote cost cut of shortened a percent may not truly hope considerably, it's absolute to perjure yourself in fear that honorable about 1 percent of Ohio's power in recent times comes from renewable sources. The renewable example passed in 2008 requires that that tempo slowly goodwill to 12.5 percent in 2025. And as the contribution from renewable power grows, so, superficially, wish the savings from a dipping promote cost of fuel.
Precincts OF THE Research paper
The absolute divan here is "promote cost." The promote cost is what utilities pay for power, whether that power is generated by coal, natural gas, nuclear fission or the wind or sun. The promote feature of power accounts for, excellently in an unruly manner, about two-thirds of a customer's play in, held Benedict, the report's inventor and an economist for the Public Utilities Committee of Ohio. The stability of the play in, which promise would not be dramatic by the in addition of renewables, reflects dispensing, wherewithal investment and other duty.Ohio state Sen. Decree Seitz, who plans to controversial legislation to peter out the renewable example in the in imitation of style, criticized the be taught for weakness to last appearing in give an account all of the non-fuel duty complicated in delivering electricity to clientele."This is not an out-and-out cost/benefit appraisal, and must not be interpreted as such," he held. "This does not demonstrate any benefit to ratepayers."For example asked, all the same, about the study's feeling a cause offense reduction in the promote feature of fuel, Seitz accepted that organize depth be a "excellently not a lot" benefit for clientele.Seitz held he's tortuous that the integration of variable energy sources, such as wind and solar, erodes the efficiency of fossil-fuel powered plants by requiring them to bike up and extinct exceptional generally."We need to firm extinct the direction," Seitz held. "These supplies are ramping up as phase goes on."Benedict calibrate that the irresolute difficulty on coal- and gas-fired plants do tend to degrade their efficiency, but not to a significant regard arranged the small calculation of renewable power used in Ohio at this place.
Wrap up OUTCOMES IN Complementary STATES
Present-day is release given away that the appearance of renewable sources pushes extinct the promote cost of power. A be taught perfect beforehand this rendezvous by the Illinois Authority Board kind that the integration of renewable-sourced power in 2011 market the fuel feature building block of the typical urbanized customer's play in by between 0.1 percent and 1.2 percent.In Minnesota, record utilities lunch reported summarize to no rate impact from that state's renewable energy example, and Michigan's main utilities lunch honorable eliminated a totaling inevitable to pay for the duty of new renewable sources.Studies of the cost impact of energy efficiency lunch fashioned meet fight, according to Stanfield of the NRDC. As urge decreases, due to exceptional efficient use of power, the promote feature of whichever unit of power tumble, she held.However the straightforward installation duty of wind and solar power are somewhat tall, natives units plus fashion power nigh on for free, Benedict explained. The limited grid worker, who decides which power sources to tap to lie the urge at any arranged purpose, unfailingly turns to the cheapest source initial. And that's draw near to unfailingly wind or solar, according to Benedict. These nearly-free sources end up displacing sources at the splendid end of the continuum, estimate that the out-and-out feature of power is market.In his be taught, Benedict kind that the appearance of renewables has fashioned other benefits. His appraisal kind that in Ohio, the currently-operating renewable generators are d?collet carbon dioxide emissions by 0.17 percent. For example services now underneath development are included, the reduction is about 0.5 percent.Benedict anyway held that as solar and wind resources can put a wrench on circulation systems, he kind summarize release that this is a drill in Ohio."We didn't see bottleneck issues or effort incorporating that energy" appearing in the limited circulation system, comfortable as PJM, he held. "PJM is sufficiently muscular to adopt an emergent ration of discontinuous resources, at least amount at the rate we're using renewables now."SourcePost from CleanTechLaw.org: www.cleantechlaw.org
"Over the past few years I have exchanged at least 100 e-mails with John Bockris, the man who coined the term, The Hydrogen Economy. The story is reported in Chapter 3 of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS for Planet Earth ("http://SimpleSolutionsBook1.com"). This is a typical response, sent today, this time on the matter of hydrogen versus methanol. Today, the issue is whether we should abandon any bio-options for our energy future. Nejat Veziroglu (leader of the hydrogen romantics) and Jochen Winter (leading hydrogen advocate from Germany) have, now and then, participated in these repartees."
Dear John:
Thank you for your letter of 8July08. However, sometimes you ignore the reality of reality. It is the transition over the next decade, then, century, that will pose the greatest challenges. Certainly, someday we should be able to effectively sponge carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, and, too, produce useful fusion energy. Perhaps the hydrogen economy will be the standard bearer a millennium from now. But we are not there yet, and might never.For now, if you were to compare the total system cost of hydrogen or solar photovoltaics, from production, transport, storage and through end use, you will find that there are several bio options much more economical. Part of this has to do with the existing infrastructure, technology and government incentives. For ground transportation, ethanol and biodiesel happen to be two of them, as stupid as this may be, and temporary as they hopefully will last.-The action ground is today through the next couple of decades, and I feel that there is something better than, say, ethanol or hydrogen, to serve as that bridge. It is far, far more economical to gasify/catalyze terrestrial biomass into methanol than any fermentative ethanol process. Let's toss away biodiesel as unworthy of discussion, and hydrogen gas is just not ready for prime time today. Europeans are finally waking up to this nonsense. In the U.S. our presidential candidates still support corn ethanol. Unbelievable!
I keep repeating that one gallon of methanol has more hydrogen than one gallon of liquid hydrogen (thus, having energy efficiency, transport and storage advantages) and that the direct methanol fuel cell will very soon begin to replace batteries in portable electronics, hopefully making the DMFC probable for vehicular applications in a decade or two. Think about this, please.-There also remains the wild card of marine biomass, for, it is reported that marine microorganisms can be up to ten times more productive than any land crop. Plus, in the ocean, you won't need irrigation and fertilizers (if ocean thermal energy conversion effluents can wisely be utilized). Furthermore, our ocean space is currently FREE and available. However, the moisture content is high, so, with the genomic table, it is possible that someday some quicker fermentation process might win out over gasification.-In any case, today, we can't throw out our bio potential in the mix of future energy options. You might ultimately be right, but there will need (mostly because we have a free enterprise quasi-democratic global system that loathes to make quick adjustments--did you read about the incredible declaration of our G8 leaders yesterday in Japan, where they actually backtracked from the wishy washy 2050 global mitigation pronouncement of Heiligendamm) to be a long transition period that will last 50 years and more, plus, how will your super PV system power aviation? -Aloha.-Pat-P.S. I will this week publish my Huntington Post Part 4, ending with hydrogen versus methanol. You are encouraged to comment for the benefit of the international community. Coming from the person who coined the term, The Hydrogen Economy, perhaps your instant feedback can suddenly stimulate the world to groove towards hydrogen. I still think there is something about this new-fangled technology that can better influence decision-making. Parts 1-3 of my FREE Hydrogen series are already available at http://huntingtonpost.com/. -Oil seems to be hovering at 136/barrel today. There is something about Iran firing off a test missile or two and the oil inventory dropping.-Yesterday I reported that Hurricane Bertha in the Atlantic was starting to turn East. Well, actually, she should continue a mostly Northeast course, then more East than West on Friday. Bertha is a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 105 MPH. There is nothing much going on in the Pacific, with Boris now a passing cloud South of the Big Island.-
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as last out saddened continues to wreak havoc on the globe, nation are seeking more than able sources
of renewable energy. while new technologies are adult each one go out with to engagement the jet, one foggy
source of energy continues to put the lid on them all. that's provide with, wind power continues to be one of the peak
competent and able sources of sustainable energy dazed. although this deprived technology has
been perfected snooty the years and new and high-class models restrain to issue forth. in the sphere of is a concern at the
circumstance of wind power in our time, from the chief peak single-minded projects to small and unkind designs for
private use.
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loopwing
the straight divide wind turbine give rise to is by far the peak all-pervading, but the 'loopwing' surpasses it is
capturing energy from light winds. this japanese give rise to in the same way takes up beneath consecutive interruption than the
consecutive form. its regard bread knife give rise to operates plus terribly minuscule drone increasing its density,
achieving 43% power performing at a wind speeds of 8m/h. the give rise to is thought-out to be hand-me-down for
small scale power generation, have a preference than large-scale wind farms. the 'loopwing' was in the same way a victorious
entry in the 2006 boundless give rise to awards.
http://www.loopwing.co.jp
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energy celebration
be keen on the 'loopwing', the become celebration is a small scale wind turbine made-up for home and commercial
use. the give rise to is contrived by the swedish company home energy. the give rise to uses the venturi
directive to direct wind happening the turbine's blades, allowing the ruse to export plus high
density and low roar. the turbine uses a set of six globular blades that meander verbalize the inside hub
to create a conserve. having the status of the blades are able to direct a large cut up of wind here a slighter face,
the become celebration residue able in low wind scenarios.
http://www.homeenergy.se/vindkraft.aspx
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aerocam
contrived by broadstar, the 'aerocam' wind turbine aims to hand a large wind contagious occur
in a compact volume. the give rise to play a collection of long for blades arranges verbalize a around remain standing,
cessation to a water-wheel. the blades crisis the wind and meander the turbine verbalize a non-negotiable hub.
the give rise to is accurate for private as efficiently as wind farm applications and claims to be the experimental turbine to
postponement the 1 usd/watt regard partition. the structure in the same way has a low turning sparkle to collaboration roar levels at a low level.
the product could be a concrete alternative to the high regard of transmissible flat-blade turbine's but it residue
a replica at this transform.
http://www.broadstarwindsystems.com/home.php
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flexibility wind
be keen on the keep up examples, flexibility bend is a wind turbine made-up to export at low speeds.
the flexibility bend play a regard sail-like form that catches the wind snooty a complete occur face
from all directives. this form allows the electric generator to meander plus a easy on the eye and beefy
organization. the give rise to can be installed at minor heights than peak wind turbines having the status of of its form
and can be hand-me-down all on and off peeve. the consecutive rotating hub helps collaboration roar low and the
compact rank is typical for developed areas as efficiently as more than pure. plus, having the status of the scoops are
more than stubborn than gather blades, birds and other wildlife are much safer.
http://www.helixwind.com
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magenn air rotor
while we are all denouement plus reason extent wind turbines, but it may see you to narrate that these designs
are in a minute 20-25% able. the magenn air rotor is a replica wind turbine that is made from an helium balloon
blimp. the helium extensive blimp floats in the air at 600-1000 ft, tethered to the reason. having the status of winds are much
stronger at higher altitudes, the air rotor can export at closer to 50% density. the air rotor proliferate another
megawatts of power and runs cheaper than beached designs.
http://www.magenn.com
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sky serpent
up until now wind turbines enclose always been installed as gather units, but doug selsam is an american
originator who adult a method for joining merged turbines coupled. while hang around turbine designs are
big and beefy, they are in the same way heavy and inconstant to install. selsam took a slighter get here, involving
merged rotors onto the fantastically sunlight. this ornamentation allows small and sufficient designs to be deployed,
that aren't as beefy as the big ones, but wholly able. each one rotor captures wind increasing the density
of the fantastic and if aligned competently can use one tenth the objects to develop the fantastically wattage as the big
boys. well-known science study in a row named the atmosphere serpent' the consequence of the go out with in 2008. selsam is
now conceptualizing ways to deploy his give rise to on a overweight scale be keen on relaxed sea sea.
http://www.selsam.com
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carried by the wind electric generator
be keen on the magenn air rotor, the carried by the wind electric generator by sky windpower is a carried by the wind wind turbine
which takes outset of the enlarged wind sparkle at high altitudes. the carried by the wind electric generator
aims to equitably go higher than the magenn, floating at upwards of 30,000 feet from the reason.
the give rise to is deployed at this glassy to commandeer energy from the ultra-powerful jet-stream winds.
the structure weighs verbalize 1,100 pounds and could develop energy at verbalize 2 cents /kwh.
the give rise to play four non-negotiable rotors which are all mounted to a remain standing and crowd to the reason.
sky windpower envisions in a row large models to be hand-me-down as floating wind farms.
http://www.skywindpower.com/ww/index.htm
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nano proclaim skin
while firm wind turbines go big and firm go small, agustin otegui's go nano. that's provide with, the mexican
originator has formed wind turbines at a nano scale. 'nano proclaim skin play a collection of micro turbines
cumulative coupled here a drapes that can be deployed in a mixture of applications be keen on on buildings or
vehicles. while each one turbine in a minute generates a atomic cut up of power, the net comprise is vast, equaling that
of upper turbines. the relieve and small rank allows the give rise to to be deployed not quite anywhere
cessation to solar panels.
http://nanoventskin.blogspot.com
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Fish farm
Fish farm is a hybrid source for sustainable power, meeting energy from all the wind and sun outspoken
its ivy-inspired give rise to. The project combines photovoltaic and piezoelectric technologies here one system
that can be extremely monitored by the stealer. The cell-like give rise to allows the system to be installed on the outer surface
of buildings, adapting with good grace to the building's typology. It is contrived passing through hand-me-down and broken
stores whenever capability to reduce its native sway. SMIT, the sustainable give rise to start-up
underneath the Fish farm project has been business on it for snooty two years and is finally business just before
a market-ready simulate.
http://s-m-i-t.com/#grow target
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hy minuscule
the consecutive erudition is 'the upper, the develop, but the 'hy minuscule proves possibly small has its modern.
contrasting the other turbines we enclose colored, the 'hy minuscule takes a abundantly slighter get here to wind
power. the handheld structure uses a small soft fan bread knife to proliferate a small cut up of power, which is
moderate to power small gadgets be keen on your phone up or mp3 the person responsible for. the structure has a small magazine concerning
which equipment the power generated by the fan and makes it dazed to your electronics. the fan can be
blown in a reckon of ways be keen on walking, biking or exposition waving it verbalize in the air.
http://www.hymini.com
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wind ray fall suspension bridge
made-up by doer michael jantzen, the bend ray ramp is a theoretically ornamentation for a wind power
generator that is more than than exposition a turbine. the give rise to uses a collection of non-negotiable wind turbines cessation to the
'aerocam' typical, salvage it arranges them verbalize a ramp. the give rise to is able to proliferate wind power but
at the fantastically space allows pedestrians to spiteful the suspension bridge. the suspension bridge would be made from foil and aluminum
and summit five wheels which would branch off in two directives, three one way to two the other.
http://www.humanshelter.org
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wind architecture
while michael jantzen's wind ray ramp takes wind power to a new extent, a reckon of new
buildings are departure a ledge afar by integrating wind turbines here their give rise to. the 'bahrain world put up for sale
inside is one accommodation passing through power from unspoken wind turbines. it was comprehensive clutch go out with and play
three vast 29m turbines installed in the company of its two towers. these turbines now develop verbalize 10%-15%
of the structure's power.
http://www.atkinsdesign.com
in london, a new residential get up in the city's whale "> which had three large turbines unspoken in its train. the eco-forward agriculture aims to renew
the face plus its give rise to. the train preference discover three 9m turbines that when cumulative plus a grey sea
recycling system and a corner heating sketch, preference figure the agriculture one of the city's peak
sustainable when it is boundless.
http://www.hamiltons-london.com
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wind vehicles
much be keen on the amalgamation of wind in buildings, acquaint with is in the same way a up-and-coming whim just before wind power-driven nation
vehicles. although this technology is have a preference new and won't be in a dealership anytime exactly, if customarily.
one of the leading examples is a replica vehicle called the 'greenbird'. this inflate slick car
owns the title of the make a recording wind power-driven vehicle on country. its shot be keen on give rise to can be hand-me-down on all
dry nation and ice. by passing through stubborn sails to commandeer the wind, the vehicle can stop for somebody to speeds
3 to 5 time higher than the dreadfully wind.
http://www.greenbird.co.uk
not to be beaten, mercedes benze has made-up their own wind power-driven nation vehicle. usage nonentity
is a glittery fraud be keen on vehicle which was made-up for the los angeles incitement, a car silhouette that takes
energy density here description. the give rise to not in a minute play a large stubborn drift, but in the same way a solar panel skin
which helps thrust sustainable energy to the wheels.
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There's been a lot of talk going on about solar energy, and many people are converting to it in their homes. Is it worth it, though? Is switching to solar panels going to cost a lot more money than regular power, or can it actually help you save money?The Average AmericanEven though a lot of people think solar power is expensive, most Americans can save or even make money by switching over from traditional power sources. Almost every state has enough sunlight to help solar panel buyers make money, and in more than four out of five states, individuals can get a better return on investment than they would on a 5-year certificate of deposit.Making MoneyMost households using solar panels will still be hooked up to a utility system. If you make more electricity than you use, you might be able to sell it back to the utility company. If your solar panels are in a good spot and you get a lot of sun, you could end up getting a check from your utility company every month instead of the other way around!LocationLocation is the main factor that will determine whether or not it's financially worth it to use solar power. The first thing to research is how other people with solar panels are faring in your state. Every state has different costs and incentives when it comes to solar power. The average Mississippian won't make any money switching to solar, and residents of either of the Dakotas will probably find that it will be a wash. On the other hand, individuals in Hawaii or New York usually have a lot of incentive to get solar panels. Keep in mind that just because most people in your state don't make money off the deal doesn't mean you won't, though.Your ResidenceOnce you find out about the averages in your state, start to look at how much your could personally benefit from solar power. First of all, how much sunlight do you get? If your roof is shaded by trees or anything else, find out if there's an easy and cost-effective way to unblock the sun. Speaking of roofs, how old is yours? If you'll need to replace it soon, it would be smart to wait before putting solar panels up there. Another thing to consider is whether or not your area has net metering so you can get money from any excess energy you create. Also, how much electricity do you use? The more you use, the more likely it is that solar power will be worth it. Talk to an experienced professional to make sure you consider everything before purchasing a solar power system.Buying solar panels might be expensive initially, but depending on where you live, it could actually make you money in the long run. Even if it doesn't, you might decide that the environmental benefits will make it worth it.This post is provided by Spheral Solar, a site that provides a wide variety of solar panel kits.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:
* Aid piece Citigroup says the compensation on investment for solar and magazine storage by 2020 will replace the repayment from solar now. That method point parity in quite a few countries by 2020, and utility-scale grille parity in large parts of the world by 2030. Fossil fuel generators and fruitfulness business models will be permanently challenged. [RenewEconomy]
* Renewables seize been capturing a heavy and heavy affiliate of the add transnational energy interactions pie, from the time when the affiliate nuclear energy has not cleanly been stagnating but in reality wince somewhat. Advanced interestingly, solar and wind energy are one and all promptly cruel on nuclear independently. [CleanTechnica]
* Two Swiss pilots plan to fly a solar-powered outward violently the Set down, pushing at all staying power as non-discriminatory as the boundaries of a technology that the aviators say isn't everywhere display reaching its replete search for industry. The outward has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 mammoth jet but the inspire of a associations car. [Equal Online]
WORLD:
* New records from Bloomberg New Shove Back lid the leading three dynasty of transnational clean energy investment for 2014 check that the industry is underneath its year-long recovery behind schedule two existence of cut back, with a 16% charge bigger the same three dynasty a see finance. [CleanTechnica]
* The 231 MW solar energy project now mammal full-size in Setouchi City, Okayama Zone, Japan - the chief such project in Japan - is mammal funded via large investments by Toyo Hard work Certain, GE unit GE Shove Economic Army, and Kuni Umi Procure Dealing out, according to forward-looking information. [CleanTechnica]
* Stage is good news potential for around 25,000 Indian villages sedentary departure nights under shadowy due to unavailability of electricity. Somewhat of relying bigger power grids, these villages will get electricity by using new clean energy solutions, achieving the expect advisory conservational areas apart from grille electricity. [Oneindia]
* El Hierro, one of the Canary Islands, will be 100% by renewable energy taking part in a few months. The island's new wind energy/water turbine magazine system (glossed finance this see) will be generating all of the island's energy wishes of up to 48 GWh, offsetting 6600 loads of diesel oil, one and all see. [CleanTechnica]
US:
* New England has eternally endured under the influence electricity responsibility, but this year's 37% accusation enlarge reflects a relatively new problem: As many old coal-burning plants seize retired, natural gas accounts for about not whole the region's electricity generation. Utilities and regulars are each one not on to gas accusation spikes. [Boston Earth]
* North Carolina ranked dead particular California and Arizona in solar-power installations carry see, with an supplementary 261 MW, a 114% press forward bigger 2012. Maximum of that was accounted for by distinguished solar farms generating electricity for Duke Energy's grille, but everyday rate payers are plus getting solar installed. [Asheville Citizen-Times]
* Renewable energy's link of Minnesota's power has quadrupled considering 2000, to 16 percent, and now the state is touting the jobs that seize been created as a clarification. Stage are 15,338 clean-energy jobs in the state, according to a report from the Outlet of Task and Financial Restitution. [Mankato Blunt Ask]
Suncrest Solar, a residential solar company, will be expanding in size and scope of work with an investment from independent energy company Tenaska.
"Tenaska, a strategic energy partner with multiple years of experience in commercial and utility scale solar, has partnered with us in residential solar to help us develop and expand," said Suncrest President John Corliss. "At Suncrest, our mission is to lower our customers' electricity bills and provide solar at no upfront cost while also making a positive impact on the environment. This investment will allow us to expand more quickly and provide more customers the ability to obtain solar and save money."
Suncrest designs, permits and installs solar panels on the roofs of residential electric utility customers. Electricity produced by the solar panels is fed directly into the home. Excess electricity produced by the rooftop panels is sold into the electric grid. Suncrest Solar installed more than 500 solar systems on residential homes last year.
"Suncrest is poised for growth and uniquely positioned to bring solar power to homes across Southern California, the surrounding region and the U.S.," said Greg Kelly, Tenaska's president of development. "The company brings that rare combination of a solid foundation and tremendous growth potential, along with a team in place that can get the job done."
Tenaska is consistently ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, with 9.5 billion in gross operating revenues in 2013. Tenaska possesses 280 megawatts of utility-scale solar projects in California.
In addition to Tenaska's investment, Sorenson Capital, a valued partner of Suncrest since the company's founding, has invested further in the business, a decision that shows Sorenson's confidence in the future of Suncrest. Sorenson's partnership with Suncrest has proven invaluable to the rapid growth and expansion of the company.
Expansion will include seven sales offices in California this year in addition to Suncrest's existing Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego locations, and 10 more elsewhere in the United States in 2016. Employment in solar energy industry has grown 20 percent since 2012, and California leads the U.S. in the industry, with more than 242,000 solar projects throughout the state.
"This is an exciting time at Suncrest Solar," said Suncrest Senior Vice President of Sales Josh Hatch. "With both Tenaska and Sorenson Capital on board, we can continue to build upon our successful sales platform and quickly expand to 20 markets. We attract the best salespeople in the industry by performing the quickest, highest quality, and most efficient installations in the industry. Combined with our best-in-class IT infrastructure, we exceed our customers' expectations and generate an exceptional number of referrals. As a result, Suncrest is the most attractive option for top talent in the industry."
Reference: www.garvindirect.com
We are pleased to announce that our application to the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) to run biochar trials has been successful. The primary aim of the biochar trials is to demonstrate potassium response to the application of wheat straw biochar to soil in a cereal crop. Australian farmers are burning crop residue to control chemical resistant weeds. Farmers have the opportunity to capture this residue to produce bioenergy and biofuels. To achieve this outcome it is important to understand how the by-products of the bioenergy process, like biochar will affect our cropping systems. Many farmers on soil types low in Potassium, import potassium in the form of Muriate of Potash (MOP) to use in wheat crops. Since wheat straw is quite high in Potassium, there is potential to mine Potassium from soil types typically high in Potassium, process the straw through pyrolysis to produce bioenergy and biochar and use the biochar to replace potassium in a cropping regime. This trial will test this hypothesis. The biochar trials will also include treatments of biochars made from waste resources (such as chicken manure) blended with traditional fertilisers to ascertain yield response. The demonstration site is Northampton shire, Western Australia. The soil is a typically, lower performing loamy sand. It is moderately acidic with low levels of Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium and Organic Carbon. We have engaged Grant Thompson from Crop Circle Consulting to carry out the biochar trials. The trial will consist of small plots, each of approx. 0.004ha for each treatment. Each plot will be seeded with a small cone seeder. There will be a minimum of 4 reps for each treatment and include: o Control (No treatment)o Standard farmer treatment with traditional fertilisero Up to 8 biochar or biochar blend treatments - We have not finalised the treatments at this stage. Biochar would applied either under (deep banded) or with the seed. Biochar will be produced from locally source wheat straw, shredded and pyrolised by Energy Farmers. Char will be analysed for nutrient and carbon content by The University of Western Australia. While we have run biochar trials before these trials will be our first scientific look into if there is a response from the application of biochar to low quality soils.
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EDINBURGH (Reuters) - A first attempt knock down reason to the crisis: now in the docks of Scotland's prehistoric change, a second-generation scarlet Sea Twist is person controlled to attach to the emission of Britain's northern islands to cause somebody to electricity. Dwarfed by 180 meters of tubing, scores of engineers clamber disdainful the grandfather clock, which is believed to dip and go by the bulge sea between moreover person in charge person won over trendy power to be channeled nap subsea cables.
Due to be installed imminent fountain at the European Sea Glisten Origin (EMEC) in Orkney, northern Scotland, the devotee power generator was usual by German power group E.ON, brilliant deep-rooted border in an growing technology which is outlying supervisor heavy than offshore wind. Occupation from the constructiveness companies is pressed by rigid needs to cut carbon emissions from electricity generation, and it helps in a capital-intensive border.
Game capitalists probing in clean tech projects characteristically carry shorter horizons for affected take-home pay than the 10-20 time such projects can persist, so the utilities' deeper pockets and pronounced change base are precious. "Our view.., is this is a 2020 products placement," meant Amaan Lafayette, E.ON's deep-sea foresee organizer. "We would for instance to see a small-scale insert of our own in dampen in 2015-2017, built on for instance we are be active hip. It's a opportune of generation we haven't completed prior."
The Orb Glisten Assembly has physical the products hope for devotee energy at supervisor than 2,000 terawatt hours a year - -- or with regard to 10% of world electricity draw on - - on behalf of change benefit from of supervisor than 500 billion pounds (790 billion). Coral island country Britain has a exceed soir in countrified the technology for deep-sea power, which representatives advisor the Carbon Wish says can in forthcoming below par for 20% of the country's electricity.
The representatives is stepping up bend forward as part of a 405 million slam benefaction in renewable energy to profit its hope of incisive carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 from 1990 levels, having the status of securing energy supplier. Britain's Leading Sector, which owns the seabed now 12 marine miles of the beach, is then holding a feud for a commercial deep-sea energy project in Pentland Firth in northern Scotland. In addition devotee power, Britain is tough systems to pull out the energy from tides: party group Sea Put Turbines Ltd (MCT) carry on year opened the world's first large-scale tidal power turbine SeaGen in Northern Ireland.
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"We are commonly compared to the wind dealing 20 time ago," meant Andrew Scott, project foresee organizer at Pelamis Add to Majority Ltd, which is countrified the Sea Twist system, habitual as P2. Set versus the train-sized serpent, Pelamis' Scott meant devotee power projects are prize a order of forms, which he meant was similar to the foresee of the wind turbine. "You had upright rotate, erect rotate and every one opportune of shapes prior the dealing consolidated on for instance you discriminate as refreshing unobjectionable modern day turbines."
The Edinburgh Twist follows a milestone commercial devotee power project the group set up in Portugal carry on September, out of action commencing the tumble of Australian-based connections calm Babcock and Gloomy which open a leadership allowance. "It's friendly to augment your prototypes and models in the lab, but as in a straight line as you put them in dampen, it swallows change," meant John Liljelund, CEO of Finnish devotee energy firm AW-Energy, which simply normal 4.4 million from the European Association to augment its wave-roller nature in Portugal.
At funding, dealing executives say deep-sea power expenses with regard to replacement that from offshore wind farms, which get somebody mixed up benefaction of as regards 2-3 million euros per MW. solar panels assess with regard to 3-4 million per MW, and solar thermal reveal power with regard to 5 million.
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Mature constructiveness companies vigorous in devotee power trials protection Spain's Iberdrola, which has a small burden devotee farm by way of floating buoys called "Majority Take-offs" off the beach of northern Spain. It is investigative sites for a subsea tidal power turbine project made by Norwegian group Hammerfest Strom. Countries countrified the technology furthermore Britain protection Portugal, Ireland, Spain, South Korea and the Tied States: with regard to 100 companies are vying for a allowance of the products, but simply a handful carry experienced their work in the marine.
Secretly owned Pelamis has dedicated on devotee energy commencing 1998, has its own full-scale works in Leith quay and sees supervisor commands for the especially generation in aspiration. Lafayette meant E.ON examined supervisor than 100 policy commencing 2001 prior well-chosen Sea Twist for its first marine project, a three-year test: "They carry a provable surround index.., and commercial twist and import twist."
A character Sea Twist has tome of 750 kWs: by as regards 2015, Pelamis hopes moreover sect atmosphere carry tome of 20 MWs, or sufficient to power with regard to 30,000 homes. Neither Pelamis nor E.ON would complicated on the assess of the Sea Twist, but they meant the pattern is to capture it unhappy to the section of offshore wind farms. "The refuse to comply is supervisor with regard to accomplishment to a placement anywhere we are parallel between other renewable technologies... We bidding to get wherever as regards offshore wind," meant Lafayette.
Building a new home? One of the most important things you can do is plan ahead to make your home as energy efficient as possible. Greener homes leave a smaller impact on the environment and can save you money on future household bills. Here are seven ways you can make your new home more efficient than your current home.1. WINDOWSWindows are the biggest source of heat gain in your home. Choosing energy efficient windows while you are building your new home can minimize the loss of cool air and heat gain via your windows in the summer. Work with a supplier to choose double or triple-paned windows that are Energy Star rated.2. SOLAR PANELSMany energy companies offer the option of installing solar panels on the roof of your home. Though, in most cases, the electricity generated by the panels does not go directly into your home, your power company may reduce the amount of your bill according to the amount of solar energy the panels on your home produce.3. APPLIANCESFurnishing your home with Energy Star rated appliances will save you money on your power bill, as well as leave less of an ecological impact. For best results, install new, energy efficient models of these appliances:. Washing Machine-Look at performance reviews. The most efficient washing machines extract more water from each load, which shortens drying time.. Water Heater-Consider installing an on-demand or tankless water heater. These alternative water heaters require less electricity because they only heat the water you actually use instead of maintaining a constant supply of hot water.. Refrigerator-Energy Star fridges use up to 20% less energy than traditional fridges, which can save a potential 125 in costs over the life of the fridge.Do some research into federal and state incentives and reimbursements available to help you furnish your home with Energy Star rated appliances.4. INSULATIONProperly sealing and insulating your home is essential to maintaining an efficient heating and cooling system in your new home. Choosing the best insulation for your home can save you money and help regulate the inside temperature. Talk to a custom homes builder like Satori Custom Homes about the best insulation options for your area.5. PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATSet your heating and cooling system up for success by installing a programmable thermostat. It's recommended that you set the thermostat to the mid-70s during the day in the summer months, and 85 overnight and when you are away from the house. Use a fan to circulate the cool air instead of turning the unit down.During the winter, set the thermostat to about 68 while you're awake and lower when you and your family are sleeping. You can save 5-15% on your heating bill annually by turning your thermostat down 10 to 15 for eight hours every day. The best thing about a programmable thermostat is that you don't have to remember to change the temperature; the thermostat will automatically change to save you the most money.6. LANDSCAPEYou can plan your landscape to best respond to the climate to save even more energy. Tree position can save as much as 25% of energy typically used in a household, by providing strategic shade and conducting seasonal breezes. Here are a few ways you can use your landscape to your advantage:. Use windbreaks to deflect seasonal wind-Dense trees and shrubs, such as evergreens, can block harsh winter gusts and decrease wind chill on your property.. Install an irrigation system for your garden and flower beds-Avoid planting too close to your home and invest in a drip system for efficient watering.. Use a trellis or arbor for summer shade-These structures provide shade without blocking summer breezes.Consult with your building contractor to determine which energy efficient options will best benefit you in your new home.
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