Renewable energy sources have been known for many years, but it only during the past 20 years that modern technology and investment has been applied to produce viable alternatives to fossil fuel, that can produce energy on a useful scale.
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Renewable energy sources have been known for many years, but it only during the past 20 years that modern technology and investment has been applied to produce viable alternatives to fossil fuel, that can produce energy on a useful scale.
(PRWEB) September 20, 2003
Research and Markets have announced the addition of the “Renewable Energy Market Report 2003″ report to their offering.
This report analyses the UK renewable energy market and prospects for biofuels and wastes, hydro, wind and wave, solar and geothermal energy. In 2001, the main source in the utilisation of all types of renewable energy  in terms of millions of tonnes of oil equivalent (mtoe)  was biofuels at 85.6%. Landfill gas (27%) and waste combustion (21.5%) were the main constituents in this sector. Large-scale hydropower contributed 10.7% and wind and wave 2.7%. In 2001, of the total 3,099mtoe renewable energy produced, 2,398mtoe (77.4%) was used for electricity generation.
This report gives details of the renewable fuel mix used for electricity and also for heat.
Renewable energy sources have been known for many years, but it is only during the past 20 years that modern technology and investment has been applied to produce viable alternatives to fossil fuel, that can produce energy on a useful scale.
The stimulus to develop renewables is being driven by several factors. Carbon emissions from fossil fuels are causing global warming and there is pressure to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide produced in energy production. The UK is soon to become a net importer of gas and later of oil, as North Sea reserves are depleted. There is also every prospect of rising gas prices. Renewable energy is now formally part of the government energy policy to reduce carbon emissions and to diversify the UK’s energy supply. Alternative methods have to be found for disposing of biodegradable material and one way of achieving this is by using processes such as incineration and digestion, which produce heat or energy products.
A number of key issues face the renewable energy sector, not least of which is a sustained government policy that provides appropriate legislation and financial support for technology and market development. The Renewables Obligation, exemption from the Climate Change Levy and, in the future, emissions trading will help in this direction. Energy storage continues to provide a challenge for intermittent sources, such as wind and solar power, and research is being undertaken in this area. Planning consent, especially for wind farms, is a longstanding issue and is frequently the cause of delays or even abandonment of projects. In the case of wind energy, this situation could ease with the construction of offshore wind farms, where there is likely to be less objection to the visual impact of wind farms.
The future demand for renewable energy will depend on costs. For power generation, the major technologies are more expensive than the cheapest fossil fuel methods, with wind power being the technology with the lowest cost in kilowatts per hour (KWh) in the next 5 years. If the Government’s target of 10% power generation is to be reached using renewable energy by 2010, a total of 10,000 megawatts (MW) will have to be installed at that date. Government estimates that by 2010 the Renewables Obligation and Climate Change Levy will be worth £1bn a year to the renewables sector.
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Renewable Energy Market Report 2003
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The Nexus of Water and Energy: Cleantech Innovation Can Help Preserve the Balance Between Diminishing Resources
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The Nexus of Water and Energy: Cleantech Innovation Can Help Preserve the Balance Between Diminishing Resources
Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 09, 2011
Water and energy are two of the most important substances on Earth and are symbiotically intertwined. This year’s upcoming WATEC Israel 2011 will shine a timely light on the Water & Energy Nexus that is proving to be a topic worth discussion. Energy production depends on water, and water purification depends on energy. However, this intrinsic connection has been threatened in recent years, as both water and energy are being depleted at an unsustainable rate. Fortunately, due in large part to Israel’s innovative water conservation technologies and exploration of new alternative energy sources, overuse and inefficiency with regards to water and energy consumption may soon become a thing of the past.
Although the amount of water on Earth remains constant, less than 1% is suitable for human use, and that number is shrinking fast. Agricultural use accounts for 70% of global water consumption, but roughly a third of freshwater use for agricultural purposes is unsustainable. Freshwater sources like lakes and rivers are shrinking fast. And as the world population continues to grow and the number of developing economies increases, personal and industrial water use is expected to skyrocket.
The outlook on energy is not much better. The vast majority of the world’s energy comes from fossil fuels and coal. Both are nonrenewable energy sources that are being used up at an alarming pace. As with water, energy sources are being depleted at an ever-increasing rate due to economic development and overpopulation.
The looming energy and water shortages cannot be addressed one at a time. They must be addressed together in a comprehensive manner. Without energy, water becomes unusable, and without water, energy cannot be produced. Energy fuels nearly all of our daily water usage. The hot water in our homes is generated by electricity. Energy is used to create freshwater via purification and desalination. Energy is used to transport water through pipes and on trucks. As energy sources dwindle, the prospects of water consumption as we know it become increasingly dim.
While energy is the driving force behind the creation of usable water, water is what makes that energy in the first place. The process of electricity creation is dependent on water vapor. Nuclear and electrical power plants need to use water as a coolant in order to function properly. Water is an essential aspect of the process of mining coal and petroleum. For energy to power our world the way it does today, a constant supply of freshwater must always be accessible. As important as the water and energy industries are individually, they are just as important to one another.
With freshwater and energy sources around the world being used up at an alarming rate, it should come as no surprise that Israel, a small nation with a dearth of freshwater and natural resources, is one of the world leaders in water conservation and energy-efficient technology. Israeli scientists invented the drip irrigation system for watering crops. Drip irrigation provides a more energy efficient way to water crops by directly watering the roots of the plants. The excess water is then collected for reuse. Drip irrigation requires little energy and recycles its wastewater, and has helped curtail agricultural water use. Today, recycled water constitutes three-quarters of the water Israel uses for agriculture.
Israel is also a leading innovator in desalination technology. In 2009, the world’s largest reverse-osmosis desalination plant was opened in Hadera, Israel. Each year, the plant purifies 127 million cubic meters (about 34 billion gallons) of seawater from the Mediterranean. Israeli advances in the reverse-osmosis method, in which water is forced through several membranes at a high pressure, have helped make it the most popular form of desalination and made the procedure five times cheaper in the past 20 years. Israel has also made breakthroughs in increasing the energy efficiency of desalination. Israeli technological firms are working to find ways to use solar energy to improve the efficiency of distillation, an effective method of desalination that is expensive to operate due to high energy consumption.
Although Israel has created many successful ways to save water and energy, it still plans to do more. The country plans to increase its use of renewable energy sources 10% by the year 2020. It is currently working with the company Better Place to establish one of the biggest electric vehicle networks in the world. In 2009, the WATEC Conference on renewable energy and water technologies, held in Tel Aviv, Israel, attracted 20,000 visitors from 94 different countries, and another one will be hosted in November 2011. Attendance at the WATEC 2011 event is projected to easily exceed that of 2009, and with 150 international delegations from over 90 different countries already signed up, the conference should be highly successful and more globalized than ever before. The nexus of water and energy, for better or worse, is unbreakable. Due in large part to Israeli ingenuity, the nexus can continue to flourish in the foreseeable future.
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World Energy Research to Build 3 New Hydro Projects in Guatemala
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World Energy Research to Build 3 New Hydro Projects in Guatemala
Auckland, New Zealand (PRWEB) November 3, 2009
World Energy Research (WER) has secured construction contracts and purchase power agreements for three new hydro electric projects in Guatemala. The contracts are the result of full-fledged support from the Guatemalan government.
The impoverished nation has rich sources of renewable and non-renewable energy, yet only a small percentage of them have been accessed. WER continues research and development of Guatemala’s largely untapped energy resource base. For example, only 7% of the country’s hydroelectric capacity has been tapped. The new hydro projects announced by WER will increase that percentage substantially.
World Energy Research is also exploring Guatemala’s solar, wind, biomass and geothermal energy and has found they are rich enough to not only energize Guatemala but all of Central America. Solar energy alone could generate enough power to meet the region’s needs for the next five or six years.
Below are the estimated outputs of some of the energy sources WER is looking to develop in the country:
Hydro: 10,900 MW potential output.
Wind: 7,800 MW potential (estimated by the UN Environment Program.)
Geothermal: 1000 MW potential.
Solar: 5.3 kWh per square meter per day potential.
A WER spokesperson said, “There’s a sad irony here. Guatemala possesses all these sources of energy. Plus it’s the largest oil-producing nation in Central America. Yet it has to import expensive foreign fuel oil to run its power stations. Our research and development work in the country is turning up new ways to make Guatemala energy self-sufficient in the near future.”
The company’s R&D is focused on the viability of 18 project sites both onshore and offshore. The company expects to be in a position to open up investment offerings in some of these energy projects.
For interviews or more information, contact:
World Energy Research
Level 20 ASB Bank Centre,
135 Albert Street, Auckland, 1010
New Zealand
Phone: +64 93597492
Fax: + 64 93597495
About World Energy Research
World Energy Research (WER) of Auckland, New Zealand is an energy investment firm operated by a group with more than 57 years combined experience in investments, finance and energy development. The firm nurtures partnerships with governments and international companies to seek out energy investments with the greatest potential for high returns and low environmental impact: clean oil and natural gas, solar energy, wind energy and ocean turbines.
World Energy Research is the parent company of World Energy Capital OFC, an offshore banking company, World Trade Source, a new online trading platform, and the soon-to-be-launched World Energy Media, a news service for the energy sector.
Written by World Energy Media’s editorial division.
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James Cormican Joins the Alternative Energy Store as Sales Representative
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James Cormican Joins the Alternative Energy Store as Sales Representative
WORCESTER, MA (PRWEB) December 21, 2005
James Cormican has recently joined the Alternative Energy Store (Worcester, MA) as a Sales Representative. Catering to customers around the globe via their online store (AltEnergyStore.com) and catalog, the Alternative Energy Store is the largest provider of renewable energy products.
In his new position as Sales Rep at the Alternative Energy Store, Cormican will help customers select and design renewable energy systems as well as provide technical assistance as needed. Cormican, a resident of Worcester, Mass., recently graduated from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts in Management. Having always been interested in alternative energy, Cormican also holds an Associate in Science in Renewable Energy from San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico.
Cormican is a native of Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Sascha Deri, president of the Alternative Energy Store, explained, “James is dedicated and well-versed in renewable energy and we’re delighted to welcome him aboard. Alternative energy is moving to the forefront and the demand for customer service, technology and installation experts in this field is growing very quickly.”
Making Renewable Energy Affordable
Founded in 1999, the Alternative Energy Store, LLC has catered to customers on every continent of the globe. With a mission to make renewable energy affordable, the Alternative Energy Store has established long-standing relationships with manufacturers to pass along the cost savings to customers. These relationships coupled with the expertise of the purchasing department and exceptional promotions enable the Alternative Energy Store to offer the best prices over competitors.
Committed to benefiting societies and the environment, the Alternative Energy Store is dedicated to educating consumers and providing the best selection of solar, wind, micro-hydro and other alternative energy products worldwide.
Alternative Energy Store is located at 65 Water Street in Worcester, Mass. For more information visit their Website at http://www.AltEnergyStore.com or contact Toll Free (800) 320-9514.
CONTACT: Steven Dubin, PR Works, (781) 582-1061.
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Navtej Kohli President Granox Ltd. Announces Renewable Energy Projects
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Navtej Kohli President Granox Ltd. Announces Renewable Energy Projects
Kent, UK (PRWEB) February 23, 2008
Navtej Kohli, President and CEO of Europe’s emerging energy company Granox Explorations (Granox Ltd.) has announced plans for the proposed renewable energy project at a local level in Kent, featuring a mix of renewable energy technologies to deliver sustainable power for the future.
The opportunity to quickly increase the amount of energy generated from renewable resources in Kent is huge and renewable energy technologies can make major contributions to the diversity and security of energy supply and to economic development. The carbon neutral nature of the project will promote Eco-friendliness and thus, is the basic driving force behind planning this project.” said Mr. Navtej Kohli in Kent, at the launch of a company publication: Renewable Energy R&D Priorities, Insights from Granox Technology Programmes.
“Research has been performed on ways to vaporize landfill trash at very hot temperatures. The resulting gas would be used for variety of applications including generating electricity, fuel and heating furnaces” Mr. Navtej Kohli said. “The only resource unavailable in Kent is geothermal energy. All other technologies and resources are available and overall renewable energy technologies are in a period of rapid global growth and cost reduction. For similar development in Kent, as seen across Europe and the world, there is an initial need for public demonstration and acceptance.” He added.
Once the first successful demonstrations of the more innovative technology have been delivered in Kent there is an opportunity to replicate a greater number of more commercial installations in the medium term.
About Granox Explorations:
Granox Explorations, a Navtej Kohli Enterprise, is one of Europe’s emerging energy companies, which is building a diverse portfolio of renewable energy and oil and gas exploration and development projects. Granox Explorations employs a strategy of improving operational efficiency, reducing costs and increasing the overall value of power generation assets. More information is available at our Internet web site: http://www.careers-with-navtej-kohli.com/
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Votenet Solutions Supports Renewable Energy Development via Partnership with Renewable Choice Energy
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Votenet Solutions Supports Renewable Energy Development via Partnership with Renewable Choice Energy
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) April 22, 2009
Votenet™ Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of secure online voting and nomination solutions for associations, corporations, law firms, non-profits, universities and organizations, today announced their partnership with Renewable Choice Energy (RCE), the leading provider of renewable energy and carbon offsets in the U.S. Votenet Solutions is supporting the generation of renewable energy via RCE’s American Wind™ power product, a blend of renewable energy credits from wind farms across North America, primarily the U.S.
American Wind supports small-scale distributed wind facilities, helping promote a diversified energy infrastructure and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. RCE works with facilities developers and supports projects that aren’t required by government regulations but can benefit from financial support from voluntary corporate buyers. American Wind is a Green-e Energy™ certified product that meets stringent environmental and consumer protection standards.
“We applaud Votenet Solutions for proactively supporting renewable energy development and for their commitment to offsetting their environmental impact while promoting cleaner air and reduced dependence on fossil fuels. Their purchase of Renewable Energy Credits that support our American Wind product not only help today’s wind farms, but make it possible to further develop the renewable energy market,” stated Megan Brown, Client Relations Director, Renewable Choice Energy.
Votenet Solutions joins with other leading companies also supporting renewable energy development through RCE including Google, Whole Foods, Washington Nationals, Warner Bros., Disney, and McDonalds.
“Every business should take responsibility for its environmental impact and take the necessary actions to reduce negative effects on the environment and offset their carbon emissions. Our employees and shareholders are proud to join with Renewable Choice Energy and expand our support of renewable energy development and fighting global climate change,” stated Michael Tuteur, CEO and President, Votenet Solutions, Inc.
To learn more about Votenet Solutions’ environmental initiatives, please visit http://votenet.com/treecampaign/index.cfm.
About Votenet Solutions, Inc.
Votenet Solutions, Inc. is the leading provider of secure on-demand voting and nominations software and election consulting for private organizations including membership associations, trade associations, award shows, REALTOR® organizations, universities, K-12 schools, law firms, homeowner associations, corporations, financial institutions, unions, pension boards, credit unions and other types of organizations.
Since 2001, Votenet’s software has delivered more than 17,000 online ballots and served over 10,000,000 voters worldwide. With its market-leading online voting solution, eBallot, its suite of online governance solutions, and 1,000+ clients in the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe, Votenet Solutions Inc. is the emerging global leader in e-governance technology.
Votenet Solutions, Inc. is based in Washington, D.C. with offices throughout North America. For more information please visit http://www.votenet.com. To inquire about one of our solutions, please call 800-868-3638 or send an email to salesconsultant@votenet.com.
About Renewable Choice Energy
Renewable Choice Energy is a national leader in providing renewable energy and carbon offsets to businesses, green building (LEED) projects, and individuals across the country. The company’s sole mission is to provide opportunities to help move our society toward a more sustainable future. Renewable Choice is an employee-owned company, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
In recognition for its achievements, the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy have named Renewable Choice and its clients winners of prestigious annual awards for expanding the market for renewable energy. From its landmark deals to its impressive media coverage to its award-winning marketing efforts, Renewable Choice is widely viewed as an industry leader in retail wind power and carbon offset sales and marketing. For more information visit http://www.renewablechoice.com
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Renewable Energy Must Be Competitive With Oil At $30 A Barrel
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Renewable Energy Must Be Competitive With Oil At $ 30 A Barrel
Cambridge, UK (PRWEB) May 30, 2006
Recent turmoil in the commodity markets illustrates just how vulnerable the renewable energy sector is to any easing of oil prices. According to Cambridge UK analysts CarbonFree, environmentally friendly energy products and technologies, even those based on photovoltaic solar cells, will need to produce energy that is competitively priced in a market where oil costs as little as $ 30 per barrel. At this price, renewable energy produced on either a large or small scale will gain traction and may eventually displace fossil fuels as a primary energy source.
During the last two years the market for renewable energy technology has been driven by two key factors: concerns that the burning of fossil fuels contributes to global warming, and rising domestic fuel bills. Fears over spiralling energy costs have caused a degree of investment overshoot. Based on long term projections of rapidly rising energy prices householders approaching retirement saw a time when they could no longer afford to heat their homes. For them especially purchasing a small-scale renewable energy system seemed an ideal long-term investment.
As oil prices ease, the incentive to invest in renewable energy technology is reduced. The overshoot that inflated the market for renewable energy is replaced by a second overshoot based on anticipated energy price reductions. Eventually this negative sentiment will impact on the renewable energy sector.
Heavily exposed in the current investment climate are hedge funds that are using the renewable energy sector to offset risks in markets depressed by rising oil prices. While industry in general may benefit from a lower oil price this may not compensate for a heavily funded renewable energy sector that comes to a dead stop – as the dot com sector did in 2002. Even more vulnerable are investors who have taken long-term positions in the polysilicon market in the expectation that both semiconductor and photovoltaic solar manufacturers will compete for the same limited supplies.
Currently most photovoltaic solar systems are only economic if heavily supported by grants paid to householders, building developers and power generators. CarbonFree predict a shift in the market when innovations such as thin film and nanotechnology based photovoltaics replace the current generation of devices. Longer-term it sees technology that uses the sun’s energy to split water into oxygen and hydrogen having a significant impact on the energy market.
CarbonFree notes that the small-scale wind technology sector is coming tantalisingly close to reaching critical mass – in part due to the significant media coverage the technology is receiving. Again, the price of the technology is a critical factor for the householder as presently the payback period for equipment exceeds the time a typical householder resides in a particular property. However, some retail outlets have identified a potentially large market for wind power based microgeneration and are attempting to source low-cost roof top turbines to sell in their stores. This should both drive down unit prices and increase the credibility of wind technology in the domestic energy supply market.
CarbonFree have produced reports that examine both large-scale and small-scale renewable energy generation markets and see both becoming realistic propositions if the technology can produce energy at the right price. The reports see both sectors remaining resilient if energy derived from renewable sources remains competitive in an energy market where oil is available for $ 30 per barrel. The reports describe technologies and scenarios that would make this possible. At $ 30 per barrel of oil equivalent, given that renewable energy is cleaner for the consumer and has less environmental impact than burning fossil fuels, CarbonFree predicts that renewables would eventually displace most other incumbent energy sources.
Both reports “Farming Renewable Energy” and “Householders As Energy Providers” are available as part of CarbonFree’s report subscription service. http://www.carbonfree.co.uk
About CarbonFree
CarbonFree carries out research and analysis in a wide range of alternative energy related fields and disseminates results in its highly focussed CarbonFree reports.
http://www.carbonfree.co.uk
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Adelphi University Supports Renewable Energy and Again Commits to Offset 100 Percent of its Electricity with Wind Power
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Adelphi University Supports Renewable Energy and Again Commits to Offset 100 Percent of its Electricity with Wind Power
Garden City, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2011
Adelphi University, a leader in the area of energy conservation and a green environment, is continuing its commitment to renewable energy by offsetting 100 percent of the electricity consumed at its Garden City campus with the purchase of 20,206,800 kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by wind farms across America through Boulder, Colorado-based provider Renewable Choice Energy. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that this purchase helps avoid a similar amount of CO2 emissions as that produced by nearly 2,775 passenger vehicles annually or the electricity use of 1,761 average American homes.
“Adelphi University is proud of its efforts to green the campus and continue to set the standard for others to follow,” said Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott. “The investment in clean renewable energy to minimize the impact on the environment underscores the University’s commitment to conservation and sustainability practices. There is excitement among administrators, faculty, students, and staff to create a campus culture that values environmental responsibility.”
Renewable energy facilities generate renewable energy credits (RECs) when they produce electricity. Purchasing these credits is one of the widely accepted ways to address the environmental footprint of electricity consumption. Purchasing RECs at the same quantity as your electricity consumption guarantees that the energy you use is added to the power grid from a renewable energy facility and supports the further development of these facilities. Renewable Choice RECs are third-party certified by Green-e Energy.
“We are proud to be working with a university that is demonstrating its environmental leadership through conservation efforts, energy efficiency projects, and a significant renewable energy commitment,” said Quayle Hodek, CEO of Renewable Choice Energy. “Renewable energy credits play an important role in helping build our country’s clean energy infrastructure and provide developers with more opportunities to develop wind and other renewable energy projects. We are delighted that Adelphi’s commitment to offsetting 100 percent of its electricity continues to be a valuable component of its sustainability strategy.”
Adelphi University’s lush, 75-acre Garden City campus has been recognized with a myriad of honors: Member of EPA’s Green Power Leadership Club, Cool Schools List by the Sierra Club, Excellence in Green Information Technology by Computerworld, winner of the 2008 Regional Commuter Choice Outstanding Achievement Award by The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council and Long Island, and 2009 Clean Air NY Champion, among others.
Adelphi University has a long-standing commitment to green building and implementing sustainability initiatives. In addition to its continued investment in renewable energy, Adelphi made the commitment to “go green” with extensive use of geothermal energy for heating and cooling its new facilities. More than 300,000 square feet of new buildings, including a residence hall completed in 2003, new Centers for Sports and Performing Arts completed in 2008, a renovated Woodruff Hall completed in 2009, and a new residence hall, currently under construction, are all heated and cooled by geothermal systems, making geothermal an integral component of this school’s long term commitment to reduce energy use. Combined, these systems are one of the largest of its kind in the northeast. This system allowed Adelphi University to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified status for the Centers for Sports and Performing Arts, by the U.S. Green Building Council. The new facilities are not only energy efficient but are also constructed with environmentally friendly materials, refuse from construction is recycled, solar gain on roofs and parking areas are reduced, and storm water is returned to aquifers naturally. The University’s housekeeping staff has taken a “green” approach to cleaning throughout the campus by replacing cleaning products containing toxic ingredients with Green Seal certified cleaning products, adopting new cleaning methods that will significantly reduce or eliminate the need for and exposure to strong chemicals, and using products that have a low environmental impact throughout their life cycle.
The University continues to search for and implement new ways to improve energy efficiency and to use products that are beneficial to the school and to the environment. In November 2006, Adelphi began relying 100 percent on natural, organic techniques to maintain the flora around campus. All commercial pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum-based fertilizers have been eliminated from Adelphi’s grounds maintenance plan. Adelphi also has an extensive recycling program, where paper, plastic, metal, and cardboard are separated from the normal waste stream for recycling. A separate program for fluorescent lamps, ballasts, batteries, and electronic scrap, guaranties that the mercury and other heavy metals in these items do not wind up in landfills. Lackmann Culinary Services, which oversees the cafeterias on campus and food service for events, transitioned from plastic to paper food containers, and orders from local producers.
To learn more about Adelphi University’s other green initiatives, visit http://www.adelphi.edu/greenau/
About Adelphi University: Adelphi is a world class, modern university with excellent and highly relevant programs where students prepare for lives of active citizenship and professional careers. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 41 states and 60 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University chartered in 1896, maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
About Renewable Choice Energy: Renewable Choice Energy is a leading national provider of renewable energy credits (RECs) and verified emission reductions (VERs) (carbon offsets) to hundreds of Fortune 500 Companies and small businesses, thousands of residential customers, and over 1000 LEED green building projects in the U.S. Founded in 2001, Boulder, Colo.-based Renewable Choice and its clients have received prestigious awards from the EPA and DOE for supporting and expanding the renewable energy market and have been featured in hundreds of media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, USA TODAY, and more.
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EarthSure?s ?Dynamic Duo?: The World?s New Hero in Renewable Energy
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EarthSure’s “Dynamic Duo”: The World’s New Hero in Renewable Energy
Woodbridge, NJ (Vocus) October 20, 2009
EarthSure, a renewable energy company and innovator in alternative energy sources, introduces yet another earth-saving invention. Following on the heels of the WindAir™ converter system and the SubSolar™ system, Earthsure’s CEO Raymond Saluccio introduces an innovative way to convert man-made light into renewable energy. “Dynamic Duo” is the name given to a system of collecting both solar and man-made light through optical lenses installed in fixtures such as office building lights, street lights, stadium lights, etc. and transmitting the light via fiber optics to solar panels hidden beneath the ground. This system is an enhancement to the SubSolar system; a way to transform sunlight from compact optical devices to solar panels located below the surface, whereby hiding unsightly solar panels and increasing the production life of the panels.
Dynamic Duo represents the world’s new heroes in renewable energy by tapping into two resources of light and transforming them into powerful energy. Both solar and man-made light collection greatly increase renewable energy production and ultimately save the world from the criminals of depleting energy resources and carbon footprint emissions.
For example, let’s look at a street light; with EarthSure’s “Dynamic Duo” system, a light-collecting optical lens is installed on the top of the street light fixture to collect natural sunlight during the daylight hours. Inside the light fixture would be additional optical devices collecting light during the evening hours when fixtures are illuminated. Both of these optical lenses would capture, magnify, and transmit light via fiber optics to solar panel modules underground. The solar panels would then transform the two sources of light into free, clean, renewable energy – allowing for a 24/7 source of producing renewable energy.
Many of these types of fixtures, within hospitals, hotels, schools, corporations, that have 24/7 common lighting hours, (required to provide a constant light source such as in hallways, stairwells, elevators, etc) have endless amounts of man-made light; light which EarthSure’s “Dynamic Duo” plans on turning into renewable energy.
The Benefits:
The benefits are obvious. With the Dynamic Duo technology, it has the capabilities to turn two sources of light into renewable energy. Having both the solar and man-made light-collecting devices turns the entire system into a powerful and consistent form of generating renewable energy, which makes the Solar Industry a much more powerful industry to plug into.
About Earth-Sure:
EarthSure Renewable Energy Corp. is an American corporation innovating technologies to produce energy in a clean and affordable way. Utilizing solar and wind power as a source of renewable energy, EarthSure systems are alternatives to conventional energy-producing methods that result in carbon emissions. For more information about the many other innovative developments in solar and wind power created by EarthSure, visit their website at http://www.Earth-Sure.com.
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Renewable Energy Brochure Launches SOLARPREP? Program from Fisnar Inc.
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Renewable Energy Brochure Launches SOLARPREP™ Program from Fisnar Inc.
Wayne, NJ (PRWEB) June 23, 2011
Fisnar is pleased to announce a new brochure launching a Renewable Energy Equipment Program with a trademark of SOLARPREP™. The brochure introduces current renewable energy technologies and Fisnar’s manufacturing solutions, from simple modular automation to full-factory systems. The brochure can also be helpful as an introduction to renewable energy technology alternatives and the procedures in their manufacture.
Technologies featured in the brochure include:
-Crystalline Photovoltaic Solar Panels (Si PV)
-Concentrated Solar Photovoltaic (CSP)
-Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST)
-Thin Film Photovoltaic (a-Si PV)
-Wind Energy (WiEn)
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About Fisnar
Fisnar is a world leader in fluid dispensing and dispensing automation. Fisnar manufactures automatic liquid dispensers for adhesive, glue, cyanoacrylates, silicone, RTV, anaerobic resin, epoxy, UV cure formulations and many more fluids. Fisnar Inc. is also a manufacturer of dispensing valves, industrial robots, peristaltic pumps, spray nozzles, syringes & consumables including, needles, barrels and tips. Fisnar offers the largest selection of products including a valve for every type of material and a wide range of economic industrial robots suitable for automating a bench assembly operation or for integration in a larger in-line process. Fisnar can be contacted directly at 973-646-5044 or by logging onto http://www.fisnar.com.
Contact Information:
James Dornan
Global Marketing Manager
Fisnar
jdornan(at)fisnar(dot)com
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