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Eruptive Technology Gets Geothermal Going The successful completion of a project planned in Oregon this summer may light a fuse to pick up the pace of geothermal energy development in the U.S. A $43 million effort will pump 24 million gallons of water into the dormant Newberrry Volcano, after which AltaRock Energy and Davenport Newberry Holdings LLC will recover heated water. A new hydroshearing technology will be demonstrated by pouring 800 gal/minute of water into a 10,600 ft test well over three weeks. Cost-effectively tapping this hot rock resource, which is abundant in the western U.S., is key to increasing geothermal generating capacity.   MC4PLUS, the new PV connector Multi-Contact USA Reduce Energy Use with the CalorVal Control Instruments Corp. Features: • UL 600/1000 V and TÜV 1000/1500 V approved • Innovative integrated sealing system for high protection categories IP65 and IP67 • Snap-in lock only to be opened with a special tool and pre-assembled (conductor cross sections 1,5 mm2, 2,5 mm2, 4 mm2 or 6 mm2) • Designed for the use in high volume cable assemblies Control Instruments' CalorVal BTU Analyzer can help achieve energy reduction goals by continuously monitoring waste streams to identify the minimum heating value and ensure proper combustion efficiency, resulting in significant savings on natural gas costs. To find out more about becoming energy efficient while increasing economic viability visitwww.controlinstruments.com. Energy Harvesting Using Solid State Batteries Cymbet Corporation Solar Tracker Motor (STM) by Dunkermotor Dunkermotoren — USA The Cymbet EnerCard™ provides energy harvesting power in a small footprint, high energy efficiency module that incorporates the EnerChip™ Energy Processor and Solid State Batteries. The EnerCard power supplies are a complete solution for powering devices such as wireless sensors, data logging tags, lighting controls, HVAC, and security devices. Elgin, IL Dunkermotor recently introduced additional models to its STM line of Solar Tracker Motors. With more than 20 years of experience in the solar tracking industry, and with more than 150,000 units in the field, Dunkermotor is the largest supplier of motion solutions to the renewable energy sector.
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Vecoplan, the technological leader in the production of alternative fuel from waste and biomass, designs, manufactures, and installs complete systems to prepare and feed alternative fuel for the production of heat and power. In addition to MSW, Vecoplan is experienced with wood and other biomass, tires, carpet, and other industrial waste feed-stocks.
Solar Power . . . Learn More Nights Lit by the Sun The solar-powered street-lighting system introduced in this videocombines efficient LED components with an intelligent charge controller. Batteries charge during the day, when the controller provides Maximum Power Point Tracking, and power solar panels at night. Both urban and rural applications are envisioned for this off-grid photovoltaic lighting solution. Hollow Victory for Concentrator Efficiency Swapping the conventional flat design for a hollow cylindrical configuration improves the solar radiation absorption efficiency of luminescent solar concentrators, according to University of California (Merced) researchers. The major advantage noted in The Engineeris that self-absorption losses are reduced in the hollow cylinders for a cost-effective design and performance improvement. Fuel Cells & Hydrogen . . . Learn More Power for Interplanetary Roving As a durable energy source is required for interplanetary missions, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists are looking to advanced microbial fuel cells to power a 1 kg autonomous microrover. The high-energy density biological system is believed capable of supporting low-power electronics and supplying battery, research instrumentation, and locomotive power. How Hydrates Hold Hydrogen Computer modeling analyses by U.S. Pacific Northwest National Lab researchers demonstrate that the ice-like scaffold that holds gas hydrates together can store hydrogen at an optimal capacity of 5 wt %. The maximum storage capacity of hydrogen hydrates is about 10 wt %, and can be realized under high pressure andpractical storage temperatures.   Wind Turbine Greasing Made Easy Springer Controls Company, Inc. Infrared Heating for Surface Coatings Heraeus Noblelight, LLC The Easy Grease system is an automatic, transportable greasing system specifically designed for the wind turbine industry. The portable lubricating system ensures correct volume of grease as required by component manufacturer. Advantages include; reduced downtime, reduced muscular stress on technicians, grease savings, and reduced contamination risk. Contact Springer Controls at             904-225-0575       Applications that require rapid heat or high temperatures can process faster, and more reliably using Heraeus Infrared technology. Production of solar cells, batteries, wind turbines, high vacuum, and any process that requires heat for drying, curing, annealing, or reflow are an ideal match for Infrared heatersfrom the experts at Heraeus Noblelight. 100% Recyclable Hook-up Wire Alpha Wire How Much Wind Energy is Produced in the U.S. Each Year? WESTEC Alpha Wire's EcoWire™ is 100% recyclable and contains no halogens or heavy metal pigments. Plus, EcoWire is up to 45% smaller, up to 40% lighter, yet 10x tougher than PVC hook-up wire. This UL AWM wire is both better performing and better for the environment. Visit us here to request a complimentary sample today. Wind energy produced in the U.S. annually is 16 billion kWh. It is clear that positive advances in manufacturing drive more innovation than any other sector. The most prominent West Coast industries that are driving innovations in renewable energy manufacturing will be at WESTEC. Register for WESTEC today! Wind, Water & Geothermal . . . Learn More An Energy Converter with Legs A prototype of a two-legged wave power plant designed in Denmark isshown during wave tank testing. The span between the two axle arms of theWeptos device is widened under calm sea conditions and shortened for rougher seas. The scalable design enables deployment in low energy coastal waters and ensures stable operation in high energy seas. Platform Puts Wind Out to Sea A new utility-scale semi-submersible floating platform technology could open up deeper waters and enhance flexibility for wind turbine siting. Videoshows a prototype being assembled onshore, complete with 2 MW Vestas turbine, before being towed to a test site off the coast of Portugal. Greentechmedia cites reductions in installation cost, environmental impacts, and visibility issues. Biomass & Batteries . . . Learn More Microbial Help for Fuel from Kelp It requires no land resources and contains no lignin, making seaweed a promising biofuel crop. A genetically engineered strain of Escherichia colimay simplify alginate fermentation, previously a major obstacle to sugar extraction and conversion. Test results reported in Chemistry Worldindicate the direct conversion of alginate into ethanol. A Longer-range Battery IBM reports progress in its pursuit of a lithium-air battery capable of powering an electric car 500 miles on a single charge. Researchers determined that oxygen reacts with the electrolytic solvent and performed extensive computer simulations to identify alternatives that won't degrade battery performance while recharging. Claims for a promising substitute suggest a working battery prototype should be ready in 2013. For more on this subject, subscribe to GlobalSpec's e-Newsletter, DirectU2 The world of Automotive Technology.   Battery Cans and Components Cly-Del Manufacturing Company 1000 VDC UL98B Switches for Solar Applications SOCOMEC Over 250 high-speed U.S. Baird, Platarg, Waterbury Farrel, Bruderer, Haulick-Roos, and Minster presses are on-line for around the clock production of precisionbattery parts. SIRCO DC disconnects are UL98 and 98B certified with on load characteristics up to 1000 VDC, they are suitable for use in accordance with NEC art. 690 for photovoltaic installations. Available from 100 A to 1200 A and from three to eight poles for dual input configurations to suit all your requirements. CV Series Very High Frequency Power for Plasma Processing Comdel, Inc. Medium Voltage Applications for Renewable Energy Ormazabal Comdel CV series power supplies offer stable VHF power at frequencies from 30 to 80 MHz. The CV series offers exceptional ease of operation. RS-232 and analog controls are provided as standard; DeviceNet is optional. Synthesizer-driven, frequency agile configurations are also available on all CV series models.More Info… Prefabricated buildings having reduced visual impact and integrated with the surroundings, electrical switchgear for primary and secondary electrical distribution, distribution transformers, etc, make up Ormazabal's offering for theMedium Voltage needs of photovoltaic installations and wind farms.