AltEnergyMag
Alternative Energy Newsletter - August 2011
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The Solar Decathlon
07/31/11 - Bob Hetherington
Here are 5 of the entries in this years Solar Decathlon for your interest and enjoyment. More to come in future issues. These students have earned the support of us all. Thanks for giving us your view of the future!


Solar Thermal 101

07/31/11
We've cobbled together some great factoids from the Apricus website to create this overview of Solar Thermal systems. Why are we not using this technology on every home that is exposed to the sun?

Smart Grid Communications: Layers and Players
07/31/11 - Colin Lippincott - FreeWave Technologies
There are a myriad of communications players (technologies) that can be deployed across the smart grid applications layers. The “best fit” technology for any one layer or overall system. The first thing to drive the communications technology decision is the objective for the system. Add in the risk profile of the company and the communications requirements start to take shape.

Biopower - Global Market Size, Feedstock Analysis, Regulations and Investment Analysis to 2020
07/31/11
GlobalData has released its research on the Alternative Energy Industry. Please see below for key findings from the study.

The Zebra Breakthrough
07/31/11 - Franco Traverso - Silfab SpA
Our strategy is focused on being close to the market. For the last 25 years the photovoltaic sector has operated mainly in a horizontal fashion. Now the time for vertical integration has come, and we are well positioned for this change. With this in mind, the recent joint venture Espe-SunParc will allow Silfab to be completely involved in every segment of the downstream market, including Solar Farms.

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CanWEA’s 2011 Conference and Exhibition will be held Oct. 3-6, 2011 in
Vancouver, British Columbia. Join over 3,000 business leaders
at Canada’s largest renewable energy event.
www.canwea2011.ca

>>> News Headlines
GridWise® Alliance Publishes 2011 Smart Grid Trends Report
The report, prepared by global consulting, testing and certification firm, KEMA, stresses the important role education initiatives play in maximizing improvements for all those connected to the electric system.
SMA Announces Availability of Extended Temperature Range Sunny Boy Inverters for Canadian Solar Market
Ontario-assembled Inverters now Approved for use Down to -40 Celsius
Alliance to Save Energy Hails 25-30% Advance in 2012 Energy Code for New & Renovated Residential, Commercial Buildings
The improvements in the model code will have far-reaching impact as nearly all states operate under a version of the IECC, which is the only model residential energy code referenced in federal statutes.
INTERSOLAR EUROPE 2011 ACHIEVES POSITIVE OUTCOME: TREMENDOUS SATISFACTION AMONG EXHIBITORS, VISITORS AND CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
The meeco Group connects rooftop installation in Greece
63kW rooftop installation in Aspropyrgos for Peppas Isidoros is online
Apricus Launches New Website
International website provides users with a wide variety of information on solar hot water and hydronic heating products.

Read More News Here


Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep cycle batteries. We offer advanced flooded, AGM and gel batteries that provide rugged durability and maximum, long lasting performance to meet the requirements of today’s advancing renewable energy and back up power systems.

>>> Hot Story

Cleantech VC investing tanks in Q2

According to a report out on Wednesday morning from Dow Jones VentureSource, with analysis by Ernst & Young, cleantech venture capital investing dropped 44 percent to $1.1 billion, compared to the same quarter a year ago. The number of cleantech VC deals were also down by 12 percent to 68 for the quarter. Similar numbers were reported by the Cleantech Group last month, which found that cleantech VC investing had dropped by a third in the second quarter compared to the same quarter last year.  The second quarter fall follows some mixed signals for cleantech VC investing from the first quarter of the year, but also some solid signs that cleantech investors have been pulling back on new investments. While the first quarter of the year produced an almost record amount of cleantech VC funding according to numbers from the Cleantech group, a deeper dive into those numbers revealed that the bulk of those fundings were follow-on rounds for capital-intensive companies like Miasole, BrightSource, Fisker Automotive, and Bloom Energy. However, Dow Jones VentureSource reported first quarter numbers more conservatively than the Cleantech Group, at actually 8 percent lower than today’s second-quarter numbers.

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Rolls has been producing premium batteries specifically designed for the renewable energy market since 1984.  That’s why those who can’t afford to go without power know they can’t afford to trust anyone else.
www.rollsbattery.com

>>> Hot Product

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Tackling the challenge of clean and secure energy supply: science, technology, strategic implementation, business opportunities and growth. This renewable energy distance learning training course gives you the insight needed to understand the complex drivers and issues behind the viability of renewable and alternative sustainable energies. Over 12 weeks the programme will provide a comprehensive understanding of all sources of renewable energy - from wind, hydro and solar, to biomass, geo thermal and beyond. "A comprehensive explanation of all renewable sources, with analysis of wider industry issues." For more information, to download the prospectus or apply online, please click above.

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>>> The Next Big Thing?

The Robotics industry is booming. 

Join us as we launch into a new adventure. RoboticsTomorrow is a community website where those of you who work or are interested in the Robotics Industry are invited to contribute articles, news and product information for your peers to read and discover. Just like HomeToys, our philosophy is to create an outlet where the industry can report on itself.

You'll find the same familiar features that you expect from us including:

  • Robotics eMagazine with articles focused on the industry, contributed by experts from around the globe
  • News page for recent Press Releases
  • Hot stories reported from around the industry
  • Find or promote Robotics Companies, Products and Events

If you are interested in contributing an article, interview or case study for publication please email us at info@roboticstomorrow.com.

Read More - RoboticsTomorrow

>>> Tradeshow News Report - Intersolar 2011

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This special news page will be available for updates for a few more weeks and your news will stay online forever. Announcements uploaded here also appear on our daily news page and get picked up by Google News.

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>>> Upcoming Sponsored Events
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Sept 15 - 17 AWEA SMALL & COMMUNITY WINDPOWER CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2011 Des Moines, IA
Sept 20 - 22 RETECH 2011 Washington, D.C.
Sept 26 - 28 IQPC 5TH ENERGY STORAGE SUMMIT Houston, TX
Sept 26 - 27 REFF - WEST San Francisco, CA

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If you have ideas for new topics, methods or features, don't hesitate to voice them. We have set up what we think are some important forums but this is just the beginning so we need your input and participation to make it grow into a valuable source of information.

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