AltEnergyMag
Alternative Energy Industry Newsletter - Mar 2011
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Schneider Electric inverters at heart of 1st micro-grid, distributed energy resource community in CA
Schneider Electric solar inverters play an integral part in the Sunverge Solar Integration System at the 2500 R Street project in Sacramento, California.
Thermal Storage Innovations are instrumental in increasing performance and reducing in CSP
Thermal storage will affect the Levelized Energy Cost (LCOE) of Parabolic Troughs. This is one of the findings of a new report from CSP Today “Concentrated Solar Power Parabolic Trough: Cost & Performance”.

NEW INITIATIVE TO BRING IN TRILLION DOLLAR BOND MARKETS TO FINANCE THE LOW CARBON ECONOMY
The Climate Bond Initiative’s Standards break new ground by providing independently verified assurance to institutional investors that the proceeds of such bonds are being used to build the low carbon economy, and will not be diverted for other purposes.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SEMINARS FOR CONSUMERS & PROS
Offered free with admission to Second Annual Solar & Wind Expo, May 13-15
SMA America Unveils New Sunny PRO Club Service Center
Solar Installer Partnership Program Expands Services to Better Support Members
T.R.A MAGE Introduces Their New Ballasted Solar Mounting Solution
Designed specifically for flat roof installations, T.R.A.-MAGEdesigned the solution to provide professional solar installers a ballasted mounting solution that does not penetrate the roof and keeps the warrantees in place.

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The Enphase Microinverter System integrates state-of-the-art microinverter technology, power-line communications and web-based monitoring and analytics to define a completely new class of advanced solar energy solutions. www.enphaseenergy.com/

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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.
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>>> Articles

Design Race in Wind Turbine Drivetrains
03/09/11
The game is on. We will know in 2015 if the industry is likely to narrow down to one clear winning design, or whether there remain many routes to the same destination.

2011 Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo Report
03/09/11
We reached out to companies from across the industry for a peak at some of the new products that will be showcased this year. Below is a compilation of some great new products that should be an interest to you.

Single vs. Dual Axis Solar Tracking
03/09/11
Generally Dual-axis trackers are more accurate in pointing directly at the sun which is usually the brightest spot in the sky, however, Dual axis comes at the price of higher complexity and lower reliability ( more down time and more maintenance) than single axis.

Sanyo Smart Energy System
03/09/11
The "Smart Energy System" is a SANYO energy management system that includes clean, renewable energy generation, energy storage using lithium-ion batteries, smart & energy efficient appliances, cooling systems, and an energy management system that uses the energy generated and stored efficiently.

Ecotech Institute Applauds Colorado for its Leadership in the Cleantech Industry
03/09/11
Recent Energy Report by Denver Metro Economic Development Corporation Highlights Significant Achievements for Colorado

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DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions portfolio of PV materials is key to crystalline silicon and thin film solar cell and module manufacturing. Our products help increase the efficiency and lifetime of solar modules.

>>> Hot Story

The world will see a significant increase in the use of geothermal as an energy source between now and 2020. That's according to a report released this week by Pike Research. The research analyst constructed several scenarios based on an estimated 10.7 gigawatts of geothermal capacity in existence throughout the world in 2010. That 10.7 gigawatts equates to about 67 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, with the U.S., which currently possesses 3.1 gigawatts of installed geothermal systems, as the world's leading user. In fact, 88 percent of the world's geothermal energy systems currently in operation are used in only eight countries, according to the report. Peter Asmus, the senior analyst on the report, emphasized that geothermal is currently one of the world's least-tapped opportunities for alternative energy. In the report's high-growth forecast, geothermal capacity increases 134 percent to 25.1 gigawatts. In the report's most conservative forecast, Pike estimated that world geothermal capacity will grow to 14.3 gigawatts by 2020.

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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.

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KR Wind - Your World Wide Partner in Wind

KR Wind provides turn-key and single Service solutions for the wind energy industry. We have many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, which makes us a market leading specialist. Our sole focus is the wind energy industry and we are committed to uncompromising safety and quality. KR Wind Provides: Full Logistical and Transportaion Solutions; Our own fleet of cranes specialized for the wind industry; Erection & installation of wind farms of any size which also includes mechanical and electrical completion; Vast range of service and maintenance solutions; Partnership solutions that allow us to support and offer EPC, BOP and door to door solutions.

 

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