AltEnergyMag
Alternative Energy Industry Newsletter - Oct 2011
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Introducing Trojan's Industrial Line - Trojan's Industrial Line of deep-cycle batteries is the newest addition to Trojan's lineage of high-quality batteries for renewable energy and backup power applications.
Designed to support large daily loads where the batteries are cycled regularly, Trojan's Industrial Line is ideal for a wide range of photovoltaic systems. 

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Removing the Rare Element Limitations from Solar Energy
10/13/11
Many of the cutting edge thin-film technologies require rare elements that are a finite resource already in short supply. There simply is not enough material on the planet to make these devices for worldwide consumption.

Understanding Solar Power Purchase Agreements
A Guide to Hosting a Solar Energy System

10/13/11
Under the terms of a solar PPA, a solar services provider installs solar equipment at a host business, government site, university, or other organization, and the host agrees to buy the solar electricity generated by the system for a fixed price and term, usually 5-20 years.

On Energy Management, Manufacturing and Factory Automation
10/13/11
I wrote this article for HomeToys.com, our Home Technology website but it applies to Alternative Energy as well. It's not enough to monitor our energy use. We don't really care about that unless it does something to change our lives or save us money. So, let's put a solar system on the roof. Now that can do both of these things and should attract our attention. But let's take it a step further. With that solar system there is a new variable in the mix --- FREE CLEAN ENERGY. What can and should we do with it.

Don't Forget: NREL are the Good Guys. And so is solar energy.
10/13/11
The Denver recently reported the NREL was going to lay off 10 percent of its employees. It took about two light seconds for a popular Washington D.C. news site to pronounce the layoff a “scandal,” because NREL had taken federal stimulus money. That is silly. NREL, of course, is where the Department of Energy tests and develops new materials and techniques for solar, wind and other kinds of energy.

Harvesting Energy from Organic Materials
10/13/11
Harvest uses a platform of technologies – including advanced composting, anaerobic digestion, and material recovery – to harness the full carbon, energy and nutrient value from discarded organic materials.

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Firestone Energy Solutions provides a single source option for
rooftop photovoltaic installations. Firestone also offers complete
warranty coverage for both energy products and roofing systems.
http://firestoneenergy.com/

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Nissan developing a 10-minute car charger, report says

One of the main arguments against electric cars is that it takes too long to recharge the battery. Even using a DC fast-charger, going from 0 to 80 percent capacity still takes about 30 minutes. But Nissan is working on a new super-rapid charging system that can recharge a drained EV battery in 10 minutes, which could be a game changer for the industry. Nissan engineers and researchers at Japan's Kansai University have created a new capacitor electrode made of tungsten oxide and vanadium oxide instead of the usual carbon, according to an article in Paul Tan's Automotive News. According to an unnamed report, the new capacitor electrode can hold more power and reduce charging time without reducing capacity or voltage.

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REC is a leading vertically integrated player in the solar energy industry. Ranked among the world's largest producers of polysilicon and wafers for solar applications, and a rapidly growing manufacturer of solar cells and modules.
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Rolls Online Battery Selector

At Rolls, we've built a reputation for building one mean battery. It's a reputation based on reliability, durability and easy maintenance. Our dual container construction and high-density polyethylene material maximizes durability and eliminates acid leaks even if the outer container ruptures. The unique "resistox" plate design offers more resistance to corrosion and maximizes the life of the battery. The life expectancy of Rolls batteries are amongst the longest in the industry. Try our online Battery Selector to help you find the solution you need.

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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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>>> 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 AltEnergyMag, our philosophy is to create an outlet where the industry can report on itself.

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

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