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DynaMotive's Modular BioOil Plant to be Deployed in Canada and Internationally

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Commentary

Through the application of fast pyrolysis, DynaMotive's technology unlocks the natural energy found in the world's abundant organic residues produced by the agricultural and forest industries.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind

Since 2001, Focus on Energy has worked with Stora Enso to lower its annual energy consumption by 22 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) and 3.6 million therms of natural gas, in turn lowering its annual energy costs by $3.5 million

Labor Costs Are Keeping PV Systems Expensive

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Analysis and Trends, Photovoltaic Systems

The ability to get PV costs down further will depend on bigger fabs and worker productivity.

New Applications for EVs

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Vehicles

A "low speed electric mobile advertising system," whereby utility bed GEM vehicles are outfitted with illuminated billboards.

Next Energy Opens Zero Emission Building

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind

Next Energy expects that the building will require over 80% less energy than a conventionally built, fossil fuel-fired structure.

Offshore Wind: Europe's EUR 90 Billion Funding Gap

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Analysis and Trends, Wind Energy

We believe that European governments need to address two problems in order to get Europe's offshore wind plans back on track: the cumbersome permitting process, and the cost of grid connections.

Performance Standards For Solar Modules And Collectors - Why They Are Important?

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Opinions and Advice, Solar Energy

Guidelines and standards provide a level playing field for all parties. Retailers, purchasing agencies and consumers must be able to evaluate the merits of solar devices based on a common set of industry-approved standards if we hope to achieve broad market penetration.

Small Hydro System At Backwoods Solar Homestead

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind

At the driest time of year, our creek measures about 3 feet wide by 3-4 inches deep and a five-gallon bucket and stopwatch suggested we had over 300 gpm flowing past our intake site. Wow, lots of potential.

Solar Energy Potential At Different Latitudes

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Solar Energy, Technology Discussions

I was surprised to see that, in Germany, where they receive a fewer amount of energy with respect to other countries, by the end of 2003 had clearly invested more in solar panels than many other countries which get more solar energy than them.

Sustainable Energy: What's it All About?

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Analysis and Trends

The first in a series that explores the future of sustainable energy across British Columbia

The Advantages of LED Lights

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Products

The key strength of LED lighting systems is in their low power consumption and durability. On average led based lighting systems will use 10%-20% of the power consumption of their incandescent counterparts.

The Prius Controversy: Is there really a problem?

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind

Based on my review of the reports, there appear to be four areas of concern and three corrective measures which have been taken by Toyota dealerships.

The right water treatment after rainwater harvesting

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Residential

For the rainwater to be fit for human consumption, it is important that the water goes through the following processes. Screening, settling, filtering and disinfection.

Tips for Purchasing the Most Energy Efficient Clothes Washer

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Products

When buying a clothes washer, it can be helpful to think of two price tags. The first price tag is the price paid to purchase the washer. The second price tag is the cost to operate the washer over its lifetime.

Working the Soil and Shifting the Paradigm:

08/01/05, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Commentary

For the modern home gardener, it may take a personal "revolution" to shift your gardening paradigm away from using harmful chemicals, as chemical gardening is generally seen as less work than organic gardening.

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