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Wireless Power Solutions for the Wind Industry

12/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Wind Energy

PowerbyProxi has just completed a successful trial of the Proxi-Ring™ 480, a frictionless and contact-free slip ring that provides wireless power and data to pitch control systems that drive blades in wind turbines. The technology was developed to replace mechanical slip rings which can be a source of problems for wind turbine operators due to the maintenance requirements and failures caused by physical connections and frictional rotation.

Worst Solar Excuses

12/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Solar Energy

Experts have talked to a number of our friends and other colleagues about solar power, we've been hearing a lot of the same excuses for not going solar.

6 Steps to Making E85 Ethanol

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Fuels

e85 Flex Fuel Vehicles are becoming more and more popular as the gas prices continue to rise. e85 is defiantly going to be a major relief for the United States fuel problem.

A Worldwide Waste-To-Energy Policy

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Technology Discussions

While Achieving Energy, Food, Fuels, And Water Independence By Utilizing Already Existing And Individually Profitable Holistic Component Technologies

Building a Safer Lithium-Ion Battery

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Products, Technology Discussions

Lithium-ion batteries continue to be the technology of choice for small electronics but, as illustrated here, their continued evolution and the introduction of new large format applications require a closer look at the technology inside the battery.

Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Fuel Cells, Technology Discussions

The direct methanol fuel cell or DMFC is emerging as a future winner in many of the applications that fuel cells can satisfy. DMFC is an important subset of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology.

Editorial Comments

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Editorials

Imagine if the next Bill Gates is this minute working on a new solar panel design in his garage with a few friends. Let's hope so ... the Alternative Energy Industry needs it's Microsoft.

Energy Security Code of Conduct

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Commentary, Commercial

All over the world, buildings energy consumption is increasing at a high rate due to the improvement in living standards in developing countries.

Grid-Tie Power Systems: Do You Need Battery Back-Up?

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power, Energy Storage | Photovoltaic Systems, Products | OutBack Power

With most power outages only lasting a few hours, the PS1's battery bank can keep your vital loads running until grid-supplied power is available again.

It's Not About Being Green

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Residential

Before you decide to hop onto the green building bandwagon, look towards the final destination. Sustainable, integrated, whole-building design is where to head.

It's Not About Being Green

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Green Building Articles

Before you decide to hop onto the green building bandwagon, look towards the final destination. Sustainable, integrated, whole-building design is where to head.

Novel Renewable Energy Products

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Products

Virtually, every aspect of our lives in this digitized world needs energy. Alternative energy solutions are now available and more are on their way.

People Planet Profit

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Business Development, Commentary

The best solutions come from within the community, working on the ground with dedicated entrepreneurs and local groups, who best understand the needs of their community.

Sustainable Patriotism

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Commentary

Do something Sustainable (and thus Patriotic) every day. Take a simple walk instead of taking "a ride," invest in renewable by installing solar or wind, or buying green from your utility, use a compact fluorescent bulb, buy local vegetables, switch to a bio-fuel, trade in that gas hog for something clean and efficient.

The Importance of Watersheds to Your Community

10/01/06, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Green Building Articles

Thinking on the scale of a watershed is useful for environmental work as we can scale things down for planning purposes, and therefore have a greater impact on the environment.

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