Best Of 2005

Paving The Way For Hybrids:New Energy & Highway Laws Make Fuel Sipping Vehicles More Affordable &Eli

The new energy law provides valuable federal income tax credits, ranging in value from $250 to $3,400, for purchasers of hybrid cars and light trucks.

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Xantrex solar inverter helps power 2005 Lights of Hope campaign

Xantrex Technology Inc. is proud to supply a solar inverter to the 2005 Lights of Hope campaign. The inverter is part of a unique solar system powering LED lights on a tree outside of a Vancouver hospital this holiday season.

The Hydrogen Economy And Fuel Cells

Fuel cells will be one of the key components in the hydrogen economy. They will replace the internal combustion engine and will convert the future main store of energy (hydrogen) to power when it is needed.

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Global LED Industry Divide

According to a new study from ABI Research, by 2010 the global LED market may consist of two segments: a highly commoditized market in simple, inexpensive LEDs for mass-produced goods, and another sector dealing in high-end, high-tech innovations.

CARMANAH AWARDED CONTRACT FOR SOLAR LED BUS STOP LIGHTING IN LONDON, ENGLAND

Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) has been awarded a contract by Trueform Engineering Ltd. of the United Kingdom for the supply of a minimum of 1,200 solar LED-illuminated bus stops.

The heating season is just around the corner.

Radiation is how the sun heats the earth, as there is no air between the two. Radiation is usually far more efficient than convection and the air movement is minimal.

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

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.

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Solar Energy Potential At Different Latitudes

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.

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Introducing Hybrid Technology

It has been estimated that micro hybrids could cost only $300 to $400 more than conventional vehicles, yet this small additional investment could yield up to a 15% improvement in fuel economy!

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Green Remodeling: Redefining The Way We Live

At its best, green remodeling can be viewed as a way to evolve. Our persona is more than just our body, mind, and soul. It includes everything that we manifest into the world.

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Homeowners Discover The Peace And Quiet Of Manual Reel Mowers

Tips on using and enjoying manual reel mowers.

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What Is A Green Tag?

Utilities by law, in all 50 States, have to purchase clean energy for every green tag sold. This means that when you buy a Green Tag, you can be assured that somewhere in the grid those electrons were produced using clean power.

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Inventor Develops The Most Effective Lead Acid Battery Enhancement in Desulfator Technology

Green Builders and Solar/Wind Power users can improve the life of their battery banks. Build up of sulfate crystals is the main cause of battery failures. Now there is a new and simple solution. Battery Life Saver works on lead acid batteries to restore the battery to its original condition.

Wisconsin ENERGY STAR® Homes Program Recognizes Building Professionals for Roles in Building High-Performance Homes

Fourteen builders, contractors and other Wisconsin building professionals were honored last week for their roles in building some of the most comfortable, durable, safe and energy efficient homes available in the country.

Western States To Expand Use Of Concentrated Solar Power

NREL is supporting the development of technologies that use the sun's warmth to make steam and spin an electricity-producing turbine.

SPS ENERGY LAUNCHES ‘SOLAR 4 SCHOOLS’ PROGRAM

(Victoria, BC) SPS Energy Solutions a company based in Victoria, BC that specializes in solar electric power has been given a BC government grant of $300,000 to develop and launch a “Solar 4 Schools” program.

Rebates for Renewable Energy Users

The Alternative Energy Store's savvy customer service team can advise consumers about new MA energy initiatives, alternative energy products and rebates.

Wind Powered Web Hosting Launches for World Environment Day

SustainableMarketing.com, a sustainable business network focused on marketing, launches a web hosting service that is "powered by the wind" The service goes beyond traditional web hosting by offering its customers services by connecting them to other green entrepreneurs.

ECR

ECR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. WILL HOST ITS FIRST INTERNATIONAL SALES MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 30 AND OCTOBER 1, 2005 IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA.

Carmanah Announces $10M Private Placement Financing

Carmanah Technologies Corporation has entered an agreement with a syndicate led by GMP Securities Ltd. for a private placement of common shares totaling $10,000,000. Net proceeds will be used to support working capital, international expansion of facilities and the Company's acquisition strategy.

Integrated Fuel Cell Engine

According to a WADE (World Alliance For Decentralized Energy) analysis of data from the International Energy Agency, unutilised energy from the worldwide electricity system is around 67%!

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The Hydrogen Energy System

Below is an extract from "Introduction to Hydrogen and Fuel Cells", online educational material about Hydrogen and Fuel Cell technology designed for teachers and students at ages of 13-16 years old.

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Biodiesel, The Probable Only Fuel Of The Future, Renewable Or Otherwise

Today's marketplace is all about renewables. Biodiesel is an important new player with significant promise.

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Small Hydro System At Backwoods Solar Homestead

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.

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Is This Truly, A Revolution In Solar Energy Production?

Without getting overly technical, the bottom line is that this system, which measures 23 feet in diameter, produces a whopping 6.5 KW of electricity.

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The Power of Wind - Wind Energy Provides a Renewable, Reliable Way To Generate Power

Continued technology improvements mean that wind power systems are an efficient and reliable way to power our homes, farms and businesses.

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ULTRACAPACITORS AND THE HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Compact in size, ultracapacitors can store an incomparably higher amount of energy than conventional capacitors. Indeed, ultracapacitors are currently available on the market with capacitance ranges up to 2700 Farads, and they can release that energy at both a high or low rate.

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Alkaline Fuel Cell for Backup Power

Fuel cells are only starting to enter the marketplace and due to the many operational and cost benefits they offer they should start to be accepted on an accelerated basis.

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RETScreen International: Results and Impacts 1996-2012

The RETScreen International: Results and Impacts 1996-2012 report provides a brief overview of the RETScreen International Clean Energy Decision Support Centre, it highlights results-to-date and it summarises an independent study that assesses the present and future impacts of RETScreen.

'Kyoto Effect' boosts European renewable energy company stocks

Share prices of renewable energy and low-carbon energy technology companies quoted in countries that have signed Kyoto outperformed those of companies quoted in countries that did not sign Kyoto by up to 35% in Q1 2005.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology Must Adapt to Diverse Customer Needs

ABI Research finds that as hybrids reach into the mainstream, there will be changes in perception and function, which will mean different things to different markets.

D1 Oils launch Philippines land reclamation project

D1 Oils biodiesel land reclamation project launched in The Philippines by President Arroyo

Alliance to Save Energy Joins Key Senators in Emphasizing Importance of Energy Efficiency in Bipartisan Energy Bill

Says Efficiency Offers Even More Energy-Saving Potential

COST COMPETITIVE ELECTRICITY FROM PHOTOVOLTAIC CONCENTRATORS CALLED 'IMMINENT'

Solar concentrators using highly efficient photovoltaic solar cells will reduce the cost of electricity from sunlight to competitive levels soon, attendees were told at a recent international conference on the subject.

RES - Marion Institute Hosts Bioneers

RenewableEnergyStocks.com Announces Non-Profit Featured Company Marion Institute as Host of Environmental Conference - "Bioneers by the Bay: Connecting for Change"

Chilean Government Joins International Partnership

Chile´s Minister of Economy and Energy, Jorge Rodriguez Grossi, and the Director of the National Commission on Energy, Luis Sanchez Castellón, announced today that Chile has joined the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP).

Platts 2005 Global Energy Awards Selects GridPoint As Finalist Along With ExxonMobil and Shell

GridPoint's Intelligent Renewable Energy Management Appliance Will Compete for Most Innovative Commercial Technology of The Year

Green Energy Web Host Paves The Path For Other Web Hosting Companies

Affordable Web Hosting thats environmentally friendly & has unsuppressed support. Affordable Internet Services Online Inc.(www.aiso.net) in Romoland, California uses 120+ solar panels, solar tubes, AMD Opteron processors & more; to combat high energy bills and help the environment at the same time.

Silicon Valley Supports Teachers With Free Energy From The Sun

A new affordable housing complex for teachers and other public employees in San Jose, CA, recently completed a 17 kW solar system to power the common areas of the complex.