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Biodiesel: Renewable fuels for diesel engines

(07/12/2011)

The fuels powering the diesel engine have undergone considerable development during its 119 year long history. So much so that today, even the fuel we traditionally, if somewhat simplistically, refer to as ‘diesel’ is beginning to make way for alternatives with a smaller environmental footprint, such as biogas and DME. Time to examine what it is all about. One might say that diesel is somewhat misunderstood and has received more than its fair share of criticism from an environmental perspect... [more]

Better Buildings Better Plants initiative: Energy efficiency in commercial buildings : Legrand joined White House in the Better Building Better Plans Initiative

(05/12/2011)

On 2nd of december, Legrand joined President Obama and Department of Energy officials in Washington, D.C. to announce that the company has joined the Better Building , Better Plants Presidential Leadership initiative to create American jobs through energy efficiency. Legrand is one of the world's largest manufacturers of electrical and data networking products for residential, commercial or industrial buildings. The company is one of just nine U.S. industrial organizations that have joined t... [more]

Bio-Barrier membrane bioreactor : Onsite Residential and Commercial Reuse Treatment Systems establishes criteria to improve awareness and acceptance of water reuse technologies that reduce impacts on the environment

(22/11/2011)

A new standard for commercial and residential onsite water reuse treatment systems complements NSF’s expanding scope of environmental standards and sustainable product standards, which help establish criteria for and clear methods of evaluating environmental and sustainable product claims. NSF/ANSI 350: Onsite Residential and Commercial Reuse Treatment Systems establishes criteria to improve awareness and acceptance of water reuse technologies that reduce impacts on the environment, municipal... [more]

Bio Ethanol Fuelled Fires: Bio Ethanol Fuelled Fires with new design

(18/11/2011)

The Bio Fire Collection from Indian Ocean includes new nice designs. These innovative Fire Places are fuelled by Bio Ethanol a clean burning eco-conscious choice that produces no emissions, so there is no need for a chimney or extraction mechanism. The Indian Ocean Bio Fires provide the ancient comforts of a traditional fire without compromising contemporary style. The fireplaces are easy and flexible to install and generate beautifully ambient flames. They are the perfect solution for a ... [more]

BHSL Top Loader : BHSL's Top Loader offers energy savings of up to 60 percent for biomass handling

(04/11/2011)

BHSL's new Top Loader stores, moves and dispenses up to 150 tonnes of biomass or other agricultural and waste products per day. It is driven by two 2.2kW motors, which operate via a programmable logic controller (PLC) using BHSL proprietary software. Compared with moving floors and walking floors, the Top Loader is extremely energy efficient. With energy savings of up to 60% and simplified maintenance due to moving parts being located overhead, the Top Loader offers cost savings of up to 40%... [more]

Battery Energy Storage System BESS: New MW polycrystalline panel solar facility in Kaua'i

(24/08/2011)

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative have announced plans for a 6 MW utility-scale solar PV facility on Kaua'i’s sunny south shore. Pending County and State regulatory approvals, construction is expected to begin in late 2011 with completion before the end of 2012. As currently planned, the 6 MW polycrystalline panel solar facility will be integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installed by KIUC at the point of interconnection to the grid. The BESS w... [more]