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RenEnergy to hold first-ever renewable Heat Incentive conference in Norwich
RenEnergy will be hosting their first-ever Renewable Heat Incentive Conference on February 29th at Dunston Hall, Norwich. On November 28th, 2011, the Government launched the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) which pays off-gas commercial concerns for the micro-generation of renewable heat. Keen to raise awareness of the RHI across Norfolk, RenEnergy are hosting the event to help educate those with an interest and / or concerned about the benefits of installing renewable heat technologies such as Biomass and Ground Source Heat Pumps, and discuss the financial benefits of RHI support. Heating... [more]
Renewable technology from Monier Redland at Ecobuild 2012
Redland will present its ranges of solar PV systems at this year’s Ecobuild event in London, demonstrating the company’s commitment to the renewable energy sector. With the ever-increasing need for new homes to be energy efficient, micro generation still represents an excellent mechanism for housebuilders, specifiers and installers looking to comply with regulations and solar PV remains the technology of choice. Redland has more than 90 years experience manufacturing pitched roofing materials for the UK market and has used its extensive knowhow to develop its solar PV offer. On Redland’... [more]
EnterSolar Announces Completion of Solar Project for Ontel Products Corp
New 228kW Solar System supplies electricity to Ontel’s Corporate Headquarters in Fairfield, NJ EnterSolar completed a 228 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system for Ontel Products Corporation (“Ontel”), a pioneer in the “As Seen On TV” industry and a leader in the direct response & retail market. The solar PV system was installed on the roof of Ontel’s Corporate Headquarters facility located at 21 Law Drive, Fairfield, NJ and was formally placed into service in December 2011. “Ontel has a strong commitment to environmentally-sustainable business practices”, said Chuck Khubani, foun... [more]
Solutia launches industry-changing EnerLogic® 70 Low-E Window Film
Solutia Inc., producer of professional window films for automotive, residential and commercial markets, is proud to announce EnerLogic® 70 low-e window film as the newest addition to its award-winning EnerLogic window film series for commercial and residential applications. Developed as part of Solutia's ongoing commitment to energy efficiency, the EnerLogic window film series features a patent-pending, low-e coating that effectively transforms the insulating power of single-pane windows into double-pane and double-pane windows into triple-pane for year-round energy savings. Building on... [more]
Use and capacity of Global Hydropower increases
Industrialized and developing countries continue to rely on their critical water resources as a renewable electricity source. Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 percent between 2009 and 2010, according to recent research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower use reached a record 3,427 terawatt-hours, or about 16.1 percent of global electricity consumption, by the end of 2010, continuing the rapid rate of increase experienced between 2003 and 2009. The cost of hydropower is relatively low, making it a competitive source of ren... [more]
