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Houston – Economy

Houston is recognized worldwide for its energy industry—particularly for oil and natural gas—as well as for biomedical research and aeronautics. Renewable energy sources—wind and solar—are also growing economic bases in Houston. The ship channel is also a large part of Houston’s economic base. Because of these strengths, Houston is designated as a beta world city [...]

Solar power plants in the Mojave Desert – Introduction

solar power plants in the Mojave Desert which supply power to the electricity grid. Solar Energy Generating Systems (SEGS) is the name given to nine solar power plants in the Mojave Desert which were built in the 1980s. These plants have a combined capacity of 354 megawatts (MW) making them the largest solar power installation [...]

Nevada Solar One – Introduction

Nevada Solar One is a concentrated solar power plant, with a nominal capacity of 64 MW and maximum capacity of 75 MW. The project required an investment of $266 million USD and electricity production is estimated to be 134 million kilowatt hours per year. It is the second solar thermal power plant built in the [...]

EDF Energies Nouvelles – Introduction

EDF Energies Nouvelles is a French renewable energy corporation, half owned by French electric utility Électricité de France. It was formed in 2004 from its predecessor SIIF Energies and was floated on the Paris stock exchange in 2006. EDF En is primarily involved in the production of wind power in Europe and the United States, [...]

Design e2 – Episodes

;Season one # “The Green Apple”: sustainable design options for skyscrapers in New York city. # “Green for All”: incorporating cultural values into sustainable design for impoverished communities such as rural Mexico. # “The Green Machine”: the benefits of authoritarian leadership are demonstrated in the green projects of Chicago mayor Daley # “Gray to Green”: [...]

Steam accumulator – Introduction

Steam accumulator is an insulated steel pressure tank containing hot water and steam under pressure. It is a type of energy storage device which is used to smooth out peaks and troughs in demand for steam in a factory. Steam accumulators may take on a new importance for energy storage in solar thermal energy projects. [...]

Solar tracker – Introduction

solar tracker is a generic term used to describe devices that orient various payloads toward the sun. Payloads can be photovoltaic panels, reflectors, lenses or other optical devices. In standard photovoltaic applications trackers are used to minimize the angle of incidence between the incoming light and a photovoltaic panel. This increases the amount of energy [...]

Kurilpa Bridge – Bridge structure

The Kurilpa Bridge is a multiple-mast, cable-stay structure based on principles of tensegrity producing a synergy between balanced tension and compression components to create a light structure that is incredibly strong. The bridge is 470m long with a main span of 120m and features two large viewing and relaxation platforms, two rest areas, and a [...]

Water Pyramid – Introduction

Water Pyramid (also correct as “WaterPyramid”) is a large-scale solar distillation factory, designed to desalinate water using solar energy for remote communities without easy access to clean, fresh water. It provides a means whereby communities can produce potable drinking water from saline, brackish or polluted water sources. It is essentially a larger, more advanced type [...]

American Clean Energy and Security Act – Summary of the bill

The bill proposes a cap and trade system, under which the government sets a limit (cap) on the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted nationally. Companies then buy or sell permits to emit these gases, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2). The cap is reduced over time to reduce total carbon emissions. The legislation [...]

Combined cycle – Fuel for combined cycle power plants

Combined cycle plants are usually powered by natural gas, although fuel oil, synthesis gas or other fuels can be used. The supplementary fuel may be natural gas, fuel oil, or coal. Biofuels can also be used. Integrated solar combined cycle power stations combine the energy harvested from solar radiation with another fuel to cut fuel [...]

Feed-in tariffs in Australia – See also

* Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz * PV financial incentives * Solar power in Australia * Solar power * Photovoltaic cells * Energy policy of Australia * Renewable energy in Australia * Mandatory renewable energy targets Adapted from the Wikipedia article Feed-in tariffs in Australia, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki

Nuclear power in Switzerland – Politics

In Switzerland there have been many referenda on the topic of nuclear energy, beginning in 1979 with a citizens’ initiative for nuclear safety, which was rejected. In 1984, there was a vote on an initiative “for a future without further nuclear power stations” with the result being a 55 to 45% vote against. On September [...]

WorldEnergystore – Introduction

WorldEnergystore.com [http://www.worldenergystore.com] offers household appliances and consumer electrical/electronic products that are designed to reduce the energy consumption at home or in the office. With cost of energy rising dramatically, especially in Europe and USA, the demand for products that allow consumers to reduce their energy consumption while maintaining their standard of living will strengthen. Illumination [...]

Solarmer Energy, Inc. – Introduction

Solarmer Energy, Inc. is a solar energy company that is developing polymer solar cells, a new type of solar cell; specifically, a subtype of organic photovoltaic cells (OPV). They claim their solar panels can be made flexible, transparent, and will cost less to manufacture than traditional cells. Solarmer was initially founded in March 2006 to [...]

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