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Solar Rebate Programs from FPL

LMerker — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:15:59 +0000

FPL now offers solar rebate programs to customers who install photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating systems in their homes and businesses. The solar rebate programs are part of a five-year pilot program authorized by the Florida Public Service Commission to promote clean solar power and reduce energy consumption.

Residential customers may receive a rebate of $1,000 for installing new solar water heating systems, and up to $20,000 for installing a photovoltaic (PV) system and interconnecting to FPL’s grid.

Business customers may receive rebates up to $50,000 per site for installing a new solar water heating system and up to $50,000 per site for installing a PV system and interconnecting to FPL’s grid.

For more information on residential programs, please go to the FPL site with the following link: http://www.fpl.com/landing/solar_rebate/residential.shtml.

Business customers may get more information from the following link: http://www.fpl.com/landing/solar_rebate/business.shtml.

Ads Continued: Johnson Controls U.S. Army

eblock — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:18 +0000

Feb 2, 2012 – Johnson Controls has an ad in Forbes and other magazines showing the entrance to the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. Of course, this facility should get energy savings. The ad states, “Mission Accomplished:L $134 million in energy savings, guaranteed.

“Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is a 94-year-old U.S. Army installation with a 21st century mission… an executive order to cut energy use by 30% by 2015. To meet this challenge, the U.S. Army partnered with Johnson Controls to upgrade buildings across its 72,500-acre testing, research and training facility.

The result? The installation is expected to reap $134 million in energy savings over the next 20 years.”

This is admirable, but it seems we are now stretching out the return to 20 years. First, savings on any program were shown for ONE year. It has lately become fashionable to project the savings over 20 years so that the headline numbers look more impressive. This is the first time I have seen the savings indicated over 20 years. That makes the $134 million in savings equal to $6.7 million per year and we don’t know how much of the calculation will be in years 11-20. I’m not saying it isn’t worthwhile or a good move in the right direction, but it does make it hard to evaluate what is really being done in the here and now.

Battery Maker Ener1 in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

LMerker — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:14:28 +0000

Ener1, which received a $118.5 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to make lithium-ion and other batteries for electric cars, filed for bankruptcy protection after the demise of a large customer.

It comes amid persistent criticism of U.S. President Barack Obama from Republican lawmakers about whether his administration is properly assessing “clean energy” companies before authorizing government support.

The Energy Department had in 2009 awarded the $118.5 million grant to Ener1′s EnerDel unit, as part of a government stimulus package to bolster the U.S. electric car industry.

For the entire story, please visit http://www.cnbc.com/id/46156363 .

Snapshots Make Power Grid More Efficient

eblock — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:08:34 +0000

Jan 25, 2012 – Siemens wants to use “snapshots” of the power grid to help make it more stable. Power snapshots from smart meters by Siemens provide synchronous grid information with maximum precision from the low-voltage grid, data that can serve as a basis for analyzing these grids in cities and communities. Analysis of the collected data makes it possible to use the grid infrastructure more efficiently and to better integrate electric vehicles or the feed-in of power from photovoltaic systems, for example. Siemens developed the power snapshot analyses (PSSA) in collaboration with the Austrian Institute of Technology and several grid operators in Austria. The project received financing from Austria’s Climate and Energy Fund.
In the coming years, the growing number of decentral and fluctuating renewables-based energy sources feeding into the grid, and electric vehicles and electric heating systems will pose an enormous challenge for the power transmission and distribution networks. To estimate how many feed-in sources and how many users a local grid can handle, model simulations are conducted. These models used to be very rudimentary, so big safety margins had to be planned in. For more accurate simulations, detailed data on the low-voltage grids is needed.
That’s why developers from Siemens Austria developed the PSSA, with which the smart meters in local grids were equipped. These meters don’t only record energy-use data; they also generate real-time and synchronous displays of voltages in the local grids at points in time that are critical for the grid technology. The accuracy of the data is unprecedented because the load variations of the phases and the ground return conductor are also recorded. This information on the actual conditions in the grid enables grid operators to more efficiently use the available infrastructure. To compensate for power consumption peaks, the operators can for example take load groups like electric heating systems or heat pumps offline without compromising end users’ convenience. The data also can be used to estimate investment costs for expansions of grid infrastructure.
PSSA will be launched on the market before the end of 2012. Siemens smart meters, which are already being used by many customers, can be equipped with this additional function by means of a firmware download without disturbing the validity of the meters’ calibration.

Mercedes B180 Produces Less CO2

eblock — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:41:31 +0000

The neutral inspectors at the TÜV Süd technical inspection authority have confirmed the high environmental compatibility of the new Mercedes B-Class, awarding the compact sports tourer the Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. This certification is based on a comprehensive ecological life cycle assessment of the B-Class, documenting every detail of ecological relevance.

Siemens wins steam turbine orders for solar thermal power plants in India

eblock — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:06:39 +0000

Siemens Energy has been awarded three orders by different customers to supply a total of four steam turbine generator units for solar thermal power plants in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The steam turbines of type SST-700 are intended for the Godawari, Abhijeet and Diwakar & KVK parabolic trough power plants. With a total rating of 300 megawatts (MW), these plants will make a contribution to meeting India’s growing electricity demand from solar power when they go on line in the spring of 2013.

All four power plant projects in the state of Rajasthan are being constructed as part of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), the Indian government’s ongoing program for promoting solar power. The program envisages installing up to 20 gigawatts of solar power capacity in India by the year 2022. The parabolic trough power plants Godawari owned by Godawari Green Energy Ltd. and Abhijeet owned by Corporate Ispat Alloys Ltd. are each rated 50 MW. Siemens has been awarded contracts for an SST-700 steam turbine generator unit and auxiliary systems for each of these units. The third customer, Lanco Solar Energy, has ordered a steam turbine and generator rated at 100 MW, complete with auxiliary systems for each of the two units of the Diwakar & KVK parabolic trough power plant.

“As a leading provider of steam turbines for solar thermal power plants with an excellent track record in Spain and the USA, we are now in the front running on the rapidly developing market in India, too,“ says Markus Tacke, CEO of the Industrial Power business unit at Siemens Energy.

Siemens offers type SST-700 steam turbines for solar thermal power plants with a rated output of up to 175 MW. This type of turbine is particularly suitable for use in solar thermal power plants, because it can be run up and down quickly to respond very rapidly to the fluctuating service conditions typical of these plants. In addition, superheating the steam improves the efficiency of the turbines and thus of the power plant as a whole.
Steam turbines for solar thermal power plants are part of Siemens’ Environmental Portfolio. In fiscal 2011, revenue from the Portfolio totaled about €30 billion, making Siemens one of the world’s largest suppliers of ecofriendly technologies. In the same period, our products and solutions enabled customers to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by nearly 320 million tons, an amount equal to the total annual CO2 emissions of Berlin, Delhi, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo.

Green Energy in Europe & USA

eblock — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:03:02 +0000

Jan 24, 2012 – Despite solid growth rate, solar energy and wind energy account for less than 5% of total energy use in the USA, whereas in Europe, specifically Germany, renewable energy already accounts for ~20%, with about 50% of that having been installed by private owners rather than utilities. Please leave information concerning the figures for installed and projected usage in your country.

Renewable Energy Training

eblock — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:14:20 +0000

Upcoming Trainings in January, February and March

Have you put your New Year’s resolutions to train in renewable energy technologies in place? If not, start here today! This winter, enroll in Solar Energy International’s solar and renewable energy trainings, online and in-person, and start a new career or take your career to the next level. If you are registering for an in-person workshop of five days or more, that starts 30 days out or longer from today, please call (970) 963-8855 to register and receive $50 off the tuition of the course or workshop. Be sure to mention you are calling in for the Early Bird Incentive!

These upcoming courses are offered in January, February and March:

January 2012
Jan 23-Mar 4	PVOL203 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design (Battery-Based) – Online	Online	6 Weeks	$795
Jan 23-Mar 4	PVOL206 Solar Training – Solar Business and Technical Sales – Online	Online	6 Weeks	$795
Jan 23-27	PV101 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)	Austin, TX	5 Days	$995

February 2012
Feb 20-25	PV101 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)	Tucson, AZ	6 Days	$1,195

March 2012
Mar 10-18	RD201 Renewable Energy for the Developing World- Hands ON	Rancho Mastatal, Costa Rica	9 Days	$1,435
Mar 12-Apr 22	FVOL101 Diseño e Instalación de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos (de Conexión Directa a la red) – en linea	Online	6 Weeks	$795
Mar 12-Apr 22	PVOL202 Solar Training – Advanced PV System Design and the NEC (Grid-Direct) – Online	Online	6 Weeks	$795
Mar 12-Apr 22	PVOL206 Solar Training – Solar Business and Technical Sales – Online	Online	6 Weeks	$795
Mar 12-Apr 22	PVOL203 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design (Battery-Based) – Online	Online	6 Weeks	$795
Mar 12-Apr 22	PVOL101 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) – Online	Online	6 Weeks	$795
Mar 12-17	PV101 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)	Tucson, AZ	6 Days	$1,195
Mar 19-23	PV101 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)	Ocean City, NJ	5 Days	$995
Mar 26-30	PV101 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)	Honolulu

Energy Credits

eblock — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:33:29 +0000

Jan 20, 2012 – Now is the time when we receive tax data forms from our banks, brokerage companies, 401(k)s, etc. Make sure that you also have information on hand about the energy conservation & renewable energy installations you made in 2011. You can claim your federal credits with your tax filing. Also, make sure you check with your state and utility to see if you are due any rebates or tax credits. Remember, these rebates and credits were implemented to encourage renewable energy and energy conservation. If you have made the investments, you should take advantage of the credits and rebates. Please leave your comments here describing state and utility programs. Future posts will describe federal credits in more detail.

GREEN ENERGY SOLUTION INDUSTRIES, INC. GAINS MEDIA ATTENTION WITH INTERNET ARTICLES AND INTERVIEW ON STOCKTRADERS TALK RADIO

abster2008 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:28:15 +0000

SOURCE: Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc.; SATMax Corp.

January 10, 2012 09:42 ET

VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwire – Jan 10, 2012) – Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc., a project developer for renewable energy projects in Canada, currently trading as (PINKSHEETS: SATM), has recently entered into contracts and agreements with resource providers, land owners, waste sources, technology providers, and government entities for the placement of renewable energy projects. A GESI representative was the featured guest in an exclusive live interview January 9, 2012 at 8pm EST on StockTradersTalk Radio.

The interview was held on January 09, 2012 at 8:00 pm EST, and can be heard at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stocktraderstalk. Our interactive question and answer session can be accessed from the main chat room at http://stocktraderstalk.com. An archived recorded version can be found on the homepage of Stock Traders Talk at www.stocktraderstalk.com, following the live interview.

In addition to the exciting interview a recent article was published on EarthTechling.com which features GESI’s waste-to-energy technology and the new plant location as a key element to improve Canada’s energy policies and increase the country’s environmental efficiency. On Beacon News, a second article details the amount of waste rail ties available for burning, the facility, and the funding for GESI’s future endeavors.

Article 1: http://www.earthtechling.com/2012/01/rail-ties-keep-alberta-biomass-plant-on-track/

Article 2: http://beaconnews.ca/calgary/2012/01/company-gives-green-light-to-edmonton-railway-ties-to-electricity-plant/

About StockTradersTalk:

StockTradersTalk is a web resource portal for stock investors. We provide an open source chat room that allows traders to converse freely in an open forum. Members can create and maintain their own tickers and companies to provide up to date information for potential shareholders. Message boards are provided for each ticker that has real time updates and allow live conversations about the company. This is a unique feature that only we provide. Our goal is to provide an open forum for investors to freely express opinions, ideas, and investment opportunities with other members of stocktraderstalk.com.

About GESI

Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc. is a project developer for renewable energy projects in Canada. Utilizing in-depth due diligence, GESI has developed business plans, contracts and agreements with resource providers, land owners, waste sources, technology providers, and government entities for the placement of renewable energy projects. GESI is now a public company with offices in Houston, Texas and Alberta, Canada. For More Information on GESI see the web site at www.gestechnologies.com