By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Sun, 2007-07-15 19:37
To help you keep up to speed on the broad field of sustainable energy, Leonardo ENERGY has set up a hub on Diigo to share resources on innovative science, technology, projects, programmes, policy, citizen initiatives or corporate action. On average, the hub collects 5-10 new resources per day.
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By Bruno De Wachter / Published on Mon, 2007-05-21 07:30
A portal Web site on Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Parabolic Trough Solar Power is one of the three principle technologies using Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). The others are the Parabolic Dish-Engine and Solar Power Tower systems. CSP systems use mirrors that concentrate the sun rays to heat a medium in a pipe or vessel, which is then used to power conventional steam turbines. Hence those systems are also called ‘solar thermal power plants’. The technology has a huge potential, even though it is not yet as widely used as conventional photovoltaic systems.
CSP can also be combined with photovoltaic systems, using the mirrors for concentrating sunlight on photovoltaic cells, instead of for heating a medium (see blog post ‘Heliotube – PV at half the cost’).
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has dedicated a special Web site called TroughNet to Parabolic Trough Solar Power. This Web site provides descriptions of the various technological components, discusses R&D topics, presents a market assessment, and links to all major publications and events on CSP in the US.
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Thu, 2007-04-12 11:26
EnergyTech is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Traffic, Innovation and Technology (Department for Energy and Environmental Technologies) and the Austrian Energy Agency.
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By Bruno De Wachter / Published on Thu, 2007-03-22 08:30
An information gateway for renewable energy and energy efficiency
Internet surfers searching for information on renewable energy or energy efficiency have a new gateway at their disposal. In January, the Reegle Web site went live. Reegle makes use of the most important Internet sources in the sector, of knowledge partnerships, as well as its own database. It has global coverage and provides specific country details.
Reegle contains:
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Sun, 2007-03-04 08:44
Since 1987, the Energy Technology Data Exchange has provided access to a wide range of references on energy technology, use, environment and climate issues, policy, economic factors, alternative energy and conservation. At present, 4 million references are available through the internet, including an advanced search facility. Many recent reports are available in full text. The database has a world-wide scope, and contains references in multiple languages.
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Sun, 2007-01-07 16:51
Below is a list of (free of charge) forums that exist for interaction among energy professionals that you may find useful:
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By Sergio Ferreira / Published on Thu, 2006-11-23 17:43
The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. The Home Energy Saver was the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings. The Home Energy Saver was the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings. The project is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), as part of the national ENERGY STAR Program for improving energy efficiency in homes, with previous support from the U.S.
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