Showing posts with label green energy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label green energy. Show all posts

Saturday, February 19, 2011

CCRES - MAKE A BIG GREEN DIFFERENCE


CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Make a Big Green Difference



Want to really make a positive impact on climate change? Go for the Green with these five “big” acts.
You’ve installed the compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and you turn them off every time you leave the room. You’re recycling everything you can possibly recycle at home and you’ve kicked your bottled water habit and now carry an eco-conscious reusable water bottle with you everywhere you go. In short, you’re doing your green part, but it still doesn’t feel like enough.

Have no fear! If you’re ready to take on a big green challenge and really make a dent in your carbon footprint, we’ve got some ideas.

1. Get rid of your car.
Our cars, and our habit of riding around in them all the time, are a significant contributor to global warming. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average passenger car is responsible for dumping nearly 20 lbs of CO2 into the atmosphere each year. No matter how you look at it, that’s a lot of carbon. The answer? Get rid of your car. Ride a bike, take public transportation, or walk!
2. Stop eating beef.
Meat is hard on the planet. If you doubt it, consider this: A little while ago, former managing editor at Worldchanging.com and current proprietor of Open the Future, decided to calculate the carbon footprint of the humble cheeseburger. While not verifiably scientific, his methodology looks pretty sound, and his results were astonishing. That burger you’re craving? Puts anywhere between 766 and 3000 grams of CO2 into the atmosphere. And that doesn’t even count the methane produced by cattle—another major contributor to global warming.More info at http://solarserdar.wordpress.com.


3. Take a train, not a plane.
Commercial aviation is hard on the planet. Airplanes produce approximately 2% of the worldwide total of CO2 resulting from human activity, according to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). So the next time you’re planning a trip, take the train instead. By contrast, according to U.S. Department of Energy data, rail travel almost 20 percent more efficient than domestic airline travel and 28 percent more efficient than auto travel on a per-passenger-mile basis.

4. Invest in solar for your home.
According to the Environmental Defense Fund, about a fifth of all energy consumed is used to heat or cool our homes, and according to the EPA, approximately 4 metric tons (that’s almost 9000 pounds) of CO2 are emitted per person per year are emitted from our houses alone. That adds up to a massive 17% of the nation’s total emissions. But these days, if you’ve got the cash for the upfront investment, getting off the grid is easier, and less expensive, than you might think. SunPower, one of the oldest solar energy companies in the world, offers an online calculator that can give you a good idea of both the money you’ll save and the carbon you’ll refrain from emitting right on its website.More info at http://solarserdar.blogspot.com.

5. Small family, small footprint.
For some readers, this advice may come too late. After all, now that you’ve had the cute little tyke, you’re attached and it’s not like you can give him back. But limiting the size of your family is one of the most effective ways to limit the harm you’re doing to Mother Earth. According to a recent study by researchers at Oregon State University, “the carbon legacy and greenhouse gas impact of an extra child is almost 20 times more important than some of the other environmentally sensitive practices people might employ their entire lives – things like driving a high mileage car, recycling, or using energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs.”

CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ( CCRES )

Željko Serdar
Head of association

Monday, January 3, 2011

CLIMATE CHALLENGE by SOLAR SERDAR

CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (CCRES) 
CLIMATE CHALLENGE 

 The world’s scientists tell us that we have just a few years to turn around the growth of greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid the worst effects. Projected impacts include the increased intensity of hurricanes; the long-term destabilization of the Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets, leading to much greater sea level rise; the acidification of the world’s oceans; and a vastly increased rate of species extinction. Wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon could collapse under the weight of just a few more degrees. Continued climate change will result in regional scarcities of water, food, and land, which can lead to human conflict and political instability—posing a greater national security risk to the U.S. 

More intense storms, droughts, floods, and wildfires will result in costly property, agricultural, and infrastructure losses, while projected sea-level rise could force migrations out of coastal areas and result in hundreds of millions of global climate refugees by the end of the century. Additionally, more frequent and intense heat waves, a rise in the spread of infectious diseases, and poorer urban air quality will pose serious public health threats. The total projected economic costs from these impacts are extraordinary. Climate change is already here. It is already affecting our natural environment, our national security, and our quality of life and these warning signs are plain to see. 

The 10 warmest years on record have all occurred since 1990. Mountain glaciers are receding on every continent and the sea ice is melting. The seas have begun a slow but menacing rise, encroaching upon coastal cities in every nation where populations are concentrated. We can—and must—act urgently if we are to limit and eventually halt the impacts of climate change on human communities and natural ecosystems. The greater the magnitude and rate of warming, the greater the chances are for devastating and irreversible changes in the Earth’s climate system. 

Even by acting today to reduce our emissions from cars, power plants, land use, and other sources, we will see some degree of continued warming for a period of time because past emissions will stay in the atmosphere for decades or more. The window for effective action is closing fast and responding to the climate crisis will take commitment and ingenuity. The actions we take in the next several years will determine the kind of world future generations will inherit. 


The Earth is naturally insulated by a delicate balance of heat-trapping (or “greenhouse”) gases in the atmosphere. When the sun shines on the Earth, some of that heat is absorbed, keeping Earth warm enough to support life. 

However, over the last century, humans have been releasing more and more carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere when we burn fuels and cut down forests. These additional gases have altered the composition of our atmosphere, trapping more heat than is possible for the Earth to sustain and maintain the current natural balance among its ecosystems. The result is human-caused global warming, which brings serious threats from flooding to the spread of disease to the disruption of agriculture in many parts of the world. The science behind global warming is often portrayed as enormously complex, but some of it is quite simple. It begins with the energy that radiates from the sun, which gives us light and warmth. As some of this energy radiates back toward space as heat, a portion is absorbed by a delicate balance of heat-trapping (or “greenhouse”) gases in the atmosphere that creates an insulating layer. Without the temperature control of this greenhouse effect, the Earth’s average surface temperature would be 0°F (-18°C), a temperature so low that the Earth would be frozen and could not sustain human life as we know it. 

 The most abundant of greenhouse gases is water vapor. In addition, there are other powerful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide. Each of these is a natural part of the never-ending cycle of life, death, and decomposition on Earth. But since the onset of the Industrial Revolution, humans have been pumping out more and more of these and other greenhouse gases. Scientists are clear: human activities are contributing to global warming by adding large amounts of heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere. Our fossil fuel use is the main source of these gases. Every time we drive a car, use electricity from coal-fired power plants or heat our homes with oil or natural gas, we release carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases into the air. The second most important addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere is related to deforestation, mainly in the tropics, as well as other land-use changes. 

 The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is now 380 parts per million (ppm), 100 ppm higher than at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. And, as a result of the build-up of gases, the temperature is beginning to rise. Adults today have already felt the average global temperature rise more than a full degree Fahrenheit (0.8°C) during our lifetimes. We expect another degree F by 2020 due to past emissions. Based on modeling by an international body of experts studying the climate crisis, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the temperature could increase by more than 7°F (4°C) by the end of the century in the absence of meaningful efforts to rein in global warming pollution. 



EVERYDAY CHOICES 

 Throughout history, people have been a powerful force for positive change. That’s because when people unite and call for action, change isn’t just possible, it’s inevitable. But no single person stormed the beaches of Normandy or ended slavery, and no single person will stop global warming. When we solve the climate crisis, it will be because all of us worked together to get it done. It will be because we, along with our neighbors, co-workers, and friends around the world, took a stand and demanded that our leaders make stopping global warming a top priority. In order to create the kind of large-scale change required to stop climate change, we need our elected leaders to implement policies and pass laws that promote renewable energy and support energy efficiency. 

We need companies to publicly support these policies and improve their business operations and product offerings. The good news is that we are already five million strong and have begun to make our voices heard. However, there is still more work to be done to ensure that the future will become safer and cleaner for the next generation. If we’re going to solve the climate crisis, it’s going to take all of us working together, and our work begins right here at home in America. 

 For more information on how to take action to urge our elected leaders to support bold action to protect our climate and put us on the path to a clean energy future, visit CCRES, where you can learn how to be wiser, write a letter or op-ed for your local paper, or volunteer on the CCRES campaign. 

Croatian Center of Renewable Energy Sources (CCRES)
Željko Serdar 
Head of business association  
solarserdar@gmail.com 

Thursday, December 30, 2010

MICRO HYDRO POWER


CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

MICRO HYDRO POWER



Hydro electricity can be one of the cheapest methods of providing off-grid renewable electricity, but it is also very site specific. The best sites are on steep hills, with fast flowing water. One advantage is that on a good site you may not need batteries or an inverter (to step from DC to AC voltage), as the turbine will produce 240 volts AC and can just be turned on when needed.

The capital cost of hydro power schemes is quite high, but if you have a suitable site it can be a good investment. As of Spring 2010, ‘feed-in tariffs’ give a good price for electricity generated - a reasonable size scheme can recoup costs in 5 years or so.

To learn more about this technology, take a look at our blogs
http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/
and
http://solarserdar.wordpress.com/

Related questions


Do I need permission to install a micro hydro system?

If you are planning to remove or abstract more than 20m2 (20,000 litres or approx. 4,400 gallons) of water per day from a watercourse you will need an abstraction licence, even if the water is later put back into the watercourse. This means that virtually all micro hydro projects will require such a license, as even a flow rate of 1 litre per second amounts to 86m2 per day.

The license must be sought from the Environment Agency, who will assess effects on river ecology and flooding, prior to installation. The Environment Agency recommends that you contact them as early as possible as it can take around 3 months to get the license. For further information, consult the Environment Agency's document "Abstracting water - A guide to getting your licence".


It's also worth discussing details with local planning officials, as the powerhouse ans pipework may require planning permission.

If you don't own the land involved you'll need to seek permission from the landowners.

Can I convert an old watermill to generate electricity?

Old watermill sites are not usually good for generating electricity. A large, slow-moving body of water gives a high torque (turning force) and waterwheels make use of this to operate machinery directly. Low rotational speeds makes it difficult to use them for electricity generation; it’s easier to make electricity with a fast flow of water that can be channelled to hit a turbine at high pressure. Waterwheels are also expensive to construct compared to water turbines and need lots of maintenance. However, some 8,000 mills or mill sites are recorded in Britain, and as a small number may be suitable for generating electricity, it may be worth looking into. A hydro turbine installed at Gants Mill in Somerset generates up to 12kW of electricity and feeds into the local grid.

Another example is a waterwheel adapted to generate electricity at Pedley Wood in Cheshire.

The most suitable type of waterwheel for conversion to electricity production is the overshot style, as it has the highest head. It often proves worthwhile to increase the head by raising the headrace and/or lowering the tailrace. Some types of waterwheel can operate at a very low fall of only a few metres – you’d then need large flows of water to get reasonable amounts of power out of them.

Generators operate most efficiently at high speeds. Motors or generators that run at very low rpm (revolutions per minute) are large and expensive - a 1000rpm motor is much bigger than a 1500rpm one. Therefore, it may be more practical to gear up to a faster turbine, or consider installing a micro-hydro turbine instead.

How much will a micro hydro system earn?

The feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme for renewable electricity generation can make micro-hydro a very attractive option. Under this scheme, a generator receives a certain payment (19.9 p/kWh for systems installed in 2010/11) for every unit of electricity generated from micro-hydro power, whether you use it yourself (and save on bills) or sell it to the grid (for another 3 p/kWh).

For a 5 kW hydro scheme, this could work out to annual payments of £5,000 to £10,000, guaranteed for 20 years. However, to be eligible for FiT income, the hydro scheme has to be installed by a professional accredited under, and using turbines registered with, the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.

How much electricity can a micro hydro system produce?

A good hydro site depends on the 'head' of water (the vertical drop) and the flow rate. To estimate the energy in a water source, multiply the flow (in litres per second) by the head (in metres) by 10 (acceleration due to gravity). Halve the result, to account for losses and inefficiencies, to get an idea of potential power generation (in watts).

Flow x Head x 10 x 0.5 = Potential power generation in Watts

As this equation makes clear, a greater head will provide more power. Also, as a high head turbine will spin very quickly, there may be no need for complex gearboxes or belts.

Most micro-hydro schemes are ‘run-of-river’ - they don’t have a reservoir and only take water from the stream when it is available. You usually need a drop of over 10 metres for a scheme to be viable. Highhead ‘Pelton’ turbines are comparatively cheap, easy to install and work well in fluctuating flow. Crossflow turbines are more suitable for lower heads. Other turbines are available; suitability depends on a combination of the available head and flow of water.

Free, independent and impartial advice on renewable energy and sustainable living provided by the CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Željko Serdar
Head of business association



solarserdar@gmail.com
solarserdar@yahoo.com

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

HEAT PUMPS by SOLAR SERDAR


RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER SOLAR SERDAR (CRECSS)

HEAT PUMPS


Heat pumps use the same technology as fridges or air-conditioning units, but instead of taking heat out of the house, they bring heat in from the outside air or from the ground.

A heat pump will use electricity, so as long as grid electricity is generated by fossil-fuel and nuclear power stations it will not be a completely renewable heat source. It is important to make sure a heat pump operates very efficiently if it is to be a better option than gas or oil fired heating. A recent field trial report on heat pumps revealed that heat pumps installed in the UK in recent years often only reach low levels of efficiency, often offering little or no environmental or financial advantage compared to, say, gas heating. However, it seems that the problem is primarily that many systems were badly installed, or put into buildings that aren't suitable. There is evidence from both continental Europe and the UK that heat pumps can reach high levels of performance if specified and installed correctly.

The key thing is to have a well-insulated home, a correctly-sized heat pump and a low-temperature heating system - ideally underfloor heating running on water heated to only 35 degrees C.

Our information sheet gives more advice on how to evaluate the efficiency of a heat pump, how the different types work, and what the costs are likely to be.

Related Questions


What is a heat pump?

You’ll almost certainly have a heat pump in your home already, as they are used to keep fridges cool - basically by ‘pumping’ heat out. Most air conditioning units are also heat pumps. Both of these are generally airsource systems.

A ground source heat pump will usually be the more efficient option for home heating – giving the lowest running costs. Air-source systems are cheaper to install, but their efficiency will drop as air temperatures drop (when you need heat most). Also, heat transfer from air is more difficult than from other sources. Water-source systems can be very efficient, but they’re not common because you need a water source that will not freeze (such as a spring).


Are air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) noisy?

There will be some noise - check technical literature on manufacturers' websites for figures. Worcester Bosch quote 65 decibels (db) for the noise level at 1 metre from their unit. By comparison, normal conversation may be at a noise level of 50db, a busy office about 60db, and a busy street about 70db. The external part of an ASHP is basically the same as an air conditioning unit, but they do vary a lot - so don't judge all ASHPs by the noisiest air conditioner.

Are heat pumps environmentally friendly?

To be environmentally beneficial, the whole heating system must be properly specified and the house very well insulated (to a level above that specified by current UK Building Regulations). You can vastly improve the efficiency of your existing property with simple energy conservation measures - see our ‘Energy Conservation’ section for advice.

The efficiency of a heat pump is given by its coefficient of performance, or COP. A system operating at COP3 will give out 3 units of heat energy for each unit of electricity used. However, you need to bear in mind that most grid electricity is generated from fossil fuels or nuclear power, at efficiencies of only 30 to 40%, so you’ll need a very good COP to outweigh this. If a system has a poor COP you’d be better off with a gas boiler, which would give off less carbon dioxide and make a smaller contribution to climate change. Electricity generation also causes other forms of pollution: sulphur & nitrogen oxides (that cause acid rain), particulates, mining impacts, and nuclear waste.

An Energy Saving Trust field trial of 83 heat pumps in the UK found a wide variance in performance - only a few reached a COP of 3 or more. The average COP for air source heat pumps was 2.1, while the average for ground source systems was 2.3. Many were early installations, and as installers gain experience, performance should improve. To avoid a low COP, ensure that a home is well-insulated, has a low-temperature heating system and good heating controls, and that the ground loop or air-source unit has been adequately sized. See other questions and our information sheet for advice.

You can sign up for a ‘green tariff’, and have your electricity use allocated to renewable sources such as wind or hydro power. This is an excellent way to help promote the growth of the renewable energy industry, but it’s not a green light to use loads of electricity! Doing so will increase overall electricity demand, and until more renewable energy technologies are ready, this will increase the use of fossil fuels and nuclear power.

If you have a stream that would be suitable for a micro-hydro system, then a renewably-powered heat pump could be feasible and beneficial. See our Micro-Hydro information sheet for initial advice on this technology.

A heat pump contains about 2 kilos of refrigerant, usually hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). These are potent greenhouse gases (about 1600 times more powerful than carbon dioxide) and a leak during or after the system’s life will have a damaging impact. Some suppliers use hydrocarbon refrigerants such as R290 or R600a (propane & isobutane); these will have a much lower impact if accidentally leaked.

Do I need a lot of land space for ground-source heat pump (GSHP)?

Trenches should be at least two metres deep to harness a consistent year-round heat source. Trenches will need 50-80 metres of pipe per kilowatt (kW), or 10 metres of ‘slinky’ coiled pipe per kW, with at least 5 metre distance between trenches with coils. So a typical 8kW heat pump requires around 400m2 of ground area for slinky coils. Note, however, that this will depend on a number of factors, including ground conditions.More info at http://solarserdar.wordpress.com/.

Boreholes need 20-50 metres of pipe per kW, and will usually be 100-150 metres deep. You may need 2-4 pipes per borehole, or more than one borehole. The Pipe diameter should be 20 to 40mm for best performance: large enough to reduce pumping power but small enough to increase flow velocity and cause ‘turbulent flow’ (giving better heat transfer). Bear in mind that installers trying to reduce costs might skimp on the length or bore of pipe, or the depth of the trenches.

What's the difference between an air-source and a ground-source heat pump?

Ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs) draw heat from under the ground using either a borehole or a series of pipes laid a few metres below the surface. This
heat is mainly solar energy that has been absorbed by the ground. The ground below a couple of metres down is protected from extremes of heat or cold and stays at about 10°C all year. This is of course not warm enough in itself - the heat pump ‘boosts’ it to the level needed for heating a home.

Air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) do the opposite of air-conditioning units. Instead of taking heat out of a building, they take heat from the outside air and uses it to heat a house. See our related questions to see which one is right for you.

How efficient are heat pumps?

A heat pump operates most efficiently when the temperature gap between the heat source and the heat demand is minimised. To reach COP4 you must have a very well insulated house - usually a new-build or an extensive renovation. Heat pumps will not be able to heat water to 75°C for standard radiators, so you’ll need a low temperature system. Large radiators can be run on water at about 50°C, whilst underfloor heating can be run at only 35°C. Underfloor heating can be fitted under solid or suspended timber floors, but thick carpets should not be used – they’ll stop the heat coming through.

So that a heat pump can work at maximum efficiency all year round it is usually sized to meet about 90% of the heating demand. This means some form of backup heating is likely to be needed during very cold spells – for example a wood-fired room heater. Heating domestic hot water to 60°C will further diminish efficiency, so an immersion heater is often used - which means more electricity use and higher costs. Solar water heating is a good alternative for hot water - see our solar water heating section for more advice.

High quality heating controls are needed to run the system as efficiently as possible. Weather compensation controls regulate internal heating according to the outside temperature. For example, in cool weather underfloor heating may need water at only 25°C to provide suitable comfort.More info at http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/.

Free, independent and impartial advice on renewable energy and sustainable living provided by the RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER SOLAR SERDAR (CRECSS)

Željko Serdar
Head of business association

www.solar-serdar.com
solarserdar@gmail.com
solarserdar@yahoo.com

Monday, December 27, 2010

CLEAN ENERGY PRINCIPLES - SOLAR SERDAR


RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER SOLAR SERDAR





Clean Energy Principles



We have all the tools and resources we need to solve the climate crisis. Here in the U.S., by using our energy more efficiently, utilizing clean, renewable energy sources, upgrading and expanding our energy infrastructure, and transitioning to low carbon fuel sources in our transportation sector, we will not only reduce global warming, but also save American consumers money and create new jobs and business opportunities.

Energy Efficiency
Millions of dollars and enormous amounts of energy are wasted each year simply because our homes and businesses aren’t as energy-efficient as they could be. To make the most out of the energy we currently produce, America needs a national efficiency upgrade. The result will be more comfortable and valuable homes and buildings, lower utility bills, and tens of thousands of new jobs as we retrofit existing buildings to be more efficient and manufacture more American products that use less energy.

Renewable Energy
America’s power sector relies on fossil fuels and emits pollution that endangers the air we breathe, the water we drink, and heats up our atmosphere. We need to accelerate the ramp-up of clean, renewable electricity sources through policies that support increased private and public investment in clean energy technologies. Renewable energy will deliver clean, reliable power to meet America’s needs, reduce carbon pollution and make real progress toward solving the climate crisis.

Energy Infrastructure
The U.S. electricity transmission and distribution system — or “grid” — is in critical need of an upgrade. Investing in a modern transmission infrastructure will enable clean electricity to power American homes and businesses. Smart grids can enable households to sell excess electricity they may produce from their solar panels, providing a new source of revenue. One day, smart grids may interact with our electric-drive vehicles, enabling renewable energy to be stored in the batteries, and deployed when we need it most. Smart meters can inform users of their energy usage, and enable them to take actions to reduce their electricity consumption during peak hours, saving money. Investing in our energy infrastructure can provide many opportunities to create even more innovative ways of making inroads to repowering America with 100 percent clean energy.

Transportation
U.S. passenger vehicles (cars and trucks) consume about 380 million gallons of gasoline per day and contribute 20% of our global warming pollution. The gasoline for these cars is almost entirely refined from petroleum, nearly 60% of which is imported. We can encourage state and local governments to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for the transportation sector, and make investments in public transit and smart development patterns that can reduce our reliance on personal automobiles and imported oil. Smart transportation systems that provide accessible alternatives to personal vehicles will also make our air cleaner to breathe and make our nation safer by reducing our dependence on foreign oil.More info at
http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/
http://solarserdar.wordpress.com/

Minimize Your Impact, Save Money

You can take steps to help Repower America each and every day. Make your own switch to energy efficient appliances, power generated by renewable energy, and cleaner sources of personal transportation. With all of us working together, we can build a movement to Repower America.

Change a Light Bulb
Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb will save 150 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

Drive Less
Walk, bike, carpool or take mass transit more often. You’ll save one pound of carbon dioxide for every mile you don’t drive.

Recycle More
You can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide per year by recycling just half of your household waste.

Check Your Tires
Keeping your tires inflated properly can improve gas mileage by more than three percent. Every gallon of gasoline saved keeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Use Less Hot Water
It takes a lot of energy to heat water. Use less hot water by installing a low flow showerhead (350 pounds of CO2 saved per year) and washing your clothes in cold or warm water (500 pounds saved every year).

Avoid Products With a Lot of Packaging
You can save 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide if you cut down your garbage by 10 percent.

Adjust Your Thermostat
Move your thermostat down just two degrees in winter and up two degrees in summer. You could save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year with this simple adjustment.

Plant a Tree
A single tree will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.

Turn off electronic devices
Simply turning off your television, DVD player, stereo, and computer when you’re not using them will save you thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER SOLAR SERDAR

Željko Serdar
Head of business association


www.solar-serdar.com
solarserdar@gmail.com
solarserdar@yahoo.com

Saturday, December 11, 2010

ENERGY FOR FREE (croatian text)

HRVATSKI CENTAR OBNOVLJIVIH IZVORA ENERGIJE SOLAR SERDAR (CRECSS)



SVE ŠTO NAM TREBA – TU JE NA DOHVAT RUKE



Uz današnju tehnologiju i znanje ne moramo koristiti fosilna goriva niti išta drugo što zagađuje naš planet i škodi ljudima. Priroda nas svakodnevno i potpuno besplatno opskrbljuje velikim količinama sunca, vjetra i vode, a energija dobivena iz tih izvora čista je i nepresušna. Već u osnovnoj školi djeca uče o obnovljivim izvorima energije, ali ih nigdje ne uče da su fosilna goriva i alternativna energetska rješenja (hidrogen, biomasa i nuklearna energija) koja su na silu pogurana u prvi plan, nepotrebna i opasna, i da postoje samo kako bi održale profitne strukture koje je industrija stvorila.

Nafte, ugljena i ostalih eksploatiranih dobara sve je manje, a cijena im je usporedo s tom činjenicom sve veća i veća. Uz to, posljednjih je godina je sve jasnije kako je prevelikim iskorištavanjem fosilnih goriva čovjek značajno i najvjerojatnije nepopravljivo oštetio životni okoliš, ne samo sebe, već i svih vrsta na Zemlji.

Energija Sunca

Solarne energije ima toliko da jedan sat svjetlosti oko podneva sadrži više energije nego što čitav svijet potroši tokom jedne godine. Kada bismo mogli ”uhvatiti” samo 1% sunčeve energije, nikada ne bismo morali koristiti naftu, plin ili bilo što drugo. Dostupnost te energije je neupitna, tehnologiju za njezinu obradu imamo već dulje vrijeme, a jedina je prepreka pokvarena potreba onih koji žele udio u tržištu sa već uspostavljenom energetskom strukturom.

“…Kada bismo samo 3 posto teritorija Hrvatske prekrili Sunčevim pretvornicima u toplinsku i električnu energiju, dobili bismo oko osam puta više od današnje ukupne energetske potrošnje u Hrvatskoj”, piše Dr.sc. Natko Urli s Instituta “Ruđer Bošković” u svom tekstu objavljenom u biltenu Zeleni forum.

Energiju sunca može se prikupljati solarnim kolektorima koji služe za zagrijavanje vode i prostora, fotonaponskim ćelijama koje direktno pretvaraju sunčevu energiju u električnu i fokusiranjem sunčeve energije (koristi se u velikim energetskim postrojenjima).

Energija vjetra

Vjetar je zapravo oblik solarne energije. Sunce neravnomjerno zagrijava različite dijelove Zemlje, čija je površina nepravilna. To rezultira različitim tlakovima zraka, a vjetar nastaje zbog težnje za izjednačavanjem tlakova. Postoje dijelovi Zemlje na kojima pušu takozvani stalni (planetarni) vjetrovi i na tim područjima je iskorištavanje energije vjetra najisplativije. Dobre pozicije su obale oceana i pučina mora. Energija vjetra je dugo bila smatrana slabim i nepraktičnim izvorom jer ovisi o geografskom položaju. Ipak, Američko ministarstvo za energiju priznalo je 2007. godine da kada bi se u samo 3 od ukupno 50 američkih država iskorištavala energija vjetra čitava nacija bi bila snabdjevena strujom. Suvremene vjetroturbine postale su jako efikasne, a ne ispuštaju ugljični dioksid koji uzrokuje globalno zagrijavanje. Iskorištavanje energije vjetra je najbrže rastući segment proizvodnje energije iz obnovljivih izvora jer su postrojenja visoko pouzdana, nema troškova za gorivo i nema zagađivanja okoline. Loše strane su visoki troškovi izgradnje i promjenjivost brzine vjetra zbog koje se ne može garantirati isporučivanje energije. Za domaćinstva su zgodne male vjetrenjače snage do nekoliko desetaka kW. One se mogu koristiti kao dodatni izvor energije ili kao primarni izvor u udaljenim područjima. Kad se koriste kao primarni izvor nužno im se dodaju baterije u koje se energija sprema kada se generira više nego što se potroši. Velike vjetrenjače često se instaliraju u park vjetrenjača i preko transformatora spajaju na električnu mrežu.Više informacija na http://solarserdar.wordpress.com/

Energija vode

Energija vode je najznačajniji obnovljivi izvor energije, a ujedno i jedini koji je ekonomski konkurentan fosilnim gorivima i nuklearnoj energiji. U posljednjih 30-ak godina proizvodnja energije u hidroelektranama je utrostručena.

Ne može se koristiti posvuda jer podrazumijeva obilje brzo tekuće vode, a poželjno je i da je ima dovoljno cijele godine, jer se električna struja ne može jeftino uskladištiti. Da bi se poništio utjecaj oscilacija vodostaja grade se brane i akumulacijska jezera. To znatno diže cijenu cijele elektrane, a i diže se razina podzemnih voda u okolici akumulacije. Razina podzemnih voda ima dosta utjecaja na biljni i životinjski svijet, pa prema tome hidroenergija nije sasvim bezopasna za okoliš. Veliki problem kod akumuliranja vode je i zaštita od potresa, a u zadnje vrijeme i zaštita od terorističkog čina (za vrijeme Domovinskog rata Srbi su pokušali srušiti branu Peručkog jezera). Procjenjuje se da je iskorišteno oko 25 % svjetskog hidroenergetskog potencijala.

Energija plime i oseke

Energija plime i oseke je forma hidroenergije koja iskorištava spuštanja i dizanja razine mora. Elektična energija stvara se zahvaljujući generatorima, tj. podvodnim turbinama, postavljenim na područja s velikim morskim mijenama. Ovaj izvor energije ima ogroman potencijal za zbog ogromnih površina svjetskih oceana. Da bi energija plime i oseke funkcionirala na zadovoljavajućem nivou potrebni su vrlo veliki pomaci u mijenama, od barem 5 metara između plime i oseke, a malo je mjesta koja bi zadovoljavala takve uvjete. Elektrana La Rance u Francuskoj je najveća elektrana koja radi na principu energije plime i oseke, a ujedno je i jedina elektrana takve vrste u Europi. Smještena je u estuariju rijeke Rance u sjevernoj Francuskoj i stvara dovoljno energije za zadovoljavanje potrebe 240.000 francuskih domaćinstava. Glavni razlog zašto energija plime i oseke nije našla mjesto među komercijalnim obnovljivim izvorima energije, usprkos neospornom potencijalu je naravno novčana neisplativost. Nedostatak je i činjenica da dnevno mogu raditi samo desetak sati, točnije za vrijeme kad se plima diže, odnosno oseka spušta. No, to i nije toliki problem zato što su plima i oseka potpuno predvidljive pojave, tako da se lako može isplanirati vrijeme rada tih elektrana.

Energija valova

Energija valova je oblik kinetičke energije koja postoji u kretanju valova u oceanu. Ta energija može biti iskorištena da pokrene turbine, a postoji dosta mjesta gdje su vjetrovi dovoljno snažni da proizvedu stalno kretanje valova. Procjenjuje se da globalni potencijal ovog vida energije može dostići proizvodnju i do 80,000 TW/h (teravat-satova) godišnje. To znači da se 50% ukupne potrošnje energije na planeti može pokriti samo od ovog izvora. Glavni problem s energijom valova jest činjenica da se taj izvor energije ne može ravnomjerno koristiti u svim dijelovima svijeta. Ipak, postoje mnoga područja s vrlo visokom stopom iskoristivosti, kao što su primjerice zapadna obala Škotske, sjeverna Kanada, južna Afrika, Australija te sjeverozapadna obala sjeverne Amerike. Tehnologije za iskorištavanje energije valova nisu samo instalirane na obali, već i daleko na pučini.

Konverzija termalne energije oceana

Konverzija termalne energije oceana je metoda stvaranja elektriciteta koja iskorištava temperaturnu razliku između duboke i plitke vode. Ukoliko postoji veća temperaturna razlika, veća je i efikasnost čitave metode, a minimalna temperaturna razlika treba biti oko 3°C. Ova metoda ima dugu povijest, još s početka 19. stoljeća. Većina stručnjaka smatra kako bi ova metoda dala dobar omjer ulaganja i koristi jer bi se sa već postojećim tehnologijama mogao proizvoditi gigawat električne energije. No to ipak nije slučaj jer OTEC zahtijeva ogromne, skupe cijevi velikih promjera koje se moraju postaviti barem kilometar duboko u more kako bi mogle dovoditi hladniju vodu sa većih dubina, što je naravno preskupo.

Oceani predstavljaju 2/3 površine zemlje i predstavljaju ogroman potencijal vrijedan daljnjeg istraživanja kako bi se povećala isplativost ulaganja i smanjili ogromni početni troškovi, što je ujedno i najveća mana ovog obnovljivog izvora. Važno je naglasiti da plimni, valni, solarni i izvor energije vjetra ne zahtjevaju da se bilo koja druga energija prije njih mora upotrijebiti ne kao ugalj, nafta, biomasa, hidrogen, i svi drugi. Samo ova četiri izvora energije, efikasnim iskorištavanjem kroz tehnologiju mogli bi snabdjevati svijet zauvijek.Više informacija na http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/

Geotermalna energija

Toplina u unutrašnjosti Zemlje rezultat je formiranja planeta iz prašine i plinova prije više od četiri milijarde godina, a radioaktivno raspadanje elemenata u stijenama kontinuirano regenerira tu toplinu, pa je prema tome geotermalna energija obnovljivi izvor energije. Osnovni medij koji prenosi toplinu iz unutrašnjosti na površinu je voda ili para, a ta komponenta obnavlja se tako da se voda od kiša probija duboko po raspuklinama i tamo se onda zagrijava i cirkulira natrag prema površini, gdje se pojavljuje u obliku gejzira i vrućih izvora. Izvještaj o geotermalnoj energiji iz 2006. godine sa MIT-a (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) govori o tome da je 13,000 ZJ (zeta džula) trenutno dostupno u zemlji sa mogućnošću da se 2,000 ZJ može s lakoćom sprovesti u cijevi koristeći naprednu tehnologiju. Ukupna potrošnja energije svih zemalja na planeti je oko 0,5 ZJ godišnje! Ovo znači da Zemlja može biti opskrbljena energijom narednih 4,000 godina samo od ovog izvora.

Zemljina toplina može biti obnavljana generacijama, dakle možemo ju koristiti zauvijek.

Biomasa

Biomasa je obnovljiv izvor energije, a čine ju brojni proizvodi biljnog i životinjskog svijeta. Može se izravno pretvarati u energiju izgaranjem te tako proizvesti vodena para za grijanje u industriji i kućanstvima te dobivati električna energija u malim termoelektranama. Fermentacija u alkohol je zasad najrazvijenija metoda kemijske konverzije biomase. Bioplin nastao fermentacijom bez prisutnosti kisika sadrži metan i ugljik te se može upotrebljavati kao gorivo, a ostali suvremeni postupci korištenja energije biomase uključuju i pirolizu, rasplinjavanje te dobivanje vodika. Prednosti biomase u odnosu na fosilna goriva su manja emisija štetnih plinova i otpadnih voda, zbrinjavanje i iskorištavanje otpada i ostataka iz poljoprivrede, šumarstva i drvne industrije, smanjenje uvoza energenta, ulaganje u poljoprivredu i nerazvijena područja i povećanje sigurnosti opskrbe energijom.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

CALIFORNIA RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES by SOLAR SERDAR (CCRES)




CALIFORNIA RENEWABLE COMPANIES


promoted by


Croatian Center of Renewable Energy Sources (CCRES)

Power Shacks, Inc.
Consultation and sales of renewable, sustainable systems for the Agriculture irrigation wind systems
Business type: Wind Mill wholesale and retail sales, Agricultural wind pump power
Product types: Wind turbines for the farmer. Agricultural Pump energy alternative. homes and buildings, home automation, energy efficient homes and buildings, hydro energy systems (small), photovoltaic systems, remote home power systems. .
Service types: Wind Mill wholesale and retail sales, Ag wind pump power
Address: 2610 Hwy 32, Suite B, Chico, California USA 95973
Telephone: 530-894-5590
Web Site: http://www.powershacks.com/
More info at http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/

Aptera
We strongly believe a vehicle is just another product unless it meets your daily needs. For that reason, we've made the 2e very livable. Whether you're running errands, driving to work or taking the scenic route (our favorite path) we've thought of a feature just for you. So, enjoy the ride.
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: electric cars.
Address: Vista, California USA
Web Site: http://www.aptera.com/

DayStar Technologies, Inc.
DayStar is positioned to become the world's leading manufacturer of low-cost, high performance, CIGS thin film photovoltaic products for converting electricity from the sun. Founded and staffed by a team of leading scientists, experienced thin film equipment and solar cell manufacturers, photovoltaic industry experts, and top management from the semiconductor industry.
Stock Symbol: NASDAQ : DSTI
Business type: CIGS thin film solar photovoltaic module
Product types: CIGS thin film photovoltaic products.
Address: 2972 Stender Way, Santa Clara, California USA 95054
Telephone: 408-582-7100
FAX: 408-907-4637
Web Site: http://www.daystartech.com/

Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (*Nasdaq: AMAT) is the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials, we apply nanomanufacturing technology to improve the way people live. Founded in 1967, Applied Materials creates and commercializes the nanomanufacturing technology that helps produce virtually every semiconductor chip and flat panel display in the world. The company recently entered the market for equipment to produce solar arrays and energy efficient glass.
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: photovoltaic cell manufacturing equipment cell turn-key production line, photovoltaic cell manufacturing equipment wafer turn-key production line, photovoltaic module manufacturing equipment panel turn-key production line crystalline.
Address: 3050 Bowers Avenue, P. O. Box 58039, Santa Clara, California USA 95054
Telephone: 1-408-727-5555
Web Site: http://www.appliedmaterials.com/

Futurawind Inc.
FUTURAWIND is an engineering firm that develops advanced and reliable technology for Large- and Ultra Large-Scale Wind Turbine Generator Systems ranging from 1. 5 MW to 25 MW for both On- and Off-Shore wind energy markets. All our designs are available for licensing & technology transfer to companies desiring to become profitable wind turbine manufacturers in less than 12 months. Wind Turbine Licensing Technology and Design
Business type: Wind Turbine Technology Licensing
Product types: wind turbines (large), wind energy system components (large), wind energy towers and structures (large).
Service types: design, engineering, research and development
Address: 515 S. Flower Street, 36th Floor, Los Angeles, California USA 90071
Telephone: 1. 213. 236. 3527
FAX: 1. 213. 236. 3501
Web Site: http://www.futurawind.com/

Solar Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.
We design, develop, manufacture and market a variety of solar photovoltaic (�PV�) products and solutions. High quality PV modules offered by Solar Semiconductor provide reliable and environmentally friendly electric power for residential, commercial, industrial and public utility applications in various markets worldwide. Our strategy is to make quality, certified solar energy solutions affordable and price competitive.
Business type: manufacturer, exporter
Product types: photovoltaic modules, BIPV.
Address: 1292 Kifer Road, Suite 808, Sunnyvale, California USA 94086
Telephone: +1 408 329 5353
FAX: +1 408 329 5354
Web Site: http://www.solarsemiconductor.com/

Quick Mount PV
QUICK MOUNT PV® is an innovative new company on the design and manufacturing side of mounting systems. This company has a tremendous amount of knowledge in metal fabrication and product development for mounting solar on homes, land and buildings. Launching into the manufacturing sector with the new release of the QUICK MOUNT PV™ was a very short process as the parent company has been in the green building and construction trades for over 20 years, in the solar installation industry for over 7 years, and is an expert in aluminum and metal fabrication for the custom production of mounting systems.
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: photovoltaic module mounting systems.
Address: 936 Detroit Ave Suite D. , Concord, California USA 94518
Telephone: (925) 687-6686
FAX: (925) 687-6689
Web Site: http://www.quickmountpv.com/

Solexant
Solexant is a well funded start-up developing third generation thin film PV technologies which dramatically increase solar cell efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs, therefore enabling the commercialization of solar modules that generate electricity at competitive rates without depending on government subsidies. Using printable nano-material technologies exclusively licensed from leading universities, Solexantâ s flexible solar cells harvest energy from the entire solar spectrum.
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic cells thin film CIGS.
Service types: research services
Address: 2385 Bering Dr. , San Jose, California USA 95131
Telephone: 408. 240. 8900
FAX: 408. 240. 8901
Web Site: http://www.solexant.com/

NanoGram Corporation
NanoGram Solar is developing an innovative and cost-effective photovoltaic technology based on large area, multi-crystalline silicon foils. In 2008, NanoGram received the Energy Innovator Award from the US Department of Energyâ s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for its patented lift-off SilFoilâ � photovoltaic technology. Production of SilFoil modules will begin in 2010 in the Milpitas production facility where 5 megawatts of capacity is planned, followed by 50 megawatts at a location to be announced later.
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic modules.
Service types: research services
Address: 165 Topaz St. , Milpitas, California USA 95035
Telephone: 408-719-5300
Web Site: http://www.nanogram.com/
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U. S. Battery Manufacturing Co.
Founded in 1926, U. S. Battery Manufacturing Company has established a long history in the manufacture and development of premium grade, deep cycle batteries. U. S. Battery is recognized as a leading manufacturer of Deep Cycle batteries specializing in golf car, sweeper/scrubber, aerial lifts, marine, solar power, alternative energy and special application types.
Business type: battery manufacturer
Product types: Lead acid deep cycle batteries for golf cars, sweeper scrubber, aerial lifts, marine, photovoltaic, standby, rechargeable batteries, sealed lead acid batteries, electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy system batteries, AGM, Solar, Wind, Alternative Energy.
Address: 1675 Sampson Ave. , Corona, California USA 92879-1889
Telephone: (951) 371-8090 or Toll Free (800) 695-0945
FAX: (951) 371-4671
Web Site: http://www.usbattery.com/

Gaiam Real Goods
Real Goods is the country's most experienced solar installer, having solarized over 60,000 homes since 1978. Real Goods is part of Gaiam, Inc., a publicly traded company based in Broomfield, Colorado. Gaiam, like Real Goods, is committed to providing goods for your healthy and sustainable lifestyle, including energy efficient home products, alternative health care products, and yoga products. You can find Gaiam products at www.gaiam.com.
Stock Symbol: Nasdaq : RGTC
Business type: Retail Sales
Product types: packaged power systems, renewable energy, energy efficient appliances, DC to AC power inverters, photovoltaic modules (PV modules, solar panels), solar water heaters, small wind powered electric generators, sealed lead acid batteries, renewable energy system batteries.
Service types: consulting services, system design, education and training
Address: 13771 South Highway 101, Hopland, California USA 95449
Telephone: 888.507.2561
Web Site: http://www.realgoods.com/

MK Battery Co.
MK Battery is a World-wide distributor of Gel and Sealed Lead-Acid AGM Batteries. We offer full service delivery route trucks from our 20 warehouses in the U.S. MK Battery is also a distributor of Deka Solar and Unigy II type back-up batteries. We offer job-site delivery as well as scrap battery pick-up and fully licenced recycling.
Business type: manufacturer, wholesale supplier, exporter, importer
Product types: emergency backup batteries, alkaline batteries, medical equipment batteries, sealed lead acid batteries.
Address: 1645 S. Sinclair St., Anaheim , California USA 92806
Telephone: 800-372-9253
FAX: 714-937-0818
Web Site: http://www.mkbattery.com/

ITQAN Systems
We are ITQAN Systems: An Egyptian company located in Cairo Egypt. Our goal is to introduce the services for Industries and Research Institutions. Our products covering the fields of:Electronics" power supplies �U P S�Inverters� Microcontroller boards"Control systems "Control components � P L C � H M I�C N C Machines "Instrumentations "Temperature �Flow � Level�Pressure �Analyzers�Leak detectors "We are pleased to inform you that we have pure sine wave inverters and UPSin our stock ranging from 600 VA to 10 KVA We hope our inverters meet your satisfaction and requirements. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any future information. Best regardsEng. Khaled Abdelhameed
Business type: distributor
Product types: backup power systems, DC to AC power inverters, home automation, battery charge controllers, DC to AC power inverters sine wave, generators diesel, control systems and instrumentations.
Service types: consulting, design, installation, engineering, project development services, education and training services, maintenance and repair services, testing services
Address: 23 Ibraheem Nawar/Ahmed Fakhry, nasr city Cairo, California Egypt
Telephone: +202 26717843
FAX: +202 26717843
Web Site: http://www.itqansys.com/
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Solmetric Corporation
Solmetric delivers innovative, accurate, and easy to use solar test and measurement equipment. We offer an easy to use solar access and shade analysis tool, the Solmetric SunEyeï . The Solmetric SunEyeï� is an invaluable tool for the professional Solar Installer, Architect, or anybody who needs an accurate measurement of site-specific solar access and shading. Compact, rugged and easy to use, the Solmetric SunEyeï� is a powerful hand-held tool that produces monthly and annual solar access and shade information instantly with the press of a button. The Solmetric SunEyeï� (patent pending) is a hand held electronic device that allows users to instantly assess total potential solar energy given the shading of a particular site.
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: Solar access and shade analysis tool.
Service types: solar site survey and assessment services
Address: 117 Morris St., Ste 100, Sebastopol, California USA 95472
Telephone: (707)823-4600
FAX: (707)823-4620
Web Site: http://www.solmetric.com/

Northern California Solar Energy Association
NCSEA is a volunteer-based grassroots membership organization established in 1975 by professional and lay solar energy enthusiasts. Its mission is to foster the development and application of solar energy through the exchange of information. We are a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, www. ases. org.
Business type: nonprofit education organization
Product types: We produce printed and electronic newsletters; produce a Solar Energy Resource Guide (primer on solar); we coordinate Solar Homes Tours; we organize networking events for solar industry professionals and the interested public; we staff our education booth at eco-festivals and events; we organize an awards program for local governments in whose jurisdictions the most solar PV is installed per year. .
Service types: education and advocacy
Address: P. O. Box 3008, Berkeley, California USA 94703
Telephone: (510) 705-8813
Web Site: http://www.norcalsolar.org/

Solar Mechanics
One of Solar Mechanics' greatest assets is our NABCEP trained installation engineering team that includes the management as well. The installation engineers attend regular classes and training events including those given by NAPCEP, SEI, and PV equipment manufacturers . Solar Mechanics services Southern California. The management and employees are also here locally. This means that we understand the climate and the needs that only local residents can. The company holds multiple California Contractor Licenses including C-46 Solar and C-10 Electrical Contractor.
Business type: retail sales
Product types: solar electric power systems.
Service types: installation
Address: 3025 W. Valley Blvd. , Ahambra, California USA 91803
Telephone: (626) 457-1095
FAX: (626) 284-6907
Web Site: http://www.solarmechanics.com/

SANYO Energy Corporation
A world leader in the development and production of power sources and commercial secondary battery products, SANYO developed the innovative CADNICA Nickel Cadmium battery in 1964. The company has continued to develop superior energy storage products such as the advanced, rechargeable Lithium Ion and the earth-friendly Nickel-Metal Hydride (Twicell) battery. SANYO Energy continues to contribute to the clean energy revolution by further improving the capabilities and efficiency of soft energy resources. SANYO is committed to growing and maintaining its leadership position in battery systems for Portable and stand-by applications worldwide.
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: rechargeable batteries, primary batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, nickel metal hydride batteries, lithium ion batteries, lithium polymer batteries, photovoltaic cells.
Address: 2055 Sanyo Ave., San Diego, California USA 92154
Telephone: (619) 661-4888
FAX: (619) 661-6743
Web Site: http://www.sanyobatteries.com/

Solar Works
Since 1986, Solar Works has been giving people the power to make a difference. Solar Works is a full-service, licensed solar contractor, providing high quality solar systems for home, business and community. We offer expert in-house design and installation, extraordinary customer service, and the best warranties in the solar industry. Solar Works has installed more Sonoma County solar systems than any other local company. Solar Works is a local employer, active in our community, and dedicated to social and economic justice and a healthy environment.
Business type: Solar Electric Power System Contractor
Product types: photovoltaic systems for residential and non-residential buildings.
Service types: Design & Installation of solar electric systems
Address: 400 Morris St Ste C, Sebastopol, California USA 95472
Telephone: 707-829-8282
FAX: 707-829-8283
Web Site: http://www.solarworksca.com/

REC Solar, Inc.
REC Solar, Inc. specializes in grid-tied solar electric design and installation, offering affordable solar solutions for all residential and commercial customers. Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, REC Solar has grown to become the largest solar installer in the US, installing more systems than any other company. REC Solar currently has over a dozen offices throughout 6 states (AZ, CA, CO, HI, OR and NJ). Call us today and ask for a free evaluation and financial analysis to determine if solar is right for your home or business!
Business type: Solar Solutions Provider
Product types: The size and strength of REC Solar enables us to have strong relationships with the top manufacturers of solar panels, inverters and other solar electric system products and services. So you can rest assured that only the best will be used in the building and maintaining of your solar electric system. Our purchasing power guarantees that we get the best possible prices on all your solar electric equipment. All our manufacturers provide warranties and power output guarantees ranging from 10 to 25 years. We select only manufacturers that are committed to developing solar products that are environmentally friendly, cost-effective and reliable.

Service types: Solar Electricity Design and Installation
Address: 775 Fiero Lane, Suite 200, San Luis Obispo, California USA 93401
Telephone: (888) Ok Solar (888. 657. 6527)
FAX: (805) 528-9701
Web Site: http://www.recsolar.com/

Solar Integrated Technologies
Solar Integrated is a pioneer and market leader in the commercial solar industry. We design, manufacture, market, install and maintain "building integrated photovoltaic" (BIPV) roofing systems and related applications for large-scale production of solar electric power. Solar Integrated has developed a proprietary process to laminate thin-film, amorphous, photovoltaic cells to heavy-duty fabrics. The result is a fused fabric and solar panel product that is applicable to virtually any flat surface.
Business type: manufacturer, retail sales, wholesale supplier
Product types: commercial building integrated BIPV solar electric power systems.
Address: 1837 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, California USA 90058
Telephone: +1.323.231.0411 or toll free +1.888.882.5785
FAX: +1.323.231.0517
Web Site: http://www.solarintegrated.com/

Wind Power Development & Consulting Inc
Business type: distributor, electric utility
Product types: wind energy system components (large), wind energy towers and structures (large), hydroelectric turbines (large), building integrated photovoltaic systems, solar electric power systems, energy efficient appliances.
Service types: consulting, project development services, maintenance and repair services
Address: P. O. Box 11663, San Bernardino, California USA 92423
Telephone: 909 910 1771
Web Site: http://www.windpowerdc.com/
More info at http://solarserdar.wordpress.com/

Serious Materials
Serious Materials develops and manufactures sustainable green building materials that dramatically reduce the impact of the 'built environment' on the climate. The company was voted #1 at Cleantech Venture Forum XII, won the first Aspen Institute award for innovation in Corporate Energy Conservation and Global Gypsum Product of the Year. It has also been recognized by TIME/CNN, Fortune, Business Week, AlwaysOn and more as one of the most promising green companies. We aim for breakthroughs in product performance, without requiring changes in customer behavior or in how products are used â�" thus speeding market adoption.
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: alternative home and building construction materials, energy efficient homes and buildings, EcoRock�, a green alternative to standard drywall (available in 2009), which uses 80% less energy to produce its core, resulting in 80% lower CO2 emissions. .
Address: 1250 Elko Drive, Sunnyvale, California USA 94089
Telephone: 800. 797. 8159
Web Site: http://www.seriousmaterials.com/

Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. was founded in 2001 to serve the increasing demand for solar power of its then parent company: Premier Homes. Today, Premier Power is a leading North American and European provider of solar power systems with consistently high quality and performance for our commercial, agricultural, industrial, government, utility and residential customers.
Business type: retail sales & distribution
Product types: residential solar electric power systems, commercial solar electric power systems.
Service types: Consulting, Design, Engineering and Installation of Solar PV Systems
Address: 1020 Nevada Street, Unit 201 , Redlands, California USA 92374
Telephone: (888) 232-0353
FAX: (916) 939-0490
Web Site: http://www.premierpower.com/

Fleets & Fuels
Fleets & Fuels is a biweekly business newsletter providing timely intelligence on alternative technology vehicles and the fuels that drive them. Emphasis on contract business and hardware: Who is Selling What to Whom. Articles include telephone, fax and e-mail information for key individuals at the companies and other organizations mentioned. Electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles, other alternative fuels including propane, methanol, ethanol and the various new synthetics. 24 issues a year.
Business type: publisher
Product types: magazines and publications.
Address: 560 4 th Street, Suite B, San Francisco, California USA 94107
Telephone: 415-896-5988
FAX: 415-896-5989
Web Site: http://www.fleetsandfuels.com/

Global Energy Network Institute
The Global Energy Network Institute (GENI) conducts research and education on the interconnection of electric power networks between nations and continents with an emphasis on tapping local and remote renewable energy resources.
Business type: Research Institution
Product types: Beautiful Dymaxion Maps, Engaging Videos, Audio Tapes, Multimedia CDs, Full-color Books, Award-Winning Educational Tools and Toys, Technical Materials, and Free Download..
Service types: Speakers, Consulting Services
Address: 1250 6th Ave, Suite 901, San Diego, California USA 92101
Telephone: 619-595-0139
FAX: 619-595-0403
Web Site: http://www.geni.org/
More info at http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/

TH!NK North America
Don t just drive THINK! We are the car company of the 21st century. Our vision is to provide carefree, carbon-free mobility - a better way of moving. We offer environmentally friendly vehicles, produced in our low carbon Norwegian factory. Porsche Consulting has helped us make this the most efficient small assembly plant in Europe. We know how to design electric cars we started 17 years ago. Today we are proud to manufacture an electrical vehicle that meets all your expectations of a modern city car. The TH!NK city is an emission free, safe, fun vehicle that is easy to drive. It is 100% electric, and meets all the safety requirements of a large car in both the European and US market.
Business type: manufacturer, retail sales, wholesale supplier, exporter
Product types: electric cars.
Address: 2750 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, California USA 94025
Telephone: +1 650 561 0243
FAX: +1 650 561 0201
Web Site: http://www.think.no/

California Hydrogen Business Council
The CHBC was organized in 1997 to provide a formal link between various organizations committed to business development related to hydrogen. Membership meetings approximately at quarterly intervals are held regionally within California. These meetings include technical presentations, updates on regional hydrogen affairs, as well as member company activities in the hydrogen field.
Business type: nonprofit organization, trade association
Product types: fuel cell batteries, hydrogen energy systems and products.
Address: 3121 Brimhall Drive, Los Alamitos, California USA 90720
Telephone: 562-596-5080
FAX: 562-596-3022
Web Site: http://www.ch2bc.org/

Croatian Center of Renewable Energy Sources (CCRES)

Željko Serdar
Head of business association
solarserdar@gmail.com

Friday, November 26, 2010

MALAYSIA RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES promoted by SOLAR SERDAR (CCRES)









Croatian Center of Renewable Energy Sources (CCRES)

promote
MALAYSIA RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES



Solarpro Enterprise

Our Company provide design, install, commissioning of solar system. And We are the approved license BIPV service provider. We supplying all type of solar penal, from small penal up to bigger penal, solar charge controller, and solar deep cycle batteries.
Business type: retail sales, wholesale supplier, electric utility
Product types: batteries deep cycle, DC lighting, home automation, photovoltaic cells monocrystalline silicon, photovoltaic systems building integrated BIPV, solar charge controllers.
Service types: design, installation, construction, engineering, contractor services
Address: No 15, Jalan Wangsa 1/1, Taman Wangsa Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia 43200
Telephone: +60123576286
Web Site: http://solarpro.com.my/
E-mail: Send Email to Solarpro Enterprise

Focus Smart Technologies Sdn Bhd

FOCUS supplies the latest third generation LED Lighting Solutions (LED's from USA) which are CO2 GREEN, ENERGY Efficent and Reduce Recurring Maintenance Costs Dramatically over 50, 000 Burn Hours (13 Year) Life Span. Solutions available include Super Bright LED Street Lights, Intelligent LED Street Lights, LED Flood Lights, LED Tunnel Lights, LED Tube Lights, LED Spot Lights, LED Panel Lights and LED Wall Washer Lighting Systems. Dont use inferior products which burn out are one or two years >> call us today for Professional LED Systems Consulting and Systems Design Services. We are the number one Supplier in Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Qatar. Reseller Enquiries are welcome.
Business type: Technology Solution Distributor
Product types: LED lighting, Advanced Security & CCTV Surveillance.
Address: T1-L27-B, Boulevard, Jalan SS12/1 Wangsa Baiduri, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia 47500
Telephone: +60356350885
FAX: +60356364898
Web Site: http://www.focus.com.my/
E-mail: Send Email to Focus Smart Technologies Sdn Bhd

Shanghai Roy Solar Co., Ltd.


Established in 2000, based in Shanghai, China, ROY SOLAR is the specialist of solar electric power for the areas where there are electricity problem, but with good sunlight power, such as Africa, South America, South-east Asia, etc. Products range: from Solar Lighting Kit to Total Solar Power System Solution.
Business type: manufacturer, exporter, system design, system installation
Product types: solar street lights, solar electric power systems, DC To AC Power Inverters, solar electric charge controllers (PV charge controllers), battery, photovoltaic modules (solar PV panels, PV modules), solar pumping system, wind turbine.
Address: 3F BUILDING E no. 70 SHENG Fu Road jiu Ting , Shanghai, China, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Sudan, Iraq, Brazil, Afghanistan, Haiti, Japan, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Canada, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, France, Philippines, Russia, United Kingdom, USA, Argentina 201615
Telephone: 86-13917567367
FAX: 86-21-67626946
Web Site: http://www.roysolar.com/
E-mail: Send Email to Shanghai Roy Solar Co., Ltd.
More info at http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/

Alb LED Sales & Services

Green Technology Lights create new generation lights source by LED Sales & Services, Malaysia
Business type: retail sales, importer, distributor
Product types: LED light bulbs, LED lighting, HID lamps, alternative home and building construction materials, compact fluorescent lighting, energy efficient homes and buildings, Lighting, Wardrobe, Kitchen decoration, renovation, downlights, LED Strip.
Service types: consulting
Address: 68-01-01, Jalan 5/101C, Block H, Cheras Business Center, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 56000
Telephone: 03-91308772
FAX: 03-91309772
Web Site: http://www.albdot.com/
E-mail: Send Email to Alb LED Sales & Services

Solartech Sales & Service Sdn. Bhd.


Business type: manufacturer, retail sales, wholesale supplier, exporter, O.E.M
Product types: solar & electric water heating systems, heat pumps and calorifier, stainless steel and enamel tanks..
Address: 5, Jalan Teknologi 3/5, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia 47810
Telephone: +603 - 6157 4888
FAX: +603 - 6156 8988
Web Site: http://www.solartech.com.my/
E-mail: Send Email to Solartech Sales & Service Sdn. Bhd.

Solartif Sdn Bhd

We produce high quality crystalline-based photovoltaic modules ranging from 5W up to 210W. Our product has been tested and certified under IEC 61215 and Safety Test IEC61730 from accredited testing lab and TUV Intercert.
Business type: manufacturer, exporter
Product types: photovoltaic modules polycrystalline silicon, photovoltaic modules monocrystalline silicon, solar street lighting, solar water pumping systems.
Service types: consulting, project development services
Address: Lot D1 & D2, SME Bank Factory Complex, Chendering, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia 21080
Telephone: 609-6176059
FAX: 609-6226059
Web Site: http://www.solartif.com.my/
E-mail: Send Email to Solartif Sdn Bhd

NexusLED Green Technology Sdn Bhd

Design and manufacture of LED lighting products such as LED Street Lights, LED Low Bay Lights, LED Flood Lights Solar Powered LED Street Lights, LED Tube Lights and LED light modules for signage
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: LED lighting.
Address: 6, Jln Sri Sulong Selatan, Tmn Industri Sri Sulong, Batu Pahat, Johor Malaysia 83000
Telephone: 006074102159
FAX: 006074102206
Web Site: http://www.nexusled.com/
E-mail: Send Email to NexusLED Green Technology Sdn Bhd
More info at http://solarserdar.wordpress.com/

Zet Corporation Sdn Bhd


Zet Corporation Sdn Bhd, a leader of "Electrical Testing Lab, Consultant & Supply", "Green Building Index (GBI) Facilitator" & "Energy Consultant".
Business type: electric utility
Service types: consulting, testing services, certification services
Address: 9, Jalan SS 7/10 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia 47301
Telephone: 03-7873 0784
FAX: 03-78730769
Web Site: http://www.zetcorp.com.my/
E-mail: Send Email to Zet Corporation Sdn Bhd

Sentientwave Technology Sdn. Bhd

SentientWave Technology Sdn Bhd brings together an experienced team with complementary skills and dedication to creating an exceptional business. SentientWave specialises in Green Technology Solutions and the fields of Auto-identification ('Auto-ID") especially in RFID Technology Solutions. We have invested in Research and Development (R&D) and coupled with our vast experiences and expertise in the relevant fields of RFID and Green Technology in providing end-to-end RFID Solutions, sensor technology systems and environmentally effective Green Technology Solutions. Sentientwave has established strategic partnerships with numerous global Corporations, such as LS Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. (LSIS), a worldwide manufacturing conglomerate based...
Business type: Manufacturer, Retail sales, Wholesale supplier, Importer, Distributor, Electric utility
Product types: Energy efficient lighting, LED lighting, LED light bulbs, LED Street Light, LED Display, Photovoltaic module components, Electric cars, Photovoltaic modules monocrystalline silicon, Inverters, Charging Infra, .
Service types: Consulting, design, Installation, Project development services, Education and training services, Research services, contractor services, Maintenance and repair services
Address: No C1-12, Jalan Excella 1, Off Jalan Ampang Putra, Taman Ampang Hilir, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 55100
Telephone: +603 4270 9704
FAX: +603 4270 9539
Web Site: http://www.sentientwave.com/
E-mail: Send Email to Sentientwave Technology Sdn. Bhd

Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd

Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd is one of the leaders of the electric car revolution. We manufacture efficient and environmentally friendly, high performance, long range Pure Electric Vehicles and drive-systems to the global marketplace. Detroit Electric's product plans range from high performance sports cars to stylish sedans capable of driving over 320 km / 200 miles in a single charge. Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd invented and patented the Magnetic Flux Motor Technology for the motor drive train. The company also owns the intellectual property for the Motor Controller Program. Since its launch, Detroit Electric has been dedicated to developing new technologies and establishing strategic partnerships that leverage existing manufacturing ca...
Business type: manufacturer
Product types: electric cars.
Address: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Web Site: http://detroit-electric.com.my/
E-mail: Send Email to Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd
More info at http://www.solar-serdar.com/

Econet Resource Services

We sell and install a proven, affordable, latest technology and highly effective high voltage Electric Fencing Security System to protect your property. It is the first line of defense and the ability to detect and respond to break-ins or intrusion immediately. The intruder will get a short, sharp, painful but non-lethal, safe high voltage (5, 000 volts - 10, 000 volts) electric shock once the intruder touches or cut any of the electric fence wires and an alarm will immediately triggered. The high voltage Electric Fencing Security System can be installed to any existing fence, existing brick wall, gates, building, roofs and all types of existing perimeter fences. Econet Resource Services, MalaysiaEmail: (Mr. )Direct: 6016-4848211
Product types: Electrical fencing Security & Alarm System, MalaysiaPagar ElektrikSistem Pagar Elektrik.
Service types: installation
Address: Block 6-4-17 Taman Air Itam, Lebuh Padang Tembak, Georgetown, Penang Malaysia 11400
Telephone: 6016-4848211
FAX: 604-8279878
Web Site: http://www.econet.net.my/
E-mail: Send Email to Econet Resource Services

Wsl Energy Engineering Sdn Bhd

Clean energy specialist.
Business type: Solar specialist Engineering
Product types: photovoltaic systems, photovoltaic systems residential, photovoltaic systems commercial, solar lighting systems, solar street lighting, solar garden lights, HIGH EFFICIENCY LED LIGHTS.
Service types: design, installation, engineering, project development services, contractor services
Address: No. 96-A & 96-B Jalan Ss 14/1, Subang Jaya, Selangor Malaysia 47500
Telephone: 03 - 5611 1223 / 03 5631 5415
FAX: 03 - 5611 1223 / 03 5631 5415
Web Site: http://www.wslenergy.com/
E-mail: Send Email to Wsl Energy Engineering Sdn Bhd

Seventech (hk) Ltd

Seventech is the group company of Lights 7, our Hq is based in Hong Kong and manufacturing plant is in Shenzhen. We are specialize in LED product such as Spotlight, Downlight, Decor Light, Street Lights, Tunnel Lights & Flood Lights. Our lights are CE and ROHS compliance to provide international standard and Quality Assured. Lights 7 only used genuine and reliable LED chip from top Semiconductor Manufacturer in World such as CREE Chip form US, EDISON Chip from Taiwan & SSC Chip from Korea. Beside that we are also looking for Local distributor or business partner or any other business to business opporturnities. Lights 7 bring life for hopes.
Business type: manufacturer, retail sales, wholesale supplier, importer
Product types: LED lighting, LED light bulbs.
Service types: consulting
Address: C1-1-3A, Solaris Mont Kiara, No. 1 jalan Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Malaysia 50480
Telephone: 0060362055188/60173231001
FAX: 0060362055188
Web Site: http://www.seventech.com.hk/
E-mail: Send Email to Seventech (hk) Ltd

DS Technology & Services Sdn Bhd

Business type: distributor
Product types: meters and measuring equipment, LED lighting, LED light bulbs, fluorescent light bulbs, fluorescent lighting, fluorescent lighting fixtures and ballasts, Marketing Konica Minolta range of color measurement instrument for measurement of brightness, chromaticity, dominant wavelength, purity etc. .
Service types: maintenance and repair services
Address: No. L-1-29, Blk L, Jalan PJU 1A/1, Taipan 2 Ara Damansara, , Petaling Jaya, , Selangor D E Malaysia 47301
Telephone: +603-7842 7981
FAX: +603-7842 7980
Web Site: http://www.dstech.com.my/
E-mail: Send Email to DS Technology & Services Sdn Bhd

ERS Energy

Business type: exporter, importer
Product types: photovoltaic systems residential, photovoltaic systems commercial, photovoltaic systems, solar lighting systems, telecommunications power systems, solar street lighting.
Service types: consulting, design, installation, construction, engineering, research services, site survey and assessment services, contractor services, maintenance and repair services, testing services, certification services
Address: No. 15, Jalan 5/1, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia 46000
Telephone: 03-77852787
FAX: 03-79560061

Malaysian Solar Resources Sdn. Bhd

Business type: manufacturer, exporter
Product types: photovoltaic modules monocrystalline silicon, photovoltaic modules polycrystalline silicon, photovoltaic systems building integrated BIPV.
Address: Lot 74369, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia 26300
Telephone: +6095668131
FAX: +6095669131
Skymolite (M) Sdn Bhd
Business type: manufacturer, exporter, importer, distributor
Product types: LED lighting, natural daylighting, generators gasoline, air cooling systems, DC lighting, LED light bulbs, Lighting Tower.
Service types: installation, contractor services, maintenance and repair services
Address: 20, Jalan SS26/21, Taman Mayang Jaya, , Petaling Jaya, Selangor D E Malaysia 47301
Telephone: +60166800078
FAX: +60378054355

SunStar Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Business type: retail sales, wholesale supplier, exporter
Product types: solar water heating systems, photovoltaic systems, DC lighting, DC powered appliances, Stand-alone Solar Powered Systems (Power supply for rural housing, Solar Powered Street Lamps, etc).
Service types: installation
Address: 40-4 (3rd Floor) Jalan 11/116B, Kuchai Entrepreneurs' Park, , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 58200
Telephone: 03-79801057
FAX: 03-79801057
More info at http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/

Croatian Center of Renewable Energy Sources (CCRES)

Željko Serdar
Head of business association

solarserdar@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

BEST 50 UK GREEN COMPANIES by SOLAR SERDAR (CRECSS)


BEST 50 UK GREEN COMPANIES by SOLAR SERDAR (CRECSS)


No. - EMPLOYER - SECTOR - SIZE - IMPACT

1 J C Atkinson and Son Manufacturing Small Medium
2 Carillion Construction Big High
3 Co-operative Financial Services Financial services Big Medium
4 Pureprint Group Printing & Publishing Small Medium
5 Skanska UK Construction Big High
6 HBOS Financial services Big Medium
7 Loughborough Students Union Education Small Low
8 Saint-Gobain Glass UK Manufacturing Small Medium
9 MCM Architecture Architects Small Low
10 The National Magazine Company Media Mid Low
11 Total E&P UK Oil & gas Mid High
12 Infinis Power generation Small High
13 Canon (UK) Electronic & electrical Mid Medium
14 Severnprint Printing & Publishing Small Medium
15 Pricewaterhouse Coopers Professional services Big Low
16 Logica IT services Big Low
17 Liverpool Direct Customer services Mid Low
18 ?What If! The Innovation Group Business services Small Low
19 Greencare H2O Business services Small Low
20 Kingspan Insulated Panels Building materials Mid High
21 Metsec Manufacturing Mid Medium
22 Clear Channel Outdoor UK Advertising Mid Low
23 Canary Wharf Contractors Property development Mid Medium
24 Renewable Energy Systems Engineering Small High
25 Berkeley Homes (Central London) Property development Small Medium
26 Liberty International Property development Mid Medium
27 Johnson Tiles Building materials Mid High
28 Aggregate Industries Building materials Big High
29 Pindar Set Media Mid Low
30 thecentre:mk
31 GenSet Electronic & electrical Small Medium
32 H+H UK Building materials Mid High
33 Brent Cross Shopping Centre Retailing Small Medium
34 Warren Evans Manufacturing Small Medium
35 Sonae UK Manufacturing Mid Medium
36 Leeds Metropolitan University Education Mid Low
37 Eurostar (UK) Transport Mid Medium
38 Loch Lomond Golf Club Leisure Small Low
39 RM Education IT services Mid Low
40 Pfizer Global Research and Development Pharmaceuticals Mid Low
41 Hain Celestial UK Food & drink Mid High
42 Deloitte Professional services Big Low
43 Muntons Food & drink Mid High
44 Computer Cab Transport Small Medium
45 Good Energy Electricity supplier Small Medium
46 3663 First for Foodservice Wholesale food distributor Big Medium
47 Morgan Lovell Construction Small High
48 Gifford Engineering Mid Low
49 Port of Dover Transport Mid Medium
50 Gentoo Group Property development Mid Medium

More info at
http://solarserdar.blogspot.com/

http://solarserdar.wordpress.com/

Renewable Energy Center SOLAR SERDAR

Željko Serdar
Head of business association
solarserdar@gmail.com
www.solar-serdar.com

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HRVATSKI CENTAR OBNOVLJIVIH IZVORA ENERGIJE
promovira neke od tvrtki u Hrvatskoj koje potiču energetsku efikasnost

AgramTrade
od 1995 god. posluje na području uvoza i distribucije proizvoda visoke tehnologije te posjeduje veliko iskustvo u implementaciji novih tehnologija , distribuciji slike i zvuka te implementaciji KNX standarda u području kućne automatizacije. Tijekom 2009. postaju zastupnik i distributer tvrtke Fawoo, globalnog lidera u razvoju i proizvodnji LED rasvjetne tehnologije. LED žarulje koriste najnaprednija tehnološka rješenja zaštićena međunarodnim patentnim pravima, koje dodatno pospješuju svjetlosnu učinkovitost. U ponudi poduzeća su potpuna rješenja LED rasvjetne tehnike za interijere i eksterijere, lampe za uličnu i tunelsku rasvjetu, LED rasvjeta u S/EX standardu…

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 65 88 012
info@agramtrade.hr
www.fawoo.com

Alutermik d.o.o.
je hrvatski proizvođač aluminijske stolarije koji je ujedno distributer i montažer proizvoda austrijske tvrtke Internorm. Internorm proizvodi su visoko kvalitetni prozori i vrata – PVC, PVC-aluminij, drvo-aluminij s naglaskom na energetsku efikasnost proizvoda. Internorm građevinska stolarija namijenjena je gradnji ili adaptaciji pasivnih, niskoenergetskih objekata kao i onih sa visokim stupnjem izolacije. Posebnu pomoć pri odabiru može pružiti njihov online izračun uštede energije u slučaju zamjene postojećih s nekim od prozora/vrata u ponudi Internorma, kao i osoblje u najvećem salonu građevne stolarije – Savska cesta 144a, Zagreb.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 619 1445
alutermik@alutermik.hr
www.alutermik.hr

Brunata
je specijalizirana danska tvrtka s preko 85 godina iskustva u izradi individualnih obračuna utroška grijanja i vode. U svom proizvodnom programu, Brunata nudi optimalna rješenja za uštedu energije: multifunkcionalne uređaje za razdiobu utroška topline i vode (razdjelnike) te mjerenje, očitavanje i obračun potrošnje.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 4839 053
brunata@brunata.hr
www.brunata.hr

Bosch
Kućanski uređaji robne marke Bosch već 75 godina predstavljaju sinonim za razvojnu kompetenciju, tehničku kvalitetu i pouzdanost. 1933. godine Bosch je predstavio prvi kućanski uređaj – hladnjak, da bi se u sljedećim se desetljećima izbor uređaja stalno povećavao do te mjere da je Bosch postao vodeća robna marka kućanskih uređaja u Europi. Izumiteljski tehnički duh i daljnji razvoj igraju središnju ulogu u tome da tehnika omogući korisnicima postizanje makismalnih mogućnosti. Glavna je nit vodilja tvrtke odgovornost za ljude, društvo i okoliš, što također predstavlja pokretačku snagu za stalan razvoj proizvoda i usluga.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 2958 105
informacije.prodaja@bshg.com
www.bosch-home.com/hr

Danfoss
je vodeći proizvođač regulacijskih uređaja za sustave grijanja i najveći svjetski proizvođač radijatorskih termostata. Posjeduje veliko iskustvo u u postavljanju energetski učinkovitog sustava grijanja i hlađenja, kako u novogradnji, tako i u projektima renovacije. Primjenom naprednih tehnologija i ekološki osviještenim procesima proizvodnje, Danfoss promovira odgovorno poslovanje, istovremeno nudeći širok asortiman proizvoda koji potiču energetsku efikasnost.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 606 40 73
danfoss.hr@danfoss.com
www.danfoss.com/Croatia/

Eko Međimurje d.d.
tvrtka je sa stoljetnom tradicijom proizvodnje opeke koju su oplemenili stvaranjem domaće robne marke EKOBLOK i EKOTHERM. Izgradnja doma EKOBLOK i EKOTHERM opekom investicija je u udobno i zdravo stanovanje jer su proizvodi izrađeni od prirodne gline bez umjetnih dodataka, a njihova odlična termoizolacijska svojstva garantiraju ugodnu klimu tokom cijele godine. Kompletan opekarski asortiman certificiran je prema eu normi EN 771 što omogućuje izvoz u zemlje EU. Svoju stručnost su također dokazali u proizvodnji metalnih i plastičnih kabina, dijelova za građevinske strojeve kao i u zadovoljavanju svih specifični zahtjeva kupaca inozemnog tržišta. Proizvodni proces u potpunosti je usklađen sustavom upravljanja kvalitetom ISO 9001:2000 i sustavom upravljanja ISO 14001.

Kontakt telefon: +385 40 343 339; +385 40 343 341
eko@eko.hr
www.eko.hr

Energy PLUS d.o.o.
sa sjedištem u Ludbregu, vodeće je poduzeće u Hrvatskoj, za proizvodnju, planiranje, projektiranje i prodaju sustava primjene obnovljivih izvora energije, s posebnim naglaskom na fotonaponske solarne energetske sustave svih veličina i upotrebu LED rasvjete u osvjetljenju prometnica, otvorenih i zatvorenih prostora, vodeći računa o energetskoj efikasnosti. Stručnost i osposobljenost zaposlenika te primjena najsuvremenijih tehnologija u vlastitim proizvodima i proizvodima svjetski renomiranih proizvođača opreme za energetske sustave, jamče sigurnost i dugovječnost sustava i svih proizvoda EnergyPLUS-a.

Kontakt telefon: +385 42 40 40 40
info@energyplus.hr
www.energyplus.hr

Fero-Term
osnovana je 1991. godine u Zagrebu i trenutno je jedan od vodećih distributera kupaonske opreme i sanitarija te opreme za centralno grijanje u Hrvatskoj. U sklopu bogatog asortimana proizvoda tvrtka Fero-Term nudi dizajnerske brendove visoke kvalitete namijenjene funkcionalnom i stiliziranom uređenju svih dijelova doma. Svaki proizvod u ponudi zadovoljava visoke stilske standarde i odlikuje se vrhunskom tehnologijom, pouzdanošću i ekološkom osviještenošću. Poseban naglasak tvrtka Fero-Term stavlja na kontinuirano praćenje svjetskih trendova te inteligentna i efikasna rješenja koja uz energetsku učinkovitost nude vrhunsku kvalitetu, pouzdanost kao i originalan dizajn.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 6651 666
info@fero-term.hr
www.fero-term.hr

HEP ESCO d.o.o.
je tvrtka za pružanje usluga u energetici koja razvija, izvodi i financira projekte energetske učinkovitosti na tržišnom utemeljenju. Kratica ESCO - Energy Service Company u Svijetu je prepoznatljivo ime za tvrtke koje pružaju cjelovitu uslugu u energetici s otplatom kroz uštede. Usluga obuhvaća razvoj, izvedbu i financiranje projekata na način da se kroz uštede u troškovima za energente i održavanje ostvari povrat investicije. Projekti uključuju modernizaciju, rekonstrukciju i obnovu postojećih postrojenja i objekata, a područja poslovanja mogu se podijeliti na javni i privatni sektor, odnosno zgradarstvo, javnu rasvjetu, industriju i sustave opskrbe energijom.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 6322 920
infohepesco@hep.hr
www.hepesco.hr

Herz Armaturen
jedan je od najznačajnijih europskih proizvođača termostatskih ventila, cijevnih i regulacijskih armatura za grijanje, hlađenje i pitku vodu, s iskustvom većim od 110 godina. U strateški dio proizvodnog programa uključena je i tehnika obnovljivih izvora energije koju čine kotlovi na biomasu, toplinske crpke i solarna tehnika gdje je HERZ tehnološki jedan od najboljih. Zajedno sa značajnim europskim proizvođačima sistemskih rješenja, HERZ Armaturen razvija koncepte po mjeri, za uštedu energije i smanjenje troškova pogona, primjenom tehnike obnovljivih izvora energije i regulacijske tehnike.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 6607 356
ured@herzarmaturen.hr
www.herz-hr.com

HORVATIĆ d.o.o.
je tvrtka koja se od 1992. godine bavi proizvodnjom termičke solarne opreme. Vodeća je na našem tržištu u istraživanju i razvoju novih proizvoda, za što je i nagrađivana mnogim priznanjima i nagradama kao što su zlatna medalja Interklima 1999. i 2007.g. Tvrtka Horvatić osnovana je na temeljima 30 godišnjeg iskustva u montaži termičke solarne opreme, a u proizvodnji se nalaze sve komponente termičkog solarnog sustava prilagođene svim vrstama projekata za pripremu PTV-a, pomoći u grijanju prostora, za industrijske procese i sl.

U prostorima tvrtke nalazi se i ispitno edukacijski Solarni centar u kojem se održavaju razni seminari, radionice, predavanja na temu energetske učinkovitosti i iskorištavanja Sunčeve energije i drugih OIE.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 33 75 508
info@horvatic.hr
www.horvatic.hr

Knauf Insulation
je proizvođač izolacijskih materijala sa širokom paletom proizvoda kojima zadovoljava rastuću potrebu za uštedom energije i dobrim akustičkim svojstvima u kućama, komerciialnim zgradama i industrijskim postrojenjima. Proizvodi koji su u ponudi izrađeni su od recikliranih materijala te uključuju mineralne vune (kamena i staklena vuna) za toplinsku, zvučnu i protupožarnu izolaciju u graditeljstvu (izolacija kosih i ravnih krovova, fasada, pregradnih zidova i podova) i industriji (izolacija termo-tehničkih postrojenja, cjevovoda, klima-kanala i spremnika). Objekti izolirani mineralnom vunom troše i do 80% manje energije za grijanje i hlađenje od neizoliranih objekata te donose ogromne uštede i čuvaju okoliš.

Kontakt telefon: +385 42 401 345
knaufinsulation@knaufinsulation.hr
www.knaufinsulation.hr

KUPIN d.o.o.
poduzeće je osnovano prije 20 godina i specijalizirano je za izvedbu krovova. Izvođač je svih vrsta tesarskih, limarskih, hidroizolaterskih te krovopokrivačkih radova. Krovove pokriva sa limenim pokrovom u obliku crijepa, trapeznim limovima, sendvič panelima, a posebno sa “GERARD” crijepom te nudi 5 godina garancije na sve radove.

Kontakt telefon: +385 98 410 129
brkic@kupin.hr
www.kupin.hr

Miele&Cie.
već je 110 godina jedan od vodećih proizvođača kućanskih i profesionalnih uređaja. Miele uređaji uvijek zadovoljavaju vrhunske standarde kvalitete te se njihovi kupci mogu pouzdati u to da posjeduju i koriste sigurne i štedljive uređaje proizvedene prema visokim standardima uštede resursa i zaštite okoliša. Svake godine firma Miele&Cie. ulaže velika sredstva u istraživanja i daljnji razvoj što za rezultat ima proizvodnju uređaja koji postavljaju nove standarde. Uvijek inovativni, niske razine potrošnje i najveće energetske učinkovitosti, Miele uređaji uz iznimnu lakoću korištenja ostvaruju optimalne rezultate.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 6689 000
info@miele.hr
www.miele.hr

OSRAM
je dio Siemens Industry sektora i jedan od dva vodeća svjetska proizvođača izvora svjetlosti na svim poljima primjene, od industrije do kućanstava , a predvodnik je i na području LED tehnologije te inovacija općenito. OSRAM je visoko-tehnološka tvrtka u industriji rasvjete. Više od 60% ukupnog prihoda OSRAM ostvaruje prodajom energetski učinkovitih proizvoda. Svojim „Global Care“ programom, Osram je jasno definirao svoju usmjerenost na socijalno i ekološki odgovorno ponašanje što dodatno potvrđuje i njegova pozicija jednog od lidera u inovativnim rasvjetnim rješenjima koja štede i racionalno koriste energiju.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 3032 000
info@osram.hr
www.osram.hr

Rockwool Adriatic
dio je Rockwool Grupe, vodećeg svjetskog proizvođača izolacije od kamene vune s preko 70 godina iskustva i 8000 zaposlenika u više od 30 zemalja svijeta. Rockwool izolacija od kamene vune pruža rješenja za energetski učinkovite zgrade s protupožarnom zaštitom i dobrom akustikom. Pažljivim projektiranjem potrošnju energije za grijanje i hlađenje u zgradama možemo smanjiti i do 90%. Rockwool proizvodi omogućavaju sigurniji i udobniji boravak u zgradama te niže energetske troškove. Rockwoolova izolacija koja se proizvede ove godine će, tijekom svog vijeka trajanja, smanjiti emisiju CO2 iz zgrada i industrijskih postrojenja diljem svijeta za više od 200 milijuna tona. Rockwool – protupožarna, toplinska i zvučna izolacija.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 6052 145
info@rockwool.hr
www.rockwool.hr

Schiedel
je preko 60 godina vodeći proizvođač dimnjaka i dimnjačkih sistema na svijetu. Odlikuje se modernim i inovativnim proizvodnim programom, te visokom kvalitetom i trajnošću proizvoda koja je dokazana i potvrđena od strane ovlaštenih instituta. U proizvodnom programu možete pronaći sisteme dimnjaka s cijevi iz tehničke keramike, primjenjive u novogradnji, te sisteme dimnjaka iz nehrđajućeg čelika, primarno upotrebljive prilikom sanacije dimnjaka. Osim dimnjaka, u proizvodnom programu nudimo i sisteme ventilacija, nužne u svakom stambenom prostoru, te kamine Kingfire. Zahvaljujući takvom pristupu proizvodnji, stvaramo proizvode koji doprinose zaštiti okoliša, osiguravaju uštedu energije i novca.

Kontakt telefon: +385 49 382 600
dimnjak@schiedel.hr
www.schiedel.hr

Vades
folija centar specijalizirani je distributer zaštitnih folija za stakla. Prozorske folije su vrlo učinkovit način za korigiranje temperature prostora: ljeti smanjenju neželjenu sunčevu toplinu koja prolazi kroz prozore, zaustavljaju više od 99% štetnog UV-zračenja, smanjuju zagrijavanje, štede energiju te samim time smanjuju emisiju štetnih plinova. Zimi folije zadržavaju toplinu i reflektiraju je natrag, što može doprinjeti uštedi na troškovima grijanja. Primjenjuju se na većim građevinama, poslovnim zgradama i ostakljenim prostorima, ali i u kućanstvima, a posebna linija auto programa učinit će vožnju ugodnijom i potrošnju goriva uslijed uključivanja klima uređaja manjom.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 6552 352
info@vades.hr
www.vades.hr

Vaillant GmbH
osnovana je 1874. godine i trenutno je vodeći europski proizvođač sustavnih rješenja za udobnost stanovanja. Vaillant nudi kompletan program za udobnost stanovanja i pripremu potrošne tople vode koristeći sve energente: plin, ulje, struju, zeolit (zeolit-toplinska crpka), vodik (gorivne ćelije) kao i obnovljive izvore energije: solar i toplinu zemlje, vode i zraka u sustavima toplinskih crpki.

Kontakt telefon: +385 1 6188 670
info@vaillant.hr
www.vaillant.hr

Velux
je vodeći proizvođač krovnih prozora, na tržištu prisutan preko 60 godina. Velux krovni prozori izdvajaju se provjerenom kvalitetom te svrstavaju među najbolje. Dostupni u trgovinama građevinskog materijala širom Hrvatske, krovni prozori su nadopunjeni velikom paletom sjenila, električnom opremom, solarnim panelima i vanjskim roletama. Tvrtka Velux može ponuditi ugradnju, prodaju, ali i savjetovanje o najboljem izboru krovnih prozora na domaćem tržištu.

Kontakt telefon: 0800 600 400
velux-hr@velux.com
www.velux.hr

Xella porobeton HR d.o.o.
je distributer građevinskog materijala od porobetona – YTONG-a. YTONG podrazumijeva asortiman elemenata za zidanje različitih dimenzija koji odlikuju vrhunska toplinska izolacija, iznimna nosivost, požarna otpornost, protupotresnost te višenamjenska upotreba. Jednostavan je za obradu te omogućuje veoma brzu gradnju. Objekti građeni YTONG-om su trajni, sigurni i zdravi, a ujedno izuzetno ekonomični – što je odličan argument za budžet, kao i za okoliš. Poseban projekt Xella koncerna je izgradnja niskoenergetskih i pasivnih kuća koje ciljano štede i racionalno koriste energetske resurse.

Kontakt telefon: 0800 7000; +385 1 3436 800
ytong-croatia@xella.com
www.xella.hr

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