Renewable Energy Products & Services

Adaptive Materials Inc (Ami):  manufacturer of solar water heaters.
Adirondack Alternate Energy:   
Aditya Solar Shop:  With over 5 decades of experience in high-performance coating systems, we offer solidly proven products that provide the performance our clients demand. We specialize in elastomeric materials and innovative solutions. Currently serving the construction, aerospace, marine, and industrial markets
Advanced Alternative Energy Corp (Aaec):  designed and manufactured quality combustion and control systems. ACS INC. is capable of providing sole-source turnkey projects.  It is ACS’ responsibility to understand our customers’ needs before we propose a solution; our reputation depends on it, and our clients count on it. Today, as we carry on the tradition of excellence, ACS is proud of our long history as a supplier of process control and combustion equipment to customers worldwide.
Advanced Battery Systems:  Active Power battery-free solutions deliver ultimate power protection for critical operations. CleanSource® battery-free energy storage products provide highly reliable back-up power protection while dramatically reducing space and cost associated with batteries. CleanSource technology has several million hours of proven field operations in a broad range of applications, and is endorsed by leading power-quality consultants who want an alternative to problematic lead-acid batteries.  Located in Austin, Texas
Advanced Building Systems:  Our goal is to become the leading designer, developer, and mass manufacturer of portable solid oxide fuel cell modules for electric and electronic original equipment manufacturers. We believe our portable fuel cell systems will enable a revolution in portable devices – plentiful electric power in a compact, cost-effective, reliable, efficient and environmentally friendly package. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Advanced Distributed Generation Llc:  Designers and engineers for low-energy-requirement passive solar homes. / (added 09/2005)
Advanced Energy Inc:  Distributors for Solar and other Renewable Energy products for the state of Orissa
Advanced Energy Partners For Successful Change:  developing innovative combustion systems designed to solve the problems, both economic and environmental, inherent in using direct combustion as a means to manage a wide range of waste streams. 
Advanced Energy Solutions:  Located in Rock Island, Illinois
Advanced Energy Systems:  Environmental Responsible Construction Materials – Aerated Autoclaved Concrete Blocks, Pre Insulated Light Gauge Steel Panels
Advanced Energy Systems Inc:  Midwest’s leading photovoltaic system integrator. ADG is a general contracting company specializing in the design and installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems. ADG’s partners, John Witte and Mark Tuttle, have a combined 35 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. This experience includes project management, system sizing, installation, design and consulting, component sales, PV system operations and maintenance.  Located in Maumee, Ohio
Advanced Energy Systems Ltd:  Providing A Full Product Line Of Grid-Tied, Battery Back-Up, And Stand-Alone Inverters As Well As Data Monitors, String Combiners, And Battery Enclosures 
Advanced Hydro Solutions (Ahs):  Advanced Energy is a non-profit organization that focuses on industrial process technologies, motors and drives testing, and applied building science. Their web site offers sections on consulting for businesses and industry publications.
Advanced Service Corporation:  We sell, install and educate about renewable energy.
Advanced Solar:  Located in Fresno, Florida
Advanced Solar Electric:  Located in Snellville, Georgia
Advanced Solar Energy:  Manufacturer and supplier of renewable energy and industrial power solutions including inverters, power conditioners, UPS, solar panels, regulators, MPPT, batteries, wind turbines, diesel and gas generators.
Advanced Thermal Systems:  full service provider of hydroelectric turbines, engineering design, project development services and rehabilitation services to the hydroelectric industry in North America.
Advancedcombustion Systems (Acs):  provides services to the energy, chemical, built environment, and petrochemical industries. 
Aea Technology Environment:  Located in Agoura Hills, California
Aerc Recycling Solutions:  Located in Reno, Nevada
Aermotor Windmill Co:  designed and manufactured quality combustion and control systems. ACS INC. is capable of providing sole-source turnkey projects.  It is ACS’ responsibility to understand our customers’ needs before we propose a solution; our reputation depends on it, and our clients count on it. Today, as we carry on the tradition of excellence, ACS is proud of our long history as a supplier of process control and combustion equipment to customers worldwide. / (added 09/2005)
Aeromax Seattle:  Founded in 1979 as Alternative Energy Engineering, AEE Solar Supersource serves the dealer trade with: The industry’s widest selection of solar, wind and hydroelectric systems, parts and components Highly competitive prices on all the top brands Unsurpassed technical expertise and support Personal, friendly, prompt customer service
Aerotecture Ltd:  AERC is a full-service recycling company committed to developing and utilizing the recycling technologies of the future. We reduce your liability by emphasizing appropriate industrial hygiene, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage.
Affordable Micro-Hydropower:   
Affordable Solar Group Llc:  Distributor of the Aeromag super silent wind generator and solar panels. / (added 09/2005)
African Energy:  Located in Camano Island, Washington
Agency Of Industrial Science And Technology (Aist):  renewable energy, design engineering & manufacturing firm with 25 years experience using wind power, solar-electric, solar-thermal, & daylighting systems in architectural projects.  Located in Park Forest, Illinois / (added 09/2005)
Agripower Inc:  PowerPal micro-hydrolectric generators are an inexpensive yet reliable source of renewable energy. They provide 200W, 500W or 1000W of AC power and are becoming popular in the developing world.  / (added 09/2005)
Ahs (Advanced Hydro Solutions):  Online Store providing solar electric and wind energy products wholesale to the public since 1998. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aim Solar Street Lighting Systems:  African Energy is a specialized distributor of solar electric and power back-up equipment focusing exclusively on the African market.
Air & Water Purification Systems
Air Infiltration And Ventilation Centre (Aivc):  We sell only to Africa, and concentrate primarily on serving renewable energy companies based there. Because of our specific focus, we receive exceptional pricing from the manufacturers we represent, and we understand how to do business in Africa. 
Air Products :  Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has established AIST to superintend 15 research institutes which carry out R&D to develop wide-ranging industrial technology for the future.
Air Tech International Corp (Ati):  Agri-Energy a joint venture between CORN-er Stone Farmers’ Cooperative and private investors produces 15 million gallons of corn-derived ethanol annually
Air Therm Solartechnik :  The AgriPower is an energy conversion technology fueled with biomass to produce electricity and heat energy. The system operates with an "open" Brayton cycle using a fluid bed combustor and several heat exchangers to heat compressed air that in turn drives a turbine generator set.  / (added 09/2005)
Aircomp Engineering Ltd:  full service provider of hydroelectric turbines, engineering design, project development services and rehabilitation services to the hydroelectric industry in North America.
Airmisc Co:   

Renewable Energy Products & Services

(Bap) Bubble Action Pumps Ltd:   
(Ensi) Energy Saving International:  Grid maps wind resource potential are based on wind power density. 
(Ttc)Technology Transition Corporation:   
1st Solar Products:  Bubble Action Pumps Ltd. manufactures ELECTRIC-FREE hot water and space heating systems using SOLAR and other RENEWABLE FUELS. With the amazing Bubble Action Pump, there is no longer any need for an electric pump to circulate the fluid in a solar water heating system. We call our system SOL Perpetua™. 
21st Centurt Technologies:  A consulting company in the area of energy conservation, energy efficiency, environment and demand-side management.
21st Century Goods:  Washington D.C. firm that designs and implements strategic initiatives to help emerging energy technologies, including fuel cells, move from the research and development environment into sustainable markets.
AES Solar Energy: continually strive to be the industry leader in service and reliability. From start to finish, contract to final inspection, we make the process of bringing solar energy to your home or business fast, simple, and indeed worry-free. Our installation team is the most experienced in the area!
4lotscom:  21st Century Technologies provides unique solar electric systems and complete energy solutions, from initial consultation to installation, project development, maintenance and financing at the lowest possible cost.  Located in Sunland, California
A Slight Chill In The Air:  offers a large selection of innovative electronic products. Since 2001 we have specialized in solar power products for emergency preparedness, outdoor recreation, and safety. 
A-1 Well Service:  Sells inverters, charge controllers, panels and racks, fuses, batteries, cables, and grid kits. Corona, California.
Aaa Solar Service And Supply :  3W Energy conducts project feasibility and cost studies for a variety of both public and private clients. We facilitate and manage the investment of f.  Located in Oregon, United States
Aaes – Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions:  Dealer of RE products, including inverters, solar panels, and portable power units.
Aalborg Industries A/S:  Christian Science Monitor article on trends in U.S. solar power use. Solar electricity and thermal technologies are improving, but the market is cool. May 23, 2002 / (added 09/2005)
Aarons Rain Barrels:  A-1 Well Service supplies, installs, and services all water-well system components, such as pumps, tanks, controls, etc. We also arrange well drilling for customers who prefer complete package pricing. A-1 serves the Kingman and surrounding areas of Arizona, including the Bullhead, Lake Havasu, Hackberry, Fort Rock, and Dolan Springs regions. Located in Kingman, Arizona
AbacUS Controls :   
ABB Power Technologies:  A rain barrel is a rainwater harvesting system that is connected to a down spout tube from a house or building. We make quality rain barrels that collect, store and divert rooftop runoff during a rain shower.
Abc Solar:   
Able Solar Limited:  provides home energy ratings, load calculations, passive solar design assistance, and other energy services.
Abri Sustainable Design & Consulting:  Provider of design and manufacturing services for digitally controlled power equipment. Located in Somerville, New Jersey
Abs Alaskan Inc :  ABB Power Technologies provides products, systems, and services for power transmission, distribution and automation.  It serves electric, gas, and water utilities as well as industrial and commercial customers.
Absolute Solar Co:  ABC Solar is a newly formed company founded to provide alternative power solutions and services along with wireless data communications. ABC Solar has a timely opportunity to take advantage of well-developed solar technology, the California energy crisis, power industry deregulation, and affordable wireless broadband technologies. Located in California, United States
Absolutely Energized Solar Electric:  an Auckland, New Zealand-based, alternative power products supplier and retailer. / (added 09/2005)
Absorbers To Go Sun-Ray Solar:   
Abundant Earth:  Provides alternative and renewable energy information and products including solar power, wind energy, storage batteries, inverters, and accessories. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska
Abundant Renewable Energy:  provides a wide selection of easy-to-select portable and prepackaged solar power systems for recreation, home and businesses.
Abwasser- Und Abfalltechnik Gmbh & Co (Aat):  specializes in solar electric system design and installation in NJ, NY, PA, and DE. Located in New Jersey.
Ac Solar Inc:  Established in 1978 as an innovative company, Sun Ray Solar has positioned itself to be the supplier of choice for those contractors and customers who demand the utmost reliability, performance and cost-effective solar heating systems. The core of our business is our unique roll formed solar collector absorber plate, the heat exchanger that transfers solar energy to fluid. Located in El Cajon, Florida
Accent Water And Energy Pty Ltd:  Abundant Earth offers a wide variety of environmentally sensitive products and services for people who want to make a difference in the world. Located in Port Townsend, Washington
Acme Electric Solar Systems:  the North American Distributor Of AWP Wind Generators. We also sell rebuilt Jacobs Generators and towers for all wind generators. Located in Newberg, Oregon
Acorn Water:   
Acr Solar International:  Solar, wind and sustainability specialists; natural building products; energy efficient appliances.
Acro Solar Lasers Mirrored Fiberglass dishes track the sun on two axis, heat homes, pools, spas, air space, and domestic water. Now available in kits. Superior sun tracking computer for solar concentrators or PVs. Dealer of reflective mirror film with adhesive backing. Best BTU/$ .
Acrymax Technologies Inc:  Acme Electric is a licensed electrical contractor specializing in solar electric systems for homes and businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Acs (Advancedcombustion Systems):  With 20 years in the electrical industry, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the exciting new field of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic systems. Owner Bruce Gardiner has been installing PV systems for 11 years, both off-grid and on-grid. In the last two years we have completed more than 30 Grid-Tied PV systems totaling over 80kW of solar power. Located in Berkley, CA
Active Power:   

Links to Research into Alternative or Renewable Energy

Biochemicals For The Automotive Industry:  Schlegel Corporation, a manufacturer of automotive components, replaced methylene chloride with a biochemical cleaning system. Learn how they saved $72,000 in combined purchase, disposal and regulatory costs.
Biochemicals For The Printing Industry:  new link — Bolger Publications switched from using petroleum-based press wash to a vegetable-based product, resulting in a safer work environment and financial savings. To learn more about Bolger’s case study and the use of biochemicals in the printing industry.
Dsire (Database Of State Incentives For Renewable Energy) :  displays the results of a survey of state financial incentives, programs, and regulatory policies designed to promote renewable energy technologies. 
Ecovillages:  A residential community in Loudoun County, Virginia committed to sustainable development. 
Environmental Showcase Home:  Greens the desert and saves "green" with a $30/month energy bill. 
Episcopal Power And Light:  is one of the most compelling examples we’ve found of a group trying to confront the moral challenge posed by climate change. Learn about the tremendous successes this religious group has already realized. 
Fighting Climate Change One House At A Time:  Mike & Catherine Tidwell’s story.  With a healthy sense of responsibility and a small loan from the bank, Mike and Catherine Tidwell set about reducing their carbon footprint by rethinking how their house uses energy. On their way they have shown that Americans of modest means can achieve enormous reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Fog And The Namibian Beetle Provide Water In The Desert:  A good example of biomimetics: Effective fog harvesting. 
Four Times Square, Ny:  An ecologically responsible office tower located in the heart of Manhattan. Highlighted High Performance Features 
Greenhome Project:  Habitat for Humanity’s Washington DC affiliate
Inland Technology Inc: Biochemical Cleaning Solvents:  Boeing Aerospace Corporation cleans its airplane parts with a plant-based terpene cleaning solvent in place of petroleum-based solvents. / (added 09/2005)
My Carbon Footprint:  Michael Totten’s story.  If everyone in the world adopted what appears to be a relatively benign U.S. lifestyle, this would in fact lead to certain disaster for the planet, in terms of its climate system and destructive impact on biodiversity. Thus I’ve spent the past several decades trying to shrink my carbon and ecological footprints, to "live simply so others may simply live."   
Novo Nordisk:  a Danish pharmaceutical company is not only managing its own environmental impact, but also demonstrating leadership by scrutinizing the impact of its supply chain too. / (added 09/2005)
Nw Federal Credit Union:  This facility incorporates many wonderful examples of sustainability accentuated by beautiful views of downtown Seattle and Mt. Rainer. 
Red Feather Development Group:  brings volunteers and tribal members together to learn strawbale building methods. / (added 09/2005)
Short Rotation Woody Crops Program: Suny Albany:   / (added 09/2005)
Solar Power Generarating Systems At The Milk Collection Centres Of Panchmahal Dairy:  Dairy industry in India is developing at faster rate. However rising cost of inputs in dairy industry such as milk, fuel and electricity is one of the major constraints. The milk collection centres cannot be operated in rural areas due to unavailability or lack of electricity. To overcome these difficulties a Solar Photovoltaic Power Generating System can be utilized for providing continuous uninterrupted power and operation of Milk Collection Centres.
St Microelectronics:  the first corporation in the world to commit to zero-net carbon emissions. See how this Fortune 500 electronics firm plans to meet its very ambitious pledge and save money at the same time.
The Tofte Project:  An interactive website describing the earth-friendly remodeling of a 50-year-old summer cabin in the town of Tofte on the North Shore of Lake Superior. 
The World Wildlife Fund:  is known around the world for its leadership in conservation. Find out how they have aligned their values with their workspace to create a green office that conserves resources at home too.
Verizon Communications:  a Fortune 500 telecommunications firm, has taken towards energy conservation and green energy procurement. Through the influence of Team Energy, a senior-level management group, two different systemic approaches to change have been implemented. One imposes standards and energy reductions goals from the top down and the other calls for grassroots leadership within the company, representing a comprehensive model for internal change. / (added 09/2005)
Walter Simpson Of The University Of Buffalo:  Many of the improvements he’s made are deceptively simple – and could be easily emulated by other institutions, businesses, and even families around the country.
Water Efficiency Retrofit Program:  A New Hampshire Medical Center’s successful approach to saving water throughout its building / (added 09/2005)
White Dog Café:  in Philadelphia is unique in its strong commitments to the environment and local community. From food to renewable energy to community action, the White Dog Cafe provides a stellar example of how to exist sustainably and successfully in the food service industry.
World Wildlife Fund:  is known around the world for its leadership in conservation. Find out how they have aligned their values with their workspace to create a green office that conserves resources at home too.
Zion Visitor Center:  Zion National Park’s energy-efficient visitor center. 

Links to Fuel Cells Resources

A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, with water and heat as its by-product.  As long as fuel is supplied, the fuel cell will continue to generate power.  Since the conversion of the fuel to energy takes place via an electrochemical process, not combustion, the process is clean, quiet and highly efficient – two to three times more efficient than fuel burning.

No other energy generation technology offers the combination of benefits that fuel cells do.  In addition to low or zero emissions, benefits include high efficiency and reliability, multi-fuel capability, sitting flexibility, durability, sand ease of maintenance.  Fuel cells are also scalable and can be stacked until the desired power output is reached.  Since fuel cells operate silently, they reduce noise pollution as well as air pollution and the waste heat from a fuel cell can be used to provide hot water or space heating for a home or office. 

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Resource Links to Fuel Cells

4Hydrogen.com:  4Hydrogen.com is an educational site about the benefits of hydrogen-powered fuel cells.

A Strategy for the Hydrogen Transition  new link — Geothermal resource data for the southeastern U.S. through the Regional Geophysics Laboratory; summary of geothermal resources, technology, and potential of geothermal heat pumps in the southeastern U.S. 

Ballard Power Systems:  Ballard is recognized as the world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing zero-emission proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells for transportation and power generation applications. Ballard is also commercializing electric drives for fuel cell and other electric vehicles, power conversion products, and is a Tier 1 automotive supplier of friction materials for power train components. Ballard works closely with strategic partners, development partners, and customers to transform its current technology leadership into market leadership in each target market.

Bellona of Norway: Fuel Cells  University of Arizona research center 

BMW Clean Energy:  Visit the BMW Clean Energy site to learn about the automobile manufacturer’s development of new, environmentally friendly concept vehicles that run on hydrogen and electricity.

California Fuel Cell Partnership:  The California Fuel Cell Partnership is a collection of automobile companies, energy and fuel suppliers, fuel cell technology partners, and state and federal agencies that have joined together to demonstrate fuel cell vehicles under real-world driving conditions. The partnership will place approximately 70 fuel cell passenger cars and buses on the road between 2000 and 2003. In addition to testing the fuel cell vehicles, the Partnership will also identify fuel infrastructure issues and prepare the California market for this new technology.

California Hydrogen Business Council:  The California Hydrogen Business Council is a non-profit organization comprised of organizations and individuals involved in the business of hydrogen. Members include: fuel cell manufacturers and suppliers, manufacturers and distributors of hydrogen generation, compression and storage technologies, manufacturers and suppliers of hydrogen internal combustion engines, engineers and service providers, and municipal, state and federal agencies.

Cellennium:  The Yestermorrow Design/Build School is a dynamic learning community exploring and teaching the integrated creative process of designing and building a sustainable future. 

Celsius:  PDF-144k — T99-07, This paper illustrates how the careful coordination of fuel-cell commercialization in stationary and transportation applications, the use of small-scale, distributed fueling appliances, and Hypercar® vehicles combine to offer leapfrog opportunities for climate protection and the transition to hydrogen (1999).

Ceramatec:  new performance test code for fuel cells 

Cetiner Engineering Corporation  Developer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

College of the Desert:  Expertise in alternative fuels, alternative fueled vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, and vehicle infrastructure integration

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas  Commercializing new designs of regenerative fuel cells using vanadium salts as electrolytes.

Dais-Analytic  new link — PDF-1.5 MB — U02-02, This research paper explores the cost-effectiveness of fuel cells as an electrical generation source to provide domestic, commercial and industrial power. Cleaner Energy, Greener Profits finds that, over the next decade, the once-centralized electric power industry will evolve toward a more competitive and heterogeneous structure. In this new environment, the use of fuel cells will become economical if their proponents can capture their benefits as small, decentralized power sources. Fuel cells and other distributed generation sources require less power distribution infrastructure (wires and transformers) because they can be sited close to where power is used. They are cleaner and quieter than conventional power generation sources, so they can be located near or inside buildings where their output is used. Because fuel cells are modular and flexible in size, they don’t result in overbuilding of capacity as do large power plants. Also, they can provide power with better reliability than conventional systems (2002).

Department of Defense Fuel Cell Demonstration Program:  This site summarizes the fuel cell programs managed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center/ Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in Champaign, Illinois.

Dynetek Industries Ltd.:  Dynetek is an industry leader in manufacturing advanced lightweight composite cylinders for vehicles powered by CNG and hydrogen.

Emprise Corporation:  Emprise Corporation provides test stands and equipment for the manufacturing of fuel cells and holds a patent for a fuel cell humidification system know as the Humidicore™. They have also provided testing solutions for Capstone Turbines, Caterpillar, Cummins, and other vehicle and engine manufacturers.

Energy Control Systems Engineering:  Energy Control Systems Engineering provides consulting, design, and prototyping services for system integration and monitoring of electrochemical energy systems including batteries and fuel cells.

EREN Hydrogen Information Network:  Learn about DOE’s research involving hydrogen technologies and its outreach activities that support the introduction of hydrogen into the national energy mix.

Eye for fuel cells:  ENN News article on DaimlerChrysler’s unveiling of its NECAR 4 fuel cell vehicle, March 1999.

Ford Motorcompany:  Developing PEM fuel cell based portable and stationary power products.

FreedomCAR:  DOE’s FreedomCAR Program focuses on the research needed to develop the necessary technologies, such as fuel cells and hydrogen from domestic renewable sources, to provide a full range of affordable cars and light trucks that are free of foreign oil and harmful emissions, without sacrificing freedom of mobility and freedom of vehicle choice.

Fuel Cell Store.com:  Fuel Cell Store.com offers fuel cell related products to consumers and functions as an information resource for learning how hydrogen fuel cell technology works, and how it will be integrated into real world applications.

Fuel Cell Today:  Fuel Cell Today is a global Internet portal for companies and individuals interested in the commercialization of fuel cells. The site is an excellent source for finding all the latest fuel cell news, commentary, resources, and locating business opportunities.

Fuel Cells UK:  comprises the participants of the fuel cell bus projects who intend to introduce fuel cell transit buses to their fleets and establish a hydrogen refueling infrastructure in their cities

Gaskatel GmbH  Focus is on the commercialization of carbonate fuel cells for power generation, with history, applications, research and demonstration programs, publications and resource information.

Gaz De France  The "Personals" page of the FC newspaper

GE Energy and Environmental Research Corp  Answers to frequently asked questions about fuel cells, courtesy of The American Hydrogen Association.

General Motors:  From the California Energy Commission, explains what fuel cells are, and lists the various types of fuel cells. 

Genesis World Energy:  Genesis Scientific is a technology development, production and supply consortium. Working to develop a new fuel cell technology that allows consumers to access the energy contained within the hydrogen and oxygen molecular structure of ordinary water.

H tec Hydrogen Energy Systems:  established to foster the development of the U.K. fuel cell industry, elevate the U.K. industry in the international arena, and raise the profile of U.K. fuel cell activity. 

H2 Nation:  A magazine featuring stories about hydrogen and the United States transition to a hydrogen economy.

Honda:  members.aol.com

Honeywell International Inc / Research and Technology Center  www.gazdefrance.com

Hydro Quebec Research Institute  Distributes the HomeGen 7000s, a residential fuel cell power generation system, through qualified energy-industry retail resellers.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Investor:  The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Investor offers insight into the hydrogen fuel cell industry, including news and market trends, technology development, and advances in materials and components.

Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastucture Programs:  source of information on types of fuel cell devices, with animations, links, and downloads. 

Hypercars, Hydrogen, and Distributed Utilities: Disruptive Technologies and Gas-Industry Strategy  PDF-136k  —  E03-07, RMI’s CEO Amory Lovins replies to a Nature article by EPRI’s Paul Grant, who claimed that a hydrogen economy would be impractical (taking too much land, capital, fossil fuel, etc.)…except with nuclear power, whose dismal economics he conveniently ignored (23 August 2003).

ICTP-CSIC  Desert Research Institute’s fuel cell site, with information on technologies, vehicle designs, global efforts and renewable fuel options.

ICV-CSIC  Hydrogen and fuel cells have the potential to solve several major challenges facing America today: dependence on petroleum imports, poor air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. The Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program is working with partners to accelerate the development and successful market introduction of these technologies. 

Inflating Hydrogen Needs  PDF-1.3 MB — E03-15, Public interest in hydrogen as a fuel for the future has reached an all-time high. Yet conflicting, confusing, and often ill-informed commentary accompanies the excitement. This PowerPoint presentation explains basic hydrogen facts and fallacies. This presentation was given by Amory Lovins at the Given Institute, Aspen, Colorado (06 August 2003).

Intelligent Optical Systems  Develop, manufacture and market systems for on-site hydrogen production, convert fleets to run on hydrogen, market vehicle conversion kits, and develop comprehensive educational products. / (added 09/2005)

International Fuel Cell Workshop:  PDF-1.5 MB — E00-25, This PowerPoint presentation informed the American Gas Association’s joint marketing/operations conference of how Hypercars’ multiple roles, in transportation and power generation, could profoundly affect fuel markets (09 May 2000).

Materials and Electrochemical Research (MER)  PDF-64k  —  E04-05, In an unpublished letter to Science, Amory Lovins points out that CalTech researchers overstated by about tenfold the amount of hydrogen that would be needed to run the U.S. economy. This continues a series of technical errors by the same group, including its famous two-order-of-magnitude overestimate of how much hydrogen might leak from a hydrogen-based energy system, ostensibly endangering the ozone layer. See E03-02 – (02 February 2004).

McDermott Technology Inc / Alliance Research Center  Specializes in the design and development of proprietary optical communications, monitoring and signal-processing technologies, including sensors for fuel cell technologies.

Metallic Power  international conference on polymer electrolyte fuel cells for electric vehicles. November 12-14, 2001, in Yamanashi, Japan.  / (added 09/2005)

National Aerospace Laboratory  Research and development corporation focused on advanced composites, powders, coatings and fullerenes, as well as energy conversion systems that include batteries, fuel cells and gas storage.

National Hydrogen Association (NHA):  NHA helps to develop hydrogen technologies by acting as an information exchange and providing the setting for mutual support among industry, government, and academic organizations to promote the use of these technologies in industrial and commercial applications.

Netherlands Energy Research Foundation  Provider of defense, energy and electronic R&D services and nuclear power plant services. Services are provided to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Electric Power Research Institute, Gas Research Institute, Nuclear Regulatory Co..

News and Trends  Company developing a zinc-air fuel cell.

Northwest Power Systems   

NREL Energy Storage:  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Energy Storage Project is leading the charge on battery thermal management, modeling, and systems solutions to enhance the performance of fuel cell, hybrid electric, and electric vehicles (FCVs, HEVs, and EVs) for a cleaner, more secure transportation future.

NREL Fleet Test & Evaluation:  The Fleet Test and Evaluation (FT&E) team works with commercial and government fleets and industry groups to test and deploy medium- and heavy-duty alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles in service. Information derived from evaluation of vehicle performance is fed back to research programs to help shape future work.

NREL Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles:  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) works toward developing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs); moving them from research and development to the marketplace. The laboratory began investigating HEV technologies more than a decade ago. In the past few years several commercial HEV models, which are powered simultaneously by batteries and fuel, have taken their place in the mainstream automobile market. More recently, HEV drivetrains have been used successfully in heavy-duty trucks, buses, and military vehicles.

Powerball Technologies LLC  Trends and investment news in hydrogen production, storage and infrastructure.

Procyon Power Systems Inc  A subsidiary of IDACORP Technologies, Inc., a non-regulated member of the IDACORP, Inc., family of energy-related companies. This Oregon company manufactures and sells patented PEM fuel cell components, subsystems and fully integrated systems.

Quantum Technologies:  Developer and manufacturer of hydrogen-powered vehicles and refueling equipment.

REB Research & Consulting  Designs and manufactures modular, water desalination and renewable power generation systems powered by fuel cells.

Rebuttal to Tromp et al’s Response in Science, Science magazine  The manufacturing arm of International Fuel Cell (IFC), both of South Windsor, Connecticut. Both are subsidiaries of United Technologies Corporation. Manufactures, markets and supports fuel cells for stationary power applications. IFC also is d..

Report: Role of Fuel Cells in New York   

T/J Technologies  new link — Michigan-based research and consulting firm. Specializes in hydrogen purifiers and membrane reactors for electronics and fuel cells. Consultants on hydrogen extraction, purification, sorption (gettering), transport and transport barriers.

The Fuel Cell Bus Club:  PDF-136k  —  E03-02, Amory Lovins argues that the authors of the erroneous Science (www.sciencemag.org) article claiming enormous hydrogen leaks have misinterpreted their references (again) in an effort to conceal their original mistake (13 October 2003).

Twenty Hydrogen Myths  National Resources Defense Council’s report on the role fuel cells can play in New York State.

U.S. Fuel Cell Council:  Fuel Cells 2000 is an activity of the Breakthrough Technologies Institute (BTI), a non-profit [501(c)(3)] educational organization formed to promote the development and early commercialization of fuel cells and related pollution-free, efficient energy generation, storage and utilization technologies and fuels.

UTC Fuel Cells About Fuel Cells:  siemens.com

WestinghouseSavannah River Company  Designs, develops and manufactures advanced materials and devices for electrochemical energy storage and conversion.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute  Information on the achievements of the U.S. Laboratories work on fuel cell technologies. Also resource information and links.

Anaerobic Digestion Process

Anaerobic digestion is a biological process.  Anaerobic digesters provide an environment for the oxygen-free decomposition of organic materials by bacteria.   It produces a gas principally composed of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) otherwise known as biogas in an oxygen-free environment. 

These gases are produced from organic wastes such as livestock manure, food processing waste, etc.  The manure or waste is broken down in an airtight container called digester by using bacteria and water. This process releases the methane.

Methane is the principle constituent in natural gas.  Biogas is composed of 55%-80% pure methane.  The remaining porting is carbon dioxide.  State-of-the-art systems report producing biogas that is more than 95 percent pure methane.

We are more familiar with aerobic decomposition that takes place in compost heaps that are “aerated” by frequent turning to expose materials to oxygen-rich air.   In contrast, anaerobic digestion requires a sealed and often heated environment that has no oxygen present—similar to conditions in your own stomach.

Anaerobic processes could either occur naturally or in a controlled environment such as a biogas plant.

The process of anaerobic digestion consists of three steps.

  • The first step is the decomposition (hydrolysis) of plant or animal matter.
  • The second step is the conversion to organic acids.
  • The third step converts acids to methane gas.

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Links to Anaerobic Digestion Resources

AgSTAR :  AgSTAR is a cooperative effort by several U.S. government agencies to promote and provide accurate information on manure digester systems. Many useful documents can be downloaded, including the AgSTAR handbook (a comprehensive guide to those considering a digester). There is also a software package available for analyzing the economics of digesters. AgSTAR also staffs a hotline — 1-800-AgSTAR, you need to leave a message and they will call you back.

AgSTAR’s guide to operational systems :  Information on 40 digesters across the United States.

Biogas Works:  An extremely comprehensive site. Includes a history of anaerobic digestion; recent news items about AD; reports, studies, and presentations (including policy information); resources; and yet more useful links.

Julian Barham farrow-to-wean Farm, Zebulon, North Carolina  :  Ambient temperature anaerobic digester and greenhouse for swine waste treatment and bioresource recovery.

Langerwerf Dairy in Durham, California :  A 400-cow dairy plug-flow digester, in operation for over 16 years.

Methane Recovery from Animal Manures A Current Opportunities Casebook:  This is a 1998 publication from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) at the Department of Energy. Contains much useful information on anaerobic digesters, and descriptions of the operating experience of over 20 digesters installed across the United States.

Vermont Farm Methane Project  :  a state initiative to develop techniques and technologies to make anaerobic digestion available to a variety of farm sizes and management styles.

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Diesel Engines

Biodiesel Emissions: The diesel engine can be fed with vegetable oils and would help … As a renewable source, biodiesel fuels offer an attractive alternative to …
Diesel Technology Forum: Renewable Fuels: Diesel Technology Forum is an organization of diesel engine manufacturers, … to fill up with blends of biodiesel – a domestically produced renewable fuel. …
Earth Biofuels, Biodiesel Fuel Alternative, How to Make Biodiesel: The efficiency of diesel engines is the same whether using biodiesel, …. produced from renewable resources, such as soy beans or used vegetable oils. …
Green Trust Sustainability & Renewable Energy: Lister Diesel Engines: The diesel engine most popularly collected nowadays is undoubtedly the one known to enthusiasts worldwide as the Lister CS. The number of available examples …

Sources for Windmills

Sources for Windmills

Aermotor Windmills:  The ideal livestock water source for cattle and sheep, whether on the open range or ranch pasture. Product and price information.

Airlift Technologies:  Manufactures water pumping windmill company that pumps water with air injected into the well

Ameco Designs:  Alternative Hydro Solutions Ltd. believes that the Darrieus turbine is the best choice for small and medium river sites. 

Dean Bennett Supply Company:  Distributor of Aeromotor windmills, plus Zoeller and F&W pumps.

Dean Bennett Supply:  Offer Aermotor and Fiasa windmills, the ideal livestock water source for cattle and sheep. Complete selection of repair parts.

Drewnopol:  Manufacturer of wooden garden ornaments including wells, windmills, benches, and wagons. Poland.

Ecolab Energies:  French manufacturer of waterpumping windmills. Features described in English, French, and German.

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Electric Vehicles

Sources for Electric Vehicles

Razor® Scooters:  Founded in June 2000, Razor USA LLC is a privately held company based in Cerritos, California and holds the worldwide rights to the Razor® brand. (added 7/06)

Urban Electric Scooters offers electric scooters which provide a great alternative to gas powered transportation. If you would like to clean up your commute, electric scooters are a great way to go

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Recycling Services — Renewable Energy Products & Services

Earth 911:  Located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Massachusetts Division Of Energy Resources:  METI has wide-ranging responsibilities, including protection of the environment, global environment issues, the prevention of industrial pollution, and recycling of industrial wastes. 

Pure Vision Technology Inc:  A company directed toward the development of technology for recycling and efficient use of waste for materials and energy.