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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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. 

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:   

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:   

Sources for Wind Turbines

Advanced Wind Technologies:  Distribution, installation and maintenance of Lagerway wind turbines of Denmark in Australia.

AeroGen Wind Turbines:  Micro wind turbines from the UK for caravans, boats and remote power requirements.y

Affordable Solar:  Online Discount Retailer For Solar And Wind Energy Products

Ampair:  Small wind turbines for battery charging e.g. on sailboats

Arman Co.:  Manufacturer of small horizontal axis, down-wind, wind turbines 2.5kW, 5kW, and 10kW. Manufactured in Iran.

Avian Collision and Electrocution: An Annotated Bibliography:  California Energy Commission compilation of information about losses of birds due to collisions with power lines, towers, wind turbines, and other structures, and from electrocution by power lines.

Barden:  Suppliers of marine batteries, automotive, commercial and industrial batteries. Alsp provides solar panels and wind turbines. UK.

Bay Winds, LLC.:  A dealer of the Jacobs line of small wind turbines.

Big Frog Mountain:  Alternative energy supplies such as solar panels, wind turbines, and hydro-electric turbines.

Big Frog Mountain:  Solar electric equipment, wind turbines, small hydro-electric generators, inverters.

Bright Green Energy:  Offers a range of solar panels, wind turbines and renewable energy products. Beckenham, UK.

Cape Wind:  Cape Wind is developing a wind park offshore from Cape Cod using advanced wind turbines; this project will generate electricity and promote energy independence

CFD Norway:  Consultant and research services in astro and aeronautics, hydrodynamics, turbulence modelling, flows around buildings, aerodynamics of traffic tunnels, wind turbines. Based in Trondheim, Norway.

Cleanfield Energy Corp.:  Cleanfield Energy Corp. is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of rooftop wind turbines and other renewable energy products.

Control Design:  Design, implementation and system integration of customer specific control algorithms for electric generators in wind turbines and other applications.

Curry & Kerlinger, Wind Power and Birds.:  Experts on the impact of wind power and wind turbines on birds.

DC Power Supply:  The largest volume solar distributors last year and are the distributors for Iskra and Kestrel wind turbines for North and South America. Both makes are excellent machines and feature variable-pitching rotors and axial-flux alternators.

Densit A/S:  Industrial flooring and pavement, lightweight security barriers for vaults, safes and ATMs, wind turbines and wear protection solutions.

DeSoto Energy:  Online retailer of solar panels and wind turbines.

DNV Wind Turbine Certification:  DNV Wind Turbine Certification. Certification of onshore and offshore wind turbines, wind farms and projects. Accredited type certification according to Danish, Dutch and IEC WT01.

East Haven Windfarm:  Information about proposal to install wind turbines on the summit ridge of East Mountain to demonstrate wind energy technology.

Ecotricity:  Supplier of electricity generated by wind turbines to domestic and commercial customers. Company profile, information on projects, news, and how to switch.

Energy Development Co-operative Limited:  Specialists in sustainable energy solutions. Catalogue, containing solar powered products, solar panels and wind turbines.

Energy Force:  Providers of renewable energy products including solar panels and wind turbines. Includes product information, pricing, company details, and contact information.

Energy Production:  Discusses the environmental factors and benefits of wind turbines and solar panels compared to solar cells.

Enviroharvest Inc.:  Supplies equipment to harvest natural energy resources, such as solar panels, solar hot water collectors, wind turbines with storage batteries and inverters for off-grid and grid-tied homes.

Eoltec Wind Turbines:  This company not only produces a line of small wind machines, but also a product line of medium size wind turbine: 75 kw and 250 kw.

ETTE,:  Small wind turbines, both horizontal axis and vertical axis, hydro turbines, and crossflow turbines.

GE Wind Corp.:  Design and manufacture of wind turbines ranging in size from 750 kilowatts to 2 megawatts .

GINLONG TECHNOLOGIES:  Ginlong Technologies is one of the world’s leading specialists in manufacturing, providing consultation and design services for a broad range of small wind turbine parts and systems (<20kW) including permanent magnet generators (alternators), grid connected (grid tie) inverters, off-grid inverters, intelligent controllers and numerous other wind turbine mechanical parts.

Gusto Energy Systems:  Small wind turbines designed, manufactured and marketed in NZ.

INVENTUS GmbH:  WENUS: 4 blade pitch regulated wind turbines (Inventus 6), 6 kW, 6 m wind turbine for battery charging and grid connexion:

Iskra Wind Turbines:  Description of Iskra (UK) and its AT5-1 wind turbine. More energy at low wind speeds, high reliability, straight-forward installation.

Iskra Wind Turbines:  Wind turbine manufacturer. Product information, FAQs, and galleries.

Jats Alternative Power Company:  Alternative energy retailer located in Seattle, USA. Offers solar panels, wind turbines and micro-hydro generators.

JetStream Energy Inc.:  JetStream sells and installs wind turbines and other renewable energy equipment in Eastern Ontario, Canada. This site includes useful information about renewable energy and links to other sites.

LM Glasfiber A/S:  Manufacturer of fiberglass blades for wind turbines. Also information on wind power plants, generation and engineering.

Middelgrunden Wind Turbine Co-operative:  The world’s largest offshore windfarm with 20 x 2 MW turbines just 2 km outside of Copenhagen.

Millennium Wind Power Systems:  Millennium produces a number of small wind turbines which range from 300 watts to 20 kw.

Neg-Micon:  A manufacturer of large wind turbines with capacities from 600 kW to 2.0 MW .

NO Whinash Windfarm:  Pressure Group opposing the proposal to erect 27 wind turbines on the local fells.

Nordex:  Manufacture wind turbines from 250 kW to 2500 kW. Includes details of completed projects.

NRG SYSTEMS:  NRG Systems Ltd is the exclusive Vestas Agent in Hungary, retailing all wind turbines of Vestas Wind Systems A/S.

Oasis Montana Inc.:  Montana distributor of small wind turbines.

Perfect service for your rotorblades:  BS Rotor Technic specialises in the maintenance and repairs of rotor blades for wind turbines

PhysE Metocean Services:  A consultancy providing metocean criteria for the design and operation of offshore and coastal structures, such as oil rigs and wind turbines.

Pioneer Systems Alternative Energy Power Sources:  Wind power turbines and generators, solar electric, battery powered AC for remote sites, remote telecommunications

Pitch Wind:  Swedish manufacturer of small wind turbines, e.g. for farmers and remote islands

Powercorp Pty Ltd.:  Develop management systems for all levels of power station operation including demand side management and integration of renewable energy such as hydro and wind turbines.

Proven Energy:  Manufactures and installs wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (electric) panels. News, customers, products, and services.

Proven Wind Turbines:  Design, manufacture and implementation of renewable energy components and systems.

Renewable Technologies Inc.:  Provides design, engineering, sales, installation, and service of alternative energy systems, including solar, photovoltaic and thermal, wind turbines, hydrogen fuel cells, back up power systems, stand-by generators, inverters, hydro-generators, and batteries.

Save the Blackmore Vale:  Objects to the installation of wind turbines close to Wincanton in the Blackmore Vale and argues that there are greener and safer alternatives locally.

ScanWind Group:  Norwegian-Swedish manufacturer of large wind turbines

Solairgen, Inc.:  Sales and installation of solar panels, wind turbines and other renewable energy products.

Solar Online Australia:  Suppliers of solar and wind power equipment including solar panels, wind turbines, regulators, power inverters, deep cycle batteries and technical information.

Solar Power Generation:  Provides Solar And Alternative Energy Education, News, Links, And Products

Solar Sales Pty Ltd:  Western Australian retailer of renewable energy products including solar panels, regulators, batteries, lighting, power inverters, water pumps, and wind turbines.

Solar Solutions Ltd:  Solar Electric, Wind, Water Pumping, Communications And Recreational Vehicles

SVIAB:  Swedish manufacturer of small wind turbines for battery charging

The Wind Power:  Resource dedicated to wind turbines and windfarms in the world. Includes pictures galleries, technical data and videos. [English, French]

Travere Industries S.A.S.:  Specialized in renewable energy by wind power and design wind turbines to electrify remote areas, homes, villages, pumps stations, Agricultural farming and other applications.

Turbine Services:  Servicing of wind turbines, and installation and servicing of micro-hydro energy systems. Benefits of the systems, including pdf format technical documents.

v27 Wind Turbines: new manufacturing of robust V27 wind turbines, of which thousands have been installed around the world.

Vestas Wind Systems A/S:  Design and manufacture of wind turbines ranging in size from 660 kilowatts to 2 megawatts. ‘The worlds largest manufacturer of wind turbines.’

West Japan Engineering Consultants, Inc.:  Provides engineering services for projects involving thermal, geothermal, diesel, gas turbines,hydraulic, wind power, refuse and wastes, fluidized bed combustion, nuclear power generation, transmission and distribution.

Westwind Wind Turbines:  Wind turbines rated at 2.5kW, 5kW and 10 kW are manufactured. The most common application is for charging the batteries of power systems in remote areas away from electricity grids. From Australia.

Wholesale Solar:  Solar Panels, inverters, wind generators and more.

Wind Turbines Installed in Japan:  Personal Japanese wind turbine’s site, with Japanese wind turbine’s maps and photo.

Windflow Technology Ltd.:  Their design combines two technologies that reduce fatigue loads. They supply turbines for wind power projects in New Zealand and Australia.

Windland Inc.:  Windland Inc. is a wind energy development firm based in Boise, ID. We currently manage and operate a commercial wind farm in Tehachapi, CA. We also sell reconditioned wind turbines.

Windland:  Develops wind energy power plants. Information about turbines for sale.

Wind Turbine Technologies:  Hurricane Wind power it is our goal to provide the best value on wind turbines and wind generators available with the best customer service
Worldwide Wind Turbines: independent and regularly updated overview of available new wind turbines, specialists in finding the right wind turbine for each location. Best fit: best ROI.

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.

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

Please suggest additional links

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.

Please suggest additional links

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 …

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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