electrical heating system News

Electrical heating textile ET-1000 at EXPO 2015

CEI of Turin (Foreign Centre for Internationalization), when selecting a group of companies which symbolize in a major way high quality Piedmontese production, design, innovation and creativity, has chosen to bring Cofilea to Expo 2015 (The Universal Exposition Milano 2015, Italy), whose theme is “Feeding the planet, energy for life”. Inside the Italy Pavilion, at the Piedmone ...

Oct. 14, 2019

By Cofilea srl

Entropy Solutions develops shape-stabilized versions of 2 PureTemp PCMs

Entropy Solutions has developed shape-stabilized versions of two of its PureTemp biobased phase change materials. These gelled PCMs maintain their shape even as the PCM cycles between solid and liquid form, absorbing, storing and releasing thermal energy as needed in temperature-control applications. Potential uses include building materials, underfloor electric heating systems and shipping ...

Aug. 3, 2016

By PureTemp LLC

DOE Announces Webinars on Rethinking Building Design, the SunShot Catalyst Prize, and More

EERE offers webinars to the public on a range of subjects, from adopting the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, to training for the clean energy workforce. Webinars are free; however, advanced registration is typically required. You can also watch archived webinars and browse previously aired videos, slides, and transcripts. Upcoming Webinars July 14: Live Webinar on ...

Jul. 9, 2015

By US Department of Energy

Zero-Carbon Electrification and a Sustainable Future for China

Energy Transition Commission (ETC) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) have jointly released the report Achieving Green Recovery for China: Putting Zero-Carbon Electrification at the Core. This report recommends key stimulus programs for China's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, and proposes that zero-carbon electrification be at the center of China's investment strategy ...

Jun. 18, 2020

By Smart Grid Observer

SMUD First in US to Change Efficiency Metric to "Avoided Carbon"

The Sacramento Municipal Utility Distruct (SMUD) board recently voted to change the metric by which it measures the progress of its energy efficiency investments, switching from energy savings to avoided carbon emissions, making it the first entity in the United States to do so. The change will enable SMUD's energy efficiency programs to focus investments on those that reduce carbon emissions at ...

Feb. 5, 2020

By Smart Grid Observer

DOE Announces Webinars on Tribal Renewable Energy Projects, Renewable Natural Gas for Vehicles, and More

EERE offers webinars to the public on a range of subjects, from adopting the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, to training for the clean energy workforce. Webinars are free; however, advanced registration is typically required. You can also watch archived webinars and browse previously aired videos, slides, and transcripts. Upcoming Webinars June 24: Live Webinar on ...

Jun. 23, 2015

By US Department of Energy

DOE Announces Webinars on the SunShot Catalyst Prize Program, Buildings of the Future, and More

EERE offers webinars to the public on a range of subjects, from adopting the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, to training for the clean energy workforce. Webinars are free; however, advanced registration is typically required. You can also watch archived webinars and browse previously aired videos, slides, and transcripts. Upcoming Webinars July 28: Live Webinar on ...

Jul. 27, 2015

By US Department of Energy

Contribution of renewables to energy security - IEA

Aside from their widely proven value in curbing greenhouse-gas emissions and local environmental pollution, renewables offer many other benefits. For example if widely distributed, they can create the flexibility to mitigate risks from energy market instability, technical power system failure or physical security threats such as terrorism or extreme weather conditions. While it may be hard to ...

Dec. 19, 2007

By International Energy Agency

Smart Grid and Energy Storage on Shetland Demonstrates the Power Of Renewable Energy

The five year long, £18m Shetland-based Northern Isles New Energy Solutions (NINES) project has demonstrated that an islanded electricity distribution system can operate securely with a high penetration of local renewable generation. The project, which was run by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), trialed domestic demand side management (DSM) and large scale energy storage ...

Jun. 8, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

MEPs vote to cap Emissions of Medium Combustion Plants

EU countries would have to enforce sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emission limits upon medium-sized combustion plants, such as electricity generators or heating systems for domestic, residential or industrial use, under draft plans approved by the Environment Committee on Wednesday. MEPs voted to adapt the scheme to match the plants’ thermal input, so as to reduce the administrative ...

May 7, 2015

By European Parliament

DOE Announces Webinars on Overcoming Wind Sitting Challenges, Benchmarking and Transparency, and More

EERE offers webinars to the public on a range of subjects, from adopting the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, to training for the clean energy workforce. Webinars are free; however, advanced registration is typically required. You can also watch archived webinars and browse previously aired videos, slides, and transcripts. Upcoming Webinars June 17: Live Webinar on ...

Jun. 17, 2015

By US Department of Energy

Medium combustion plants emissions: informal deal with Council

Draft plans to set sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emission limits for medium-sized combustion plants, such as electricity generators or heating systems for domestic, residential or industrial use, were informally agreed by MEPs and the Latvian Presidency of the Council on Tuesday. EU Member states will have to assess whether to introduce stricter limits in areas where these emissions breach ...

Jun. 23, 2015

By European Parliament

Greek solar and hydrogen technology developer, Lion Energy, (www.lionhellas.com) aims to close a funding round of EUR 70.0m (USD 89.5m) by the end of 2006.

KPMG (www.kpmg.com) has been appointed to arrange the placement, and the company is also seeking additional investors for 100-share blocks at EUR 0.10 (USD 0.13) per share. Greek law firm, Kelemenis & Co (www.kelemenis.com) is acting as legal advisors to the placement. Lion Energy has an array of technologies which it intends to commercialise as pilot plants. These include a solar ...

Dec. 1, 2006

By Lion Alternative Energy PLC

Sustainable power firm Ener-g expands to meet demand

Due to high demand, sustainable power firm Ener-g has opened another factory in Salford, Greater Manchester to supply its renewable and energy efficient generator units. The firm, which manufactures combined heat and power and biogas generators is having to increase its rate of production by 50 per cent to meet global orders. Ener-g doubled its original manufacturing space over the last year ...

May 18, 2009

By MRW - Materials Recycling World - EMAP Publishing Limited Company

Capping emissions from medium-sized combustion plants

Proposed EU sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emission limits for medium-sized combustion plants, such as electricity generators or heating systems for domestic, residential or industrial use, were backed by MEPs on Wednesday. They had already been informally agreed with EU ministers. In areas where these emissions breach EU air quality standards, EU countries would be required to assess whether ...

Oct. 7, 2015

By European Commission

Metso to convert coal boiler to biomass-fired boiler for Dalkia in Poland

Metso Corporation's press release on September 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. local time Metso will convert a pulverized coal boiler to a biomass-fired boiler for Dalkia Łódź S. A. in Poland, raising renewable energy production for Dalkia's plant in Łódź. Total value of the order is over EUR 15 million. The order is included in Energy and Environmental Technology's Q3 orders received. The conversion of ...

Sep. 23, 2010

By Thomson Reuters

Biofuel gasification in unique CHP plant

IQR Systems has developed a biofuel gasifier for 2-25 MWth production. The gasifier can be implemented in full scale CHP plants and the construction of plant number two is now up and running. The gasification unit that now is being built is going to use various kinds of biomass fuels - with a moisture contents of up to 60%. A similar 14 MW gasification unit is since 2008 installed at Svenljunga ...

Mar. 22, 2011

By IQR Systems AB

Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and GE to Develop Joint Projects in Energy Sector

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and General Electric (NYSE:GE) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to create a joint venture (JV) for the construction of mini power plants for manufacturing companies across Russia. The Memorandum will be signed at a ceremony on June 21st by Ron Pollett, GE President and CEO for Russia and CIS countries, and Sean Glodek, RDIF Director, at the ...

Jun. 18, 2013

By General Electric

Powerful prospects for CHP

In the commission’s vision for the EU energy system in 2050, the focus is put on a CO2-free electricity production system in 2050. District heating is mentioned as a possibility to distribute heat from solar and biomass energy. In March, the EU commission presented their energy efficiency plan for 20% energy efficiency until 2020. Both district heating and CHP are given attention as part of ...

Apr. 13, 2011

By Elmia AB

TiSUN pushes green energy in South East Europe

The Austrian solar thermal specialist TiSUN, has installed its first solar thermal project in Albania. In January 2013 the company installed a TiSUN solar thermal system in the city of Tirana which will provide hot water for the German Society for International Cooperation. Just a few months ago Greece announced that they will try to reduce debt by installing solar heat and solar electricity ...

Feb. 19, 2013

By TiSUN GmbH