Monday, November 26, 2012

Solar Power When the Sun has Set


(CNN) -- What if we could use solar energy when the sun has set, or wind energy when the air is calm? Donald Sadoway is working on a way to make that happen.
The professor of materials chemistry at MIT is leading an effort to develop a new kind of battery -- a "liquid metal battery" -- that would enable the economical storage of energy from solar, wind and other sources so that it could be used when homes and businesses need it.
Sadoway's work landed him on TIME's list of the world's 100 most influential people this year and last month he was a guest on the Colbert Report.
In March, he described his project in an interview with CNN after giving a talk at the TED conference in Long Beach, California. "We need to have reliable sources of electricity. And wind and solar in harmony with a battery become reliable 24/7," Sadoway said.
Watch Donald Sadoway's TED Talk
Describing his group's work at MIT, he said, "We think it's a breakthrough because it addresses all of the uniquely demanding performance requirements of the grid, namely uncommonly high power, long service lifetime, but in addition, meeting the super-low price point of this application.
Using nature to grow batteries
Sadoway explained the importance of the liquid metal battery in his TED Talk this way:
"The electricity powering the lights in this theater was generated just moments ago. Because the way things stand today, electricity demand must be in constant balance with electricity supply. If in the time that it took me to walk out here on this stage, some tens of megawatts of wind power stopped pouring into the grid, the difference would have to be made up from other generators immediately. But coal plants, nuclear plants can't respond fast enough. A giant battery could.
"With a giant battery, we'd be able to address the problem of intermittency that prevents wind and solar from contributing to the grid in the same way that coal, gas and nuclear do today.
"You see, the battery is the key enabling device here. With it, we could draw electricity from the sun even when the sun doesn't shine. And that changes everything. Because then renewables such as wind and solar come out from the wings, here to center stage."
Using biology to rethink the energy challenge
Inspired by the technique developed in the 19th century to produce aluminum at very low cost, Sadoway came up with the idea of using such commonly available materials as magnesium and antimony to create the battery.
He said a battery of this type housed in a 40-foot shipping container could store enough power to meet the daily needs of 200 American households.
Sadoway got enthusiastic applause when he told the audience at TED: "If we're going to get this country out of its current energy situation, we can't just conserve our way out; we can't just drill our way out; we can't bomb our way out. We're going to do it the old-fashioned American way, we're going to invent our way out, working together."

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Sunday, March 11, 2012

yuanshengsolar


About Us
Jiangsu Yuansheng Solar Water Heater Co., Ltd. is one of the main backbone enterprises integrating the utilization of solar thermal technology R&D and solar product manufacturing and marketing. Our company is a specialized manufacturer of high rough borosilicate glass tubes, all-glass vacuum tube collectors, hot water heater solar, electric vehicles and large-scale flat plate solar collector, integrating engineering design, manufacture and installation. Our company is accredited as one of the top ten solar energy industrial companies by the Chinese Professional Solar Energy Utilization Guild. Our company is a sole corporation in Jiangsu Province and the second largest one in the field in China. We have advanced solar energy conversion technologies and complete industrial chains.

Our company was elected as the vice president of Industry Alliance in the utilization of solar thermal technology in China and the president unit of Nantong Chamber of Commerce of solar Thermal Companies. Our products have obtained a number of national patents. Our company has undertaken a number of national projects and was recognized as a High-Tech Enterprise by Province Office of Science and Technology. Our products have been recognized as High-tech products. Our company has passed the evaluation of ISO9001, ISO14001 and GB/T28001 Quality Control System certifications. We have also obtained the title of "Energy Conservation Unit" and CCC, CEC, CGC & CE certifications. Our company has been awarded as China's Well-Known Company in the Utilization of Solar Thermal Technology, and our brand has been acknowledged as Jiangsu Famous Brand. Our "Yuansheng" trademark has been identified as China's well-known trademark.

Our company has made close cooperation with National Glass Inspection Centre, Qinhuangdao Glass Industry Research and Design Institute and other institutions of higher education and has set up Jiangsu Yuansheng Technical Research and Development Center.

Contact Information
Company Name:     Jiangsu Yuansheng Solar Water Heater Co., Ltd.
Street Address:     No.666 Huashi road,Rugao,Jiangsu,China
City:     Rugao
Province/State:     Jiangsu
Country/Region:     China (Mainland)
Zip:     226500
Telephone:     0086-513-87287188
Mobile Phone:     18752866155
Fax:     0086-513-87281555

Website:    
http://www.sanneng-solar.com/


Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Solar-masters


Solar Masters is dedicated to providing solar hot water heater products & solutions for the road construction and aviation industry.

Our products meet or exceed the performance of traditional lighting sources while eliminating the use of batteries and their associated costs.

With a "no wiring necessary" approach to our business, we believe that we can make a significant impact on not only our energy sources but our environment as well.

Contact us:
Solar Masters, Inc.
17451 Mt. Hermann St. Unit D
Fountain Valley, CA. 92708
Ph: 877.917.6527
Ph: 877.91.SOLAR
Fx: 714.436.5753
info@solar-masters.com
sales@solar-masters.com

Website:
http://www.sanneng-solar.com/

Discountpv


At Discount Solar, you are guaranteed the lowest price anywhere on brand-new solar hose equipment. We will beat any nationally advertised price on a similar item, provided it is above our cost — it's that simple!

Products:
solar flat panel
solar air heating
hot water heater solar
solar attic fans
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Contact us:
Address: Discount Solar
321 Plum Drive,
Exeter, CA 93221
Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-77-SOLAR (1-877-777-6527)
International Callers: 1-559-736-8944
Phone Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-6:00PM Pacific Time
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Monday, August 15, 2011

Sundwel


Sundwel Solar has manufactured flat plate solar collector for 30 years and are the largest manufacturer in the UK. You can now buy British made, high quality collectors that are tested to EN12975 parts 1 and 2 for performance and reliability, at very competitive prices.

We are so confident of our Advanced Atlas Collectors reliability, they comes with a 10 year warranty.

The Atlas Collector is included in the ECA energy technology product list by the Carbon Trust and is eligble for 100% 1st year captial allowance against their cost.

After a decade of toying with various renewable energy options the Government and the public are starting
to realise that solar thermal is the only viable option.

The introduction of part L, promoting the use of renewable energy in the home is only the start of legislation
that will make solar modules the norm rather than the exception in all housing across the UK.

Contact us:
Telephone: 0800 980 8939
Fax: 0113 2623970
E-mail: solar@sundwel.com

Website:
http://www.sanneng-solar.com/

Solfex


Based in Preston Lancashire, SOLFEX energy systems is by far one of the largest players in the UK solar thermal & solar flat panel market with a long established track record.

Operating from new modern warehousing with a storage capacity exceeding 20.000.00Sq feet, we have the ability to stock hold in excess of over 1200 pallets and over 4000 meters of flat plate solar collector and components.

On hand are our experienced sales engineers to assist with day to day enquiries, with also the ability to offer technical support and if needed, solar thermal design assistance & yield forecast projection.

Contact us:
UNITS 3 - 5 CHARNLEYFOLD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BAMBER BRIDGE
PRESTON LANCASHIRE
PR5 6PS
U.K.
TEL: 00 44 (0) 1772 312847
FAX: 00 44 (0) 1772 335277
Email: sales@solfex.co.uk

Website: http://www.solfex.co.uk

Sunpeakireland


Sunpeak Ireland is a professional company which is engaged in R&D and sales of solar thermal products such as hot water heater solar, pressurized twin coil tanks and solar energy project. We have imported panels from many countries but settled on a Sunrain system which suited our Irish climate due to their high performance and commitment to quality. All products are produced according to EN: 12975 standards and have just received the solar keymark, the highest quality mark for solar products worldwide. One of our collectors is being used in the 2008 Beijing Olympics facilities.

Sunpeak Ireland Sunpeak Ireland is a professional company dedicated to customer satisfaction while providing our customers with the highest quality solar flat panel available today. Our tubes are 1.8/1.9 meters long and 58mm in diameter, this equates to 110Watts per tube. Simply put bigger is better. This is one of the most powerful systems on the market today.

Installation takes 2 days; the only requirement is a south facing roof. Our team comprises of fully qualified professional fitters. We work out hot water needs as 50 litres / person/ day. One 20 tube system will cover 70% of an average family's hot water needs through the year. (Based on 2 adults and 2 children.)

Contact us:
Unit 2, Cuilleán, Carraroe, Co.Galway
Tel: 091-595074
Mob: 086-0860657
Email: sales@sunpeakireland.com

Website: http://www.sunpeakireland.com