Technology

Photovoltaics Special Research Centre, UNSW Photovoltaics Special Research Centre, UNSW- Australian university showing information for prospective solar students. UO SRML: Sun chart program UO SRML: Sun chart program- University of Oregon Solar Radiation Monitoring Laboratory. This program creates sun charts for: "typical" dates of each month Metcalfs' Solar Power and Light Metcalfs' Solar Power and Light- Details about a home solar photovoltaic system in Glendale, California. Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF)- A non-profit organization which promotes, develops, and facilitates solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countri… Texas Solar Energy Society Texas Solar Energy Society- Educational organization. Contains some information about solar electric. Has a K-12 renewables education area. The Solar Cooking World Network The Solar Cooking World Network- Information, pictures, links and many plans for building different kinds of solar ovens. Low Cost Parvati Solar Cooker Low Cost Parvati Solar Cooker- Pictures and figures how to make a modified funnel cooker. Central American Solar Energy Project Central American Solar Energy Project- Vision, development model, history, oven, contact, resources and newsletters Review of Solar Cooker Designs Review of Solar Cooker Designs- Reviews all the solar cookers of the world, 60 major types and more than 100 variations, over 100 drawings. Ocean Wave Energy Company Ocean Wave Energy Company- Theoretical discussion and proposal for utilizing the energy generated by ocean waves. Oceanlinx Oceanlinx- Company description, research about wave power generation of electricity, descriptions of equipment, photographs, video and drawings. British Tidal and Wave Energy Report British Tidal and Wave Energy Report- British House of Commons report on tidal and wave energy. Electricity from the Sea Electricity from the Sea- Fujita Research archived report discussing the technical aspects of tidal power generation. (September, 1998) Tidal Hydroelectric Power Tidal Hydroelectric Power- Describes a hybrid tidal electric power plant, utilizing electrode-less electrolysis to produce hydrogen as a second fuel for the plant. Tidal Electric, Inc. Tidal Electric, Inc.- Technical discussion of tidal power generation, the business environment, and the identification of potential sites worldwide. Sea Solar Power International Sea Solar Power International- Company pursuing research and development of ocean thermal gradient technology for the production of electricity. Describes the technology and progr… B.I.O. Tour B.I.O. Tour- Public awareness campaign to highlight alternatives to America's fossil fuel addiction and to help grow the movement to use alternative fuels and sustainable energy i… Passat 2005 Running on Used Soy Oil and B100 Passat 2005 Running on Used Soy Oil and B100- A weblog of a Los Angeles, California resident who runs his Volkswagen car on waste vegetable oil and biodiesel. Good Grease Good Grease- Provides news and promotes the use of WVO (waste vegetable oil) as an alternative to diesel fuel. Links, news articles, and a message forum. Clarke Energy Clarke Energy- Supplier of gas powered generators, landfill gas recovery and generation plants, combined heat and power systems and emission control equipment. Europlasma Europlasma- Uses a high-temperature plasma torch to transform waste into a high-purity BioSynGas by gasification. This is then used to generate electricity. In French and English. CLP Envirogas Ltd. CLP Envirogas Ltd.- Offers finance, design, construction, ownership and operation of landfill gas powered electricity generation projects. Describes the firm's fully operational p… Landfill Methane Outreach Program Landfill Methane Outreach Program- Includes a complete description of the U.S. EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), including a list of program members, extensive data … TRN: Ethanol yields hydrogen TRN: Ethanol yields hydrogen- Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Patras in Greece have devised a way to extract hydrogen directly from ethanol. Wikipedia - Ethanol Fuel Wikipedia - Ethanol Fuel- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the types, production and distribution of ethanol fuels. Includes pros and cons of use. Ethanol Market Ethanol Market- Fuel prices, futures, and news items. Driving Ethanol Driving Ethanol- Promotes the use of ethanol fuel in American vehicles. News items, benefits of the fuel, and how to help increase awareness of ethanol. E85 Vehicles E85 Vehicles- Information on vehicles designed to run on 85% ethanol fuel (E85). Also lists stations where ethanol fuel can be found. International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo- An arena for companies to display their latest in services, technology, and equipment. Running On Alcohol Running On Alcohol- Facts and methods related to making and using ethanol as fuel. National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition- A non-profit membership organization promoting the use of 85% ethanol for transportation. News, annual report, newsletters, frequently asked qu… Ethanol India Ethanol India- Information about the potential for ethanol technology in India, government policies, and a prospectus for a proposal for a new plant. B100 Fuel, Living on Biodiesel B100 Fuel, Living on Biodiesel- Lists articles which involve the increasing availability of biodiesel as a replacement for diesel fuel. How to Make Biodiesel How to Make Biodiesel- Detailed information on how to make biodiesel at home. Covers both basic and advanced techniques for making biodiesel. Home Made Biodiesel Home Made Biodiesel- A primer on biodiesel and it effects. Contains a series of articles that covers making biodiesel on a small scale. The Drip Tray The Drip Tray- A collection of notes about making biodiesel. Contains designs and plans for biodiesel machinery. HydroCavitation Technology HydroCavitation Technology- Manufacturer of biodiesel equipment. Includes technological aspects, data, processes and product descriptions. Probio Project Probio Project- Focuses on encouraging the integration between production and consumption in the biodiesel supply chain in European countries. Includes project objectives and docu… Online Biodiesel Online Biodiesel- Information about making biodiesel, the benefits and environmental and technological advantages. Bio-diesel WWW Resources Bio-diesel WWW Resources- Provides information and links to various sites of interest for biodiesel users. NREL - A Look Back at the U.S. Department of Energy's Aquatic Species Program: Biodiesel from Algae NREL - A Look Back at the U.S. Department of Energy's Aquatic Species Program: Biodiesel from Algae- 328-page report published in 1998 includes an executive summary, program summa… Pacific Regional Biomass Energy Partnership Pacific Regional Biomass Energy Partnership- Encourages the development of bioenergy in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Resources, links, and upcoming event… Christian Science Monitor - Algae: Like a Breath Mint for Smokestacks Christian Science Monitor - Algae: Like a Breath Mint for Smokestacks- Article about GreenFuel Technologies which uses algae to clean up power plant emissions while creating biodi… Wikipedia - Biodiesel Wikipedia - Biodiesel- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about biodiesel includes its history, fuel properties and standards, production and availability. Dangerous Laboratories: How to Make Your First Batch of Biodiesel Dangerous Laboratories: How to Make Your First Batch of Biodiesel- Lists necessary equipment, step-by-step instructions, and pictures of the process. BioTrucker.com BioTrucker.com- Provides information regarding biodiesel availability, trucker testimonials, technical information and current news from the biodiesel industry. Green Car Congress: Biodiesel Green Car Congress: Biodiesel- News articles concerning the biodiesel industry. GoEarth.org GoEarth.org- Supports farmed fuels such as biodiesel and vegetable oil. News articles, a carbon cycle diagram, and benefits of biodiesel on emissions. Yahoo! Groups : local-b100-biz Yahoo! Groups : local-b100-biz- A discussion list for very small-scale commercial biodiesel producers and distributors in the United States and a focus on community-based B100 fue… B100 Fuel B100 Fuel- Weblog that discusses news releases concerning the biodiesel industry in the United States.