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As Britain’s greenest energy company, sun parks generate electricity from the ultimate free power source – the sun. Whatever the weather, solar energy is generated when photons from the sun create a flow of electricity in the solar panel, which is why Ecotricity will sometimes see them referred to as photovoltaic panels. The technology used in solar power has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. One particularly exciting development is bifacial solar panels &ndash...

Danfoss has changed its group structure to combine the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions. With the new Climate Solutions segment, Danfoss will intensify its focus on the green agenda in attractive global markets. Everywhere in the world, there is a strengthened focus on climate efforts and by combining the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions, Danfoss is investing in the future to help customers and partners take action t...

When is the last time users had the air ducts cleaned? If they can’t remember, it’s probably been too long. The air ducts should be cleaned every three to five years in addition to the yearly maintenance of the heating and cooling system. Not sure if it’s time for air duct cleaning? Following are showing that these 5 signs that the air ducts are due for a cleaning: Unexplained High Energy Bill Over the years the Indianapolis area has had a few heatwaves and arctic winds...

Energy Solutions announced that it has completed the nearly two-year process for its Energy Solutions subsidiary, TMI-2 Solutions, to acquire the Three Mile Island Unit-2 Nuclear Power Plant (TMI-2), from subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. The purpose of this sale is to complete the decommissioning process of the facility, located in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania. TMI-2 license transfer request "This is a major step forward in the United States when it comes to decommissioning shut-down n...

Among the complex audits of security systems, there is a champion, the Type 5 Certification Scheme. It has incorporated all the most stringent quality requirements and the most severe tests in the industry. The Scheme allows users to get an uncompromising conclusion about the reliability of security devices and the stability of their production. It is feared and at the same time desired by all manufacturers of security systems in Europe, but not all of them pass it successfully. Here is how the...

Florida-based tanker transportation and fleet management company, Oakley Transport is no stranger to success. Its roots date back to 1961, starting out as an independent citrus fruit broker, before entering into the harvest and hauling sector of the citrus industry. Specialized tanker transport In 1986, Oakley Transport diversified into the transport of liquid food grade products and quickly became one of the top transporters in specialized tanker transportation services. And just four years a...

At the 13th China Wind Power, 2020 (CWP 2020) recently held in Beijing, the 10MW offshore wind turbine of Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) was awarded the type certificate from the China Quality Certification Center.  This is China's first type of certificate for the 10MW offshore wind turbine, as well as for the largest power rating in China.

Michinori Holdings, Inc. (Michinori HD), Aizu Bus Co., Ltd. (Aizu Bus), DENSO Corporation (DENSO), ABB Bailey Japan Ltd. (ABB Bailey), DAIHEN Corporation (DAIHEN), and Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC (Deloitte Tohmatsu) were awarded a contract for the R&D and Demonstration Project Toward Realization of Logistics MaaS (Mobility as a Service) Using Commercial Vehicles financed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in FY2020. The demonstration project...

Accommodating significant fleet growth and modernization, one of North America’s renowned refrigerated trucking companies, KLLM Transport Services, is adding 1,400 new Utility trailers refrigerated by Carrier Transicold units, equipped with the eSolutions telematics platform and TRU-Mount solar charging systems. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a globally renowned provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions.  “Thanks to...

Phillips County Health Systems (PCHS) is committed to providing safe, high-quality patient care and to further enhance this commitment, PCHS has invested in an innovative Clorox Healthcare® UVDI-360® System to bring advanced, ultraviolet (UV) technology to the hospital and medical clinic’s existing patient safety and infection-fighting protocols. These innovative Clorox Healthcare® UVDI-360® Systems now complement PCHS’ comprehensive infection control plan, which co...

Ofgem has confirmed plans to strengthen protections for customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills in winter. Following a consultation in June, Ofgem is introducing new license rules for suppliers from 15 December. One will require suppliers to offer emergency credit to customers struggling to top up their prepayment meter, many of whom are likely to be in vulnerable circumstances. This could be because they temporarily cannot afford to top up or get to their local shop to top...

Preparing for the fall goes further than stocking up on warm socks and pumpkin-flavored treats. The users need to make sure the HVAC system is functioning correctly. Otherwise, they’re likely to face some long cold days and even longer nights. Don’t worry, though; DM is going to cover the top ten fall HVAC tips to make sure users are more than ready! Monthly heating bills Replace the Filters - Just like with any other season, fall HVAC maintenance begins with checking the filters....

A family’s first home brings excitement and emotions, opening up possibilities and providing a foundation for stability and growth. Becoming a new homeowner also brings new challenges and responsibilities of maintenance and repairs to keep the home safe and comfortable. That’s the reason that Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and Habitat for Humanity International, the foremost housing nonprofit, are teaming up on a national initiative called Indoor Climate and Mainten...

Companies in every industry rely on innovation, especially those working in the medical field. However, when the pandemic hit, it was ironically a technology that’s been around for ages that have been a significant tool in the fight against COVID-19. UltraViolet devises Inc. in Valencia is a pioneer in UV-C, which uses disinfecting robots sent to hospitals across the nation and worldwide, including Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, to curb the spread of coronavirus and other infectious di...

Ofgem is consulting on issuing seven suppliers with final orders to compel them to make £33,861,450.83 in outstanding payments owed to comply with the Renewable Obligations (RO) scheme and pay £158,814.47 in Feed-in Tariff (FIT) levelization payments.   The seven suppliers are Co-Operative Energy Limited; Flow Energy Limited; MA Energy Limited; Nabuh Energy Limited; Robin Hood Energy Limited; Symbio Energy Limited; and Tonik Energy Limited. ROCs Under the governments’ R...

On September 16 at 00:00, the world's first 660MW supercritical circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler, independently developed by Dongfang Boiler Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of DEC, was put into commercial use after a 168-hour full-load trial operation at Pingshuo Power Plant of Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group Limited. Boasting high-quality performance, the boiler operated soundly and economically in the trial, with its key parameters meeting design requirements and pollutants emission down to an...

The HVAC system is one of the hardest working aspects of a home. It provides thermal comfort accompanied by indoor air quality. Depending on outdoor conditions, the outdoor air is drawn into the buildings and heated or cooled before it is distributed into the occupied spaces. A properly functioning heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is very critical to maintaining proper temperature, especially in Canada given the variable climate and harsh winters. Factors affecting...

Terrebonne General Medical Center has added two new tools to help disinfect the hospital amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Clorox Total 360 System The Clorox Total 360 System and the UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer will add an extra level of protection and prevention against illness-causing germs, including the virus that causes COVID-19, hospital officials said.  The Clorox Total 360 system uses electrostatic technology and can sanitize up to 18,000 square feet per hour, working...

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer, and ColdZone, announces the release of its new Medium Profile, Heavy Duty and Warehouse Unit Coolers. The models are optionally available as EcoNet® Enabled Unit Coolers. The unit coolers were designed with efficiency, performance, and serviceability for medium, large, and warehouse walk-in coolers and freezers. Versatile EcoNet Portfolio...

Recently the rotor of the first unit of Baihetan Hydropower Station was lifted by two 1,300t tower cranes and then moved 300 meters horizontally before landing into the pit and being accurately connected to the generator shaft and the thrust collar. This marks the successful hoisting of the rotor of the world's first 1GW hydraulic generator unit developed by DEC.

Advanced supercritical reheating air cooling steam turbine generating unit developed by DEC of 80MW capacity, with connection boiler firing furnace gas, installed in Longxiang Steel Co., Ltd., Jianlong, Ningxia, PR, China. was synchronized recently. All parameters of the unit were indicated in good condition.

Aggreko, the provider of portable modular power, temperature control, and energy services, is set to power the 2020 Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, which tees off at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. Supplementary power Aggreko will be providing supplementary power to the three-day event, which sees 156 players compete for a share of the $1.5 million prize fund. The services that Aggreko provides will support the smooth running of the event, powering critica...

As tribal casinos reopen amid the ongoing pandemic, some are utilizing ultra-violet light systems in their ventilation ducts to help neutralize the coronavirus. The Sokaogon Chippewa Community recently installed such a system made by the California-based company UltraViolet Devices, Inc., at its Mole Lake casino and lodge in Crandon. enhanced safety measures “Tribal leadership is committed to enhanced measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our guests and employees as we reo...

Recently, China's first 10MW offshore wind turbine, jointly developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) and China Three Gorges Corporation, was connected to the grid at a wind farm (Phase II) in Xinghua Bay, Fujian Province.  As Asia Pacific's largest and the world's second-largest offshore wind turbine was independently developed and put into operation in China, it created a new record for Chinese offshore wind turbines in terms of unit capacity. offshore wind turbine The unit is a...

Every year enough gas is flared at oil extraction sites to satisfy the annual fuel demand of the entire continent of Africa. The practice of burning Associated Petroleum Gas (APG) released during oil production known as “flaring” represents a lost opportunity that operators should be seeking to tap into as fuel efficiency and reducing net carbon emissions becomes ever more important. monetize flared gas to power operations Aggreko has been working with the oil industry for several...

In the hottest days of summer, an inefficient HVAC system can run for much of the day. Older units tend to be less efficient than newer ones, but there are ways to improve the performance of air conditioning (AC) systems. Home owners diligently mow the lawn every weekend, but how often do they inspect the landscaping around the outdoor AC unit? This unit is typically tucked out of sight, so it’s easy to neglect. One should make it a point to maintain the area around it with a pair of trim...

The stifling summer heat creates desperation to invest in a quality air conditioning unit. Currently, users definitely can’t imagine their life without these cooling machines. But did they know that standard air conditioners will inflate monthly electric bills and can have a detrimental impact on health, skin, body, and environment?  Nowadays engineers are working on a way to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of air conditioners to keep the home&rs...

Applied Comfort Products celebrated the production of its’ 150,000th packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) in June. The milestone was reached when the EA product rolled off the production line at the company’s headquarters in Cambridge, Canada. Applied Comfort has been trading for over 25 years and is a manufacturer of through-the-wall and zoned heating and cooling solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors. Brett Richardson, president of Applied Comfort Products Carver...

Applied Comfort Products has made some internal changes to benefit not only the environment, but also the people who put their heart and soul into each PTAC that comes off the production line.  The goal is to be kinder to the environment and continue to make the production process smarter. production efficiency Improving production efficiencies not only means increased unit output but also reduces the use of resources such as hydro and natural gas. Streamlining production has reduced the...

Now more than ever, communities and businesses are depending on each other to lend a helping hand. As the economy and daily life continue to be affected by the ongoing global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Thermo King Corporation dealer, CSTK is going above and beyond to support truck drivers struggling under the current conditions. Washing and rest stations set up CSTK has set up washing, rest and restroom stations in the parking lot to make it a little easier on the truck drivers who are k...