Hyundai fuel cell cars on UK roads

Air Products, Hyundai Motor UK, and Johnson Matthey – all members of the LHNE consortium – will use the cars to demonstrate first-hand how hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) operate easily in the real world.

This will support the project’s work to create the UK’s first hydrogen powered transport system across London and the South East. The cars will complement the hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) vans, converted by Revolve Technologies, that are already in service with Commercial Group.

Hyundai was selected to supply the cars based on the great progress it has made in making hydrogen FCEVs commercially available. It was the first global automaker to announce a commercial rollout of zero-emission FCEVs, with plans to manufacture 1000 units of the ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle by 2015.

Hydrogen at Sainsbury’s supermarket

Working with global leaders in hydrogen infrastructure, the new Air Products dispenser at Sainsbury’s will join a network of existing stations in London and the South East of England.

Owned and operated by Air Products, the 700 bar (10 000 psi) SmartFuel^® station will be able to refuel a growing number of hydrogen-powered fleets driving around London. These include fuel cell buses running between Covent Garden and Tower Gateway, hybrid HICE delivery vans, and fuel cell taxis already driving on London’s roads.

Hydrogen powered vehicles can refuel in less than three minutes, and offer drivers the same range and speed as conventional vehicles.

London Hydrogen Network Expansion project

The government-backed LHNE project is co-funded by Innovate UK (formerly the Technology Strategy Board). TSB first supported LHNE in 2012 as part of a £7.5 million (US$12 million) initiative to accelerate the commercialisation of projects involving fuel cells and hydrogen energy systems.

The LHNE consortium, led by Air Products, will deliver a publicly accessible, fast-fill 350 and 700 bar (5000 and 10 000 psi) hydrogen fueling station network in London and the South East, over a period of three years. The hydrogen station at Heathrow Airport can already accommodate 350 and 700 bar refueling, and a new hydrogen station with a matching specification will be built in central London.

The creation of this network is particularly important because the hydrogen fuel cell cars due to go on sale from 2014/2015 will require a 700 bar fueling system. The network will include Air Products’ SmartFuel stations, which provide fueling at 350 and 700 bar, and include the company’s technology which complies with the SAE J2601 hydrogen fueling protocol.

The bigger UK hydrogen picture

The UK government recently announced funding to help establish an initial network of up to 15 hydrogen refueling stations by the end of 2015, as well as funding for public sector hydrogen vehicles. The UK H₂ Mobility project has mapped out the future of hydrogen fuel cell cars in the UK, forecasting 1.6 million of them on the nation’s roads by 2030.

Earlier this year the Mayor of London’s Office announced the city’s participation in the separate European HyFIVE project, which will see a total of 110 hydrogen FCEVs deployed at several European locations – Bolzano, Copenhagen, Innsbruck, London, Munich and Stuttgart – alongside new clusters of hydrogen refueling stations.

Synthetic Energy, Inc., a pilot facility for the commercial production of hydrogen, was incorporated in Idaho in 2005 pursuant to the award of a USDA Rural Development grant. The project includes: a 1,200 sf metal structure, two 50 kW Entegrity (EW-15) wind turbines; two Proton H 240 hydrolysers; and associated water purification, chiller and compression equipment. It is located on 160 acres of unimproved M-2 land (zoned heavy industrial) approximately 20 minutes from Boise International Airport. Synthetic Energy has produced and sold over 15M scf of high purity hydrogen to a local industrial gas supplier since operations commenced in June 2006. Monthly output was typically two tankers, or about 300,000 scf of hydrogen per month. The wind turbines were utilized, on a net metering basis, to partially offset the electrical power expense. Operations were discontinued in February, 2014 and currently the facility requires equipment updating. The plant, land and equipment is available for sale «as-is» for $350,000.

Pursuant to its Conditional Use Permit, the Synthetic Energy site was entitled for commercial hydrogen production. Although it’s only 20 minutes south of Boise the rural location is well suited for renewable energy research and/or industrial projects. The land is located in Elmore County within a larger tract (approx 1,800 acres) of industrial zoned land between Hwy 84 to the east and the Union Pacific RR one-half mile to the west. The parcel is accessed by a graded easement road and has power (480 3phase) only — no water or sewer. The facility occupies less than two acres of the parcel, the remainder is unimproved land currently used for grazing. Both Entegrity turbines are on 100′ steel latice towers. The area is rated Class 3 in general mixed with Class 2 areas. There are several large commercial wind farms in the surrounding counties.

The plant has not been in full production since February, 2014. The equipment is in varying stages of operational function: one turbine has a broken tip brake and may be best suited for spare parts: the net metering agreement with Idaho Power has been suspended subject to a recertification of the Schweitzer switch; one Proton unit requires replacement of power source fuses, etc. The plant was designed to operate automously and contains video survailiance cameras and Hughes Network uplink dish for internet monitoring of the turbines, hydrolysers and chiller equipment. The building is separated into two rooms; the control room with the turbine control panels, video gear, furnace and main electrical panels, and; the equipment room with the hydrolysers and water tank/purificaion equipment. The Carrier chiller(18 ton) is located on a pad behind the building and the Pdc 3,000 psi diaphram compressor is located on a separate pad 100′ from the building adjacent to a tanker bay. Water use at the plant was less than 75 gallons per day so water was trucked in bi-monthly. There are no water rights with the land although local developers have secured transferable rights at market costs.

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Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will install 33 of its G97-2.0 MW turbines at the Maan wind farm, which is being built by Elecnor in the south of Jordan. The project is for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan under a turnkey arrangement.

The wind turbines are scheduled for delivery during the first half of 2015, while the facility is expected to be completed in early 2016.

This is the second wind farm being developed in Jordan, a country which is highly dependent on imported oil and gas. According to recent estimates by Make, installed wind capacity is set to exceed 600 MW in Jordan by 2020, buoyed by the government’s stated policy of having renewable energy account for 10% of the nation’s energy mix by 2020.

Quickscrews Non-Adjustable Side mount hooks are ideal for straight edge Stone Coat steel roofs when the overlap is less than 2″. They slot on the connecting arm works perfectly with 8mm or 5/16-18 rail bolts. Find this and more on www.solarroofhook.com.

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Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc and Pattern Energy Group LP have announced the completion of a C$580 million construction and term loan financing, which was secured with 10 financial institutions. Located in the Township of Kincardine, the 180 megawatt Armow Wind power project will utilize more than 200 Ontario workers and Ontario-made products, including 91 wind turbine towers made in Windsor and 273 blades manufactured in Tillsonburg. 

The Armow Wind project is expected to generate enough clean energy to power approximately 70,000 Ontario homes based on average annual residential energy use in Ontario. The project, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2015, will utilize 91 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines.

“Samsung is proud to be working with the community and our partners on the construction of this project,” said Mr. Steve Cho, vice president, Samsung CT. “The Armow Wind project will create thousands of high-skilled jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenues and community benefits that will benefit real people in the community.”  

Yes, you read that right. SMA has a Sunny Boy inverter that reduces the effects of partial shading (and we don’t mean our new micro inverter).

Patented in 2008 and introduced to the U.S. last year, SMA’s OptiTrac™ Global Peak MPPT made its debut in the new Sunny Boy 3000TL-US/3800TL-US/4000TL-US/5000TL-US/6000TL-US inverter series. Using sophisticated IV curve sweeps at periodic intervals, OptiTrac Global Peak is able to significantly reduce the effects of partial shading on a PV array. This webinar will provide an in-depth look at this special feature, including a live demonstration of the process in action. OptiTrac Global Peak— another industry first from SMA—is a high-return, lower-risk feature that allows a string inverter to compete with module-level devices.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

9:00am PT

Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes

Cost: FREE

Our Non-Adjustable Bottom Mount Hooks are ideal for straight edge Stone Coat steel roofs when the overlap is less than 2″. You can mount right through the bottom of the rails or attach with your choice of L-Foot. To FInd this product and other great solar mounting solutions, visit www.solarroofhook.com.

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Create safe drinking water in a matter of minutes with the Aqua Sun Solar Powered Water Desalination Systems.

Pulling from salt or brackish water from most rivers lakes, boreholes, bays or ocean water, these systems convert salt water into fresh water, processing hundreds of gallons each day. 

Enphase Energy Inc has launched a new system for energy management that delivers on the vision of enabling large-scale implementation of solar power integrated with the grid.

According to Enphase, the new system intelligently integrates the critical technologies needed to solve solar energy challenges at scale: smart grid intelligence, communications, big data analytics and storage. The energy management system offers the next-generation, smart-grid ready Enphase microinverter, plug-and-play storage, advanced control capabilities and load management.

The new system has three distinct advantages: it provides a better return on investment for system owners, expands the range of profitable business models for installers, and provides broader insight into and control for utilities. 

“Enphase is taking a fundamentally different approach to energy management,” said Paul Nahi, Enphase CEO. “The solar industry is dominated by static, isolated systems that do not integrate, communicate, scale or adapt quickly to changes in power generation. Our energy management system is designed to accelerate mass penetration of solar globally and make mainstream access to clean, affordable energy a reality.”

Enphase outlined the benefits of the system for players across the supply chain:  

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Aqua Sun collapsable water tanks are a great portable solution for water storage in remote locations, including job sites, remote watering needs, and for temporary projects. 

For more than 50 years, collapsible water tanks have been storing large volumes of water for a variety of applications. There is no assembly required for these tanks, and they do not require the use of a pump or auxiliary air since they do not inflate. Made of heavy-duty vinyl, they come with a one year manufacuter’s warranty against defects.

Aqua Sun offers water tanks from 600 to 4000 gallons, and also has custom sizes available. These tanks come in a variety of colors including black, red, orange, yellow, blue, and green. They can also be ordered with an aluminum frame and Hypalon, FDA, Chemical Resistant, or Canvas materials are available. Collapsible water tanks work in the fields of construction, emergency cleanup or decontamination, oil skimming, homeland security, and many more.

Contact us for information and pricing on additional models and sizes.