Posts filed under ‘Wave Electric’
New Kite Method Tidal Energy
Swedish start-up Minesto has developed underwater kite propelled turbine technology that capture tidal energy for electricity. Water, 800 times denser than air, has 800 times the energy when moving. The kites move 10 times faster than the water flow, giving 1000 times the energy.
Maui County Energy Expo 2009, September 10-11
Maui’s Energy Future – From Concept to Reality
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
Highlights of this year’s Expo:
- Outstanding speakers, panel discussions and presentations
- Exhibits featuring state-of-the-art products and technologies
- Presentations by the Maui County Energy Alliance Working Groups
- Models of Reality: Progress Report Panel
- Maui County Energy Alliance Working Groups Reports
- Public Commentary
- Key Considerations in Maui’s Next Steps: Overcoming Island Regulatory Barriers to Clean Energy
- Key Considerations in Maui’s Next Steps:
- Energy Efficiency & Conservation
- Energy Storage & Integration
- Economic Development Implications
- Maui’s Next Steps: Now What?
The Energy Expo 2007 sold out – be sure to register early for this year’s event!
View Conference Program
Two Days—Thursday & Friday: $120—Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Thursday a.m. only: $50—Includes lunch
Thursday p.m.: Free after lunch
Friday: $90—Includes continental breakfast and lunch
*Limited Student Scholarships are available by calling the Office of Economic Development at 270-7710
Optional Pre-Conference Landfill Methane Outreach Program Workshop – Sept 9: $45/person—Includes lunch
For more information:
County of Maui Office of Economic Development
Victor Reyes, Energy Commissioner
Ph. (808) 270-7710 or email economic.development@mauicounty.gov
