Posts filed under ‘Thermal Electric’
Nano-materials to Make Electricity from Temperature Diifferentials
Norwegian scientists are developing a new environmentally friendly technology called thermoelectricity, which can convert waste heat to electricity.
New Solar Thermal Energy System
Unlike conventional solar thermal systems that use long parabolic troughs to focus solar energy on a tube filled with oil or salt, the SHEC Energy Stystem manufactures its own individual parabolic mirrors 30 times faster than industry standards and uses each one to focus the sunlight on an individual ‘solar reciever’ that collects temperatures of 1,532ºF, (1.5 to 2.8 times conventional solar thermal temperatures). This heat is moved to a boiler or to storage though a newly developed pumps, actuators and articulating joints that can withstand 850°C temperatures. The transport uses SHECTHERM, a proprietary non toxic solution capable of withstanding high temperatures, which makes it more efficient than the oil or molten salt based solutions currently in use. If not used to boil water for turbine electricity generation, the system stores the energy with SHECSTORE a proprietary NON TOXIC medium that stores the thermal energy in large or small underground tanks to run turbines or, on a smaller scale, a stirling engine power generator for 24 hour power!
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
South Maui Sustainability 