Mankato, Minn (PRWEB) March 28, 2009 — MTU Onsite Energy, a worldwide leader in distributed energy systems, recently received a significant order for 40 diesel-engine powered generator sets from APR Energy in Jacksonville, Florida that are initially destined for Peru.

The MTU Onsite Energy generator sets will be used by APR Energy to deliver the Peruvian Energy Authority supplementary power for the utility grid in Trujillo Province in northern Peru. As one of the largest cities in Peru, the power needs in Trujillo have increased significantly in recent years, resulting in an increase in demand on the power grid. In total, APR Energy will provide a combined installed capacity of 60MW – enough energy to power an estimated 30,000 homes in the United States.

APR Energy is a global energy solutions provider delivering short, medium and long term power generation projects, utilizing highly reliable and environmentally friendly generating equipment. Given MTU’s reputation for extremely clean engines and excellent reliability, APR Energy selected MTU Onsite Energy equipment to further enhance its global fleet.

MTU Onsite Energy’s scope of supply includes generator sets based on MTU Series 4000 engines in custom ISO containers, as well as switchgear and custom value added services.

The generator sets will be built at MTU Onsite Energy’s Mankato facility and then permanently affixed within the custom ISO containers, making them into portable power modules. MTU Onsite Energy will provide engineering and staff support for APR Energy during the installation phase in Peru, which is expected to take place between April and June 2009.

“This is an ambitious project with an aggressive time frame,” stated Al Prosser, Director of Sales for MTU Onsite Energy in Mankato, “and it is one that we are excited to be working on with such a global leader as APR Energy. Given the emphasis that both of our companies place on technology and innovative power solutions, it really is a perfect fit.”

After sales support for APR Energy will be provided by MTU Peru, an authorized distributor for MTU Onsite Energy, as well as direct from the factory locations in Mankato, Minnesota; Detroit, Michigan and Friedrichshafen, Germany.

APR Energy has completed numerous fast-track temporary power projects throughout the world and is known for its ability to execute projects in very short periods of time, even in the most challenging environments such as Sri Lanka, Mexico and Haiti.

MTU Onsite Energy looks forward to supporting APR Energy as it continues to grow its global fleet.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 4, 2008 — American Elements announced it has established a department exclusively to support customer initiatives in the areas of Green Technology & Alternative Energy. A new webpage devoted to understanding the advanced materials essential to Green Technology can now be found at: www.americanelements.com/AEgreentechnology.html. Topics include solar power, fuel cells, recyclable materials and sustainable growth.

Unlike technological waves in recent decades, Green Technology is almost entirely materials science based. Ventures such as Google and Facebook did not rely on advances in materials science for their success. But solar energy panels and pollution-free recyclable automobiles do.

As a result of the substantial number of customer projects American Elements is currently supporting with technical data, proprietary material production and product commercialization consulting, it has elected to establish a department devoted exclusively to research support functions. The new department will assist customers to understand the state of the art with respect to green and alternative energy materials under investigation.

The goal of the department is to advance American Elements’ pledge to prevent customers from investigating known technological dead ends or “re-inventing the wheel” — dedicating R&D funds to previously investigated areas.

For further technical and pricing information on American Elements’ green initiative, please contact your local American Elements distributor or American Elements U.S. corporate headquarters at (1)310-208-0551, FAX (1)310-208-0351. American Elements is America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of engineered and advanced material products with distribution offices in Europe, Asia and South America.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 2, 2008 — The Virtual Energy Forum (www.virtualenergyforum.com), the first and largest all-virtual gathering of energy leaders from around the world, today announced the initial list of confirmed speakers for its second event, taking place on December 10th and 11th, 2008. The Virtual Energy Forum is an innovative two-day, online-only event that will connect thousands of global business leaders in the areas of energy management, renewable energy, and sustainability — in a way that is not possible with physical events or webinars.

The December 2008 Virtual Energy Forum builds on the huge success of the prior Forum (conducted in June 2008) which garnered praise from business, government and the media, and featured such noted presenters as former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, and U.S. Senator John F. Kerry.

Confirmed speakers of the event include:

* Joseph Kelliher, Chairman of the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
* Jim Rogers, Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy
* David Manning, EVP and Chief Environmental Officer, National Grid
* Mike Kearney, President, Siemens Building Technologies
* James (Jim) Gallagher, Senior VP of Energy & Telecommunications, City of New York
* Mark Buckley, Vice President, Environmental Affairs, Staples, Inc.
* Mary Ellen Mika, Manager, Energy and Environment, Supply Chain, Steelcase, Inc.
* Thomas Downing, Energy Manager, Yale University
* Julia Hamm, Executive Director, Solar Electric Power Association
* Robert Colucci, Senior Director , Global Energy Planning and Management, Merck
* Philip V. Adams, President and Chief Operating Officer, World Energy
* Nick d’Arbeloff, Executive Director, New England Clean Energy Council
* Sarah Hetznecker, Director of Project Development, Conergy Projects Group
* C. David Myers, President, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls
* Doug Kaempf, Industrial Technologies Program, US Department of Energy
* Kevin Kampschroer, Acting Dir., Green Buildings, US General Services Administration
* Brian Dutt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Delta Controls

“We are honored to have such a distinguish faculty of energy leaders join us for our second Virtual Energy Forum,” said Robert Rosenbloom, CEO of The Virtual Energy Forum. “We look forward to adding more speakers in the coming weeks, including senior energy executives and congressional leaders, to inform and share best practices with the 5,000 expected attendees.”

“We are also excited to have a great group of supporting sponsors for this unique event,” continued Rosenbloom, “including leading energy product and service companies like Johnson Controls, Delta Controls, Siemens, Conergy, World Energy, Hess, Reliable Controls, NStar, Constellation Energy, UTC Power, Distech Controls, and Window Film Depot.”

The Virtual Energy Forum Provides a Unique Experience:

The Virtual Energy Forum is a two-day online event that features the following:

* Over 50 live streaming video presentations from alternative energy thought leaders that allows attendees from around the globe interact directly and ask questions of these experts in real-time.
* Eleven topic-specific tracks of live video and panel presentations that will present case studies in a variety of sectors: Carbon Footprint Reduction, Cases in Corporate Sustainability, Green Buildings, Greening the Energy Supply, Energy Monitoring and Controls, Government & Defense, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Municipal, Solar, and Wind Energy.
* A virtual exhibit hall and virtual booths that will allow attendees to have live text and video chat with representative of leading energy management and renewable energy product and service companies.
* A resource center containing hundreds of documents outlining the latest trends in energy monitoring, sustainable business, and alternative sources of energy.

The Virtual Energy Forum: A Carbon-Friendly Way to Connect:

The Virtual Energy Forum is also a sustainable event in and of itself. Last June’s Virtual Energy Forum saved over 12 million pounds of CO2 in the form of saved emissions from airplane travel, hotel, and transportation. In an era of energy-awareness and economic difficulty, the event provides a low cost, high value and environmentally-friendly way for energy executives to connect and share information.

The Virtual Energy Forum is a no-charge event for anyone who registers at www.virtualenergyforum.com. Beyond participating in the content sessions described above, The Forum offers an efficient way for attendees to connect and interact with event exhibitors and sponsors, from the convenience of their own office or home, via a broadband Internet connection.

For up to the minute information, and to register for Virtual Energy Forum please visit: www.virtualenergyforum.com.

About The Virtual Energy Forum
The Virtual Energy Forum (www.virtualenergyforum.com) is a unique virtual event designed to allow people interested and involved with sustainable energy management operations to connect and successfully interact with one another in ways that are impossible at physical events, through powerful Web-based software and services. PlatformQ, the producer of the Virtual Energy Forum, is a new company whose mission is to leverage the accessibility of online events to connect individuals, companies and organizations – across North America and internationally– who might otherwise not be able to travel to physical events or communicate with leading experts or thought leaders. (www.platformq.com)

Virtual Energy Forum and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 — Soaring oil and natural gas prices, recession fears, and growing concern over global warming are driving Americans to find ways to save money, decrease household energy use, and help the environment. “Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies®” (Wiley, October 2008, ISBN: 978-0-470-37602-7), by design engineer Rik DeGunther, provides homeowners with clear-cut advice, tips, and projects to reduce costs, increase energy efficiency, and cut down on waste and pollution.

DeGunther writes, “If you want to improve the energy efficiency of your home in an efficient manner, you need to first understand the economics of your overall consumption.” To help the reader analyze their own resource use, they can perform a do-it-yourself home energy audit that helps create an action plan based on personal goals. Readers are presented with a wide range of potential solutions, from making better use of blinds and awnings to exploring geothermal options in order to reduce household costs and their impact on the planet.

Full of detailed illustrations and useful tips, “Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies” provides readers with the necessary tools for turning a home into a model of efficiency. Small scale tips include everything from searching for leaks to help seal and insulate a home to installing clever switches for reducing electric bills. Larger scale projects include tasks like making a solar water purifier, creating a complete swimming pool solar system designed to heat a pool using only sunlight, and even plans for how to build an energy-efficient home from the ground up. The majority of the projects and home improvements described in the book are ones which homeowners can do themselves; however, when it is necessary to hire a contractor, DeGunther recommends the most effective way to do so.

Many shy away from becoming more energy-efficient for fear of having to give up a certain kind of lifestyle, but DeGunther shows readers how far even the smallest of adjustments can go. Whether you’re new to the energy-efficiency movement or consider yourself an avid enthusiast, “Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies” is a must have resource!

Like all For Dummies® books, “Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies” concludes with ‘The Part of Tens,’ which includes the ten best energy-efficient investments, ten “ridiculously easy” energy-saving tips, and the ten best solar investments. A helpful ‘Cheat Sheet’ in the front of the book shows the typical power draws for appliances most commonly used every day and also includes a list of handy contacts which can provide more information on energy-efficient technology, guidelines, and resources for energy efficient products and services.

About the Author
Rik DeGunther holds a BS in Engineering Physics and a dual Masters degree in Applied Physics and Engineering Economic Systems. Rik is a design engineer and worked for the better part of two decades designing various weather-related and environmental control systems, including all things solar. Since 1999, he has worked as an energy efficiency consultant and started his own energy consulting firm, Efficient Homes, which focuses on energy auditing and consulting for homeowners and the design of efficient heating and cooling systems. Rik is also the author of “Solar Power Your Home For Dummies®.”

Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies®
By Rik DeGunther
ISBN: 978-0-470-37602-7 / $21.99 U.S. / October 2008

For more straightforward information on home construction and renovation, check out:
Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies®, Freed, ISBN: 978-0-470-17559-0
Solar Power Your Home For Dummies®, DeGunther, ISBN: 978-0-470-17569-9
Green Living For Dummies®, Jeffery, ISBN: 978-0-470-22742-8

To see all For Dummies titles, visit www.dummies.com

About For Dummies®
With near universal name recognition, more than 200 million copies printed, and over 1000 topics, For Dummies is the world’s bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people’s lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the New York Times as “more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times,” For Dummies span every section of the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, and more. The For Dummies brand has expanded into new products and categories with an extensive licensed product line, including fitness and hobby DVDs, grilling kits, business software, cleaning products, automotive kits, craft kits, and apparel. For more information, visit Dummies.com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) September 18, 2008 — Scaled Solar, Inc., a provider of High Concentrating Photovoltaic (HCPV) solar power solutions, announced today it entered into two definitive supply agreements for its SS1-CPV systems in July 2008. The end applications for the systems are powering solar farms totaling 75 megawatts in the San Francisco Bay Area and California’s Central Valley commencing in 2009 through 2013.

“The multi-year agreements we have signed in the past four months validates the strength of our technology position combined with a compelling value proposition for our customers,” said Angel Valencia, Scaled Solar’s VP. “We are in negotiations with numerous other potential customers as we look to signing more long-term supply agreements.”

Scaled Solar, Inc. manufactures and markets High Concentrating Photovoltaic (HCPV) for industrial and commercial applications featuring advanced optical concentration processes and delivers dense concentration and high efficiency solar cells, thus reducing end-user costs and delivering a significant cost-per-watt clean renewable energy advantage. With Scaled Solar’s standard warranty of 20 years combined with ease of deployment and management, customers can focus on streamlining their deployments.

For more information about the company, products or technology, please visit our website at www.scaledsolar.com.

Scaled Solar is a trademark of Scaled Solar, Inc.

Contact:
Scaled Solar, Inc.
Ann Natali – Communications Director
415.602.7810
ann @ scaledsolar.com