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Internet Heating

Internet Heating

Energy-related modernisation is more urgent than ever Germany households verheizten 2008 40 billion euro for heat and hot water. The price of heating oil now approaching the all-time high of June 13, 2008. What can slow increase because? How can we deal with? With the beginning of the week, the oil price 86,10 EUR per 1000 litres and a new record high climbs in 2011. The price of gas oil (market capitalization for heating oil and diesel fuel) rose on the New York commodity exchange by 2 percent. The current strength of the euro alone prevents a higher increase.

Meanwhile, the prices for heating oil are located in 2008 only 12 per cent of the maximum. In 2008, the rise in prices was slowed down only through the financial crisis and the bursting of the oil speculation. Similar is not to want us in 2011. But what can brake the rise in prices? Karl Samonig, SAMONIG AG says that the comprehensive refurbishment of real estate would help significantly. Through the energetic remedial measures can more in existing buildings than 75% of the required energy savings. The lower consumption lowers the share of heating costs to total costs of German households.

In 2008, Germany’s households have spent approximately EUR 40 billion for heating and hot water. Money will be burned up literally, says Karl Samonig. The energy efficiency of buildings through energy-related modernisation is without alternative.

First Carrotmob In Bremen: Consumer Power Noticeably

First Carrotmob In Bremen: Consumer Power Noticeably

Bremen citizens can reward kiosk for climate-friendly commitment Saturday on 27 February a Carrotmob in Bremen will take place for the first time. The action an opportunity, their power as to exert consumer citizens. Everyone has the opportunity to reward that he invested 50 percent of sales on this day provided in the climate-friendly modernisation of the kiosk the kiosk “Que pasa amigos” in the Easter stone path 8-10 for. “The climate-friendly measures are by an energy consultant for the campaign climate seeks protection”, which is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of the environment, proposed, calculated and implemented. We support Carrotmob actions throughout Germany because energy-saving measures are triggered this concretely,”says Steffi sour Ballesteros, project manager of the campaign.

Our energy consultants on site, calculate how much CO2 can be avoided by replacing an old appliance, use of energy-efficient lighting and other energy-saving measures.” The amount of revenue decides how many at the end of the day, Measures can be implemented. Wallpapers: Carrots for good climate a Carrotmob is the positive counterpart of the boycott: here will be rewarded local businesses that want to engage in climate protection and punishes not those who disregard this. By the organized shopping action, customers can make an important contribution to climate protection with her acting. With 50 percent of its revenues, the Bremen kiosk owner invested the second highest share in climate protection a Carrotmob is ever brought up in Germany. In the run-up to the campaign, several shops were asked whether they want to participate and how much is the sales share, they want to use the for climate-friendly measures.

The business that wants to employ the highest proportion of its turnover for climate protection is awarded the contract. The concept of the car red mob is simple but effective. Participants organize themselves, similar to the FlashMob, primarily on the Internet with blogs, Twitter and other online forums. You date at a specific time in a specific business, to jointly buy things of daily needs. Carrotmob “stands figuratively for a donkey who is enticed and led to a certain target with the carrot. The company are animated according to the same principle that, to adopt climate-friendly policies. Balance sheet: Protecting targeted consumer climate in Germany the first Carrotmob was brought in June 2009 in Berlin in the roles, to create awareness for sustainability across social boundaries. Since then, there was another car red mobs in Berlin, Munich, Bonn and Frankfurt in Germany. So far, the actions of energy-saving measures have initiated will prevent in the future more than 40 tonnes of CO2 per year. In addition, the visitors are motivated by their targeted shopping, to remain active and to save energy in your own four walls. Whether small or large climate protection steps, with the interactive energy saving advisors on you will find the best energy-saving benefits for his situation. About the co2online non-profit GmbH which is non-profit consultancy co2online mbH for the reduction of climate-damaging CO2 emissions a. Interactive energy advisors, an energy savings, heat mirrors, a climate quiz and portal partners from business, media, science and policy, she motivates individuals to also save money with active climate protection. “” “co2online is carrier air looking for campaign protection” (www.klima-sucht-schutz.de), the heating level campaign “(www.heizspiegel.de), the pumps campaign” (www.sparpumpe.de) and the Energiesparclubs “(www.energiesparclub.de). All campaigns promoted by the Federal Ministry of the environment. Contact: Steffi sour Rauf co2online non-profit limited company Hochkirchstrasse 9 10829 Berlin Tel: 030 / 210 21 86-15 email:

Bavaria Unterfohring

Bavaria Unterfohring

In the autumn high contribution to climate protection Unterfohring the results of two Unterfohring geothermal first heat supply significantly exceed expectations. After the pump attempts that were used to determine of the permanently achievable temperature and filling, it is clear that 86 degrees hot water with at least 50 litres per second can be promoted. So far, 80 degrees and 35 litre bulk were been forecast as a minimum. With regard to the flow rate, perhaps even a better value is possible, since it was limited to the performance of the pump used in the pumping tests to 50 litres per second. Geovol – Managing Director Peter Lohr was delighted with the good news of the drilling site: so, our main goal is not only achieved, but even significantly exceeded. We have now. the safety, to be able to provide a large part of Unterfohrings with climate-friendly geothermal energy” With all other work until its scheduled absorption of heat supply in the autumn you lie within the schedule, so Lohr.

The Construction of power unit had taken place, the expansion of district heating network run since mid-May on full blast and you can begin with the installation of the heat transfer stations in the houses of customers already in July. Based on the now-fixed performance values of the holes, the Geovol has grossed also the possible contribution of their project to protect the environment. In the long term you can avoid annually 17,000 tonnes of CO2 by geothermal energy, alone in the first 20 years up to 300,000 tons. This is a significant contribution to climate protection, which we are proud,”so Lohr, of the contribution to the improvement of air in the community, and to the conservation of resources not to mention.” Soon the 36 metre high Derrick, who coined the image in the Unterfohring Etzweg since November, will go down and then elsewhere in Bavaria on the search hot water. The drill team and the Tower have served us well and ultimately excellent results with”, says Peter Lohr. We want the next project, in which they are used, the same success as in Unterfohring.” Dr. Norbert Baumgartner press contact: Dr. Baumgartner management and communications consultancy Dr. Norbert Baumgartner Otto Heilmann Strasse 19 a 82031 Grunwald Tel.: (089) 649 10 931 fax: (089) 649 10 932

CAN-based Communication In Photovoltaics

CAN-based Communication In Photovoltaics

Communication protocol between the electronic devices to control and diagnostics of a photovoltaic system the CANopen communication protocol, defines all necessary data, specifies the communication between electronic devices and allows the control and Diagnostics in a photovoltaic system. The communication standard developed by CiA, an interchangeability is achieved for the first time devices with same functionality via plug and-play functionality. Thus, manufacturers can supply the growing market with standardized interfaces faster and more cost-effectively. CAN-based communication solutions offer great benefits with a cost effective usage in small and large photovoltaic systems and find a wide distribution, also in other areas such as in the automotive industry. The CANopen seminar in photovoltaic applications”represented the structure, functioning, the usage as well as the benefits through the use of standardized communication profiles. It is addressed to Decision makers, developers, system integrators and component manufacturers (controllers, inverters, Installating – and monitoring systems, sensors etc.) from the photovoltaic industry. CANopen in photovoltaic applications”- operation and use of the application profile (CiA 437) for photovoltaic power systems, will take place on January 18, 2010 in 2009 the Haus der Technik in Munich. For details and registration see: htd/events /….

Climate

Climate

ESWE supply supports Naturefund forest fund of Naturefund forest fund is supported by various companies. Douglas Adams will not settle for partial explanations. The ESWE Versorgungs AG won a 10 partner from the forest fund. The ESWE supply AG is for over 75 years the energy company in Wiesbaden. To deepen your understanding Technip FMC is the source. In the course of climate change the ESWE offers certified natural electricity from hydropower and emphasizes power purchasing renewable energy and low CO2 emissions. In addition, has promoted several photovoltaic installations in Wiesbaden building and planning an environmentally friendly biomass cogeneration.

With the support of Naturefund forest fund companies in environmental protection goes a step further. Ralf Schodlok, CEO of the ESWE Versorgungs AG, said: “working with nature Fund stands for successful forest protection and reforestation projects. Just the newly initiated forest fund, the Wiesbaden-based conservation organization, is a promising concept, we supply would assist by ESWE. Only through the active protection of forests, we can in the long term to realize a better CO2 balance for our Earth.” The Naturefund forest fund will finance the construction of small, local, and often very effective protection and reforestation projects and long-term support. First reforestation projects already implemented in Honduras, Kenya and Madagascar. More in Bolivia, Nicaragua, Malaysia and Uganda are in preparation. Naturefund always closely cooperates with local organizations, which are responsible for the success of the project locally. The Wiesbaden conservation organization accompanied, monitors and supports the local partners in the implementation of the protection project.

In addition to the concrete afforestation of Naturefund forest fund wants to build also a worldwide network of companies, sponsors and NGOs that regularly interact on the subject of environmental and climate protection, think together and make new. Katja Wiese, Managing Director of Naturefund says, “we are constantly amazed at the forest fund, which creates dynamic and also creativity, if we have different heads from quite different” Areas bring together and ask for solutions to a very specific topic: “how we can get together the diversity of this earth? How can we implement in concrete terms?” With a quiet but firm voice, adding: “I believe that such global, heterogeneous and highly creative networks, that have the aim to implement concrete projects in the here- and -now, can make an important contribution to meet the challenges of this time.” Learn more about the forest fund at: forest fund photo material to the press release you will find under: press news contact: Katja Wiese, Naturefund e.

With A Side Job

With A Side Job

Photovoltaic jobs with a future: project Scout as a green job of supporting the solar boom the job boom now follows: adjust solar concept providers. By 2020, almost half of the current to be generated with renewable energy. While Sun and wind play a crucial role. Edward Minskoff pursues this goal as well. To achieve this goal, many megawatts must be installed. Therefore, companies like the ever energy group are looking for competent employees. To get you started in the industry, has offered part-time work as project Scout. Part-time job in Berlin with good future prospects begins the planning of a solar plant with the Scouts of the project. The employees identify functional areas, roofs and houses.

This location, orientation and inclination of the roof are critical. They inform in the initial contact via the Photovoltaikangebot and record the data of the building owner. Profile for successful project Scouts project should Scouts communicative, persevering and others passionate about renewable energy. Necessary specialist knowledge is taught in seminars. In addition, there is a mentoring program in which experienced project Scout pass on their knowledge. Part-time job helps each solar system for the future without nuclear power to reduce Co2 emissions and to protect the environment. A 5 kilowatt peak system saves about 5,000 kilograms of greenhouse gas a year.

In comparison, a German produces annually about 10,000 kilograms.

Education Exchange

Education Exchange

A market place for contacts and information offers from the 09th 12th October, job and educational exchange in the RENEXPO 2008 visitors also have the opportunity to find out about current vacancies in one of the future markets and to hold first talks. International exhibition for renewable energy & energy efficient building and renovation in the trade fair Augsburg. For universities, colleges, training institutions and research facilities, this is the ideal platform to education and training opportunities to present and first contact with pupils, students, to include professionals and other interested parties. Following exhibitors from the industry will present their education and training and job offers within the framework of the job and education market: employment agency, Augsburg BVS eza Bavarian Administration School, Munich. energy and Environment Center Allgau GmbH, Kempten f10 Research Centre for renewable energies, Neuburg on the Danube GmbH Chamber of crafts for Swabia,.

Augsburg University of Applied Sciences University of applied sciences Augsburg, Institute for technology transfer and training Swabian Chamber of Commerce and industry, Augsburg KUMA – competence center environment e.V., TuV-Akademie Augsburg, Augsburg Science Center environmental of Augsburg of University (WZU) that finds jobs and education exchange within the framework of the RENEXPO 2008 instead. The RENEXPO is an international exhibition for renewable energy & energy efficient building and renovation. It will take place already this year for the ninth time by October 9-12, 2008 in the trade fair Augsburg..