I was reviewing some of the new green technology out and about the internet. I found a few very interesting ones, saved the best for last!
1- Bridgelux has created a new $20 lightbulb which saves $10 or more in power a year and last decades. Comparable lightbulbs to this quality cost $50. The name of the lightbulb is Helieon. It is made from all recyclable components. A few websites to refer to for more information:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/velocity/2010/03/24/bridgelux-announces-20-led-light/
http://venturebeat.com/2010/03/24/light-bulbs-are-so-over-bridgelux-brings-led-lights-down-to-20/
www.newark.com/helion
2- Bloom energy creates on site power from fuel cells, this energy is more efficient than from the grid. It is powered by natural gas or biogas. Biogas being obviously the more environmentally friendly option, as it is less harmful to obtain as well as leaves no pollutant when used. Their process is much more efficient compared to burning coal for electricity, which has a tendency to lose 60% of the energy in the process of creating the electricy plus another 10% of energy in developed countires and 50% loss of energy in transportation alone in developing economies. Also awesome water savings!
"Bloom Energy Servers also deliver extraordinary water savings. Bloom's technology uses no water beyond a 240-gallon injection at start up. By comparison, the average U.S. coal plant uses 1.07 million gallons per 200 kW annually; and combined cycle natural gas plants use 648,240 gallons per 200 kW annually. A supermarket powered by a 200 kW Bloom Energy Server saves more than 1 million gallons a year."
The unit takes up more less space than other forms of electricity generators. However one thing which isn't mentioned is more about where they get the biofuel from and if it is sustainably harvested. Other than that, it's definitely a step up from some of the current systems we have in place.
Read more from http://www.bloomenergy.com/clean-energy/
3. Solazyme - allows algae to produce oil and biomaterials. (Yay hopefully the one used in the bloom energy!) Check out the website of this one. Very ineresting stuff. They have been producing algae oils for all sorts of huge industrialized machinery.
Solazyme's tailored oils provide cost-effective, high-quality "drop-in" replacements for marine, motor vehicle, and jet fuels. Our fuels are compatible with existing infrastructure, meet industry specifications, and can be used with factory-standard engines, without modifications.
Can I get some for my car?? Currently looks like they are mostly providing fuels for government sectors. They also have a nutritional section on the website saying that the algae oils make a more nutritional replacement to foods. They have the potential to replace, milk, eggs, and other vegetable oils. They also have a section on skin care products which are supposed to be some of the best on the market, since algae has been recreating itself for years in very harsh conditions, the nutrients are very rejuvenating for the skin.
It all sounds amazing. I'm surprised I had not even heard of these companies before. One thing I am a little concerned about, I don't doubt that algae oils would be better than many of the other food additives we currently consume, however, it's always a little worrying when you don't really know how they process it. What chemicals they extract or put it. Something about processes I don't fully understand, I feel a bit weary about. Anyway, I'd love to learn more about it. Atleast it's definitely a step in a much needed direction.
http://solazyme.com/fuels
1- Bridgelux has created a new $20 lightbulb which saves $10 or more in power a year and last decades. Comparable lightbulbs to this quality cost $50. The name of the lightbulb is Helieon. It is made from all recyclable components. A few websites to refer to for more information:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/velocity/2010/03/24/bridgelux-announces-20-led-light/
http://venturebeat.com/2010/03/24/light-bulbs-are-so-over-bridgelux-brings-led-lights-down-to-20/
www.newark.com/helion
2- Bloom energy creates on site power from fuel cells, this energy is more efficient than from the grid. It is powered by natural gas or biogas. Biogas being obviously the more environmentally friendly option, as it is less harmful to obtain as well as leaves no pollutant when used. Their process is much more efficient compared to burning coal for electricity, which has a tendency to lose 60% of the energy in the process of creating the electricy plus another 10% of energy in developed countires and 50% loss of energy in transportation alone in developing economies. Also awesome water savings!
"Bloom Energy Servers also deliver extraordinary water savings. Bloom's technology uses no water beyond a 240-gallon injection at start up. By comparison, the average U.S. coal plant uses 1.07 million gallons per 200 kW annually; and combined cycle natural gas plants use 648,240 gallons per 200 kW annually. A supermarket powered by a 200 kW Bloom Energy Server saves more than 1 million gallons a year."
The unit takes up more less space than other forms of electricity generators. However one thing which isn't mentioned is more about where they get the biofuel from and if it is sustainably harvested. Other than that, it's definitely a step up from some of the current systems we have in place.
Read more from http://www.bloomenergy.com/clean-energy/
3. Solazyme - allows algae to produce oil and biomaterials. (Yay hopefully the one used in the bloom energy!) Check out the website of this one. Very ineresting stuff. They have been producing algae oils for all sorts of huge industrialized machinery.
Solazyme's tailored oils provide cost-effective, high-quality "drop-in" replacements for marine, motor vehicle, and jet fuels. Our fuels are compatible with existing infrastructure, meet industry specifications, and can be used with factory-standard engines, without modifications.
Can I get some for my car?? Currently looks like they are mostly providing fuels for government sectors. They also have a nutritional section on the website saying that the algae oils make a more nutritional replacement to foods. They have the potential to replace, milk, eggs, and other vegetable oils. They also have a section on skin care products which are supposed to be some of the best on the market, since algae has been recreating itself for years in very harsh conditions, the nutrients are very rejuvenating for the skin.
It all sounds amazing. I'm surprised I had not even heard of these companies before. One thing I am a little concerned about, I don't doubt that algae oils would be better than many of the other food additives we currently consume, however, it's always a little worrying when you don't really know how they process it. What chemicals they extract or put it. Something about processes I don't fully understand, I feel a bit weary about. Anyway, I'd love to learn more about it. Atleast it's definitely a step in a much needed direction.
http://solazyme.com/fuels
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