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rocky research’s intelligent thermostat

sat, 12 may 2012 10:45:14 +0000

rocky research develops thermal and energy management design innovations for the defense industry. trey mckay describes the intelligent thermostat, which is a combination thermostat – humidistat designed for use in environments encountered aboard navy ships. this device is a network, password-authenticated system which offers real-time configurable temperature and humidity control via a network.

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bio-battery: clean, renewable power source

tue, 08 may 2012 10:23:14 +0000

jenny ulyanova of cfd research explains how they are developing a novel power source that converts commonly available sugars directly into electrical energy. the bio-battery uses enzymes to convert the sugar into energy similar to the way biological systems use enzymes to convert food into energy. the heart of the device is a nanocomposite anode which contains enzymes capable of oxidizing glucose and other sugars, releasing electrons and generating energy. the bio-battery has numerous advantages over existing batteries. the biggest advantage is that the theoretical energy density is 10 times greater than that of current state-of-the-art li-ion batteries. the bio-battery also utilizes renewable biocatalysts as opposed to expensive and toxic transition metal catalysts of other batteries. in addition, the bio-battery allows for instant recharge (through supply of more sugar) in comparison with traditional batteries which require access to power for 2+ hours for recharging.

the bio-battery has multiple civilian and military applications of great interest. cfdrc is working with the u.s. army to help reduce the number of batteries soldiers are required to carry for military operations. in addition, the bio-battery may be used for remote monitoring, sensing, and surveillance in civilian and military situations where batteries are used, but also limit operational effectiveness and flexibility.

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redstone energy group with cole walker

wed, 02 may 2012 10:56:13 +0000

the redstone energy group is demonstrating four different solar projects in huntsville, alabama:
-rooftop solar
-ground-mounted on rack in fixed angle
-stem-mounted panel that tracks the sun
-parking lot cover with electric vehicle charging station

a car being charged by the sunshine? what do you think will dominate solar technologies in the future?

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huntsville’s operation green team

fri, 27 apr 2012 11:16:24 +0000

joy mckee talks about operation green team, a city-funded organization in huntsville alabama governed by a volunteer board of directors. operation green team endeavors to make huntsville a role model for the state, region and nation in terms of landscape beauty, cleanliness and environmental consciousness.

operation green team is affiliated with keep america beautiful, inc., a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving waste handling practices in american communities. through this affiliation, operation green team is able to offer curricula that teach our youth how to manage the waste we produce, intelligently and responsibly.

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demand response for electric hot water heaters

fri, 27 apr 2012 10:40:04 +0000

mike smalley of carina explains their wise technology, which helps manage electric hot water heaters more efficiently. it uses demand response to shift energy use to off-peak times to reduce the water heater’s energy load, while maintaining a supply of hot water in the home.

by shifting the energy use to off-peak time, this technology reduces the load on the electric power plant and helps to avoid the need for building additional peak power plants, or keep old, dirty plants running.

this video was submitted by energy huntsville.

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