Wind power is another alternative energy source that could be used without producing by-products that are harmful to nature. Like solar power, harnessing the wind is highly dependent upon weather and location. The average wind velocity of Earth is around 9 m/sec. And the power that could be produced when a wind mill is facing the wind of 10 mi/hr. is around 50 watts.
The fins of a windmill rotate in a vertical plane which is kept perpendicular to the wind by means of a tail fin. As wind flow crosses the blades of the windmill, it is forced to rotate and can be used to generate electricity. Another type of wind power generator is the two hollow half-drum-type wind collectors. This wind collector rotates in a single vertical axis, making this device independent of the wind direction, which may generate more electricity.
Engineers examine and confirm hydrogen production from solar catalytic process. Estimated arrival in market: one year or less.
The ideal temperature for the SHEC reaction is 850 degrees Celsius, which is what the present array is designed to deliver. However, the process will separate hydrogen at temperatures as low as 400 degrees Celsius.
Another facet of this design that impresses Stegeman is the receiver design. A typical problem in solar designs similar to this one is that the receiver re-radiates much of the heat away. The patent pending design that SHEC labs has produced reduces such emissions by an estimated 30 to 40 percent, thus increasing the net absorption.
The present design prevents the receiving head from overheating by incrementally closing a camera-like shutter in front of the receiver. In future designs, that will be regulated by increasing or decreasing the flow of water and gasses to the reactor, increasing or decreasing the rate of hydrogen production.
SALEM, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following a successful high-volume run of its new breakthrough solar panels, International Automated Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:IAUS) has been conducting tests to identify the parameters of its new product. The new panels have delivered an exciting performance that is in line with preliminary expectations.
IAUS’s unique thin-film solar panels have a solar insolence transmittance efficiency of nearly 92%- virtually the highest transmittance physically possible of any material. These breakthrough solar panels have shown a conversion of solar energy from the sun into temperatures of over 1,300 degrees F.
Initial IAUS data has demonstrated that IAUS’s new solar panels focus as high as 30% more solar energy onto its receiver than traditional solar power trough systems typically achieve. Recent advancements will likely increase this number again to more than 50%. IAUS’s solar panels have an estimated life-span of greater than fifty years when properly maintained, and are inexpensive to replace.
IAUS’s unique thin-film solar panel can be produced at a fraction of the cost of today’s traditional photovoltaic solar panels. IAUS believes its new product is the first solar power technology with legitimate potential to compete with gas and other fossil fuels. Low-cost energy produced by IAUS’s new patented and patent-pending solar technology can be used to generate electricity or produce clean fuels such as hydrogen and green methanol (gasoline replacements) at a competitive price. Many experts had predicted that no solar power technology would likely accomplish this milestone before the year 2025.
During its first high-volume run, nearly 1,000 Kilowatts of IAUS’s solar panels were manufactured in a short 24-hour period. On a 24/7 operating schedule, an estimated 350 Megawatts of IAUS panels can be produced annually. In comparison, a traditional photovoltaic (PV) solar module manufacturing plant with a yearly capacity equal to IAUS would cost an estimated $840 Million to construct.
The world’s energy market is a staggering $3 trillion per year. This is two times larger than the world’s agricultural market. Less than 1% of this energy comes from solar power. Yet, every hour the sun radiates more free energy than the entire human population uses in a whole year.
About International Automated Systems, Inc. (www.iaus.com) (OTCBB:IAUS)
Founded in 1988, International Automated Systems, Inc. develops high-technology products for diverse markets such as energy production, wireless communications, consumer purchasing and financial transactions.
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Robert Green
has an an and the following is the details he has forward to me at this time. It has communicating sails that open and close to produce two shapes. One is a scoop and the other is a wing. The wing not only reduces drag in the advancing sail, but also contributes lift at higher wind speeds, and provides stability to the action. Two sail are open at a time. It starts pumping significant water at wind speeds as low as 3mph. The tower does not interfere with the rotor and can be made in large or small sizes depending on use. The entire unit is extremely light but very strong, withstanding excessive wind speeds. Winds of over 60mph has had no ill affect. The entire tower turns with the rotor. There are only two bearings in the unit.and the cost is lower than any known wind machine by several orders of magnitude. The unit in the picture(14′ rotor,20′ tower) weighs about 70 lbs. including the tower. One person can assemble and erect it in one afternoon. Putting it up, or taking it down requires less than two minutes. Appliances of all sorts can be attached to the belt drive at the base of the tower. The unit is portable and is erected on stakes driven into the ground. No permanent base is required. Robert has indicated he is willing to provide more information at a future date. but in the meantime please contact Robert Green for more details A patent has been applied for by the way.