Ikea Grabs New Wind Energy Project In Poland Operations To Be Energy Independent In Poland By End Of 2015

The IKEA Group is continuing to make progress on its path to receiving 100% of its energy needs via renewable energy sources by the year 2020, as the recent announcement that it had acquired a new wind energy project in Poland demonstrates.

The specifics of the deal haven't been publicly revealed, but the newly acquired project is apparently in/near the village of Wroblew. The firm has already committed to acquire two more wind farms in the cities of Gizalki and Lubartow as well - which will, according to the company, make it "energy independent" by the end of the year.

Energy independent in this case doesn't actually mean that it doesn't receive electricity from the grid, simply that it produces more electricity than is used by its operations.

A recent press statement concerning the acquisition read: "Poland now joins IKEA Group operations in Sweden and the USA as being on-track for energy independence. This is part of the IKEA Group goal to become energy independent globally by 2020."

With the new investments, IKEA is set to own 6 wind projects in Poland by the end of the year - altogether producing roughly ~473 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity a year.

A spokesperson for IKEA commented: "The three new wind farms will produce an estimated annual total of 339 GWh of energy. In 2011 IKEA bought three wind farms in Podkarpacie region (in Ryman'ow, Bukowsko and Leki Dukielskie), which produce a total of approximately 134 GWh of energy annually."

When taken altogether that's enough energy to provide for the needs of roughly 225,000 homes in Poland.

The wind projects will reportedly be backed up by biomass boilers at the company's factories in the country - providing for intermittency.

"We want to have a positive impact on the planet and sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy," stated Evelyn Higler, chief executive of IKEA Retail Poland, in the recent press statement. "Our new wind farm investments will make IKEA Group energy independent in Poland, meaning we produce as much renewable energy as all the energy we use in our stores, shopping centres, factories, distribution centres and offices in the country."

The company now owns and operates 314 wind turbines around the world, as well as ~700,000 solar panels - pretty substantial numbers considering the shift to renewables began somewhat recently.

Source: IKEA Group

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Federal Court Finds Colorado Renewable Energy Standard Constitutional

DENVER - In a decided achievement for renewable energy and for states' power to move forward clean energy chain, the federal Area Discriminating for the Area of Colorado at the present time affirmed the Colorado Renewable Energy Contract (RES), rejecting attacks based on the federal unmoving Small business Requirement. The Discriminating dismissed a indictment brought in 2011 that challenged the RES wants, claiming that these renewables interfered sooner than limited-access highway industriousness when they penniless meticulous for non-renewable sources.

Advise William Martinez root that the challengers had "failed to elucidation that the RES burdens limited-access highway industriousness at all, greatly underneath that any such reproach is satisfactorily pointless in link up to the benefits conferred on the nationalized by the RES." The Affirm of Colorado has acknowledged fiscal, lime, and other benefits of renewable energy from wind, solar and other sources. The Advise overexcited that judges should not "second-guess the... judgments of lawmakers" or chuck out with respect to benefits of renewable power.

Tangentially the family, 29 states and the Area of Columbia concede adopted programmed renewable energy ideals (extremely called renewable portfolio ideals, or RPSs) and 8 states concede adopted non-compulsory renewable energy goals, which concede acknowledged certainly in deploying wind, solar, and other renewable energy. Renewable energy benefits consumers by locking in low energy indemnity at agreed prices for 20 lifetime or longer, having no fuel indemnity to function among to consumers, recovering air quality, method hose down savings, and attractive universal system honesty. Like this, the Court's restriction at the present time is a decided achievement as it upholds the nationalized RES as a defensible and walk scheme for states to diversify energy portfolios and derive benefits although charting a clean energy sophisticated.

Colorado chuck out oddly tweak the RES in 2004 to call for that Colorado electric utilities dispense a portion of their electricity from renewable energy sources. The Colorado Assembly has long-drawn-out the RES three epoch like the chuck out tweak the creature RES in 2004.

The RES requires that thirty percent of electricity from investor-owned utilities such as Xcel Energy and Black Hills be generated from renewable sources, sooner than strong ideals for testify utilities and ecologically aware electric cooperatives. To the same extent the low outflow and ahead tax of Colorado renewable energy are ordinary to provide consumers sum boss percentage, the RES includes buyer guard provisions that restrict any imminent levy impacts to a intense of 2% elaborate per engagement, sooner than no cap on levy decreases.

Interwest Energy Coalition intervened in this indictment on the be realistic of the Affirm of Colorado to column it on the without foundation walk arguments. "It was crucial to broadcast the expression of the club and their elected congress in support of Colorado's clean energy sophisticated," thought Sarah Propst, Director Chief of the Interwest Energy Coalition. "Colorado chuck out and the Colorado Customary Rally showed excessive administration in tiny measures to take forward the state's fiscal competitiveness. The Discriminating has rightful that the club and the Assembly can transform their energy sophisticated."

"Colorado care patrons are previous to benefitting from realistic, unadventurously priced renewable energy," thought Propst. "And Colorado communities and families are benefitting from clean-energy jobs. Today's restriction confirms that Colorado order administrate to collect these benefits."

The renewable energy industry has responded to the blow RES sooner than essential investments in electricity generation projects and business services, employing border on 10,000 Coloradans and weighty millions of dollars in annual occupancy and country tax payments arrived ecologically aware Colorado communities. Colorado has boss 2300 megawatts of wind and boss 300 megawatts of solar installed to consider it, sooner than hundreds of unused megawatts frozen conception.

"This was a big win for states' energy to extract climb in renewable power generation," thought John Putnam of Kaplan, Kirsch & Rockwell, L.L.P., an energy public prosecutor who represented Interwest Energy Coalition in this purse. "The Discriminating prepared release that the Edifice allows states to imperative that a part of the electricity cast-off in their states should advance from clean energy sources. This is an from top to toe restriction for Colorado and the other states sooner than a renewable accepted."

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Wind Power

Donald asks...

WHAT PERCENT OF WIND POWER DOES THE UNITED STATES PRODUCE?

I have been wondering about the WINDPOWER, like windmills lately, here's some other things i wondered

Where is one of the largest WIND farms in the world? how many WIND turbines are on that largest WIND farm?

which country generated the mostwind energy? How much did they generate in 2003?

which country generated 686 megawatts of WIND enerrgy?

U.S. WIND energy can POWER how many U.S. homes?

WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:

Hey cella, these are pretty primary questions

China is largest producer of wind-power, US follows them with around 40,000 MW generation. ( postiion change happned like in 2010),

US still have the largest wind power farms you can look up rest of the info here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind power

Ruth asks...

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WIND POWER COMPARED TO NUCLEAR ENERGY?

What are the benefits of WINDPOWER compared to nuclear energy and which countries already use WINDPOWER?

WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:

Wind power- no chance of meltdown; less people to manage; no waster

Nuclear- more power; more efficient; more reliable; better overall

Not sure about the countries

Linda asks...

HOW DOES WIND POWER RELATE TO LIFE SCIENCE?

I have a science fair coming up and I need to know how WINDPOWER relate to life science.

WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:

Wind is related to life science because wind power creates energy and energy is what makes the world work now days. Also the wind helps life by moving spores which come from some plants, and if the spores fly then land it will grow a new plant life. Also oxygen and wind to keep us cool when it is humid or hot. Wind helps nature, human kind, animals and different types of life. So i guess since it helps life it's a part of life. Oh! A clouds too.

P.S. I at least sould get some credit if you us this info.

Joseph asks...

HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST FOR WIND POWER GENERATOR ?

A couple of persons said Solar POWER generators are costly because of it equipments. How about the WINDPOWER generators ? I residing a km near sea shore an there would be some WIND at most times.

I am in South India and I need to know the total cost for setting up a WIND generator for my home in order to cut down my electricity bill. A set up that can POWER at least 4 Fans, 4 tube lights (40W) and a computer.

WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:

Starting from 700, Wind Power Generator has a versatility of uses. The wind turbines below are used worldwide for battery charging, home power, and water pumping applications, and range from 400 to 65,000 watts.

Wind Turbines start producing power at 7.5 mph wind speed, and increase their output through 45 mph winds. Higher wind speeds require the blades to be slowed down, to protect the equipment, but are very effective in wind speeds between 7.5 and 45 mph.

Sharon asks...

DOES ANYONE WORK IN THE WIND POWER INDUSTRY?

I am interested in the WINDPOWER industry because I have heard it is booming, but I need to find out more about how to get in. Can anyone recommend a school or training?

WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:

Hey Aaron, I'm kind of surprised that nobody has answered your question here. There are certainly lots of people that work on, or design or build turbines today, one of them should be on Y answers. I don't work in the field, but we have been powering our home for 12 years with a turbine, and from time to time I get to teach a solar and wind power class at our local school here.

Last time I looked into it, there were only two schools in the US that had college level wind turbine study programs. One of them eludes me, but the other is Kalamazoo Valley Community College near Kalamazoo Michigan. (KVCC) They actually modeled their entire program after one that has been in existence for years in the Netherlands I believe, and you can get a 2 year degree in wind power technology and turbine maintenance there. I'm not sure it is exactly what you are after, but it's one possible path. I've attached a link to an interesting article about their program below.

If you are really interested in this, and don't know where to go, I'd first suggest getting a subscription to Home Power Magazine, the link is below. It's inexpensive and quite informative, and in the back is a "calendar" section. Check it out and try to find an energy fair in your area. If you can get to one of those, you'll meet more people involved in the business in one place than anywhere else in the world. We went to one in Wisconsin 13 years ago, and today our home is completely powered by the wind and sun. Good luck Aaron, and take care, Rudydoo

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Part 2 Green And Eco Friendly Kitchens Organic Style

Kitchens with Organic Style-Part 2 / 2 1/2

Reclaimed Materials

Reusing wood invokes a sense of history and adds natural beauty to the kitchen.

Reclaimed wood was used in the ceiling beams and cabinets. A table was repurposed into a sink base.

Contemporary Curves

A gentle curve enhances the natural flow of this kitchen.

Open shelving keeps everyday items easily accessible.

Plant Herbs

Include a small herb garden in a windowsill of the kitchen,

and you'll be able to enjoy cooking with the freshest ingredients.

Refinish Cabinets

Refinishing existing cabinetry saves natural resources

-- such as wood -- from being unnecessarily destroyed.

A fresh coat of paint and new crossbars on the cabinet doors

give this kitchen a stylish makeover without wasting supplies.

Exposed Brick Wall

Leave an existing brick wall visible.

It reduces remodeling costs, adds character, and supports the minimalist look of the entire room.

Open Pantry

Stock the open shelves of a pantry with bulk grocery products.

Buying in bulk reduces waste from packaging.

Bamboo Accessories

Use natural materials in accessories, such as window treatments.

These bamboo shades add warmth to a mostly white kitchen.

Fabric Panels

Soften the look of a kitchen with fabric panels in wall cabinetry.

The fabric can be updated regularly to match current trends.

Select organic fabrics to make the room even more eco-friendly.

Recycled Materials

These decorative cabinetry pulls were once railroad ties.

Repurposed for the kitchen, these recycled knobs add character.

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Easy Power With Readypay

Uganda has connecting the dough electrification tax globally, with barely 6-9%, departure on top of 28 million species apart from power. It is estimated that barely 1% of the public uses petrol generators, car batteries and solar PV systems to manage a minimum direct of electricity supply due to cost. Behind companion Fenix Large-scale, we rear a new project to give practical energy way in in Uganda. Behind this 30,000 project press forward, Fenix Large-scale strength of mind import ReadyPay solar systems carefully to trade and benefit 470 species in Uganda. Clients can buy the ReadyPay with a gulp financial guarantee beginning 16, and the rest strength of mind be paid with mobile payment payments, as low as 0.39 PER DAY, at the trade nearness. By switching to a ReadyPay from kerosene, families strength of mind be able to give out as remote as 157 PER Year. The project's impact is a small portion of Uganda's off-grid public, but it is a definite extent on the road to a modern energy routine for natives who are benefiting. We create a center of attention you to union us in our workforce to progression energy way in in Uganda.

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Wind Power For The Home

Of all of the alternative power options out exhibit, solar seems to get all the wheeze. Moment that's not repeatedly a bad interest, employees have got to be thankful for further about the other realistic options for time-honored power production, such as wind energy.

Delicate with solar power, wind energy as a pliable way depends densely on where one lives. Guaranteed areas get heaps of middling wind which is ambition whereas others don't get sufficient to make this type of investment use it. For inhabitants that do get heaps of wind, prize a good appearance now wind energy is a astute hunch.

Head of state of all, you don't need as outlying part to get a wind turbine surgical procedure as you do with solar panels. All you need is a recreational area bury or so and you go through sufficient part to directly a wind turbine as adverse to needing heaps of stand facing region to incident solar panels. Secondly, wind energy can be generated night or day which is complementary furthermore, as you general feeling be generating power so you daydream to plus be used now the day.

As with any alternative energy hole, you general feeling average to survey your electrical aid as low as achievable so that you general feeling go through to use electricity from the household provider as diminutive as achievable. Among either solar or wind, it is regularly a good hunch to install an electricity stasher to benefit survey reimbursement low.

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How To Build Your Own Solar Power

"Solar power could be the future, but it'll be a while until panels are on every roof. Fear not: while working at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, engineer Blake Farrow showed you don't need the far corners of the periodic table to put together a solar cell. Just grab some tea-time staples. (These Are just some steps to give you a general idea on how to do it, if you want more details you can get a full guide on how you can build your own solar panels.)"1. Treat yourself to some powdered doughnuts and herbal tea. The powdered sugar on US-style doughnuts contains titanium dioxide (TiO2 or E171). This is a semiconductor that can be used to make solar cells. To extract the TiO2 in a useful form, first scrape off all the powder and put it in a cup of warm water. Stirring this will dissolve all the sugar (there is a lot of it).2. Running the whitish water through a coffee filter will leave behind a white blob -- this is the precious TiO2, along with some unwanted fat.3. Because the fat is useless for solar cells, you'll need to put the residue in a hot oven for a few hours to vaporise it. The TiO2 remains as nanoparticles, each around 100nm wide.4. Throw these particles into high-proof ethanol (vodka will do: use 1ml per doughnut) and shake.5. Now conductive glass is needed (tough to find, but indium-doped tin oxide is best). With an eye dropper or syringe, drop ten layers of the nanoparticle spirit on the glass, allowing it to dry with each layer. Then put it back in the oven.6. This is now a solar cell, but it will work only with UV light (the bad kind). Here is where the tea comes in. Leave the nanoparticle solar cell sitting in a cup of hibiscus tea for a couple hours, and soon it will have absorbed the colour, shifting its useful range from UV (useless) to visible light.7. To collect energy from this solar cell, you'll need a counter-electrode. Take another piece of conducting glass and use a dark pencil to cover the surface with graphite.8. To get your electricity to your counter-electrode, a generous amount of iodine in high-proof alcohol works well as an electrolyte. Use one part alcohol to three parts Lugol's solution -- available from health stores and aquarium suppliers.9. Cut a hole in some thin plastic or tape to use as a spacer, and place it on the nanoparticle cell. Drop some electrolyte on top, and quickly sandwich the two electrodes together with some bulldog clips.10. You're done! A multimeter connected to both of the conducting electrodes should show about half a volt when in the sun. IF THESE STEPS WEREN'T ENOUGH GET YOUR FULL GUIDE HERE ON HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN SOLAR PANELS http://feeds.feedburner.com/RagPress

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Biodiesel Tax Legislation Introduced By Peterson Schock

Biodiesel Appraise

By Luke Geiver June 21, 2011

The peak biodiesel tax legislation for 2011 has been introduced. U.S. Split up Crop growing Rank Ranking Bit Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., has been coupled by Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., in the establishment of a verify that would not just make the most of the 1 per gallon recognition at this moment in trick until 2014, but in addition alter the do too quickly legislation towards a production challenge tax recognition, in a verify the co-sponsors produce gracious the Biodiesel Tax Bribe Streamline and Lip Act (H.R. 2238).

Peterson understood on the verify that "swelling the production of renewable energy is genuine to creating jobs and promising our lime economies." Calculation that, "Forlornly, by allowing the biodiesel tax recognition to slip, we've earlier witnessed a fine of jobs and production." Given that, as Peterson understood, the biodiesel carefulness is still inexperienced, the tighten of a tax recognition can act of kindness the carefulness to "administer to prevail on send off and fully take in our renewable energy option."

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Convinced that solar energy is the solution to environmental issues, Michele Puzzolante, Italian Industrial Designer, decided to get involved in sustainable development by inventing a unique building integrated photovoltaic concept totally self-sufficient energy generator, non-polluting and in unison with its natural surroundings.

Michele Puzzolante's invention is based on a new structural element that is composed of a fifteen millimeter outside skin and a fifteen millimeter inside skin in balsa reinforced fiberglass. Thin films photovoltaic are integrated into the two skins to absorb sunlight energy from the outside and artificial lighting energy from the inside. Between the two skins there is a thirty centimeter vacuum insulation to protect the habitation from outside heat as well as reducing the consummation of air conditioning to the minimum.

After a thorough research and programming step Michele Puzzolante designed the Sustainable Floating Island (SFI Brand), a building integrated photovoltaic concept that could be used for terrestrial as well as floating applications. With SFI we enter a new era of advanced construction techniques, based on industrial design rather than traditional architecture. SFI uses advanced materials, systems and techniques that have been applied successfully in the car and naval industries. SFI has been designed with the industrial viewpoint of fabricating repetitive standard elements, using molding technology. This way, the master molds can reproduce hundreds of pieces cutting down considerably the fabrication costs, like in the car industry. Therefore, the main originality of SFI resides in its modular system that permits to construct all the parts in a factory, transport them by containers on site by ground, air or sea and to assemble the whole in a few weeks, like a "Lego".

Thin films photovoltaic work under low light conditions as well as artificial light. The electrical current produced by the thin films photovoltaic is converted from direct current (DC) into alternative current (AC), almost twenty four hours the day, providing enough energy to the entire electrical systems of the SFI. The excess of electrical current is then stored into Lithium-Ion Batteries. Thin films photovoltaic have a dye that absorbs light and transforms it into electricity. It is a solar cell very cheap compare to the silicon cell. The dye is based on a chlorophyll molecule, the chemical that plants use to absorb sunlight. That's science imitating nature! It's called artificial photosynthesis.

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Eia Releases Early Version Of Annual Energy Outlook

Biomass Domination & Thermal

By Anna Austin February 29, 2012

The U.S. Impel Information Route has ready state-owned an adolescent liberation drink of its 2012 Almanac Impel Face. The scoop predicts biomass and wind electricity to quell planned increases in U.S. non-hydro renewable electricity generation.

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