Solar & Renewables
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Eco Whisper wind turbines
The Eco Whisper turbine is an electricity-producing horizontal axis wind turbine with a difference – it is almost silent. -
Tackling wind turbine noise complaints
Wind and solar are two major players in the renewable energy market – and both technologies could bode well for electricians. David Herres explains the world ... -
Rapid increase in solar installations potentially overloading the grid
There are claims the rapid installation of residential solar panels could be feeding so much power back into the grid that it overloads the system and ... -
How an electrician can benefit from the carbon tax
With the cost of electricity on the rise, an ageing power grid in need of a major overhaul and the carbon tax on the horizon, is ... -
Does the new GEMS legislation over-step the mark?
New energy efficiency legislation is designed to make suppliers more accountable for their actions, but does it go too far? And how does it affect you, ... -
The ‘electric driveway’ project
Electric cars have the potential to also feed energy back into the grid. -
Opportunities arise for electricians thanks to electric cars
As there are relatively few electric vehicle chargers in use today, the issues and application of this equipment has yet to be seen. In this article, ... -
Scottish whiskey-producing region, Speyside, installs biomass combined heat and power plant
The Speyside region of Scotland is home to many leading Scotch whisky brands. It features the highest number of distilleries of all the Scottish whisky producing ... -
Cashing in on sustainable building practices
The recently announced carbon tax, spiralling energy consumption and recent hikes in electricity charges, are three good reasons for building owners and tenants to cut their ... -
The science of wind turbines
Love them or hate them, wind turbines play a part in meeting our rising demand for electricity. Phil Kreveld explains some technicalities associated with the giant ...