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Skystream 3.7 in Australia

edenPOWER — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:00:34 +0000

NSW and ACT State Governments have draft support for a Small Wind Gross Feed in Tariffs (Fit) – Finally!.

Skystream is now – APPROVED for installation in Australia

The Skystream 3.7™ is a new generation residential wind generator that hooks up to your home to reduce or eliminate your monthly electrical bill. It’s the first all-inclusive wind generator (with controls and inverter built in) designed to provide quiet, clean electricity in very low winds. This makes Skystream ideal for residential homes and small businesses.

See if Skystream is right for your home, farm or business. Order before Dec 30th 2009 and you may be eligible for the Federal Governments 50% Capital Depreciation options.

At a GlanceCertification: AS4777 AS3100 and CE, UL
Rated Capacity: 2.4KW continuous output,
Rotor: 12 feet (3.72 m); 50-325 RPM
Interconnection: Utility connected or battery charging upon request
Alternator: Gearless, permanent magnet brushless
Voltage Output: 240 VAC
Estimated Energy Production: 400 KWh per month at 12 MPH (5.4 m/s)
Weight: 170 pounds (77 kg)
Tower: Towers from 34-70 feet (10.4-21.3 m) are available; height is dependent by site
Warranty: Five year limited
Availability: Skystream is available now. Check for availability in your area.
Downloads:

Installation & Operation: Owner’s Manual(5668 KB)

Product Brochure: Skystream 3.7(720 KB)

Technical Specifications: Skystream 3.7(193 KB)

By all means contact us directly at edenPOWER Inquiries.

Southwest Windpower announces Skystream Enhancements – Skylevel

edenPOWER — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:25:43 +0000

Southwest Windpower announces – Skylevel

Introducing Skylevel – A Tower Leveling System Just for Skytream

For Use With Skystream Family of Monopole Towers

Many of you already know that if your monopole tower is not level, even by a few degrees, the performance of the Skystream can be compromised dramatically. Traditional leveling methods are not always accurate and have resulted in systems that may “lean” to one side take more significant winds to engage the Skystream system than typically needed.

With the new Skylevel tower leveling system you can accurately measure the plumbness of the tower within degree points. The Skylevel is affixed to the top of the tower and contains a accelerometer device to ensure accurate leveling. During installation, the Skylevel viewer will provide you a visual guide to help leveling during installation.

SWWP – Air Breeze www.airbreeze.com.au

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:11 +0000

How can you prepare for a rainy day? The answer is blowing in the wind.
Small wind electric systems can deliver serious energy. This is just one lesson people are learning all around the world. From remote homes and cabins to rural communications towers and monitoring stations, people are using small wind system to generate inexpensive energy, right where it’s needed. And for a great many of these people, the system of choice is Southwest Windpower’s Air generator.

Today, Air Breeze, the new generation of the world’s best-selling small wind generator, powers countless lights, radios, computers, tools and appliances. It is also used widely to complement solar PV systems. Air Breeze is a perfect choice for hybrid wind/solar systems that provide you with the most reliable year-round energy supply.

Wind energy is clean energy
This isn’t just any energy. Air Breeze produces non-polluting electricity. No fossil fuels are mined or burned to make this electricity. No carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. With Air Breeze and the power of the wind, you can forget about carbon footprints.

There is also a marine model available. Please qualify requirements at time of order.

Air Breeze Land Specifications

What’s In Air Breeze	What it means to you
Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator with peak power tracking	Improved performance. Optimized energy output. Improved battery charging. Reduced sound.
3 durable composite blades	Increased reliability and durability. Reduced sound.
Brushless neodymium alternator	More efficient energy delivery with no maintenance.
Only two moving parts	Increased reliability. Reduced need for maintenance.
Technical Specifications
Rotor diameter	46 in (1.17 m)
Weight	13 lb (5.9 kg)
Shipping dimensions	27 x 12.5 x 9 in (686 x 318 x 229 mm) 17 lb (7.7 kg)
Mount	1.5 in schedule 40 1.9 in (48 mm) OD pipe
Start-up wind speed	6 mph (2.68 m/s)
Voltage	12 and 24 VDC
Rated power	200 watts at 28 mph (12.5 m/s)
Turbine controller	Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator with peak power tracking
Body	Cast aluminum (Air Breeze Marine is powder coated for corrosion protection)
Blades	Injection-molded composite (3)
Overspeed protection	Patented electronic torque control
Monthly Energy Production	38 kWh/mo at 12 mph (5.4 m/s)
Survival wind speed	110 mph (49.2 m/s)
Warranty	3 Year Limited Warranty

Based on preliminary testing data.

How it works…

DOWNLOADS:

Air Breeze Brochure(315 KB)

LED Energy Efficient Lighting

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:55:48 +0000

The Benefits of LED Lighting

Energy efficient lights & energy efficient lighting solutions for warehouses, factories & offices, designed to save you money, improve lighting levels, and so much more. Contact edenPOWER by phone on 1300-398-766 or fill in the inquiry form by pressing the following link – : edenPOWER Inquiries.

LED Light Emitting Diode lights are Energy Efficient, Long Lasting and have
reduced levels of Ultra Violet

These bulbs last over 50,000 hours giving plenty of time to enjoy some of
the benefits.

What is an LED Light Bulb?
The LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulb is actually a cluster of
individual units. Many of these produce white light but others generate
light of other wavelengths. Modern LED lighting provided by edenPOWER falls
into the SSL lighting category (Solid State Lighting).

The Specific Benefits of LED Light
Energy efficiency – The light bulbs burn very cool, while incandescent bulbs
emit 98 per cent of their energy as heat! Much more bang for the buck.
Long life – These lights can last from 50,000 to 100,000 hours. Incandescent
light bulbs typically last around 1,000 hours and fluorescents are good for
roughly 10,000 hours. Rugged durability – LED lights have no fragile
filament to contend with, and no fragile tube. They are resistant to heat,
cold, and shock.

edenPOWER distributed LED lights which offer greater than 75 lumens per watt
efficiency and target large commercial projects.

We can be contacted by phone on 1300-398-766 or fill in the inquiry form by pressing the following link – : edenPOWER Inquiries.

edenPOWER Solar Hot Water powered by Apricus………. What it looks like on the roof and how it works

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:43:55 +0000

Apricus solar collectors can be installed in many different configurations depending on your requirements, and type of house. The structure of the collector can be seen below. Normally the evacuated tubes are 1.8m long, and come in 10, 20, 22 or 30 tube sizes.

Apricus Collector

The Apricus evacuated tube technology is a highly efficient, reliable solution suitable for the diverse conditions of the Australian climate.

Manufactured in line with ISO9001:2000 quality management requirements, and meeting SRCC, AS2712, and, Solarkeymark requirements. Apricus collectors are a quality choice for your home or commercial application.

Excellent Cold Weather Performance

Apricus collectors can perform well even in freezing conditions thanks to thick glass wool insulation and the vacuum insulated evacuated tubes. This is in contrast to flat plate collectors that perform poorly in cold conditions.

Passive Sun Tracking

Apricus collectors are designed with a round absorber surface that can passively track the sun throughout the day. This means more stable heat output throughout the day, not just at midday. The tubes are also spaced close together to minimise light loss between the tubes, and eliminate the need for a reflective panel.

Freeze Protected Heat Pipes

Apricus heat pipes are designed to withstand freezing without damage, which means that the collector can operate in very cold regions.

All Stainless Steel Mounting Frames

Stainless steel provides strength and corrosion resistance, and is used for all Apricus collector frame components.

Special Sprung Heat Pipe Design

Apricus has developed a special spring assembly design to ensure heat pipes are kept firmly in contact with the header pipe within the manifold. Tighter contact means faster heat transfer which is key for high collector efficiency.

How the Apricus Solar Collector Works

The operation of the Apricus solar collector is very simple.

Step 1. Solar Absorption

Solar radiation is absorbed by the evacuated tubes and converted into heat.

Step 2. Solar Heat Transfer

Heat pipes conduct the heat from within the solar tube up to the header

Step 3. Solar Energy Storage

Water is circulated through the header via intermittent pump cycling. Each time the water circulates through the header the temperatures is raised by a small amount. Throughout the day, the water in the storage tank is gradually heated. The temperature the water in the tank will reach will depend upon the amount of solar radiation, the size of the tank and the hot water usage throughout the day.

Evacuated Tubes

Apricus solar collectors use twin-glass evacuated tubes. They are comprised of two glass tubes, fused together at the top and bottom. The space between the two tubes is evacuated to form a vacuum. The structure is therefore very similar to a Thermos® flask you may use to keep water hot. The outer layer of the inner tubes is coated with a special selective layer which absorbs sunlight very efficiently. The vacuum layer insulates very well against heat loss providing excellent performance even in cold weather.

To learn more about the different types of solar collectors and evacuated tubes, please .

Apricus solar collectors have from 10 to 30 evacuated tubes, with each tube 1.8m / 70″ long and 58mm / 2.3″ in diameter. Each tube contains a long heat transfer fin and a heat pipe. The fin acts to hold the heat pipe in place against the inner wall of the tube, and also provides additional heat transfer.

Heat Pipes

Heat pipes are commonly used in many industries, in particular in computers, working to transfer the heat from the CPU away to the heat dissipator past which the fan blows air. Heat pipes are also used in many industries to move heat from one point to another.

Apricus has specially designed a heat pipe for use with evacuated tubes. The operating temperature range from freezing to more than 200 ºC / 395 ºF means that many common heat pipes designs are not viable. Apricus heat pipes are designed to be begin working at a low temperature (30 ºC / 86 ºF), are able to transfer heat consistently up to high temperatures and can withstand freezing conditions without damage.

Below is a diagram which shows the basic operation of the heat pipe.

The operation is very simple. The heat pipes is basically a copper pipe that has been evacuated for form a vacuum. The heat pipe contains a small volume of purified water which acts as the “working fluid”. Because the pressure in the heat pipe is very low, the water boils at only 30ºC / 86ºF. The resultant steam rushes to the top of the heat pipe where it off-loads heat, after which it condenses back to water and runs back down to repeat the cycle. Using this process, Apricus heat pipes have a heat transfer capacity in excess of 110Watts, with the evacuated tubes in strong sunlight able to provide around 50-60Watts.

Mounting Options

Depending on the roof surface, different attachment methods may be required. Apricus provides a range of accessories which allow installation on almost any surface.

Round Feet

Round feet are the standard option for high angle frame kits when installing on a flat roof, as they provide a strong foundation with large surface area.

Roof Track

The roof track provides the same mounting format as the standard frame, a C shaped channel, ideal for use on tiled roofs, asphalt shingles or galvanized steel roofing

The roof track can be attached to the roof using a roof attachment straps or rubber pads.

Mounting Accessories

The frame can be attached to almost any roof surface. The following accessories are used depending on the roofing material.

Rubber Foot Cover

If installing using round feet on a asphalt roof, the rubber foot cover is used to prevent the asphalt from melting when the metal foot gets hot in the summer.

For a galvanized steel roof, the rubber cover separates the stainless steel foot from the metal roof, preventing any galvanic reaction or scratching.

Rubber Pads

If installing using the standard frame, or a frame kit using the roof track option, rubber frame pads may be used.

Normal thickness rubber pads are ideal for corrugated roof roofing, as widely used in Australia and New Zealand. The pad is able to mould to the shape of the corrugation, forming a good seal and preventing directly contact between the metals.

Thick rubber pads are used on asphalt roofs to prevent the C channel cutting into the shingles, or melting them in sunny weather when the metal becomes hot.

Roof Attachment Straps

Use roof attachment straps when mounting the collector using the standard frame, or roof track option on a tiled roof.

The straps attached into the underside of the C channel, and then run under the tiles and are secured to the roof’s steel or wooden frame.

By all means contact us directly for more information at edenPOWER Inquiries.

edenPOWER now registered as a Ku-ring-gai GreenStyle Supplier

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:21:24 +0000

edenPOWER supplies and installs solar energy systems, solar hot water and energy efficient lighting.

Discount:
Free estimates by phone for residence in the North Shore.

Will arrange and help fill in the required forms for rebate applications upon completion of either solar hot water or solar photovoltaic energy systems.

First 5 customers each month will receive an Efergy Wireless Power Meter with their purchase to watch the power use live.

For more information visit GreenStyle. Contact edenPOWER by phone on 1300-398-766 or fill in the inquiry form by pressing the following link – : edenPOWER Inquiries.

Apricus 3 Speed Pumps

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:33:35 +0000

Triple Speed Pump

Most solar water heating systems are “active” which means that a circulation pump is required to force water through the solar collector.

The circulation pump is not responsible for developing pressure, it is simply used for circulating the water through the solar collector. In many cases where the length of piping is more than 5m and especially if the house is 2 or more storeys high, a single speed pump does not have enough “head” pressure. A 3 speed pump allows the installer to adjust to a suitable speed setting to ensure a fast enough flow-rate is achieved.

Apricus Range of Solar Hot Water Tanks

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:20:42 +0000

Everlast Stainless Steel Storage Tanks

The Everlast stainless steel storage tanks provide a natural barrier to corrosion and rust, have excellent performance in areas with hard water. The tanks are made of UV stabilised, high impact resistant Polyethlene with MEPS standard insulation. These tanks are available in both electric and gas.

Tank Specifications

Model 160L 250L 315L
Storage Capacity (L) 170 264 327

Delivery Capacity (L) 160 250 315

Installation Inside/Outside

Max Supply Pressure 500kPa 500kPa 500kPa
Height 1140mm 1620mm 1980mm
Diameter 566mm 580mm 580mm
Approximate Dry Weight 37kg 53kg 63kg

Glass Lined Storage Tanks

The glass lined storage tanks are made from vitreous enamel with a sacrificial anode. The option of bottom or mid element means flexibility around your hot water usage. These tanks are available in both electric and gas.

Tank Specifications

Model 160L 250L 315L 400L
Storage Capacity (L) 164 260 323 415

Delivery Capacity (L) 160 250 315 400

Installation Inside/Outside

Max Supply Pressure 650kPa 650kPa 650kPa 650kPa
Height 1600mm 1430mm 1750mm 1760mm
Diameter 487mm 617mm 617mm 685mm
Approximate Dry Weight 60kg 75kg 90kg 100kg

Sustainable Energy Solutions

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:11:18 +0000

Global warming not only adversely affects the supply and demand of food, as well as the living conditions for human beings, but also the balance of the Earth’s important ecological systems. For the future of all living things on Earth we must quickly develop other sources of energy to replace fossil fuels.

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The control of an energy source such as petroleum by a limited number of countries, invites international warfare and can throw the global economy into turmoil. Solar and wind power favors no single region and is a clean source of energy. Companies involved in solar and wind power generation are helping the world to look beyond short-term profit taking, to the advancement of society from a long-term perspective.

We can be contacted by phone on 1300-398-766 or fill in the inquiry form by pressing the following link – : edenPOWER Inquiries.