What They're Showing

Our All-Energy preview offers a useful "bird's eye view" of exhibits at this year's show.  With over 350 exhibiting companies, All-Energy ’07 is a one-stop-shop for all with a professional interest in renewable and sustainable energy.  Keep making frequent returns to this part of the website as we will be updating it very regularly.  If you are a journalist you will be interested to know that we have high resolution jpegs from many of the exhibitors so can help you build a meaty preview! 

3G ENERGI LTD will feature a pellet stove (Baby Fiamma) and a Köb Dyn boiler (body only).  The live stove exhibit will show the reality of clean automatic wood-fuel stoves. The Dyun shows the size and loading for a log/chip boiler. These boilers are suitable for domestic or small commercial users. Other exhibits will include display boards showing domestic, commercial and large industrial wood-fuelled heating systems burning pellets, logs or woodchips. www.3genergi.co.uk

ACTION RENEWABLES is an organisation that employs leading experts in the field of renewable energy. It aims to raise awareness of the issues associated with the use of fossil fuels, the threat of climate change, the depletion of our resources and the security of our energy supply in Northern Ireland. We should not waste energy! Simple solutions such as turning off taps, heat and lighting when not in use are prime examples. However the long-term answer lies with increasing our renewable energy capabilities, to meet our needs, both now and in the future while ultimately reducing our need for fossil fuels.

To assist householders in Northern Ireland who are interested in installing renewable energy technologies in their homes they are providing grant assistance under the reconnect Household programme which is managed by Action Renewables. Information on these grants is available from freephone 0800 023 4077. www.actionrenewables.org

AEROVIRONMENT INC will showcase their Architectural Wind System – Building Integrated Wind Turbines. Architectural Wind positions the turbines to take advantage of the accelerated wind flow up the face of the building. This system is of interest to organizations with a commitment to sustainability with low aspect ratio buildings such as factories, large retail outlets, warehouses and distribution centers. The City of Austin, Texas provides an interesting case study:

The City of Austin, Texas, takes pride in being one of the “greenest” cities in the United States and is always seeking innovative new sources of electricity to bring cleaner energy into its urban environment. To this end, AeroVironment, Inc., a pioneer in advanced energy system technologies, began a 65-week technology demonstration project with Austin Energy, the city’s electric utility, in order to demonstrate the feasibility of a new form of environmentally-friendly energy generation and showcase it to the industry and trade.

The project involves AeroVironment’s new Architectural Wind, a small, modular, aesthetically-pleasing wind-turbine system. Architectural Wind systems are integrated into a tilt-up concrete or pre-cast building’s utility grid to provide a kinetic, clean-energy-generating technology for use in both urban and suburban environments.

Whereas photovoltaic systems are typically located on top of roofs and out of sight, the Architectural Wind system installs easily onto the building parapet wall, operating in plain site as an attractive complement to the structural design. Additionally, based on its proprietary design, Architectural Wind turbines rotate at low wind speeds, resulting in a form of “kinetic architecture” that communicates effectively the generation of clean energy.

Installation and Beyond: The Architectural Wind demonstrator is a 3.2-kilowatt system that has been bolted to the parapet of the City of Austin’s Wireless Communications Services building – with no support tower needed and without having to penetrate the roof. This building was considered ideal for a number of reasons, mainly because of its construction type and its location with respect to wind resource and direction.

The Architectural Wind system occupies about 20% of the parapet in the front of the building and was painted to accentuate the existing façade . About 35 feet long and four feet high, the system comprises eight 400-watt wind turbines generating approximately 250 volts DC through a power electronics controls package developed by AeroVironment. The turbines are fixed in a metal housing that includes both front and rear grills to ensure avian safety.

The interconnection to the building’s utility grid was accomplished through an SMA Windy Boy inverter rated at 6000 watts. Safety on the DC side includes a high-voltage DC disconnect switch, with fusing and grounding handled by a combiner box. The system architecture further incorporates an AC disconnect switch and interconnects to the utility grid through appropriately-sized circuit breakers.

AeroVironment provided the necessary single-line wiring and structural diagrams to comply with necessary safety and utility requirements. It also installed an anemometer and data logger to correlate energy generation with wind resource at the demonstration site and for one year following the project’s commissioning is providing monthly reports detailing the findings.

AeroVironment identified a local service provider to support successful system integration, maintenance and operation; supplied all necessary engineering documentation for permit application; and instructed responsible Austin Energy personnel on proper operation and maintenance of the system equipment.

Long-Range Benefits: The Architectural Wind system is poised to provide long-range benefits to Austin Energy – and the City of Austin in general – by providing:

• an exciting clean-energy technology that stimulates awareness among its customers, stakeholders and partners;
• a visible, architecturally-enhancing technology that showcases Austin Energy’s advanced commitment to renewable energy generation; and
• added revenue for local service providers selected for system integration, engineering and operational support.

AeroVironment believes that the goals it shares with Austin Energy in promoting and adopting energy-efficiency technologies make them ideal partners for this demonstration project and that deploying t he Architectural Wind system further establishes Austin Energy as a pioneer in developing an urban wind-energy market. www.avinc.com

ALLIANCE & LEICESTER COMMERCIAL BANK feature specific detail of recent completed windfarm transactions showing their commitment to medium size land/renewable projects and of use and interest to developers, sponsors, landowners and intermediaries. A&L are currently active in developing financing structures for mainstream renewable projects. www.alliance-leicester.co.uk

The ALLIANCE NORTH MIDLANDS stand is shared by emda (East Midlands Development Agency www.emda.org.uk), Wind Supply, KVM Energy Ltd, and Carbon Concepts Ltd.

The Alliance North Midlands, a partnership of local authorities and agencies, aims to welcome and support new and high quality enterprises, deliver comprehensive business support structures and provide access to financial incentives. With a range of high-quality property options, a loyal and adaptable workforce, a unique strength in manufacturing and some of the most favourable land and property prices in the UK, the North Midlands is the natural choice for aspiring energetic enterprises. www.alliancenorthmidlands.co.uk

Carbon Concepts Ltd is a research, design and development company based in Clay Cross, Derbyshire. Founders Prof. John Dominy and Nick McCleod have applied their specialist knowledge of composite materials and extensive experience in medical and motorsport engineering to create a unique and virtually silent vertical axis wind turbine and a family of generators optimised for small wind and water turbines. Following the success of its wind energy programme, the team has moved into the micro-hydro sector and hopes to showcase its first “low head” water turbine at All-Energy ‘07. “We’re looking to talk to potential partners with an interest in exploiting our technology on a commercial basis.” Prof. John Dominy. www.carbonconcepts.co.uk

KVM Energy Ltd based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, specialises in the design and implementation of a wide range of Hydraulic Interface Units. The company prides itself on the exceptional build quality, durability, low energy usage and the flexibility of its solutions that are ideally suited to renewable energy applications. The team is now in phase three of a project involving more than 600 connections at the groundbreaking Greenwich Millennium Village in East London. www.kvmltd.com

WindSupply is a business council for sustainable development, funded by national and regional government, that helps to identify, support and promote UK manufacturing and service business into the global renewable energy supply chain. Projects Manager Fred Mead will be at All Energy 2007 to introduce WINDow - an open supply chain database of UK companies’ abilities to supply innovative products and services into the wind energy market. www.windsupply.co.uk

ALLSUN A/S will highlight the multifunction energy controller Thermius for solar thermal systems. This multifunction and intelligent energy controller is special because a connection to GSM or the internet allows transfer of collected data, remote control and monitoring of operation and interactive communication. It is used in connection with solar thermal systems in buildings requiring the production of hot domestic water as well as control of heat circuits and boilers. Other exhibits will include: Flow sensors (Vortex) a built-in flow sensor in the solar circuit that measures the produced solar energy yield which is currently displayed on a LCD-display.

A wireless concept will be an essential part of our future development strategy. AllSun A/S aims to be a flexible and future-oriented partner within energy control system. www.allsun.dk

AMPAIR will feature the Ampair 600-24 for battery charging and the Ampair 600-230 for grid connection. This is the world’s first full system wind turbine in the 1.7m class with a wide range of accessories and option, and is of use to developers, architects, home-owners, local authorities, sailors, remote locations. Other exhibits will include the Ampair 300 and Ampair 100 used by sailors, remote locations, scientific monitoring. Ampair is lead supplier to Warwick Wind Trials, the largest microwind trial in the UK. www.ampair.com

ANDREW NICOL CHARTERED FORESTER will feature the Herz Firematic 50 automatic boiler for wood chips or wood pellets that offers green energy from local forests.  The boiler is used by, and of potential use to, residential, community, commercial and indsutrail properties for space heating and hot water.  They will also have a display of wood fuels of interest to those looking for user-friendly energy efficient renewable energy solutions.  A new company - Arbuthnott Wood Pellets Ltd - will be launched in the AREG upperdeck loung at 16.15 on Thursday 24 May. www.andrewnicol.com

AQUAMARINE POWER LTD will be showcasing Oyster, a marine energy converter installed in near shore water that pumps high pressure water to a hydro electric conversion unit located onshore. Oyster will be installed in Orkney this summer but visitors will be able to observe a working scale model of Oyster at the Aquamarine stand that demonstrates the entire process of power generation form wave to electricity.

Their exhibit is of interest to utilities companies, renewable energy investors, marine energy developers, researchers and academics in this field, trade journals and other media representatives and people interested in a career in wave power. www.aquamarinepower.com

AQUATERA - The last year has seen some significant achievements reached by Aquatera, in the marine renewables sector they have now worked, or are working with, nine device developers providing a wide range of support services from initial concept evaluation through to device installation and monitoring. They will have a range of case study materials available for other developers to view and learn from. The breath of services that they are able to offer is ever-growing through a network of associates operating as a one stop shop for developers working in Orkney and elsewhere in the UK and internationally.

With regard to their strategic planning activities the highlight has been winning a commendation for the Highland Renewable Energy Strategy at the Scottish Planning Awards – all the materials used to support this strategy will be available for scrutiny at the exhibition and data CD ROMs are also now available at £250 each. Associated with this project Aquatera has also developed a Strategic Assessment modelling package that provides in depth analysis of strategic options and pathways, helping to guide government, local authorities or larger developers regarding the big decisions of the day.

They will also be showcasing their latest landscape assessment and visualisation tools with significant new features and approaches added since last year’s show.

For the true All-Energy types they will also have the latest information about their work in the oil and gas industry, working on improved standards for environmental surveying, new approaches to handling drilling wastes and a strategic review of all the environmental literature related to the industry over the last 30 years.

All in all Aquatera has had a very successful 2006/7 they look forward to building on that success in 2007/8 by helping you achieve your own success. “Come and visit us in the Orkney Islands exhibition area to find out more and see how we can help you,” they urge. www.aquatera.co.uk

ARCON SOLVARME - Since the beginning of 1974, ARCON Solvarme A/S has been one of the pioneering firms in the production and sale of solar heating systems in Denmark. Today they sell solar heating systems in Denmark and in various European countries. More than 250,000 m 2 of solar collectors produced by ARCON Solvarme A/S already provide free energy in Europe. Key points:

• Solar collector manufacturer since 1974
• Domestic and industrial solar collectors
• Solar Keymark approved production

HT-SA collector

• 13.5 m 2 collector area
• Commercial and domestic usage
• High performance (500 – 700 kWh)
• No external pipe work
• Swift and easy installation of around 2 hours each
• No maintenance
• Systems from £ 300 - 600/ m 2 installed
• High commercial standard

www.arcon.dk

ATLANTIC BOILERS will feature the R series rapeseed oil boiler and the RT add on condensing economiser. The boiler is eco-friendly and uses renewable fuels. It is of interest to contractors, builders, installers, consultants, architects, farmers and agents. The company has been trading for over 20 years and were the first to introduce condesning boilers in the UK back in 1982. www.atlanticboilers.com

THE AUSTRIAN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTGROUP is an international provider of systems for thermal power generation and environmental technologies. The company operates in five business sectors and has 2,700 employees worldwide.

The AE&E Group offers a full range of products including boiler plants, flue gas cleaning systems, turnkey industrial power plants, waste-to-energy plants, coal gasifiers and valves as well as services for engineering, plant modernisation and plant operation. www.aee-group.com

AUSTRIAN TRADE COMMISSION - Austrian Trade is the official Austrian Foreign Trade Promotion Organisation and the largest provider of services in the area of foreign trade.

Austrian Trade offices are the gateway to Austria for international companies looking for world-class suppliers. They act as a central contact partner playing a strategic role for companies wishing to move to Austria and, therefore, are looking for top-quality partners for their business dealings. Regardless of whether foreign businesses are looking for Austrian buyers, a suitable location for a company branch or import/export office or an overview of Austria’s internationally respected products and services, all roads meet at Austrian Trade.

With a network of more than  100 offices in 70 countries Austrian Trade is uniquely positioned to consult and guide Austrian enterprises worldwide.

Austrian Trade Commissioners help Austrian companies find new contacts and strengthen existing business connections. They put sellers in contact with potential agents, importers and prospective partners. They also obtain credit ratings and assist with trade names and patent registration.

Austrian Trade publishes foreign trade newsletters, brochures and an internet eBulletin to promote export opportunities for Austrian companies. They organize trade missions and official participations in international trade fairs and provide advice and assistance for in-bound buying missions.

Austrian Trade unites a high degree of openness and international orientation with an extensive network of local Austrian contacts. These advantages ensure rapid, competent answers to any inquiries and solutions to any problems you might have. www.austriantrade.org/uk

BALCAS  will highlight Balcas brites – the natural answer to a burning issue, clean and convenient heat fuel. Balcas Timber Ltd, based in Enniskillen operates the largest wood pellet mill in the British Isles.  Wood pellets are a locally available fuel that will reduce carbon emissions to the atmosphere and help combat climate change.  Balcas brites can be used in commercial applications as well as in the home. 

Balcas brites are made from pure sawdust, a by-product from their sawmills on site.  brites are very clean and can be handled without any mess. The pellet is held together by the wood’s natural lignin that is released during the pelletising process due to heat and compression. All material used in the production of Balcas brites originates from virgin softwood approved by the Forest Stewardship Council. 

brites can be used in domestic wood pellet stoves and boilers.  Wood pellet stoves have the advantage of a living flame, giving a warm glow and creating a focal point in the room.  They can also be used to heat domestic hot water, or to heat the whole building with the use of a standard central heating system. Wood pellet boilers operate very efficiently and are easily installed as new or replacement boilers.   Both wood pellet stoves and boilers are completely programmable, safe, convenient and clean. brites are available in bulk delivery. www.brites.eu

BELMAN PRODUCTION A/S will exhibit their newly developed district heating programme of compensators for every conceivable situation within the energy sector. In a pipeline there are more ways of absorbing movements and Belman always finds the best solution both operational and economical. Compensators absorb among others movements, vibrations and in that way they prolong the service life of the pipeline and connected equipment.

Belman has experienced project managers that advise the customer about the best compensator solution for his pipeline. Designing and manufacturing these solutions are the reason why Belman today employs more than 80 people. www.belman.dk

BURNTISLAND FABRICATION (BiFab) is a Scottish Engineering company based in Fife Scotland , operating the two largest offshore fabrications yards remaining in Scotland.

The background of the company is based on their success in the Oil and GAS sector . The management team recognise the need for diversification and have targeted Wind , Wave and Tidal as areas of diversification.

The company recently completed the substructures and piles for the Beatrice Offshore WindFarm Development project . BiFab are also involved in a detailed study reviewing the benefits of a mass fabrication facility with Strathclyde University looking into supply chain logistics and the mass production techniques required to reduce the unit build costs for a full scale 1000 MW commercial development.  www.bifab.co.uk  

BIOTECH ENERGIETECHNIK GmbH has set a new standard in energy efficiency with the addition of a 100 kW pellet-fired boiler to its product range. This pellet-fired boiler is one of the few to have been developed in such a way as to operate on 230 v AC.

The product range has also been expanded to include the first 50 kW wood chippings-fired system. The wood chippings feed mechanism provides optimum operation and rounds off the excellent features of this product.

The Biotech heat pump represents a further innovation. Incorporating the latest PCI technology to maximize efficiency, this heat pump completes the range of Biotech heating systems.

Biotech supplies pellet boilers with 2 - 100 kW outputs, 50 kW wood chippings-fired systems and heat pumps with outputs up to 35 kW. The 10 and 15 kW models in the TopLight range remain two of Biotech´s most innovative pellet boilers. Both these models can be installed in a corner without any problems as all the connections face upwards. www.pelletsworld.com

BIOTRICITY (UK) has developed a fully automated plant which converts both raw oil seeds and pre-pressed straight vegetable oils to a biodiesel fuel tested to EN 14214 - and you'll see a version of it in the feature area at All-Energy. The machinery will accept the basic vegetable product in bulk straight from the field and through a series of automated product transfer processes the seeds pass through pressing, sediment & glycerine removal, washing, polishing & final filtration. The biodiesel fuel product is aimed primarily at combined heat and power generation plants for sites producing under a ROC Agreement. The company is currently working on reciprocating and turbine prime movers up to 1MW capacity and the plant shown at the exhibition is the smallest unit and will have an output of 1M litres/year working 10 hours/day. auditenergy@aol.com

THE BRITISH HYDROPOWER ASSOCIATION (BHA) works to maintain its position as the leading trade association representing the interests of the UK hydropower industry (from micro to large) and its associated stakeholders in the wider community, both in the UK and overseas.

Its objective is to support its members and promote the hydropower industry – its activities include:

• Lobbying
• Liaising with UK government, regulators and other agencies
• Raising awareness
• Offering guidance and support
• Promoting business and export opportunities
• Providing an information resource and marketing intelligence
• Creating networking opportunities
• Coordinating and organising events such as conferences, seminars and exhibitions

Membership of the BHA covers a wide range of hydro interests and expertise: design and consulting engineering in all disciplines, developers, contractors, generators, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, project managers, financiers, insurers, owner/operators, utility companies, investors, and specialists in hydrology, fish protection and other services.

The BHA promotes the British hydro industry both at home and abroad, increasing awareness of its quality and scope in the wider world. Hydropower is one of the most reliable, predictable and least environmentally intrusive of all renewable energies and the world’s No. 1 source of renewable electricity. The BHA strives to ensure that is potential is realised.

BHA organises a conference session at All-Energy; and looks forward to welcoming you to their stand (J18) to find out more about their work and their full events and projects programme for 2007/8. www.british-hydro.org

BRYAN J RENDALL (ELECTRICAL) LTD  is based in Orkney, Scotland specialising in electrical and electronic engineering, primarily in the renewable energy sector.  Drawing on a very wide range of experience from the oil, gas and power industries, BJRE has established a worldwide reputation with projects ranging from Australia to California, and  has been involved with projects totalling more than 1,000 wind turbines worldwide over the past decade - the perfect credentials for development of a new wind turbine.
 
They have chosen All-Energy ’07 to launch a new 6 kW wind turbine – the result of a collaboration with French company Eoltec. The Scirocco E5.6-6 best wind Technology for Highest Performance. Designed and built without compromise using state of the art components and in accordance to IEC 61400. It features professional grade construction; high reliability; low maintenance; and high performance.

An exclusive range of various dedicated power electronics allows a wide range of applications; utility grid feeding; battery charging; direct heating; stand-alone AC distribution; automatic diesel/grid coupling; and island AC grid (micro grid).

The first commercial machines are already harnessing the wind at locations as diverse as an Orkney shellfish factory, an Aberdeenshire home and a Highland golf course.

Setting new standards for robustness, reliability and energy yield for small wind turbines,a full size Eoltec Scirocco 6-kilowatt wind turbine can be viewed and appreciated on their stand (HI5). It has a 5.6m rotor diameter; and offers high efficiency/low noise; variable speed MPPT operation; overspeed centrifugal stall control; fully sealed design; and DC standalone, AC grid or direct pumping applications

The company is showcasing its extensive and turnkey services and systems that meet a wide range of power requirements, are fit for purpose and do not cost the earth!

• Supply & distribution
• Consultancy
• Site appraisal
• Wind speed monitoring
• Planning applications
• Feasibility studies
• Soil resistivity surveys
• System design
• Cable laying
• Provision of offshore electricity supplies
• Sub sea cable laying
• Installation
• Wind turbine construction & commissioning
• Grid connection
• Product testing R&D for third parties
• Operations & maintenance
• Trouble shooting - fault finding on turbine,electrical infrastructure & substation equipment

A ‘hands on’ approach which often sees the same engineer involved in the design and the construction, along with a willingness to ‘stick in and get the job done’, has resulted in a high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
 
Bryan J. Rendall (Electrical) has been involved in projects comprising over 1,000 wind turbines, (with over 400 being of 1MW or greater), electrical power systems up to 220 kV and a wide range of specialist control equipment.
 
Over 900 MVA of substations and grid connection works ranging from a single 1.6 MVA 11 kV wind turbine connection building to their largest substation project to date, the 180 MVA, 138 kV Indian Mesa II windfarm in Texas are included in their portfolio. www.bjre.co.uk 

CANTORCO2e - Developers of renewable energy plants generally look for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that lasts for the length of the project debt-service, provides a high floor price to maximise debt levels in the project, and at the same time maximises overall price and hence returns to equity. These conflicting objectives need to be balanced in a well-structured contract that suits the circumstances of the individual project, balancing the objectives of the buyer, the seller and the seller’s lenders and investors, to achieve an outcome that maximises value to each party within a given level of risk transfer.

CantorCO2e can help clients secure the best PPA in the market to suit their individual needs. They can suggest pricing structures that might not have been considered, procure bids for output, help clients analyse and improve the bids, save time and expense, and help negotiate the deal to a successful close by applying their many years of experience. They understand the quirks of the UK renewable energy market, they understand the requirements of buyers and lenders, and they have an impressive track-record of improving value for all parties in a transaction.

CantorCO2e is a leading global provider of financial services to the world’s environmental and energy markets, offering finance, consultancy, advice, technology, and transaction services to clients engaged in using energy and managing emissions across the world.

CantorCO2e serves all of the world’s principal emissions markets, including the Kyoto markets (CDM, JI and European emissions trading), the US compliance markets (emissions, renewable energy credits, wastewater, etc), and the voluntary carbon market. They help entities transact via electronic trading screens, voice brokerage, as well as the use of auctions and negotiated contracts. As well as emissions, they broker traditional energy products, and ‘new’ energy, such as renewable energy, ethanol and biodiesel. They advise funds on related product finance, introduce investors to projects, and structure forward sales to enable project developers to fund their investments. They help ‘clean-tech’ technology developers to manage their intellectual property, to develop their licensing strategies, and to roll out their technologies through the CantorCO2e global network.

CantorCO2e is headquartered in London and San Francisco and has fourteen offices across four continents.  This global yet local presence across the world, together with the unique experience of their staff, enables them to provide a level of service that few can match. www.cantorco2e.com

CHILLWIND feature their Chillwind 80-90m tilt-up met mast. This is the first and only 80+m tilt up tower available in the UK and is of use to wind power developers and their technical partners/consultants, from the largest utilities to the smallest community groups. Other exhibits will include meteorological monitoring systems from 10m to90m; and SODAR (acoustic) monitoring systems. The Chillwind team has just moved into their new HQ, an eco-friendly timber building in the West Highlands. Installation of microw-renewable systems (wind/PV) will follow later in the year. www.chillwind.co.uk

CLYDE SPACE LTD is Scotland’s first indigenous space company.  Their specialist area is in power management, batteries and solar arrays for small satellites.  There is a significant synergy between small satellite power management and that of micro-renewable systems and they are looking to introduce their proprietary high efficiency solar array battery charge designs to the terrestrial market and have selected the All-Energy ‘07 exhibition to introduce their technology to the renewable energy market for the first time. T heir main featured item is a proprietary Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) for applications using small solar arrays. The control circuit consists of only two op-amps and is accurate to within 1% of the peak power point, increasing available power from the solar panel by up to 40%.

The rest of the circuit is a simple power stage with >90% efficiency and performs charge control of all secondary battery types. Due to its simplicity, this circuit can be produced at very low-cost and is ideal for micro-renewable energy systems.

Clyde Space is a Spacecraft Power specialist company and their technology is also used on satellites where power, efficiency, mass and volume are critical design drivers. Their proprietary MPPT is a great example of using space technology to greatly improve the performance of ground based systems. Their exhibits are of interest to, and use for, any small solar panel application from a few watts to over 100W.

They will also show information on their products and design capabilities; and a CubeSat. CubeSats are educational satellites used by Universities and organisations throughout the world (including NASA). www.clyde-space.com

COGENCO LIMITED will feature cogeneration units (combined heat and power – CHP). CHP provides substantial energy cost saving, reduces CO2 emissions – reducing carbon footprint – contributing to protect the environment. Market sectors using CHP include hotels, leisure, universities, retail, healthcare, government, industrial and horticulture. www.cogenco.com

CONNESS UNTERNEHMENSBERATUNGS-, BESCHAFFUNGS- und HANDELS GmbH - The CONNESS philosophy turns customers into partners of the firm. The principal goal is to market sustainable energy systems and utilize renewable energy sources in order to reduce operating costs and Co 2 emissions.

The dedicated CONNESS team is the successful key to finding solutions that meet customers´ complex requirements. CONNESS aims to build up efficient networks to supply renewable energy in Ireland and Great Britain and to supply wood chip production machines to Eastern Europe.

The product range comprises:

• Pellet and wood chip-fired boilers (with outputs ranging from 10 - 300 kW) made by KWB, one of Europe´s leading biomass heating system manufacturers. The boilers are exclusively supplied to Ireland and Great Britain
• RIKA pellet-fired stoves (water-heating and space-heating models) are exclusively distributed in Ireland and Great Britain by CONNESS
• Wood chipping machines made by SCHLIESING in Germany and supplied to Ireland, Great Britain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Hungary and Slovenia
• Solar panels, solar components and packages "Made in Austria"
• Biomass humidity measuring devices made by Schaller Messtechnik Österreich
• Heating system components such as heat storage, solar energy storage etc, all "Made in Austria"

www.conness.at

CONSENSE will be showing their Open Debate online consultation system - developed to make community engagement in windfarm planning more accessible, interactive and auditable; giving a voice to the silent majority in support of wind power.

Full community consultation is vital and at the forefront of the windfarm agenda. The DTI has highlighted the requirement for windfarm planning to be "quicker and easier for everyone to participate". Open Debate enables just this, and is an excellent tool for involving as wide a section of the community as possible in proposals, simply and cost-effectively.

The current Consense client list includes Wind Energy (multiple schemes), Banks Developments, Viking Energy (Shetland Islands Council & SSE), Your Energy (multiple schemes) and npower renewables.

Other exhibits will include: traditional community engagement services to run alongside Open Debate: exhibition management, design for print, advertising, and PR.

Last year, Consense exhibited at All Energy as 2Cs Communications. Since then, their volume of projects has increased at such a pace that in December 2006 Consense formed as a new, dedicated division of the company. Their Open Debate online consultation system is being used on a wide variety of schemes and their clients are receiving a great deal of positive feedback from local participants about their proposals - feedback they may not otherwise have received simply through traditional community activities. www.consense.co.uk

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY will be featuring education and training at postgraduate level in the field of offshore renewable energy, in particular their MSc in Offshore Renewable Energy, available in both full time and part time modes of study.  They are also able to provide bespoke courses for industry covering all aspects of this activity.

This is the only MSc programme within the UK that is specific to renewable energy sources derived from the sea/offshore locations, i.e. waves, marine current and wind.  Students on this programme undertake a course of learning modules, a group project and an individual research type project in collaboration with industry.  The programme builds upon some 25 years experience of postgraduate education and training for the offshore oil and gas industry and is aimed at new engineering graduates and mature engineers from industry.

Other exhibits include: Consultancy services for the renewable energy industry, with expertise in materials behaviour, corrosion, mechanical design, risk and reliability and hydrodynamics. These are used by manufacturers/developers of energy capture devices and systems.

Cranfield remains in the top three UK universities for employment of its graduates, with some 97% securing positions in their chosen field on completion of their course.   Recent Cranfield graduates have acquired jobs with major organisations in this industry such as E.ON, AMEC, Natural England and Black and Veatch. www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/marine

CREST – Loughborough University - CREST will be featuring some of its innovative research activity relating to photovoltaics (PV), networks, wind and marine technologies. Just over a year ago the largest dedicated PV laboratory in any UK university was opened at Loughborough. Here cutting edge research into PV devices, systems and materials is at the forefront of reducing costs and improving the electrical conversion efficiency of this technology. The laboratory contains the complete PV module production process, including wafer production, materials deposition, encapsulation, indoor and outdoor testing facilities. This facility is funded by major research grants and supported by the PV industry and of use by and interest to researchers, manufacturers and decision-makers.

Other exhibits will include the MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology. Established in 1993 this programme is designed specifically to provide postgraduate training in renewable energy has placed around 300 people in the renewable energy industry around the world. The course covers wind, water, solar and biomass technologies along with electrical integration and energy policy. Furthermore this course can not only be studied full-time in one year, but by part-time distance learning offering the flexibility of studying whilst working. Dissertation projects are often carried out with the university’s extensive industry network offering the chance of getting known by the renewables sector. Most graduates now work in the renewable energy sector and some go on to do further research with a PhD.

They will also be presenting their recent developments in wind energy, micro-generation as part of a project with the UK Energy Research Centre; and the innovative marine oscillating water column.

Their exhibits are used by/of use to people wanting to get the advanced postgraduate training to be leaders in the growing renewable energy industry, who may be recent graduates or have a number of years work experience and are looking for a career change. www.lboro.ac.uk/crest

CROMARTY FIRST PORT AUTHORITY is eager to gain access to the renewable energy market and to attract new business and marketing opportunities. They will show their expertise by means of computer simulation and photographs and will provide details of the services available and their comprehensive facilities. They are a premier port facility in the Highlands of Scotland with a large skilled and experienced labour force. www.cfpa.co.uk

CUBE ENGINEERING GmbH will present their services as a wind energy consultancy, including wind measurements, site assessment, project planning, due diligence, environmental impact assessment, electrical grid studies and others. The company is based at three sites in Germany, as well as in Edinburgh, Paris and Montana. They have carried out studies, measurements, evaluations etc for more than 15 years; and in December 2005 were accredited by the German DAP system. CUBE Engineering is an accredited laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The accreditation covers the expertise of wind site assessments, 60%-reference-yield certification (for German Renewable Energy Law), turbulence calculations, sound emission and shadow impact prognoses as well as wind measurements (Registration no. DAP-PL-3980.00).

CUBE has carried out several environmental impact studies in Scotland, e.g. for Hartwood and Llairg, and opened their UK agency in Edinburgh a year ago. Naturally, they have adapted their services to reflect UK/Scottish planning requirements.  www.cube-engineering.com 

CUBE SOLAR LTD will feature their services aimed at the solar power sector. They offer photovoltaic systems as well as solar thermal energy and will show energy converters and other components as the stand will feature a special exhibition offer. www.cube-engineering.com 

DANISH EMBASSY - Danish renewable energy solutions are renowned for their efficiency, long lasting qualities and clever designs . At All-Energy ‘07 , the Danish Pavilion will be showcasing f our companies and their wide selection of energy solutions :

AllSun - www.allsun.dk

Arcon Solvarme - www.arcon.dk

Belman Production - www.belman.dk

GAIA Wind - www. gaia-wind.com

Visit the stand and talk with the exhibitors while enjoying refreshments from Carlsberg. Also, if you leave your business card in the SAS bowl, you will participate in the competition to win two return flight tickets from Aberdeen to Copenhagen. The two lucky winners will be drawn Thursday 24 May in the afternoon. You can find more information about Carlsberg and SAS services on their websites: www.carlsberg.co.uk and www.flysas.com

DANWOOD SCOTLAND , one of Scotland’s largest independent suppliers of printers, copiers and faxes, is sponsoring the Internet Café and exhibit on stand A40. They will showcase the latest Hewlett Packard mono and colour devices at the Café, and on its stand where delegates can use the facilities. The devices Danwood has chosen are the models recognised for their strong environmental sustainability and energy renewable benefits within the HP range.

Gary Elms, Danwood Scotland’s Managing Director, said: “Despite the desire to run more efficient businesses, directors often overlook one obvious area - their print and copy management. It’s an activity that can often get caught between the Facilities or the IT department which are often separately responsible for copying and for printing. So while print management may not be on the Board’s agenda, at Danwood we can provide solutions that can help businesses to save up to an average of 30% on print costs while improving office efficiency and increasing profits.” www.danwood.co.uk

DEEPWATER HOCKWAY ALLIANCE will show information regarding their range of proven long term corrosion prevention solutions for offshore marine structures. With 30 years experience of supporting offshore oil and gas, developers and constructors of offshore wind, wave and tidal stream generation can depend upon them to ensure long term corrosion prevention at the lowest possible capital cost.

DeepwaterHockway is a new alliance between two of the world’s recognised leaders in cathodic protection brought together specifically to support both brown field life extension and to support European emerging technologies. Their exhibits are of interest to all developers, designers, constructors or operators of offshore assets.

Other exhibits will include a range of other corrosion prevention solutions used to prevent crevice corrosion, primarily on pipework installed in aggressive environments

Deepwater Corrosion Services Inc of Houston Texas have more offshore pipeline protection systems and subsea fixed corrosion monitoring installations than any other company in the world, whilst Hockway Ltd have an unrivalled reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality cathodic protection systems currently being installed on almost all of the worlds most prestigious oil & gas related projects. www.deepwaterhockway.com

DIMPLEX click here to read the latest issue of their Ecotalk newsletter, which has two fascinating articles “Air source heat pump grants” and “Case study: Moray housing Partnership” - both are featured on page 3. Heat pumps are set to be one of the leading low carbon heating solutions over the coming years. www.dimplex-resource.co.uk

DNV will highlight WindStore, which is focussed on large scale energy storage concepts for wind farms in the UK. In particular, it will investigate the use of compressed air energy storage (CAES) in depleted reservoirs, aquifers, salt domes, underground mines and similar subsurface features. It is expected to have significant impact on more effective use of renewable energy sources, the security of energy supply, reduction of carbon emissions, and less dependency on connections to the national power grid. It is a first, and it will be of interest to investors, developers, grid owners and operators. Other exhibits will include Use of Recommended Practice RP– A203 Qualification of New Technology, Verification, Certification used by all who are developing new technology. www.dnv.com

ECONNECT CONSTRUCTION will highlight their hybrid Statcom – voltage control solutions for wind farm grid code compliance. With the majority of turbines being imported into the UK, grid code compliance can be a major headache for developers. Econnect Construction’s solution ensures grid code compliance at a lower cost and least disruption. Of use to windfarm developers, it is currently in use at Earlsburn, near Stirling in Scotland.

Econnect Construction is rapidly becoming a market leader in electrical connections for renewable energy. The company is due to move into new office space from April and amongst other recruits, recently recruited a team of six electricians due to a substantial increase in orders. www.econnect.com

ECONNECT CONSULTING’s experience and expertise in grid code compliance for renewable energy projects will feature on their stand. They developed a solution to bring about grid code compliance for the 35MW Earlsburn project, in Scotland. This was one of the first projects in the UK to receive interim operational notification from the National Grid under GB grid code rules, and is of use to wind farm developers and financiers.

Other exhibits will include material on technical adviser services and details of Wind Direct consultancy services. These technical adviser services are of use to wind farm developers, whilst Wind Direct consultancy services are of use to large industrial energy consumers, looking to finance their own on-site generation.

Econnect Consulting are market leaders in grid code compliance and technical adviser services. The Wind Direct consultancy route is a new service that is rapidly gathering pace. www.econnect.com

ECORIDER LTD - The Ecorider is a unique 2 wheeled, low ground pressure Biodiesel machine, born and bred in the Scottish Highlands. With over 5 years of research and development, this British vehicle has been created to tackle diverse terrain, whilst causing minimal damage to the fragile environment. Available in either Diesel, Biodiesel or Petrol this sturdy and economical workhorse is extremely environmentally friendly.

Ecorider is the first of its kind worldwide. Towing capabilities, a narrow profile, wide tyres, easy operation, safety and a sensible price tag make this a truly remarkable workhorse. Built around a tough, durable frame the Ecorider’s simple robust design is over engineered with high quality components, and represents a major break through in off road access and mobility. Used in applications ranging from agriculture, forestry, game keeping and nature reserves, to leisure and golf, this multi functional workhorse is the future in eco-friendly transport.

Delivering 120 miles to the gallon the Ecorider is both kind to the environment and incredibly inexpensive to run. With CO2 emissions of just 62g/km, it produces 83% less CO2 than a typical ATV. What's more operating on Biodiesel it is CO2 neutral, and there is less risk of accidental spillage and pollution to the natural environments in which the bike can operate. Moreover, its 11 inch wide tyres leave a footprint of less than 2 pounds per square inch, which in fact causes less ground damage than someone on foot. Ecorider appreciates that it is important that the wildlife, habitats and landscapes which have evolved through the long partnership between people and nature, are maintained for future generations. In light of this they believe that the Ecorider is the ideal vehicle to work in harmony with the natural environment.

For ease of transportation on long journeys, the Ecorider can be conveniently carried on a purpose built bike rack, an Ecohauler. This can be attached to the rear of a vehicle, negating the need for a road transport trailer. With fast rising fuel prices and increased environmental awareness, the Ecorider is well placed for rapid growth over the coming years.

The Ecorider has a sensible price tag, retailing at £2,220 for the petrol machine and £2,750 for the diesel machine (Ex VAT). Ecorider has recently been awarded the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland; New Implement award for Technical Innovation 2006. The judges recognised; the simplicity, practical features, low fuel consumption, minimal CO2 emissions, low ground pressure and versatility of the vehicle, and hence awarded Ecorider the top prize. Ecorider has an extensive worldwide dealer network. www.ecorider.com

ECOSEARCH is part of MRINetwork™, one of the largest and most successful recruitment organisations in the world. As part of MRINetwork, they provide the  single point of contact to over 1,000 offices in more than 35 countries. Whether your needs are local or global, their executive and technical consultants have the reach and the recruiting expertise to meet your needs whether you are an industry professional or a potential employer. 

Driven by the high demand for impact players, technical specialists and thought leaders across all areas of Green Energy and Green tech - EcoSearch is launching its new Green Energy/Green Tech specialist recruiting division at All-Energy ‘07. Green Energy/Green Tech represents a significant new market and they are looking forward to utilising their recruiting process and trademarked methodology evolved over 40 years to deliver a consistently high quality recruitment experience for industry professionals and clients alike.

For companies: the acquisition of talent for profitable business growth and a competitive edge is critical in today's market.  MRINetwork™, undertake a 360^o search of market talent and find the best people that your industry has to offer.  Their recruiters have real-world experience in the industries in which they recruit; they know who you need to hire, how to reach them, engage with them and attract them to your business.

For candidates: your decision to change careers can affect every dimension of your life. That's why their recruiters spend time getting to know you, your needs and your goals.

Their recruiters focus on placing executives and professionals into key positions and can introduce you to companies who will value your expertise and ability, and offer excellent long term career prospects.

Industry focus: EcoSearch is proud to announce the launch of its new recruiting division specialising in:

• Green Energy - Organisations focussing on the development and power production of energy from renewable sources
• Green Tech - Businesses driving 'green agenda' improvement and efficiency through new technologies and processes across all industry vertical sectors.

EcoSearch also specialises in recruiting executives, professionals and technical specialists in the following industries:

• Insurance - Leading global insurers protecting the risks of industry and commerce through products and services.
• Wireless  - Companies driving the global development and provision of mobile infrastructure, products and services.

http://mrinetwork.com 

EMPOWER TRAINING SERVICES will showcase all new renewables course for photovoltaic installation and micro-wind turbines. The drive for greener energy is seeing rapid growth in interest from companies installing PV and micro-wind turbines. www.empower-training.com 

ENERGY & UTILITY SKILLS will be presenting the skills issues the industry faces and collaborative solutions that can be implemented to tackle these issues. Their exhibit and services are of use to employers, stakeholders and employees. www.euskils.co.uk

ENERGYCABIN ® PRODUKTIONS- und VERTRIEBS-GmH - The EnergyCabin ® is an industrially prefabricated mobile power centre manufactured at the company´s production site in Gleisdorf ( Austria). The EnergyCabin ® can be quickly connected to new or existing buildings and supply their heating requirements without the necessity for significant modifications to the building. The ECool model of the EnergyCabin ® can also meet a building´s cooling requirements.

The EnergyCabin ® contains a boiler room with a pellet/wood chip-fired boiler, a fuel storage area, a solar power system, a heat accumulator and all necessary fittings and controls to enable the unit to supply heating. In addition all cabins are equipped with a computerised function monitoring system.

The EnergyCabin ® is available in six standard sizes (XS-XXL) from 10 kW to 1,000 kW and can supply individual family homes, groups of buildings and large detached properties. www.energycabin.com

THE ENERGY INDUSTRIES COUNCIL (EIC) is the leading trade association for UK companies that supply capital goods and services to the energy industries worldwide. The EIC is the largest organisation of its kind in the UK. Their head office is in London, and they also have offices in Aberdeen, Billingham, Houston, Singapore, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro and Macae, Brazil. Their objective is to support their members' and subscribers' efforts to market their products both at home and overseas.

The EIC is a source of market intelligence. Their global Business Opportunities Database contains vital information on the top energy projects around the world. Their experienced staff in all their overseas offices, gather material for inclusion in their fully searchable database, which is available to subscribers on-line.

The now well established EIC Scottish Office at Unit 16 Innovation Centre, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen, AB23 8GX has a full events programme for 2007 involving:- / Renewables Forum / Subsea Forum / Scottish Committee / Commercial Presentations / Workshops/Seminars / Social Events & Annual Dinner. They will be featuring further details about their wide-ranging events including overseas exhibitions and demonstrating their worldwide database of projects and contacts. www.the-eic.com

The ENERGY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP is a high-level forum bringing together key funders of energy research, development, demonstration and deployment (RDD&D) in government, industry and academia, plus other interested bodies, to identify and work together towards shared goals.

t All-Energy ‘07 they will have an exclusive pre release of their latest publications. This includes a report examining the UK Energy Innovation chain and the funding by technology area, and gives recommendations for progressing technologies along the chain. www.energyresearchpartnership.org

ENERGY SAVING TRUST will feature information and advice on funding for renewables projects both for householders and community groups. They provide funding and have extensive experience of community projects that they are happy to disseminate. www.est.org.uk

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE will be showing digital maps depicting detailed estimates of tidal current energy and wave energy in the North of Scotland (Pentland Firth area), together with GIS mapping of environmental and logistical constraints

These offer exceptional spatial resolution compared to previous national and regional studies; and the level of detail required by developers for planning demonstration and full-scale commercial products. Naturally, they are of interest to developers interested in siting projects in the North of Scotland.

Other exhibits will include: analysis of the offshore wind climate using multi-year data, particularly off the east coast of the UK, demonstrating the strong inter-annual variability in wind fields (and thus the inadequacy of single year data sets for resource and economic evaluation of potential offshore turbine sites). This information is invaluable for developers and investors in offshore wind projects www.erionline.co.uk/

E.ON UK POWER TECHNOLOGY will be demonstrating their interactive computer simulation of the UK energy market, used throughout the industry as a training tool which quickly gets participants to grips with the dynamics of the market by putting them in the driving seats of one of the UK’s major energy companies.

Their simulation training events provide an excellent way for newcomers to sample a hands-on control position in the industry and for more experienced staff to keep up to date with the latest developments and stretch their competencies. It is the only simulation tool of the UK market using real up the minute data of operating companies, and so can be used to test out strategies as well as to understand the dynamics of the current market. It is of use to anyone new to the sector wanting an interactive fast paced introduction to the market and topics such as renewables obligations and the EU emissions trading scheme. Also any experienced staff wanting to try out strategies, or simply get an idea of the bigger picture beyond their area of expertise in the sector.

Other exhibits will include their new addition to the simulation portfolio – a ‘token and chips’ game where participants take control of a fictional vertically integrated company - used as a fun, fast paced introduction to the energy sector and carbon trading, perfect for use during a conference or meeting. This is of use to anyone looking for a tool to give an interactive energising introduction to the energy sector from generation through to supply – either to staff within their own organisation or to external customers, it is perfect as an icebreaker at a conference or meeting.

The Modelling team at Power Technology provide a portfolio of engineering, scientific and business modelling services, backed by the strengths of commercial and energy trading expertise. As a leading international energy consultancy within E.ON UK, they meet the needs of new and established competitive power industries worldwide with experience spanning more than 20 countries. Their core service is in providing tools for risk analysis, market modelling, optimisation and business simulation. www.eon-uk.com/powertechnology.aspx

ETC - Scottish Enterprise Energy Technology Centre. (See "Scottish Enterprise)

THE EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) will feature the opening of the new tidal energy test centre at Eday, in the Orkney Islands. EMEC is Europe’s first and only marine energy test centre and is naturally of interest to anyone in the wave and tidal renewable energy sector/ academics. It has developers on site and lining up to use its UKAS accredited test sites. Other exhibits will include details of EMEC and its facilities; their measurement systems; and their work on UK and International standards. www.emec.org.uk 

FERROLI LIMITED are featuring the AuqaSol Solar System, a combi boiler solar system of interest to, and use by, home owners and housing associations. www.ferroli.co.uk

THE FIFTH BUSINESS will be featuring examples of their e-learning, communications and design capabilities that help their clients successfully deliver their projects. The Fifth Business has a successful track record of supporting clients in their endeavours to promote their environmental policies and initiatives. Other exhibits will include: training, video production and new media designs. www.fifthbusiness.com

FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE - Mention ‘ Flanders, Belgium’ and of course thoughts of beer and chocolates spring to mind. However Flanders is also one of the most open economies in the world offering excellent opportunities for trade and investment as well as a logistical gateway to ‘Greater’ Europe.

Of particular interest to those attending All-Energy are the developments happening in and around Ghent. Ghent ( Belgium) is the largest bioethanol and bio diesel production region in Europe where, in all, over 500,000 tons of biofuels will be produced annually. This has given rise to the Ghent Bio-Energy Valley and the further development of the Port of Ghent with Bio-Energy firmly in mind.

The Ghent Bio-Energy Valley is a Public Private Partnership aimed at supporting the development of sustainable bio-energy activities with a view to economic growth in the region of Ghent in Belgium. Ghent Bio-Energy Valley is a joint initiative of Ghent University, the city and port of Ghent, the Local Enterprise Agency together with several industrial companies based in the region which are active in the fields of bio-energy generation, distribution, storage and use.

The Seaport of Ghent has a number of obvious advantages relating to bioenergy:

• situated in the logistics heart of the EU
• over 1 million tons of storage capacity for bio industry raw materials
• stevedoring and tank farms for bio fuels
• bio fuel production activities
• dedicated bio cluster greenfield land available (60 ha)

And who knows, maybe their most famous exports might also be on their stand! www.flanderstrade.com

FUTURENERGY will highlight an enhanced version of the popular FuturEnergy 1kw low-cost high-power wind turbine, radically redesigned to generate even more power and to improve its overall performance and all-weather stability. Its radical design overcomes the inefficiencies and imperfections of other small-scale wind turbines making renewable power generation a very real option for rural, domestic and business applications. It has a remarkable five-year average payback period.

This featured exhibit has extensive application for off-grid power applications, self-contained remote lighting or anyone wishing to limit their dependence on traditional power sources including farms, small businesses and rural homes. The much-enhanced turbine now benefits from a tapered aerodynamic body and an improved system to control tail furling and damping in high winds. More streamlined with a new moulded nose cone and lighter in weight than the original, it is now easier to handle, install and maintain. The turbine incorporates a restyled ‘Eco-fin’ produced from recycled plastic bottles. Suitable for direct fixing to steel frame structures or remote tower mounting with brick and stone buildings, the turbine’s low cut-in speed enables it to start generating useful electricity at lower wind speeds than most other turbines in its class, from 3.5 metres/second, generating 1kw and over at wind speeds in excess of 8.5 metres/second.

Other exhibits will include the unique FuturEnergy designed high-efficiency permanent magnetic generator suitable for a wide range of power generation uses when fitted to water wheels, wind mills - even static bikes! They are of use to farmers, homeowners and anyone – UK and overseas – wishing to generate electricity using the power of running water – via water wheel - the wind or other renewable energy source.

Since its launch just 12-months ago, the FuturEnergy wind turbine has rapidly become recognised as the most powerful wind turbine in its class, generating ‘More Power per Pound’ than any other comparable turbine. With the lowest ‘cut-in’ speed in the market, the FuturEnergy turbine generates real electricity from a light breeze onwards – and over 1kw at wind speeds in excess of 8.5m/sec – and is already successfully deployed to provide electricity for off-grid farms, homes, service stations, fish farm and even aThames’ house boat. The FuturEnergy turbine's ability to withstand the most arduous conditions is reflected in their successful deployment by the independent nation of Sealand – housed on a second world war naval fort in the North Sea – where they have successfully continued to generate throughout a Force 11 gale. www.futurenergy.co.uk

GAIA WIND – All-Energy sees theintroduction to the United Kingdom of the Gaia-Wind 11 kW; ‘Your Own Wind Turbine’. The Gaia-Wind 11 kW is characterised by a large rotor and therefore generates a very good output in low to moderate wind speed areas (95% of the UK). Further the modular design of their wind turbine allows for an efficient production process leading to a price of the wind turbine moving towards the price per kW of large wind turbines. Over the past 15 years some 150 Gaia-Wind turbines have been installed in Denmark. The turbines represent 1000 years of operational experience proving that their turbine does produce a very good output and on top of that operates with high reliability and low maintenance requirements.

The Gaia-Wind product represents a big step forward in the economic feasibility of small wind turbines. In sites with a good exposure to the wind, pay back times of 7 years are now achievable, making their product attractive not only from a ‘battling climate change’ perspective but also from an economic perspective. The turbine can be used by everybody with a property that has good exposure to the wind and that use a significant amount of electricity. Farmers, owners of country houses, companies in industrial areas, swimming pools, schools and other public institutions are all potential users.

Other exhibits will include the online monitoring feature of their turbines. Recently the technology has been developed that allows their customers to monitor the output and operational data of their wind turbine through the Gaia-Wind website. This system will be further developed to include ‘machine condition monitoring’ and to also allow customers to check the turbine performance on their mobile phone. A live demonstration of the online monitoring will feature on their stand. This is a feature that will be used by customers who want to show the public that they take responsibility for their carbon footprint and show (online) how much carbon reduction they achieve by generating their own electricity.

The company is currently working hard on preparations for installing the first Gaia-Wind 11 kW turbine in the UK. At the exhibition we will show pictures etc. of this installation. www.gaia-wind.com