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Bangui Wind Farm: Monster Windmills of the North

Ilocos' Pride: Bangui Wind Farm

We had a chance to visit the Bangui, Ilocos Norte Wind farm last month. The view of the gigantic wind mills lining up the shoreline is just amazing.

Windmills along the shoreline

Along the 9 kilometer beach are 20 Vestas wind turbines facing the South China Sea. Each turbine is 70 meters tall with blades that are 41 meters in length that can generate 1.65MW of power. That’s a massive 33MW power capacity of the entire farm that equates to 40% of Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) power requirement.





The wind farm has been in operation since 2005 and it was built by Northwind Power Development Corporation at a cost of $50 million. The first phase of the project consists of 15 with turbines.


Additional 5 turbines were added during phase two that was completed on August 2008. Another interesting fact is that this project was the first large-scale wind power plant in South-East Asia.

The wind farm in Ilocos Norte only proves that our country has great potential on renewable energy projects. The site also attracts a lot of tourist because of its magnificent view.

Bangui Wind generators

Renewable Energy Marvels

"It arrives from outer space, rides in with the wind and wave, and rises from the molten cores of the earth just in time to save our planet in crisis: Earth, air, fire, water, and imagination.. renewable energies"

Lets take a historical tour on renewable energy. It has great impacts to the developing world. The energy sources of today are result of series of advancement in the field of science and technology.

Solar Home System Kit

Solar energy is a very promising alternative source of energy especially here in the Philippines since we are located near the equator. We can harness this energy by using solar panel that converts solar energy into electrical energy.

The effects of the growing energy crisis are noticeably evident. Rotating power outage, higher electric bills, soaring oil prices are just a few examples. On a global scale, it seems impossible to solve but by viewing it on a personal level we as individuals can do a lot to resolve this problem.

One way is to become aware of how much energy we are using in order to control it. We can even produce energy right from the comfort of our home. That’s the beauty of technology. Solar panel comes in many varieties including home solar kits. One product is Adtel Home Solar Kit.

The 40-watt Plug ‘N’ Play system includes:
-AM/FM radio
-a multiport cellphone charger for Nokia, Motorola and Ericsson phones
-two 1.8W LED lamps
The five-watt system includes:
-control box and a 2W LED lamp and can power a three-volt radio
-a cellphone charger

Having these kinds of kits will surely provide benefits:
1. For emergency purposes – very handy in times of blackouts and other calamities
2. Lower energy consumption – lower electric bills and lower carbon footprints
3. Environmentally friendly – we need not to be an environmentalist to be eco friendly. By using these kinds of products we can take part of the solution for a greener world and inspire other people.
4. Smart investment – it will pay itself in the long run and may become the start of lessening one’s dependency to the grid lines.

For more info please visit:
http://lopezlink.ph/promos-and-offers/1234-exclusive-offer-adtel-plug-n-play
http://www.lopezlink.ph/
http://www.adtelinc.com.ph/

Philippine International Eco Show: Eco-Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow

Exhibition Dates: 26-28 August 2010
Exhibition Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Venue: Halls 3 and 4, Ground Floor, SMX Convention Center

Amidst the backdrop of a changing world, the 1st Philippine International Eco-Show brings to the spotlight the diverse and innovative eco-friendly products and services made available by the finest companies and eco-entrepreneurs from the Philippines.

As the first trade promotion platform for environmentally-compliant products and services in the country, the Philippine International Eco-Show hopes to affirm Philippine support for the global movement by serving as a catalyst for integrating green initiatives nationwide.

The 1st Philippine International Eco-Show is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Exhibition Profiles:

ECO-INDUSTRIAL ZONE
1. Green Building
2. Green Transport
3. Green Technology
4. Green Energy
5. Green Elements
6. Allied Industries

ECO-LIFESTYLE ZONE
1. Health and Wellness
2. Home Lifestyle
3. Fashion Lifestyle
4. Creative Industry
5. Fresh and Processed Food
6. Allied industries

ECO-ADVOCATES ZONE
1. Government Agencies
2. Non-Government Organizations
3. Government-initiated projects for Sustainable Environment
4. Educational Institutions
5. Other agencies

For more information please visit http://www.pines.com.ph

Advances in Green Technology

Discovery Channel: POWERING THE FUTURE

POWERING THE FUTURE is a four-part documentary that tackles all about green technology updates and innovations. Hosted by Dr. M. Sanjayan, lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy. It is a very informative show that explains the status of fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. It aims to help educate viewers and empower them to take action with their personal energy needs.

POWERING THE FUTURE puts energy on the national stage, addressing the challenge from every angle and cutting through the noise by establishing a target: identifying a clean, limitless, secure energy supply and addressing how it could possibly be delivered. Producers traveled to more than 30 different locations around the world -- from an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico to the oil sands of Canada, Washington, DC to Beijing, China - to meet with the people at the heart of the issue.

Here's a youtube link to the first episode: The Energy Revolution

Sanjayan, explores the beginnings of a shift in energy use that will change the world. Whether for national security, the economy, or the health of our planet, there are as many drivers for change as there are technologies vying for a top spot. The hope is for a silver bullet to solve the problem all at once; the reality is that mankind is looking at the next industrial revolution, requiring the greatest minds and all the creativity we can harness. The episode looks at cutting edge technologies that could allow us to break our dependence on fossil fuels.

Sources: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/powering-future/

10 Best Green Jobs

Due to large investments on clean energy, industries all over the world are embracing green jobs. Green jobs or green collar jobs are services that concentrate on preserving the environment. This includes jobs that help to reduce energy consumption through high efficiency strategies, minimize or avoid generation of all forms of waste and pollution [1].

Here is a list of green jobs that experts believe to be the next big hit in the industry. According to Anya Kamenetz on her article Ten Best Green Jobs for the Next Decade, These jobs provide high salary, in demand (accounts for some millions of jobs globally), and just the fact that these jobs help the environment is very rewarding.

1. Urban Planner - They formulates plans for the development and management of urban and suburban areas for the purpose of optimizing the effectiveness of a community's land use and infrastructure.

2. Sustainability Systems Developer - They consists of specialized software developers and engineers who design, build, and maintain the networks of sensors on wind farms, smart energy grids, other systems that conserves our natural resources.

3. Green MBA and Entrepreneur - This includes marketing, business services like legal, research and consulting on green products and technologies

4. Solar Power Installer - Installing solar-thermal water heaters and rooftop photovoltaic cells is a relatively high-paying job outside the country.

5. Energy Efficiency Builder – They consists of skilled architects, engineers and a workforce of retrofitters who can design and build efficient buildings

6. Wind Turbine Fabricator - Wind turbine fabricators are responsible for designing and installing wind power units. This job involves a lot of man power.

7. Conservation Biologist – They provide teaching, research and fieldwork on how to preserve the integrity of ecosystems around the world.

8. Farmer - Since sustainable agriculture requires small-scale, local, organic methods rather than petroleum-based machines and fertilizers, there is a huge need for more farmers.

9. Forester - Foresters teach cultivation of higher-value, faster-growing species for fruit, medicine or timber, for example while carefully documenting the impact on the environment.

10. Recycler – They work for specialized companies that involve recycling and repurposing e-waste, clothing, plastic bags, construction waste, and other materials.

Read full article here: http://www.fastcompany.com/articles/2009/01/best-green-jobs.html?page=0,1

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_jobs,

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