cogeneration

Combined Solar energy & Thermal Co-Generation System in development

July 3rd

Yanmar is launching a project to develop a next-generation combined solar energy/thermal Co-generation system. Yanmar believes this system will be suited for industries and businesses faced with reduced production and increasing energy costs in the current weak economy, and expects to see a return on their initial investments in about 10 years. Yanmar is projecting about 3 trillion yen (approx. $300 million) in sales by 2012.

AIST Exhibits Sugar-cube sized Fuel Cell

February 17th


The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has developed an extremely small SOFC (solid-oxide fuel cell) that can operate at temperatures near 550°C. Each cylindrical cell was substantially downsized to increase the ratio of electrode area to volume. Despite its small size, the fuel cell has a high power output.

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