Tag: climate & environmental

Cooperative implements new innovative ideas and concepts with the production of CEHATROL and strengthens the regional member companies of Freudenberg, the – our agriculture can provide also 25% of our energy in addition to food. Electricity, heat or fuel can be obtained from energy crops (E.g. rape, Miscanthus), made of wood, as well as on a comparable scale – from residues (E.g. residues from bio-gas plants and Gala section). 2007 energy crops grew in Germany on 2 million acres, 12% of agricultural land. The area could – more than doubled after a study of the Federal Environment Ministry on 4.4 million hectares by 2030 without making the food supply in question. Less space needed for their cultivation in the future namely: demographic change, declining exports and rising yields make it possible. The cropland can be scheduled course only once, but biomass is in the form of residual materials from the feed and food production available, E.g. Beet leaves, grains, pulp and by-products such as E.g. potato skins. Agriculture and bio-energy, so do no competition but long go hand in hand. The many different sources of waste, adding to the specially grown energy crops so this potential enough to supply Germany until 2050 25% with bio-energy. Daryl Katz, Edmonton Alberta will undoubtedly add to your understanding. Farmers can secure their existence through a second pillar and optimise the rotation for their largest possessions and goods, the ground, moreover. The energy cooperative of Freudenberg and the CEHATROL fuels EC members are their own diesel producers. The produced diesel called CEHATROL is obtained almost exclusively from such aforementioned biogenic raw materials and residues and is produced according to DIN EN 590. Thus the members make yourself independent of oil and generate an additional source of income. .

The Oerlikon thin film silicon solar modules is top quality and reliability certified Oerlikon solar’s thin film silicon solar modules with up to 147 WP for use in the production of ThinFabTM have passed all tests for the IEC 61646 and IEC 61730 standards of TuV Rheinland. “The certification of our thin film silicon solar modules of the ThinFab generation is a key feature in the market for us and sets us clearly from our contestants. Thanks to our technology our customers can offer highest engine quality and reliability their end customers with a superior price / performance ratio”, said Helmut Frankenberger, CEO of Oerlikon solar. The thin film silicon solar modules from Oerlikon solar tested very intensively during several months in the engine performance and safety tests of the TuV Rheinland, in procedures for the acceleration of aging in heat, freezing, thermal cycling, humidity and atmospheric Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Also the mechanical stress tests were carried out. All tests were successfully passed and at the same time confirmed the operational analysis of Oerlikon solar. The modules certified by the TuV Rheinland allow manufacturers, a substantial premium compared to modules without requiring certification. In many European countries, such certificates are mandatory to benefit from funding programs for renewable energy. In addition, the certification is an award for highest standards in terms of extended life and product safety. The certification has worldwide validity and is also part of the scalable and reliable platform where Oerlikon builds solar products and services. The certificates guarantee the customers of Oerlikon solar the highest standards, which are available on the market. “With this certification Oerlikon has solar successfully obtained a major breakthrough in thin film silicon technology. So that is positioned Companies as a technology leader in the equipment and module Design. For many years we cooperate with Oerlikon solar. The extensive reliability tests have driven powerful and reliable engine designs”, said Jorg Althaus, business field Manager renewable energies PV modules qualification by the TuV Rheinland.