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A new solar-powered water treatment unit provides purification, pumping, and power—all in one portable package.

After Hurricane Katrina hit, Mickey Ingles headed south to aid family members. His coworkers hurriedly passed a hat, collecting more than $900 to defray his travel expenses and help those affected. What he didn’t know was that his company would soon make a far greater contribution—that of an ongoing potable water source for the hurricane victims in Waveland, MS.

Ingles is a project implementation manager for WorldWater & Power, an international company that provides solar technology solutions for water treatment and distributed power management. As the Gulf Coast disaster unfolded, the company saw an opportunity to apply its expertise and equipment. It found that its existing solar-powered unit designed to pump water in areas without electric grid power could be retrofitted with water purification equipment—an ideal solution for Waveland's residents and relief workers, who had been using bottled water for more than a month.

The cost of customizing and delivering the unit was shared by WorldWater & Power and NAI Global, a commercial real estate firm that is introducing solar energy and technology to its network of commercial property managers. The unit operated in Waveland through May 2006 and is the prototype for a second-generation device, the Mobile MaxPure. This solar-powered water treatment unit offers Swiss-Army-knife-like versatility, incorporating the top needs of
emergency responders, say its engineers. It was introduced at the 2006 National Hurricane Conference and is currently in full production run.

As a critical response unit, the Mobile MaxPure provides the essential services of power generation, water purification, and satellite communications. The redesigned unit doubles the purification capacity of the prototype with a processing and pumping capability of up to 30,000 to 35,000 gallons per day.

It also offers 33% more power generation than its predecessor. With the flip of a switch, 15 solar panels automatically unfold to create a 12- by 18-foot photovoltaic (PV) array that generates electricity. A bank of high-capacity batteries powers the panel deployment and stores electricity for night operations.

The unit can be trailer mounted and towed into a disaster area by a pickup truck or an SUV, or it can be flown in via helicopter. “We’ve redesigned it as a modular unit, which does not have to be trailer mounted,” says Ingles. “We learned from our Katrina experience that roads are often impassable. So our newly designed model folds into a 7-foot cube that can be flown in. Also, several units can be stored or transported in a tractor trailer, and individual units fit international shipping container specifications. Regarding deployment and storage, it’s now far more user-friendly than its prototype, which was tied to its trailer,” he says.

The Mobile Max Pure can reach disaster areas by helicopter or by auto.

Mobile MaxPure Technology
With as little as five hours of daily sun exposure, the plant is engineered to draw and purify water from wells, lakes, streams, canals, ponds, rivers, or other sources. Installed anywhere the sun shines—on a permanent, temporary, or semipermanent basis—its patented technology drives the water pump and powers the UV purification unit. Alternatively, the plant can also be operated by other sources, such as diesel motors, electricity from batteries, or a local power grid.

PV modules perform the direct conversion of light into electricity at the atomic level. Wire conducts the electricity to batteries, where it is stored until needed (or it may be sent to the centralized electric grid). On the way to the batteries, the electrical current passes through a controller (regulator) that shuts off the flow when the batteries are fully charged.

“The plant has a very substantial battery backup capability, so you’re able to run directly from the sun or charge your batteries and purify at the same time. After dark, it will continue the purification process with your battery backup,” says Ingles.

Ultraviolet (UV) purification is known to be an effective viricide and bactericide. Disinfection using UV radiation has been more commonly used in wastewater treatment applications but is now finding an increasing use in drinking-water treatment.

The plant’s water purification system uses three stages of field-proven filtration and purification technology to sanitize water contaminated by dirt, silt, sand, bacteria, pathogens, cysts, and viruses—providing clean, potable water, free from harmful diseases such as typhoid and dysentery.

The first stage uses a media filter to reduce turbidity and to reduce the maximum particle size to less than 20 microns.

The second stage uses depth cartridge filtration to further remove organic and inorganic chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, microbes, and other impurities, and reduces particle size to less than 5 microns.

UV sterilization destroys viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa.

The third stage uses UV sterilization to destroy viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. UV light treats water by disrupting the DNA of target organisms, rendering them inactive and benign. Note that UV sterilization is approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an effective method for disinfecting drinking water.

Ingles explains that the plant is designed with dual purification systems. The water enters the system, splits, and flows into two parallel “legs,” each containing media and carbon filters in replaceable canisters. After flowing through UV filters, the parallel systems join at the exit port. “We’ve designed it with two systems so that the operator can independently shut down one side or the other for maintenance and still be able to process water through the side that is up and running,” says Ingles. “The systems also feature safety interlocks. If a UV lamp fails or a filter plugs, the water flow will stop, preventing any outflow of contaminated water,” he says.

As for filter life, Ingles says that’s highly dependent upon the quality of the water being fed through the plant. He also notes that the current model is not able to extract petroleum or heavy metals, adding that his company is working on a system with that capability, as well as one designed with a reverse-osmosis system for processing salt water.

Dual purification systems keep the system running during maintenance. Care Village pumped 15,000 gallons per day of potable water in Waveland, MS, after Hurricane Katrina.

A Broad, Growing Market
“We’re getting calls about our mobile treatment plant from many international aid organizations. We’re also working with FEMA to be listed as a GSA [Government Services Administration]-qualified vendor, and we think that FEMA will be a very large customer at the federal level. At the state level, we expect to work with numerous states along the coast,” says Ingles.

WorldWater & Power is in the midst of a full production run of the new Mobile MaxPure. Ingles sees a vibrant market for the unit both domestically and internationally. Recent natural disasters have shown that all countries, whether industrial or developing, are vulnerable to severe resource deprivation. Rebuilding infrastructure is not quick, but the need for potable water source is immediate.

The United Nations estimates that $8 billion annually are currently spent on providing safe drinking water in developing countries, and more than $100 billion may be necessary over the next five years. WorldWater & Power has an agreement to use its solar equipment to assist in the rehabilitation of the coastal communities of Sri Lanka, where the 2004 tsunami had destroyed much of the country’s coastal water resources.

The company’s recent focus has been on US markets, particularly California and New Jersey, because of energy shortages, high energy costs, attractive rebates, and tax credits.

Effective in 2006, the federal tax credit for commercial solar installations increased to 30% for a two-year period, providing the largest tax incentive for solar energy in decades.
WorldWater’s ability to operate large-scale motors and pumps is especially important in regions where electricity is costly and diesel is considered as a top pollutant. WorldWater’s patented technology uses solar power to drive 600-horsepower motors and pumps, making it suitable for irrigation, refrigeration and cooling, and water utilities. Its competition currently handles a maximum of 5 horsepower with direct current, says the company.

WorldWater has been selected by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) as a Preferred Solar Partner—one of only two organizations currently recommended to ACWA member agencies for the implementation of solar electric power systems to drive water pumps and reduce electric grid bills. ACWA is a nonprofit organization representing 447 public water agencies that provide 90% of the water delivered for residential, agricultural, and industrial use. WorldWater is making proposals to ACWA-member water utilities for the use of its various proprietary solar-powered technologies to replace diesel pumps and reduce the use of grid electric pumps.

Writer Carol Wasson owns JCL Marketing & Communications Inc.

 

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31.01.2008 19:46
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Names Scott Albertson Vice President and General Manager of ENTECH Following Company Merger

WorldWater&Solar Technologies Corp. (News) (OTC BB:WWAT.OB), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, announced today that Scott Albertson, WWAT Vice President and Production Manager has been named Vice President and General Manager of ENTECH, Inc., the wholly-owned subsidiary of WorldWater&Solar Technologies Corp. The merger with ENTECH was completed January 28, 2008, enabling WorldWater to start producing one of the world's lowest-cost, high-value solar solutions“”ENTECH's 20X concentrator PV technology.

Mr. Albertson, who will manage the business operations of ENTECH, has been preparing the engineering and construction lines for ENTECH's 20X cells and systems since joining the Company in April, 2007. The ENTECH concentrator solar cell produces 20 times the energy of a standard solar cell by using its proprietary optics and lenses.

“Now that the merger with ENTECH is complete, Scott will be able to shift into full production in order to deliver on schedule the quantities needed to equip the large solar farms and distributed commercial energy we are negotiating to build in the U.S., Spain and Italy,“� said Dr. Frank W. Smith, Chief Operating Office of WorldWater&Solar Technologies Corp. “We expect these modules to change the economics of solar system installations.“�

Before joining WorldWater, Mr. Albertson was Vice President of BP Solar where he was responsible for Quality and Reliability Systems, Logistics and New Business Development. Prior to that he spent over a decade with Corning Incorporated, rising to Plant Manager and Business Unit Leader of their specialty cellular ceramics business. Mr. Albertson is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. degree in engineering, mathematics and operational analysis. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Operations and Recon Officer. He later studied at the Sloan School of Management and the Corning Manufacturing and Management Programs at MIT.

About WorldWater&Solar Technologies Corp:

WorldWater&Solar Technologies Corp. is a full-service, international solar electric engineering and water management company with unique, high-powered and patented solar technology that can generate and distribute electricity as well as drive 1000 horsepower motors and pumps from sunshine independently or in conjunction with the electric grid. The Company provides solutions to a broad spectrum of the world's electricity and water supply problems. For more information about WorldWater&Solar Technologies Corp., visit the website at www.worldwater.com.

About ENTECH, Inc:

ENTECH provides advanced concentrator solar energy technology for a variety of applications, ranging from solar power arrays for spacecraft and terrestrial implementation to day lighting systems for commercial buildings. The company's patented solar power systems produce electricity from sunlight for applications on Earth (terrestrial power) and in space (spacecraft power). ENTECH's arched Fresnel lenses capture sunlight and focus it onto small solar cells, thereby reducing electricity costs compared to conventional flat-plate (planar) solar energy approaches. Additional information can be found at http://www.entechsolar.com....

Forward Looking Statements:

Except for historical information contained herein, this document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results or outcomes to be materially different from those anticipated and discussed herein. Further, the Company operates in industries where securities values may be volatile and may be influenced by regulatory and other factors beyond the Company's control. Other important factors that the Company believes might cause such differences are discussed in the risk factors detailed in the Company's 10-KSB and its quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB both as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which include the Company's cash flow difficulties, dependence on significant customers, and rapid development of technology, among other risks. In assessing forward-looking statements contained herein, readers are urged to carefully read all cautionary statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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EMCORE Corporation Enters Into A Multi-Year Agreement To Supply Solar Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems for Utility Scale Power Projects In The Southwestern US
EMCORE signs a memorandum of understanding with SunPeak Solar to supply up to 700 megawatt over multiple years

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, January 31, 2008 — EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq: EMKR... - News...), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and terrestrial solar power markets, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of between 200 MW and 700 MW of solar power systems that are scheduled for deployment in utility scale solar power projects under development in the southwestern region of the United States. EMCORE will supply and install turnkey solar power systems utilizing EMCORE’s concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems developed at its Albuquerque, NM facility. The project developer, SunPeak Solar, is securing land and grid access throughout 2008 and project construction is expected to begin in early 2009. The principals of SunPeak Solar have been successful developers of wind power projects in North America and Europe in the past decade, are well funded through the sale of certain wind power assets, and are now turning their attention to large-scale terrestrial solar energy projects in the US.

This agreement is not expected to contribute revenues until 2009 and is dependant on the renewal of the federal investment tax credit (ITC) extending into 2009 and beyond.

David Rennie, CEO of SunPeak Solar, stated "We have conducted comprehensive research on different technologies and products, including concentrating solar thermal and various solar photovoltaic solutions, and concluded that the solar CPV represents the best solution based on the project requirement and our experience. CPV is our preferred technology in many locations throughout the desert southwest. CPV has the advantage of requiring very little water during operation and CPV systems can be installed with minimal impact on the desert environment. We are very impressed that EMCORE has thought through the complete system and what is needed for successful deployments on a large scale." Mr. Rennie also added, "We are pleased to partner with EMCORE to ensure the capacity and cost requirements for these projects as EMCORE is the only vertically integrated CPV product provider and has the capacity and commitment for such projects. And we are encouraging our congressional delegation to extend the investment tax credit for renewables, which was left out of the recent energy bill, and keep the U.S. competitive in renewable energy policy with the rest of the world."

"We are very pleased to expand our deployment of utility-scale solar power systems in support of SunPeak Solar’s projects," said Earl Fuller, Vice President and General Manager of EMCORE's Solar Power Systems division. "EMCORE's CPV systems are optimized for the lowest cost-per-watt of any utility-scale photovoltaic power system. The use of our gallium arsenide based multi-junction solar cells has the added advantage of retaining high efficiency even in the hot summers in the desert southwest. EMCORE is committed to continuous improvement on the performance of terrestrial solar cells and the cost structure of the CPV system", added Mr. Fuller.

EMCORE’s CPV systems are powered by our industry leading high-efficiency compound semiconductor-based multi-junction solar cells that operate with 500x concentration to provide a lower cost-per-watt than competing technologies. CPV improves the performance of compound semiconductor-based solar cells, avoids the supply constraint that currently exists with silicon-based solar modules, and provides a lower cost-per-watt. EMCORE's continued investment in high-efficiency CPV systems for utility-scale photovoltaic power systems will enable the development of a new alternative energy resource worldwide.

About EMCORE:
EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets. EMCORE's Fiber Optics unit offers optical components, subsystems and systems that enable the transmission of video, voice and data over high-capacity fiber optic cables for high-speed data and telecommunications, cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks. EMCORE's Solar Power unit provides solar products for satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite applications, EMCORE offers high-efficiency compound semiconductor-based gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cells, covered interconnect cells and fully integrated solar panels. For terrestrial applications, EMCORE offers concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems for utility scale solar applications as well as offering its high-efficiency GaAs solar cells and CPV components for use in solar power concentrator systems. For specific information about our company, our products or the markets we serve, please visit our website at http://www.emcore.com....

About SunPeak Solar:
SunPeak Solar, LLC is a privately-held solar energy project developer and asset manager with longstanding capabilities in the development, financing, construction and operation of renewable energy projects. SunPeak Solar is presently developing a pipeline of more than 1,000 MW of utility-scale solar energy projects located in the Southwestern United States. Its principals have over 90 years combined experience in the development and operation of energy projects in North America and Europe. SunPeak Solar is a successor company to UPC International, a successful developer of renewable energy projects in North America and Europe having developed, financed, installed, operated and ultimately sold more that 100MW of wind energy assets over the last decade. For specific information about our company please visit our website at http://www.sunpeaksolar.com....

The information provided herein may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any statement or implication that the products described in this press release (i) will be successfully introduced or marketed, (ii) will be qualified and purchased by our customers, or (iii) will perform to any particular specifications or performance or reliability standards. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that, if realized, could materially impair the Company's results of operations, business, and financial condition. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, (a) the failure of the products (i) to perform as expected without material defects, (ii) to be manufactured at acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, and (iii) to be qualified and accepted by our customers, , (b) the ability of SunPeak to successfully implement its own business plans and (c) factors discussed from time to time in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and EMCORE does not assume any obligation to update the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Contact:
EMCORE Corporation
Adam Gushard - Interim Chief Financial Officer
(505) 332-5000
info@emcore.com...

TTC Group
Victor Allgeier
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WorldWater & Solar Technologies Names Scott Albertson Vice President and General Manager of ENTECH Following Company Merger

2008-01-31 13:44 ET - News Release

Albertson Will Manage ENTECH’s Construction and Business Operation of the ENTECH 20X Concentrator Solar Cell Production Facilities in Texas


Company Website: http://www.worldwater.com...
EWING, N.J. -- (Business Wire)

WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTC BB:WWAT.OB), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, announced today that Scott Albertson, WWAT Vice President and Production Manager has been named Vice President and General Manager of ENTECH, Inc., the wholly-owned subsidiary of WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. The merger with ENTECH was completed January 28, 2008, enabling WorldWater to start producing one of the world’s lowest-cost, high-value solar solutions—ENTECH’s 20X concentrator PV technology.

Mr. Albertson, who will manage the business operations of ENTECH, has been preparing the engineering and construction lines for ENTECH’s 20X cells and systems since joining the Company in April, 2007. The ENTECH concentrator solar cell produces 20 times the energy of a standard solar cell by using its proprietary optics and lenses.

“Now that the merger with ENTECH is complete, Scott will be able to shift into full production in order to deliver on schedule the quantities needed to equip the large solar farms and distributed commercial energy we are negotiating to build in the U.S., Spain and Italy,” said Dr. Frank W. Smith, Chief Operating Office of WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. “We expect these modules to change the economics of solar system installations.”

Before joining WorldWater, Mr. Albertson was Vice President of BP Solar where he was responsible for Quality and Reliability Systems, Logistics and New Business Development. Prior to that he spent over a decade with Corning Incorporated, rising to Plant Manager and Business Unit Leader of their specialty cellular ceramics business. Mr. Albertson is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. degree in engineering, mathematics and operational analysis. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Operations and Recon Officer. He later studied at the Sloan School of Management and the Corning Manufacturing and Management Programs at MIT.

 

 

 

Betrifft zwar nicht wwa, aber die Branche trifft es und die Technologie wird auch noch von anderen eingesetzt oder zumindest dran gearbeitet.

 

 

 

Die Sonne und den Erfolg im Fokus

+ 31.01.2008 + Concentrix Solar erhält Innovationspreis der Deutschen Wirtschaft 2007.

Der 28. Innovationspreis der Deutschen Wirtschaft – Kategorie "Start-up Unternehmen" – geht an die Concentrix Solar GmbH, die damit als das Unternehmen mit der erfolgversprechendsten Innovation ausgezeichnet wird. Der Innovationspreis der Deutschen Wirtschaft wird seit 1980 jährlich ausgeschrieben und vom Wirtschaftsclub Rhein-Main e. V. und der WirtschaftsWoche verliehen. Er ist damit weltweit die älteste Auszeichnung dieser Art.

Der Preis wurde Concentrix für seine innovative Konzentrator-Photovoltaik-Technologie verliehen, welche im Vergleich zur herkömmlichen PV-Technologie fast doppelt so hohe Wirkungsgrade erreicht und abhängig vom Standort Kosteneinsparungen von 10–20% bei der Stromproduktion ermöglicht. "Wir freuen uns sehr über diesen Erfolg", so Geschäftsführer Hansjörg Lerchenmüller, "es bestätigt uns in der Strategie diese Technologie für die Solarstromproduktion im großen Maßstab weiterzuentwickeln." Der zentrale Unterschied im Vergleich zur herkömmlichen PV-Technologie liegt zum einen in den hohen erzielbaren Wirkungsgraden und zum anderen in der Verfolgung eines komplett neuen Konzeptes durch die optische Bündelung des Lichts auf die Solarzellen mittels sogenannter Fresnel-Linsen. Diese Fokussierung des Sonnenlichts macht eine Nachführung der Systeme erforderlich und setzt sonnige Standorte wie Südeuropa voraus.

Concentrix hat mit seiner FLATCON®-Technologie als eines der ersten Unternehmen hocheffiziente Solarzellen, die bisher nur im Weltraum eingesetzt wurden, in eine terrestrische Anwendung überführt. Diese hocheffizienten Solarzellen erreichen im Produktionsmittel heute schon Wirkungsgrade von 35 %. Für seinen Modulbau nutzt Concentrix bewährte Produktionstechniken der Leiterplatten- und Isolierglastechnik. Durch den Einsatz hocheffizienter Solarzellen, die Konzentration des Lichts und die hohe Präzision bei der Positionierung der Solarzellen erreicht Concentrix Modulwirkungsgrade über 26 %. Im Vergleich zur herkömmlichen Siliziumtechnologie konnte Concentrix den Modulwirkungsgrad nahezu verdoppeln.

Die Concentrix Solar GmbH wurde im Februar 2005 als Spin-off des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Solare Energiesysteme ISE gegründet. Seit Februar 2006 ist mit Good Energies einer der führenden strategischen Investoren im Bereich erneuerbare Energien an dem jungen Unternehmen beteiligt. Concentrix stellt Konzentrator-Kraftwerke für sonnenreiche Standorte her. Mittels einer Optik aus Fresnel-Linsen wird das Sonnenlicht auf eine kleine Hochleistungssolarzelle gebündelt. Diese Solarzellen wandeln das fast 500-fach konzentrierte Licht direkt in elektrische Energie um. Zur Herstellung der Konzentrator-Module betreibt Concentrix eine Pilot-Produktionslinie am Standort Freiburg mit einer nominalen Produktionskapazität von 1 MW. Mitte 2008 wird Concentrix eine 25 MW-Linie in Betrieb nehmen und damit diese neue Photovoltaik Technologie in die kommerzielle Serienfertigung führen.

Quelle:
Fraunhofer ISE 2008

 

05.02.2008 15:19

WORLDWATER jetzt wieder auf Shortniveau

Power- Kürzel: WWAT- ISIN:US98155N1063

 

Börse:OTC BBin USD / Kursstand:1,67 $

Kurz-Kommentierung: DieWORLDWATER Aktie......... bildete ab September 2007 einebärische SKSS als kurzfristige Topformation aus, welche am 09.01.2008 vollendet wurde. Die Reaktion ist heftig, die Aktie rutscht massiv ab und erreichte unser genanntes Abwärtsziel bei 1,05 $ am 22.01.2008. Es folgte eine steile Kurserholung bis an die Nackenlinie der SKSS bei 1,70 $, wo die Aktie in den vergangnen Tagen konsolidierte und nun wieder nach unten hin abkippen sollte.

Unter 1,54 $sollten nun Abgaben bis 1,34 - 1,38 und darunter ggf. 1,05 - 1,10 $ erfolgen.

Über 1,74 $ hingegen hellt sich das Chartbild wieder deutlich auf, Kursgewinne bis 2,35 und 2,52 $ werden dann möglich.

Kursverlaufvom 01.03.2007 bis 05.02.2008 (log. Kerzenchartdarstellung / 1 Kerze = 1 Tag)

(© BörseGo AG 2008, Autor: Rain André, Technischer Analyst........., © GodmodeTrader - http://www.godmode-trader.de/.........)

 

 

 

 

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