Sentences with phrase «electric power generation by»

This analysis reviews and synthesizes the literature on the net energy return for electric power generation by wind turbines.

That's the Obama - era policy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electric power generation by 32 % by 2030, below 2005 levels.

Would you be pleased if the EPA (through normal legal processes) finds CO2 a class 1 pollutant and bans it totally from all electric power generation by, say 2012, and from all motor vehicles by, say, 2015?

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The only increases have come from natural gas, and those largely at the expense of coal, which is in great part being replaced by gas in the generation of electric power.

«By this incident, the Nigerian electric power grid lost generation completely before restoration commenced at 20:22 Hrs.»

The benefits will include greater grid reliability, integration of solar rooftop generation and plug - in vehicles, reductions in electricity demand, and stronger cybersecurity, according to a new study by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).

The Electric Power Research Institute's report on decarbonizing electricity generation said an «aggressive» push on new technologies could lower 2005 - level carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 41 percent in Power Research Institute's report on decarbonizing electricity generation said an «aggressive» push on new technologies could lower 2005 - level carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 41 percent in power plants by 41 percent in 2030.

The next generation of space probes is being powered by highly efficient electric plasma rockets.

If today's European carbon prices were applied to the U.S., most utilities would not automatically install new power generation technologies, according to a study by the Electric Power Research Instipower generation technologies, according to a study by the Electric Power Research InstiPower Research Institute.

Invented in 1884 by Charles A. Parsons, son of an aristocrat and scientist, it revolutionized shipping and the generation of electric power.

A 2008 environmental impact statement estimated a potential for 5,540 megawatts of new electric generation capacity from geothermal on BLM lands in Western states and Alaska by 2015 through 111 new geothermal power plants, with an additional 6,600 megawatts from another 133 plants by 2025.

The breakup of the link between CO2 emissions and economic growth in developed countries has been brought about in part by the availability of inexpensive natural gas beginning to replace coal for electric power generation, Harvard University business and government professor Robert N. Stavins said.

Sasol and General Electric (GE: NYSE)'s GE Power & Water have together developed new technology that will clean waste water from Fischer - Tropsch plants used to produce synthetic fuels and chemicals, while also providing biogas as a by - product for power generaPower & Water have together developed new technology that will clean waste water from Fischer - Tropsch plants used to produce synthetic fuels and chemicals, while also providing biogas as a by - product for power generapower generation.

, published on the website < http://planetasustentavel.abril.com.br/noticia/ambiente/quando-recursos-minerais-se-esgotarao-648952.shtml >, based on information from the US Geological Survey, the US government agency responsible for geological research that crossed information on the annual consumption, mineral reserves available on the planet and its predictable extinction: 1) Platinum (use in surgical materials)-- Extinction by 2049; 2) Silver (use in the manufacture of mirrors and cutlery)-- Extinction in 2016; 3) Copper (use in wire and cable and air conditioning ducts)-- Extinction in 2027; 4) Antimony (use in remote controls and other materials to increase strength)-- Extinction 2020; 5) Lithium (use in cell phone batteries, laptops and video games)-- Extinction in 2053; 6) Phosphorus (use in agricultural fertilizers)-- Extinction in 2149; 7) Uranium (use for electric power generation)-- Extinction in 2026; 8) Indian (use in smartphones and tablets touch screen screens)-- Extinction in 2020; 9) Tantalum (use in cameras lenses)-- Extinction in 2027; 10) Nickel (use in metal alloy coating, electronics such as cell phones)-- Extinction in 2064; 11) Tin (use in coating metal alloys, such as those used in the soft drink cans)-- Extinction 2024; 12) Lead (use in car batteries and trucks and welds and bearings)-- Extinction in 2015; 13) Gold (use as jewelry and computer microchips)-- Extinction in 2043; 14) Zinc (use to cover alloys, preventing rust that destroy objects like coins)-- Extinction in 2041.

Because Two - Mode is a second - generation approach conceived by transmission experts instead of engine specialists, gasoline and electric power sources are more ingeniously combined with fixed and variable gear ratios to achieve higher efficiency over a broader range.

(150 Nm) of torque up on the second - generation Panamera 4S, powered by a more heavily tuned version of Porsche's twin - turbocharged 2.9 L V - 6, albeit without the assistance of an electric motor.

The Insight Hybrid is now powered by the third generation of Honda's two - motor hybrid system that pairs a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine to an electric propulsion motor and lithium - ion battery pack.

[25] The front wheels were powered by a petrol - hybrid system based on the first generation Prius and the rear wheels were powered by a second electric motor.

The 2018 Accord Hybrid is powered by the third generation of Honda's two - motor hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 2.0 - liter Atkinson - cycle four - cylinder engine to an electric propulsion motor.

The 2013 VIZIV featured what Subaru called an «independent - rear - motor - driven symmetrical AWD» system, where a 2.0 - litre diesel horizontally - opposed («Boxer») engine drove the front wheels through the continuously variable transmission (CVT, which Subaru branded «Lineartronic») and provided power generation, and each rear wheel was powered by an independent electric motor.

With the Vatican looking to expand their use of green technology, the next generation Popemobile is reportedly set to employ hybrid technology, although His Holiness would reportedly prefer a fully electric vehicle powered by solar panels.

Powered by the fifth generation of battery and drivetrain technology, from 2021 the BMW Group will be capable of offering all - electric vehicles with a range of up to 700 kilometres and plug - in hybrids with an electrical range of up to 100 kilometres.

The 2016 Volt is powered by a second - generation Voltec extended range electric vehicle propulsion system with an increased all - electric driving range, greater efficiency and stronger acceleration.

The 2018 Accord Hybrid is powered by the third generation of Honda's innovative two - motor hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 2.0 - liter DOHC i - VTEC ® Atkinson - cycle inline - 4 engine with 40 - percent thermal efficiency to an electric propulsion motor that churns out 232 lb. - ft.

Up to 500 km (310 miles) range Generation EQ is powered by two electric motors mounted on the front and rear axles.

As a reminder, the motor show study (Generation EQ), revealed at the 2016 Paris motor show, was powered by a couple of electric motors putting out a combined 400 hp and 700 Nm, and it had a claimed range of 500 Km or around 310 miles.

The C - Max Energi was designed with total 188 hp (140 kW) in hybrid mode delivered by a 2.0 - liter Atkinson cycle four - cylinder gasoline engine plus an electric motor powered by a 7.6 kWh lithium - ion battery pack, which is smaller and lighter than nickel metal hydride batteries used in previous Ford generation hybrids.

The new, seventh - generation ES lineup will also include a hybrid model powered by a fourth - generation gasoline - electric system.

With a total output of up to 300 kW in the most powerful variant and a maximum torque of up to 700 Newton metres, Generation EQ is powered by two electric motors and permanent electric all - wheel drive with axle - variable torque distribution and a battery installed deep in the vehicle floor between the axles.

Electricity to power the iPerformance's eDrive electric motor comes from a combination of regenerative braking, generation by the gasoline motor and plug - in charging.

The upcoming Civic Hybrid will be powered by the latest generation of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) gasoline - electric hybrid system and the automaker's first application of a lithium - ion battery in a hybrid.

The 2013 Dodge Dart features next - generation electric dual - pinion steering, which delivers sporty handling by managing significant loads at all steering wheel operating speeds, power assist curves modulated according to driving conditions and up to a 3 % improvement in fuel efficiency when compared with a conventional hydraulic system.

Advanced New Powertrain The all - new Insight is powered by the third generation of Honda's two - motor hybrid system, featuring a highly efficient 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine, a powerful electric propulsion motor, and lithium - ion battery pack.

NEW YORK REVIEWS «Off the Grid» Lehmann Maupin By Alfred MacAdam The governing conceit of «Off the Grid» derives from electric power: those «on the grid» depend on the commercial generation and distribution of power; those «off the grid» produce their own energy.

We also might note that motor vehicles, these being both cars and trucks are second only to electric power generation when it comes to CO2, and these could be vastly improved by rejecting standard automotive practice and insist that cars be aerodynamically efficient like well known airships.

Starting this month, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is including monthly estimates of small - scale distributed solar PV capacity and generation by state and sector in EIA's Electric Power Monthly.

Gas use is projected to double by 2030, largely because it will be the fuel of choice for electric power generation.

The state - level emissions performance goals under the proposed Clean Power Plan are not based on a simple emission rate calculation (emissions divided by generation) for generation provided by existing fossil - fired electric generating units.

News reported that Al Badiya Power Generation, a special purpose company set up by Philadelphia Solar, had signed a 20 - year PPA with electric power distribution company Irbid District Electricity ComPower Generation, a special purpose company set up by Philadelphia Solar, had signed a 20 - year PPA with electric power distribution company Irbid District Electricity Compower distribution company Irbid District Electricity Company.

The Board established a program to provide SRECs to owners of solar electric power generation facilities certified as being located on a brownfield, historic fill area, or properly closed landfill in consultation with the NJDEP and NJEDA and after public comment and public hearing by January 19, 2013.

Paul Loeffelman, director of Corporate External Affairs for utility giant American Electric Power, states that the EPA's regulations will force more than 50 gigawatts of coal generation — about 300 power plants — to be retired by Power, states that the EPA's regulations will force more than 50 gigawatts of coal generation — about 300 power plants — to be retired by power plants — to be retired by 2016.

My last post featured a commentary by renewable energy expert Prof. Fritz Vahrenholt, who forcefully conveyed the folly of Germany's mad rush into renewable energy, and the country's hysterical obsession with its suicidal fast - track shutdown of its stable base - electric - power generation.

Industry witnesses were lining up Sept. 11 to take shots at a proposal by the Ohio Power unit of American Electric Power to protect the futures of about 3,100 MW of coal - fired generation through a power purchase agreement it wants approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Power unit of American Electric Power to protect the futures of about 3,100 MW of coal - fired generation through a power purchase agreement it wants approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Power to protect the futures of about 3,100 MW of coal - fired generation through a power purchase agreement it wants approved by the Public Utilities Commission of power purchase agreement it wants approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

Wholesale electric power prices in the US are starting 2017 by ticking upward, lifted by firmer natural gas prices, which overall has caused coal generation to take some of gas generation's share in the overall fuel mix.

(Sec. 115) Amends the CAA to require the EPA Administrator to promulgate regulations providing for the distribution of emission allowances (established by this Act) that are allocated to support the commercial deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technologies in electric power generation and industrial operations.

Electrical engineers are responsible for controlling electrical generation and monitoring transmission devices used by electric utilities in power plants.

«Fly ash is a fine, glass - like powder recovered from gases created by coal - fired electric power generation.

From 2005 to 2016 natural gas consumed by the electric power sector for generation grew 76.6 percent.

«This case is about whether Ohioans and other customers across the country will be made to subsidize uneconomic power plants at a time when Ohioans should be benefitting in their electric bills from lower prices in the competitive generation markets,» said a filing by the Office of the Ohio Consumers» Counsel with federal regulators.

We have advanced controls through WiFi towers that are spread out throughout the plant and we use the latest generation of steam power technologies, steam turbines and generators provided by General Electric.»