Wind Turbine Energy In The World

Clean Energy Surges in Central America. Although Central America has limited conventional energy resources and large numbers of rural poor that are still not connected to the grid, rising energy demand is surprisingly, making the region less reliant on oil imports. Instead, it is turning to renewable energy solutions such as wind turbine energy, hydroelectric, and solar panel based energy. Countries such as Costa Rica are leading the way in renewable energy utilization with a whopping 95% of Costa Rica’s energy coming from renewable sources. The large reason for this alternative energy revolution is due to terrain that provides large quantizes of running water, a standard 12 hours of daylight, and most of all, a sustainable wind.

With this new dedicated surge to use alternative energy solutions such as solar, hydroelectric systems, and wind turbine power systems, the market place and infrastructure still has a long way to go. Central American countries such as Costa Rica have such a rough terrain to traverse and unpredictable weather patterns that alternative or green technology based solutions are in most cases the only hope for them to have a consistent power source. With the high cost of fossil fuels, green based systems such as wind turbines are the most economical solution in the long run. Businesses or industries that will benefit from green based technologies such as wind turbines, solar, and hydroelectric include agricultural, telecommunications, manufacturing, commercial, mining, food processing, medical, and governmental. The largest cost reduction to the before mentioned industries is through wind turbine power generation. On-grid wind turbine systems provide energy solutions from the connection of the wind turbine to the local power grid. As countries electric providers adopt the reversing meter technology, on-grid power generated through small to medium sized wind turbines will reduce costs and supplement the local power grid. Communities and businesses of all types that wish to reduce the ever rising costs of electricity will benefit from this process.

The typical wind turbine ranges from 2kW, 5kW, 10kW, 20kW, 30kW to 50kW systems. As an option, hydroelectric power systems ranging from 5kW, 10kW, and 25kW and solar based photovoltaic panels, sized for virtually any supplemental power requirements, can be employed.

The rest of the world should look to Central American countries as an example for the dedication to reduce their carbon footprint.

About Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy Systems

The technology utilized in photovoltaic (PV) systems is well-developed and there are improvements and modifications occurring regularly, primarily in production processes. Photovoltaic solar panel systems are quite reliable and have been well tested in all applications.

The primary obstacle to increased use of photovoltaic systems is their perceived high cost. In recent years photovoltaic panels have experienced continuous price reduction. In some off-grid locations as short as one quarter mile, photovoltaic systems can be cost effective versus the costs of running power lines into the property and the subsequent continual electric charges.

The primary strategy for use of PV’s as the electrical power source for a home or business is reducing the need for electricity. Refrigerators, air conditioners, electric water heaters, electric driven machines, and clothes washers or laundry service for hotels are all large users of electricity. Highly energy conserving alternatives solar hot water systems for domestic hot water, swimming pools and large scale operations are available to greatly reduce electrical loads.

How do solar panels (PV) cells work? PV cells are made from layers of semi-conducting material, usually silicon. When light shines on the cell it creates an electric field across the layers. The stronger the sunshine, the more electricity is produced. Groups of cells are mounted together in panels or modules that can be mounted on your roof.

The power of a PV cell is measured in kilowatts peak (kWp). That's the rate at which it generates energy at peak performance in full direct sunlight during the summer. PV cells come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Most PV systems are made up of panels that fit on top of an existing roof, but you can also fit solar tiles.

Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are a great alternative to high energy costs and when combined to a wind turbine systems offer a continuous power supply even if the wind has subsided. GSI can provide you with a solution to fit whatever your energy needs are.

Solar Hot Water Systems

The Green Systems International, headquartered in Costa Rica, solar hot water systems are based upon the evacuated / vacuum tube operating principle:

The evacuated tube system is a technological breakthrough in the efficiency of hot water production for residential, apartment buildings, food processing, cheese manufacturing, breweries, distilleries and wineries, commercial fruit processing, office buildings, commercial, dairies, agriculture, medical facilities, hotels and resorts, schools, municipalities and more.

Evacuated tubes are similar to the inside of a thermos when placed in the sun. The tubes’ being round gives them maximum light exposure at every angle of the sun during the day. Also, due to the vacuum chamber between the two walls of the tube, the tubes always remain cool to the touch. Most importantly, the tubes will produce hot water on cloudy days from sun up to sun set. Cold, cloudy or rainy weather has no impact on the performance of this system.

Our solar hot water systems are SRCC certified to be more efficient than any other system on the market. GSI provides sales and support for our hot water systems throughout Central and South America, Caribbean Islands, Eastern Europe, and the USA.

On Grid and Off Grid Energy Business Solution

Generate your own renewable energy. Benefits of using renewable energy!

Generating and using renewable energy can help you to reduce your business' contribution to climate change and avoid using carbon intensive resources such as fossil fuels. Renewable energy also offers a wide range of other benefits to businesses, including:

• Improving your environmental credentials and strengthening your brand - customers, investors and other stakeholders increasingly want to deal with businesses which show that they are environmentally responsible.

• A more secure energy supply - fossil fuels won't last forever and supply is increasingly dependent on imports from overseas. Renewable energy sources are naturally occurring and won't run out.

• Stable energy costs - gas and oil price rises are reflected in customers' energy bills. Renewable energy sources are not subject to the same price rises as fossil fuels.

• Future proofing - renewable energy use will become more widespread, with legislation already placing targets for its use in certain new developments. Switching sooner rather than later will give your business early experience of renewable energy.

Even if your organization’s core business is not in the renewable energy sector, switching to renewable energy will reduce your production cost thus increase your profits and maintain your company's competitive edge.

For more information on business benefits of being environmentally and socially aware, contact us on how to grow your business through sustainable innovation.

Agricultural Alternative Energy Solutions

The energy costs of irrigation, refrigeration, hot water, and overall operational equipment required to support your general operations is very high. Green Systems International provides on-grid, off-grid and a combo solution for cost saving reversing meters and battery backup at the same time designed to provide power for short term blackouts.

Renewable Energy and Agriculture: A Natural Fit. Renewable energy and farming are a winning combination. Wind, solar, and biomass energy can be harvested forever, providing farmers with a long-term source of income. This fact sheet is an overview of renewable energy options for farmers and ranchers with tips on how they can help make renewable a growing source of energy and rural income in North, Central and South American markets.

Farming the Wind: Wind Power and Agriculture. Wind energy alone could provide $1.2 billion in new income for farmers and rural landowners by 2020, as well as 80,000 new jobs. Farmers can benefit from wind energy in many ways, including generating their own power, leasing land to wind developers, and becoming wind developers themselves. One wind turbine uses only one-quarter acre of land, including access roads, and can earn royalties up to $2,000 per year.

Up with the Sun: Solar Energy and Agriculture. Solar energy is clean and unlimited. Capturing the sun's energy for light, heat, hot water, and electricity can be a convenient way to save money, increase self-reliance, and reduce pollution. Whether drying crops, heating buildings, or powering a water pump, using the sun can make the farm more economical and efficient.

Growing Energy on the Farm: Biomass Energy and Agriculture. Biomass energy has the potential to supply a significant portion of America's energy needs while revitalizing rural economies, increasing energy independence, and reducing pollution. Tripling North and Central American use of biomass for energy could provide as much as $20 billion in new income for farmers and rural communities and reduce global warming emissions by an amount equivalent to taking 70 million cars off the road.

Residential Hotel and Resort Energy Solutions

Recreational / Hospitality and locations such as remote ECO centers, resorts and hotels of all sizes will benefit from the integration of the energy cost reducing GSI wind turbines, photovoltaic (PV) solar panel and solar hot water systems for heating swimming pools or hot water for laundry services. If your goals are to have an off grid system with battery backup or grid tie system with battery backup GSI has the expertise and solution for you.

Residential / Associations Continuous and low cost energy is ever important today to all home owners. The security, comfort and basic energy needs of an average residence, with or without, a swimming pool has become quite costly. The Green Systems International 2KW or 5KW wind turbine coupled with the most efficient solar hot water systems available will greatly reduce the energy costs.