alternative energies...
By 2050, we expect the world to double its energy demand. The world needs low-emission and low-carbon energy, but people are unlikely to tolerate increased pollution, extra infrastructure and the possible effects on the climate. It will take more than a decade before alternatives can compete effectively with fossil fuels.
Integrated Networks believes there is a viable and exciting future in renewables: from a social, environmental and economic perspective.
Integrated Networks is active in solar photovoltaics and wind energy.
alternative energy sources...
Solar energy - The earth receives as much energy from sunlight in twenty days as our planet's entire reserve of fossil fuels contains. Information about how sunlight is converted into energy is answered at our solar energy pages.
Integrated Networks is aiming to build a leading sustainable, and commercially successful solar energy business by installing solar power systems that are able to meet the individual demands for a safe, reliable and clean form of energy all over the world. Information about Solar Energy can be found on the Solar Energy webpage.
Wind energy - Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun. Of the solar radiation reaching the earth only about 0.25% is converted into wind kinetic energy. Information about how solar energy is converted into wind energy and other questions will be answered on our wind energy pages.
Integrated Networks focuses on development and operation of residential- and commercial-scale wind turbines that add significant power, flexibility and capacity to the grid. Information about Wind Energy can be found at the Integrated Networks pages of this site.
Biomass - The world is producing enormous amounts of organic material each year. This can be agricultural and forestry material, but also industrial and household waste. These forms of biomass can be burned in an energy-for-waste facility which generates electricity. Even non-organics such as plastics can be used as they are degraded in the process. Biomass like corn and sunflower can be used to derive Biofuels (see below). Integrated Networks is not active in Biomass. More information about Biomass can be found at this site.
Biofuels - The term bio-fuels describes fuel components produced from biomass such as plants, straw or biomass waste streams. Bio-fuels can be used either 'pure' or as a blend with standard automotive fuels. There are two main bio-components for fuels: ethanol and bio-esters.Derived from renewable sources, they can result in lower overall carbon dioxide emissions.
Geothermal Energy - Conventional Geothermal energy is generated in many countries at the border of plate boundaries, where volcanoes and hot springs are present. This heat energy source from the earth can also be exploited in parts of the world where hot rocks with temperature at or above 200°C are present at 3-5 km depth.
Hydro-electricity - This is the biggest source of renewable energy, providing fourteen per cent of world electricity. The force of moving water flowing through a turbine generates hydroelectricity. In most cases, water is stored behind a dam in a reservoir. Water pressure forces the water through an intake onto the blades of a turbine. The "run of a river" and ocean or tidal waves can also be used to generate electricity. Integrated Networks is not active in hydro-electricity. More information about Hydroelectricity can be found at this site.
Hydrogen - Hydrogen is the lightest atom in nature and offers one of the most challenging prospects for this century: sustainable, emission-free energy. In order to generate energy, a fuel cell is used. A fuel cell is an electro-chemical device that contains a membrane that allows hydrogen ions (protons) to pass unimpeded to combine with oxygen to form water. Electrons cannot cross the membrane and are forced to take a longer route through wiring outside the cell and produce electricity.