Pacific Clean Energy Summit Set for Hawaii in 2009
October 25, 2008
HONOLULU—Hawai‘i’s Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism today announced that Hawai‘i will host the 7th Annual Korea-Pacific U.S. States Joint Conference in Honolulu at the Sheraton Waikiki, August 31-September 2, 2009.
The state will also use this opportunity to launch the inaugural Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit & Expo to provide nations throughout the region an opportunity to share renewable energy policies, best practices, new technologies and innovations.
“Hosting this annual conference provides us with an opportunity to build on our bilateral trade and investment relationships so that we can grow stronger partnerships,” said Governor Linda Lingle. “Having clean energy be a major focus of next year’s Joint Conference will emphasize the role we must play as a model for the Pacific Rim.”
“By focusing the topic of the conference on clean energy, the event is expected to draw upwards of 1,000 government, business and research participants,” said DBEDT Director Theodore E. Liu. “As the worldwide importance of the Asia-Pacific region grows, the need for economic cooperation between Korea and the U.S. Pacific states increases.” Government policymakers, industry professionals, suppliers and customers, and consultants are the targeted audience for this important summit.
“As the Asia-Pacific region sets an aggressive course towards energy independence, we have much to learn from each other. Energy is the number one challenge we face in our region, as well as by nations around the world,” Liu said. “Our solar, wind, wave, geothermal, climate and marine resources serve as the foundation for an economy based on renewable energy.”
For more information on conference participation or sponsorship, please contact Jamie Lum of DBEDT at 808-587-2753 or see the web-site http://asiapacificcleanenergy.com.
Background on the Korea-Pacific U.S. States Joint Conference:
In 2002, the Governors of the five Pacific U.S. states—Alaska, California, Hawai‘i, Oregon and Washington formally recognized the importance of the relationship with Korea, and made a commitment to strengthen that relationship.
The Joint Conference between Korea and the Pacific states was created to foster trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two regions. In 2006, Idaho joined the consortium.
The Korea-Pacific U.S. States Joint Conference is sponsored by the Korea-U.S. Economic Council (KUSEC) and the six Pacific states.
This year’s Joint Conference will be held in Seoul and Jeju, Korea, November 14-15, 2008.
KUSEC is a private, non-profit organization under the auspices of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), whose purpose is to promote economic cooperation between Korea and the United States. KUSEC is supported by leading Korean corporations and economic organizations, and exercises significant influence in both private and public sectors.
First image released of planet orbiting Sun-like star
September 17, 2008
An infrared image has been released by Canadian astronomers showing a planet circling a star similar to our own Sun, the first time such an event has been detected.
Kapolei firm signs $298M deal with Chinese company
August 2, 2008
The contract will help finance its planned polysilicon plant
Hoku Scientific Inc. took a major step yesterday toward financing its planned polysilicon plant, potentially reducing the amount it needs by half.
The Kapolei-based alternative-energy company has signed a contract worth up to $298 million to supply polysilicon, a key material in making solar panels, to Jiangxi Kinko Energy Co. Ltd., a China-based manufacturer of silicon products.
Island breweries go green
July 23, 2008
A sweet cereal smell spills from the large doors of Keoki Brewing Co. as cracked malt husks swirl around a large round tank.
These grains bring aroma and color to the beer, and brewers seek them out in chocolates or ambers from Germany and Canada.
But beer drinkers aren’t the only ones who enjoy their flavor.
So do cows.
Hoku Solar and Suntech Power Complete Solar Installation for One of Hawaii’s Largest Beverage Distributors
July 23, 2008
KAPOLEI, Hawaii and SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2008 /Xinhua-PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — Hoku Solar, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hoku Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOKU) and designer, engineer and installer of photovoltaic (PV) power systems, and Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.(NYSE: STP), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced the completion of a 254-kilowatt PV solar power system at the Oahu warehouse and distribution headquarters of Paradise Beverages, Inc.
mbbEMS Launches Industry First – Hotel Wireless Energy Management System
July 11, 2008
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July 9, 2008
Honolulu, Hawaii – Today mbbEMS founder, Daniel Cowart announced “mbbEMS provides an affordable solution to help both old and new high-rise hotels and condominiums survive the growing energy crisis. Our new mbbEMS wireless solution installs quickly, with little or no interruption to the property or guests daily activities, and virtually no down time for rooms during installation. When completed mbbEMS provides a web-based management system which allows control of the hotel EMS system from any authorized browser.”
A typical hotel room installation takes about an hour and includes a door contact on the entrance door and the lanai (balcony) door, an occupancy sensor and a thermostat. The thermostat is hard-wired to the fan coil unit (FCU) in each room. These are battery operated wireless devices. This creates the Control Mesh segment of the network.
Air conditioners can automatically cut back when lanai doors are open, and return to the original setting when these doors are closed. Lights and air conditioners can cut back and even the drapes can be closed, when the room is vacant. These are basic electricity saving programs for rooms. Common area spaces can also have their electrical use optimized.
Each hotel room is then connected to a floor controller that manages each device. Please note that rooms can continue to function if the floor controller goes offline. Each controller is then connected to the Hotel Site Server via the Management Mesh segment of the network. Among other benefits, you can easily tell if the systems are working.
The mbbEMS wireless system is able to cut installation costs by avoiding cumbersome cabling and coring. Prior systems were not only costly but very intrusive to the property and its guests. Hence, mbbEMS is The way to Eco.
There is a new paradigm: the cost and inconvenience of installing an EMS system have been substantially reduced at the same time that the cost of energy is soaring. The net result is that there is now more than ever an undeniable need to implement an EMS system. For the hotel that has a stand-alone or outdated EMS system with no central management, mbbEMS is a solid alternative to augment EMS efforts. Industry reports state that a centrally managed EMS system could result in savings topping 40%. If you have over 1,000 rooms, that is a lot of savings!
The mbbEMS approach is simple and straightforward. The first step is to quick profile the hotel, then perform a site survey. An information analysis is done to calculate projected savings, and the scope of work to be performed. The mbbEMS system design is tailored for the property based on building and environment attributes such as type of construction and existing wireless interference. Then a final contract is signed which includes an installation schedule.
In some cases mbbEMS can finance the installation making the system initially FREE with payback occurring through shared cost savings. There are also leasing programs available.
Visit mbbEMS.com.previewsdns.com (Soon to be mbbEMS.com) to learn more, or contact us at TheWayToEco@mbbinc.net 808.922.5200.
Alternative energies may hold the key
June 20, 2008
Molokai has capacity to be self-sufficient, expert says
The people of Molokai could put themselves off the main electric grid by turning to alternative energy sources, according to Henry Curtis, director of Life of the Land, a non-profit organization that aims to protect life and land in Hawaii.
Hawaii’s Wal-Marts take green steps
June 17, 2008
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the Bentonville, Ark., retail giant, is taking green steps, with many of those efforts being spearheaded in Hawaii.
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