| Irish_Energy_Centre National agency for energy efficiency and renewable energy information, advice and support. |
| 3M_Renewable_Energy Energy Management Department uses alternative energy sources to increase the renewable resources in 3M manufacturing and products. |
| Machinocraft Manufacturer and exporter of solar flat plate collectors and solar water heating systems, installer of wind mill battery chargers and wind mill pumping. |
| Mark_Snyder_Electric Alternative Energy products and services such as electrical contracting, solar panels, power generators, batteries, windmills, and books. |
| Michael_Stavy Specialist in the technical, financial, tax and regulatory issues concerning renewable energy and distributed generation projects. |
| Ministry_of_Natural_Resources Manages Québec's extensive land mass. Includes geographic and land ownership data for the province and services provided by the Ministry. |
| Nagasaki_Shipyard_and_Machinery_Works Building wind turbine generators and geothermal power plants. |
| New_England_Solar_Electric An alternative energy provider dealing in solar power products, wind power products and other alternative energy equipment including inverters, generators, and a line of LP gas products. |
| Northern_Power_Systems Designs, manufactures, installs, and services power systems using renewable solar and wind resources. |
| PB_Power_(NZ)_Ltd An international engineering services company, which provides professional engineering services for projects associated with electricity generation, transmission and distribution. |
| Pedal-a-Watt_Stationary_Bike_Power Use your bicycle to generate electricity, download plans or buy the bicycle. |
| Powercorp_Pty_Ltd_ Develop management systems for all levels of power station operation including demand side management and integration of renewable energy such as hydro and wind turbines. |
| Renewable_Choice_Energy Green product and renewable energy company currently doing market research using an online green product survey prior to product launch. |
| Renewable_Energy_Concepts Specializing in solar energy and wind energy kits. Includes information on how solar power kits work. |
| Renewable_Technologies_Inc_ Provides design, engineering, sales, installation, and service of alternative energy systems, including solar, photovoltaic and thermal, wind turbines, hydrogen fuel cells, back up power systems, stan |
| SALT_Service,_Inc_ Design, installation, and component manufacturing of systems engineered for offshore and remote power systems. |
| SANYO_Energy Rechargeable battery manufacturer. Rechargeable/primary batteries Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, lithium, solar. |
| Sepco,_Solar_Electric_Power_Company Providing a line of commercial, mass produced, engineered products powered by solar energy. |
| SGA_Energy_Limited Canadian consulting firm providing engineering and social science services in renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change and international development. |
| Shell_Renewables Developing commercial opportunities in biomass, solar, wind and forestry. |
| Sierra_Solar_Systems Design and supply solar, wind, and micro-hydro electric systems. Includes a store, design centre and related links. |
| Solar_Cell_Sales Solar cell and wind electric systems and equipment. |
| The_Solar_Design_Company Solar design company that includes wind and water systems. |
| Solar_Hydrogen_Energy_Corporation Shec has developed a process to produce hydrogen which does not create green house gases such as co or co2, using only water and sunlight as the inputs into the process. |
| Solar_Sense Details of the range of products available along with contact information. |
| Solar_Solutions_Inc_ Specializes in renewable energy and conservation devices to aid in the preservation of our resources. |
| SolarAccess_com Resource for solar and renewable energy information through industry directories, on-line system quote, financing resources, live solar products auction, on-line solar energy education, and news. |
| Solarelectric_com Solar modules, photovoltaics, wind generators, water power, and other alternative power sources. |
| Solaroil_Systems_BV The Netherlands. Promoting the use of pure plant oil (PPO) as fuel for automobiles. Multi-lingual site. |
| Solarpath_Energy_Systems Solar, wind, and hydroelectric systems, products and accessories. |
| Solarsaver Solar and wind energy systems. |
| South_Carolina_Solar Photovoltaics and wind turbine installation, panels, inverters, and components for the Carolinas. |
| The_Sun_Electric_Company Full line solar electric and wind power back-up power systems for domestic and commercial clients.Includes extensive renewable energy resource. |
| Sun_Electronics Solar and wind systems for remote homes, telecommunications and backup power. |
| Sustainable_Earth_Technologies Design, supply and installation of renewable energy systems including solar, wind and hydro power systems. SEIAA accredited designers and installers. |
| Technology_Transition_Corporation Consultation and marketing company concentrating on clean and renewable energy technologies. |
| Treeplast,_thermoplastic_wood A natural, wood-like, renewable and biodegradable material (biopolymer) for injection moulding. |
| TSM_Group Windmills, solar cells, and active solar collectors sold to individuals and businesses. |
| UtilityFree Turn-key solar electric, hydroelectric and wind energy power systems for utility interactive, emergency back-up and remote applications. |
| Vermont_Solar_Engineering_Inc_ Designers, suppliers, and installers of renewable energy systems. Catalog, portfolio, and ordering information. |
Great Lakes Alternative Energy Systems
Many parts of the world are not serviced by electrical utilities. In many cases, electrical service is available but at prohibitive prices. Utility line extensions typically cost $25,000 per mile. Utilities often discourage remote connections because of high maintenance costs. Consequently, off-grid locations have often been shunned as potential home sites, since so many of the conveniences of the modern world rely upon electricity; with the exception of those solely powered by propane gas.
In the last decade, cost-effective renewable energy systems, couple with powerful inverters, has opened the way to reliable, full-time independent electrical service, anywhere in the world! Thousands of off-grid homeowners have connected to a new kind of power company -- their own. Instead of paying for costly utility line extension, or running noisy and expensive-to-operate generators, they are choosing battery-based electrical systems. Many of them now report that they enjoy cheaper and more reliable electrical service than their "connected" neighbors. (In fact, off-grid electrical systems have proven so cost effective and reliable that even utility companies are recommending them for remote customers.) Great Lakes Alternative Energy Systems looks forward to helping you create your own independent electrical service for a fraction of what it would cost to extend utility lines.
Renewable Energy Sources
Many independent electrical systems rely on renewable energy sources for battery recharging. The power of the sun, wind, and even moving water is harnessed to provide electrical power for homes, farms, ranches, and seasonal residences. What these systems have in common is that their source of electrical energy is clean, non-polluting and, after initial purchase, virtually free.
Renewable energy is hardly a new concept -- wind generators have been in use worldwide for most of this century. What is new is that the advent of efficient and power inverters has now made these systems practical for everyday use. Solar electric systems and wind generators charge batteries when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. When all else fails gas, diesel, or propane generators coupled to the powerful battery chargers built into inverters, can provide reliable back-up power to the renewable-energy systems.
Great Lakes Energy Systems PO Box 2072 Eagle River, WI 54521 (715) 546-2209
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