Permitting and <b>Construction</b> Are Issues for US Solar Industry <b>...</b>

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Indeed, the solar industry as a whole is evolving to favor the growth of land-based systems over building mounted installations. To address the problem of unequal electricity rates among solar-powered homeowners and others, policy-makers are turning to larger projects. Land-based systems positively impact communities by creating more jobs, income, and greater flow of electricity to the grid. Rebate structures for smaller systems are replaced by incentives for larger projects that take advantage of the economy of scale.Definitions of the scale of solar installations vary between region and state. In their Solar Incentive Program, the city of Los Angeles defines “small” systems as projects that produce between 30 kW and 150 kW, and “large-scale” projects as producers of between 151 kW and 999 kW. According to the solar permitting standards of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, large-scale ground-mounted solar refers to any system of 250 kW or more. Renewable Energy Certificate prices are based on the size of the installed system - small systems create 10 kW or less; large systems, between 10 kW and 1 MW. Most commercial facilities require less than 1 MW of power. Most small businesses and homes can run on 1 to 5 kW systems, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.Solar developments for municipal use or distribution that are built on privately owned land rely on PPAs to enable a third-party developer to own, maintain, and operate the system. The landowner or another off taker of the electricity receives a lower, stabilized electric rate. The solar power developer benefits from the rebates or incentives allowed to the host landowner. The property owner assumes no operating risk in their visible support of the environment. The company purchasing the energy is able to reduce their carbon emissions and attain Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) in states that have Renewable Portfolio Standards.<strong>Risks and Challenges</strong> <strong>for Landowners</strong>Despite the advantages of a PPA agreement, the host property owner faces some challenges. Solar systems may cause a potential increase in property value, which can also lead to an increase in property taxes. PPAs may cost more than simple purchases of solar power systems due to potentially higher transaction costs. Net metered PPAs may sometimes result in two electric bills if the PV system does not provide all of the host's necessary electricity.Feed-in tariffs, on the other hand, function differently than renewable portfolio standards by? providing the electricity-generating installer with a free source of energy as well as payment from a utility company. The property owner, therefore, no longer needs to import electricity from the grid unless in need of additional power. When they transfer their excess energy, they are paid an export tariff.Residential (2kW) projects cost $0.34 per kilowatt hour to operate, while industrial (500 kW) only cost about $0.19. Installation costs also reveal the advantages of large-scale solar. A small-scale system installation totals $8.20 per watt of power produced, but a large system nearly halves that price, costing $4.77 per watt of power produced. Last year alone, the power produced by large-scale installations rose to 758 MW installed and 297 MW installed in small-scale operations. Larger systems have grown at a faster rate historically than small-scale operations. In 2009, the power produced by residential installations in the U.S. totaled around 400 MW and grew to 15,000 MW by 2012 – an increase of 14600 MW. Residential installations only grew from 100MW to 400MW in this time period.Larger scale solar PV operations can qualify as energy generators and also receive REC's in RPS eligible states. They provide energy through a wholesale power sales transaction, usually to a utility. Energy generators fall under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules for interconnection. The FERC regulates system safety and reliability. The Solar Energy Industries Association hopes to quicken and lower the costs of grid interconnection, which would create countless opportunities for many new solar projects to connect to the grid.Development of large scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV, assists municipalities by reducing their annual?energy expenses?and serving as a hedge against volatility in the energy sector. Many small to mid-size PV installations are also emerging across America, providing new jobs, financing, and electricity to countless communities. A report by the NPD Solarbuzz United States Deal Tracker reveals that 40% of all PV projects in the US are 500 kW or less. With the addition of tax incentives and rebates, projects at this size pay for themselves.Growth in solar development, spurred by the government’s “All of the Above” program, promises to power almost 7 million homes in the next ten years. The first of its kind, the plan reserves public land for solar projects with only minimal impact on wildlife and waters. This blueprint sets aside 285,000 acres of public land in 17 key areas in the nation’s sunbelt – California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. Many groups including the Audubon Society and Southern California Edison were quick to endorse the deal.<strong>Land Use and Permitting</strong><br /> Despite the new popularity of Solar PV projects, implementing a project at any scale presents a number of challenges. Before a PPA?may be finalized?or construction may?begin, regulatory permits must be secured and the design finalized.?The importance of these steps is?often?under-estimated or in some cases,?completely?overlooked.?Construction planning must account for solar-specific considerations. Many regional?planning?commissions are?receiving?inquiries from member communities and have started analyzing the benefits and optimization of an aggregated approach.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/03/permitting-and-construction-are-issues-for-u-s-solar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></div>

Permitting and <b>Construction</b> Are Issues for US Solar Industry <b>...</b>

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Bobcat Company launches new 3600 and 3650 utility vehicles with industry-leading features and capabilities

<P>Bobcat Company, a leader in compact equipment, is breaking new ground in the utility vehicle market with superior performance and productivity with the new 3600 and 3650 hydrostatic drive utility vehicles. Continuing a rich tradition of customer-driven advancements, the 3650 model will take attachment capabilities to a new level as the industry?s first utility vehicle with the capacity to operate front-mounted PTO attachments. <P>Not only are the 3600 and 3650 hydrostatic drive utility vehicles designed to handle and haul more materials for grooming commercial buildings and grounds or maintaining personal properties, but they are the first utility vehicles in the Bobcat? lineup to offer cabs with heat and air conditioning. This will provide more comfort than a typical utility vehicle while transporting passengers and for completing multiple work tasks, such as hauling, mowing, sweeping and snow removal. <STRONG readability="2"><P>Two models expand utility vehicle lineup</STRONG> <P>The new 24.8-horsepower 3600 and 3650 utility vehicles extend the strong Bobcat line of utility vehicles, which includes the 3200, 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicle models, and continues with the Toolcat? 5600 and 5610 utility work machines. The 3600 meets the need for Bobcat customers who want the benefits of a hydrostatic drive utility vehicle, while the 3650 will take attachment capabilities to a new level as it is the industry?s first utility vehicle with the capacity to operate front-mounted attachments that are PTO driven. <P>PTO technology is one of the most simple and efficient ways to transfer engine horsepower to an attachment for optimum performance. This ability uniquely positions the 3650 to provide users with a highly versatile machine that fills the gap between standard Bobcat utility vehicles and the larger Toolcat utility work machines. <P>The new Bobcat utility vehicles provide more productivity and performance without compromising other important qualities that customers expect of all Bobcat equipment: durability, serviceability, comfort, ease of use and versatility. <STRONG readability="2"><P>Durability</STRONG> <P>More uptime and easy upkeep are important to both homeowners and commercial utility vehicle owners. One of the main drivers behind the 3600 and 3650 was the development of a hydrostatic drive system. The hydrostatic system in the new Bobcat UTVs provides durability, and uses a single two-speed motor with fewer moving parts to achieve fast acceleration and maintain top travel speed. <P>Another key durability feature of the machines is a diesel engine that will automatically shut itself down if it experiences high engine coolant temperature, low engine oil pressure, or high hydraulic oil temperature. This gives the operator added peace of mind when operating Bobcat utility vehicles in demanding conditions. <P>Durability is further enhanced with the composite cargo box that resists dents and won?t corrode. Standard features on the Bobcat utility vehicles, such as the skid plate and CV boot to help protect important components from damage when traveling over rough terrain, logs, rocks and other debris. Options such as a brush guard provide additional protection. <STRONG readability="2"><P>Productivity and performance</STRONG> <P>The combination of independent front dual A-arm suspension, with rear De Dion suspension that ties the two rear wheels together, improves the vehicle?s ride comfort and provides improved stability to haul and tow heavy loads. These features allow the 3600 and 3650 utility vehicles to achieve an industry-leading payload capacity for towing and hauling. Cargo box capacity alone is 1,250 pounds. At a top speed of 30 miles per hour, that means hauling more with each load and taking fewer trips to get the job done. <P>Another characteristic of the hydrostatic system is dynamic braking, which occurs when the operator releases pressure on the travel pedal. As the operator lets up on the travel pedal, a valve in the drive motor closes ? blocking the flow of oil ? which in turn slows the machine down at a similar rate. This dynamic braking feature also makes the utility vehicle easier to control when under load. For greater stopping force, the utility vehicles? four-wheel disc brakes can be applied. <P>The 3600 and 3650 utility vehicles? hydrostatic transmission system offers the best of both worlds for customers combining smooth drivability and durable suspension. With an adjustable front and rear suspension, the operator can choose a setting that matches the load requirements to achieve optimum comfort and traction without sacrificing durability. <P>The ability to change directions without shifting has improved operator convenience and maneuverability. Operators can perform direction changes from forward to reverse in the new utility vehicles by using a travel control pedal rather than the typical F-N-R lever. This feature makes changing directions as easy as rocking one?s toe to go forward and one?s heel to go in reverse, and is especially beneficial in tight areas around buildings, barns and other structures. <P>On-the-fly shifting allows the operator to easily adjust to driving conditions, preventing the utility vehicle from getting stuck when terrain turns muddy. These features and others, such as easy-to-see instrumentation, a single-latch tailgate and easy-to-clean composite cargo box, make the Bobcat utility vehicles intuitive to use. <STRONG readability="2"><P>Serviceability</STRONG> <P>Customers want to spend time operating their UTVs ? not trying to troubleshoot them. That?s why Bobcat has incorporated an LCD screen within the speedometer that displays service codes. This allows customers to quickly identify issues with their machine and get them back up and running quickly. <P>For daily maintenance, access to key components is important. The fuel tank on the 3600 and 3650 utility vehicles is conveniently located and daily checks of items such as fluids, filters and the battery can be made through easy access to the engine compartment. Liquid-cooled engines in Bobcat utility vehicles protect critical engine components from overheating, which also results in more power and performance from the machine, because components are kept cooler at higher rpms. <STRONG readability="2"><P>Comfort and ease of use</STRONG> <P>Along with hauling materials and cargo, transporting passengers in comfort is an added benefit for even the hardest-working utility vehicles. Comfort features on the 3600 and 3650 include tilt steering, ample legroom and foot space and two-passenger bucket front seat standard on the 3650. A dealer-installed bench front seat capable of seating up to three occupants is also available on the 3600 utility vehicle. <P>Customers who need to feed their livestock and clear snow, or continue other projects into cold winter days or hot summer afternoons will find shelter from the elements with the optional cab that is equipped with heat and air conditioning. The cab?s unique modular design can provide customized protection for the operator and passengers. As an added benefit, the entire cab construction can be assembled or disassembled in pieces within 30 minutes. <P>There?s no need to be cut off from communication because of a dead cell phone battery when working on a jobsite. Two 12-volt accessory plug-ins allow the operator to conveniently charge a cell phone, iPod, or other electrical devices. <STRONG readability="2"><P>Versatility</STRONG> <P>The more tasks that one piece of equipment can complete, the more productive and profitable it can be for an owner. To meet jobsite needs for snow and ice removal, the 3600 has an optional integrated snow blade and a sprayer that can be mounted in the vehicle?s cargo box. <P>Customers who choose the 3650 utility vehicle will have the same compatibility but with twice as many tools. The 3650 utility vehicle?s exclusive Multi-Attachment X-Change? (M.A.X.)provides integration and versatility not found on ordinary utility vehicles. In addition to the sprayer, it also will have the capability of powering front mounted PTO-driven attachments including a snowblower, mower and angle broom, as well as non-PTO attachments consisting of the snow blade, pallet fork and bucket. These six attachments, combined with a maximum lift height of 2 feet and rated lift capacity of 500 pounds, allow the 3650 to accomplish tasks from clearing sidewalks of snow and debris to moving dirt or palleted materials. <P>Another valuable feature for operators of the 3650 utility vehicle is the ability to operate the throttle independent of the travel control pedal. A first for the utility vehicle market, this capability allows the operator to set the engine speed with a throttle rather than having to use the accelerator pedal to increase engine rpm. Separating the two functions gives the operator the freedom to run powered attachments more efficiently with the rpm they require yet at low travel speeds. This feature will also be beneficial when the vehicle is under load and high torque is required, but speed is not desired. <STRONG>QuickLook: Bobcat 3600 Utility Vehicle</STRONG> <P>? Transmission: Hydrostatic <P>? Drive system: 4x4 and AWD <P>? Horsepower: 24.8 hp diesel <P>? Integrated attachment: Bobcat snow blade <P>? Accessories: Sprayer <P>? Multi-Attachment X-Change? (M.A.X.) <P>? Total vehicle operating capacity: 2,215 lb.* <P>? Vehicle towing capacity: 2000 lb. <P>? Cargo box load capacity: 1250 lb. <P>? Maximum travel speed: 30 mph <P>? Operating weight: 1955 lb. (without cab) <P>*Total vehicle operating capacity is the combined weight of passengers,cargo box load and gross trailer weight </P><STRONG>QuickLook: Bobcat 3650 Utility Vehicle</STRONG> <P>? Transmission: Hydrostatic, PTO engagement <P>? Drive system: 4x4 and AWD <P>? Horsepower: 24 hp diesel <P>? Front-mounted attachments: Bobcat bucket, pallet fork, push broom, <P>mower, angle broom, snowblower, snow blade <P>? Front-mounted PTO attachments: Snowblower, mower and angle broom <P>? Accessories: Sprayer <P>? Multi-Attachment X-Change? (M.A.X.) <P>? Total vehicle operating capacity: 2,215 lb.* <P>? Lift height: 2 ft. <P>? Lift capacity: 500 lb. <P>? Vehicle towing capacity: 2000 lb. <P>? Cargo box load capacity: 1250 lb. <P>? Maximum travel speed: 30 mph <P>? Operating weight: 2215 lb. (without cab) <P>*Total vehicle operating capacity is the combined weight of passengers,cargo box load and gross trailer weight </P><br /><p><a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BobcatNews/~3/eYQNIjSTX5c/viewArticle.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></p>

Bobcat Company launches new 3600 and 3650 utility vehicles with industry-leading features and capabilities

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bauma 2013 Traffic guide

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="padding-margin-null clear" id="FSAtext_image00115717" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="padding-top-10" style="padding-top: 10px;"> <span class="preheadline" style="color: #0070b8; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; position: relative; top: 8px;">bauma 2013</span></div> <div class="imgORIGINAL floatRightWrapper" style="margin: 20px 10px 10px 0px; padding-right: 0px;"> <img alt="" class="imgORIGINAL floatRight " height="184" src="http://www.bauma.de/media/mastercontent/2013/webseite/images_2/contentbilder_1/Verkehrsleitfaden_2.jpg" style="border: 0px none; float: right !important; margin: 0px -11px 30px 0px;" width="240" /></div> <div class="padding_top_less" style="padding-top: 0px;"> <div style="margin-bottom: 10px;"> Important information for exhibitors, stand builders and drivers:<br /></div> <span class="downloadbutton"><a href="http://www.bauma.de/media/mastercontent/2013/webseite/files_1/pdf_1/Verkehrsleitfaden_bauma_2013_4.pdf" style="background-image: url(http://www.bauma.de/media/mastercontent/2013/webseite/images_2/buttons_1/button_download.png); background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #0070b8; font-size: 0.99em; padding-left: 75px; padding-top: 7px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="">Traffic guide bauma 2013</a> (pdf, 4.5 MB)<br /></span></div> </div> <div class="clear" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"> </div> <div class="clear" id="FSAtext_image00117235" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; position: relative; top: -10px;"> <div class="padding-top-10" style="padding-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 10px;"> <span class="preheadline" style="color: #0070b8; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; position: relative; top: 8px;">Other languages</span></div> <div> <span class="downloadbutton"><br /><a href="http://www.bauma.de/media/mastercontent/2013/webseite/files_1/pdf_1/bauma13_Verkehrsleitfaden_F-TK.pdf" style="background-image: url(http://www.bauma.de/media/mastercontent/2013/webseite/images_2/buttons_1/button_download.png); 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bauma 2013 Traffic guide

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Road building and earthmoving machines from Volvo - KHL Group

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <h2 style="background-color: white; font-family: cambria; font-size: 2em; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <br /></h2> <div class="article-thumb-div" id="mainImageLightbox" style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: #333333; float: left; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin: 0px 10px 5px 0px; padding: 5px; width: 240px;"> <a class="article-thumb" href="http://www.khl.com/servlet/file/83791_156_preview.jpg?ITEM_ENT_ID=83791&COLLSPEC_ENT_ID=32&ITEM_VERSION=1&FILE_SERVICE_CONF_ID=156" style="color: #005380; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" title="Volvo will be launching three new compact radius excavators at Bauma, pictured is the Volvo ECR25D."><img alt="Volvo will be launching three new compact radius excavators at Bauma, pictured is the Volvo ECR25D." name="Volvo ECR25D" rel="image_src" src="http://www.khl.com/servlet/file/83791_2_preview.jpg?ITEM_ENT_ID=83791&COLLSPEC_ENT_ID=32&ITEM_VERSION=1&FILE_SERVICE_CONF_ID=2" style="border: 0px;" /></a><br /> <div class="caption" style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px 5px; width: 233px;"> Volvo will be launching three new compact radius excavators at Bauma, pictured is the Volvo ECR25D.</div> </div> <div class="Introduction" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-top: 0em; padding: 0px;"> Having launched many of its Stage IIIB-compliant earthmoving machines over the last two years, Volvo will use Bauma to take the wraps off several new compact machines.</div> <div class="Introduction" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-top: 0em; padding: 0px;"> Its new additions to the compact excavator range will be the ECR25D, ECR58D and ECR88D short swing radius units. The machines weigh 2.5, 5.7 to 7.0 and 8.6 to 9.5 tonnes respectively.</div> <div class="FreeFormA" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-top: 0em; padding: 0px;"> Getting around site on these compact machines is said to have been made easier thanks to automatic two-speed travel, as well as hydraulic travel pedals for easy and accurate track control. The ECR25D has the added feature of high mobility – it can be transported with up to three buckets and a hydraulic breaker with a less than 3.5 tonne gross weight.</div> <div class="FreeFormA" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-top: 0em; padding: 0px;"> Volvo said the machines’ new engines delivered lower emissions along with superior performance and fuel efficiency. An auto-idling system reduces engine speed when the controls are inactive for a specified time (operator pre-set on the ECR58D and ECR88D via the display between three and 20 seconds), reducing running costs and fuel consumption.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-top: 0em; padding: 0px;"> In terms of new road building equipment, the 9 m maximum pave width P6870C ABG wheeled paver is the latest addition to the Volvo range. The company says it is quieter, more productive, and up to 30% more fuel efficient than its predecessor.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-top: 0em; padding: 0px;"> A key feature is the new fume extraction system, which has seen Volvo shortlisted for one of the Bauma Innovation Awards. The system, which is common across all of Volvo’s C-series pavers is said to capture 83% of the fumes from the machine’s auger channel, protecting operators working on the machine.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-top: 0em; padding: 0px;"> It comprises a fan on either side of the auger channel, which captures fumes and routes them into a duct system to be released at the paver’s canopy level.</div> </div>

Road building and earthmoving machines from Volvo - KHL Group

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Port Machinery: SANY Wins Big Contract with Port Swettenham

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <span style="color: #504d5e; font-family: Microsoft Sans Serif, arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><b>At 10 a.m. on February 16, news came to the Sales Company of SANY’s port machinery business unit that SANY had won the contract of 7 empty container handlers for the construction of Port Swettenham in Malaysia and the contract had been signed.</b></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #504d5e; font-family: Microsoft Sans Serif, arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="color: #504d5e; font-family: Microsoft Sans Serif, arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><b>It is said that Port Swettenham, the largest port in Malaysia, handled 10 million TEU in 2012. Port Swettenham was known for its strictness in choosing equipment and it usually preferred European brands. After tough negotiations, it finally decided to buy one empty container handler. The customer was very content with its performance after using it for more than six months. It was a demonstration of international competitiveness for SANY to be chosen by Port Swettenham among other competitors home and abroad.</b></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #504d5e; font-family: Microsoft Sans Serif, arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="color: #504d5e; font-family: Microsoft Sans Serif, arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><b>Meanwhile, SANY also won contracts of 4 port machines and 2 quay cranes with big customers from Australia and Hong Kong. Many customers expressed their willingness for further cooperation with SANY, “We cooperated with SANY before and we are impressed by the world class performance of the equipment we are using. I hope that there will be more cooperation with SANY in the harbor machinery industry in 2013. ”</b></span></span><br /> <br /> <div> <img src="http://resource.sanygroup.com/images/20130225162940154.jpg" /></div> </div>

Port Machinery: SANY Wins Big Contract with Port Swettenham

At 10 a.m. on February 16, news came to the Sales Company of SANY’s port machinery business unit that SANY had won the contract of 7 empty...

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