Environment

Namibians Install Innovative Solar System for Brewery

News Analysis:  Efficient Solar Energy, if used in conjunction with advanced Electrical Storage Technologies, will provide manufacturers ‘Around the Clock’ Electricity. The ‘up-front’ Non-Recurring Costs [when amortized over the project life] conjoined with the ‘De Minimis’ Recurring Costs, can save manufacturers a great deal of money over time.

The “Cleanliness” of Solar Energy, along with its projected five-billion-year lifespan energy source, make it very attractive environmentally.

As Solar Cell Technology improves, energy output will increase and  “Cost-to-Produce” elements will abate.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/qexunw7

Azerbaijan Increases Natural Gas Storage, Aiding the Earth’s Environment

News Analysis:  Forward thinking by Azerbaijanis, along with proper action by its Government, has brought about large storage reserves for its natural gas. Since “Flaring Off” Natural Gas has a negative effect on the environment, the actions of the Country are worthy of praise. If other Petrochemical-Endowed Countries also increased their storage capacities, or in some cases created them, humans would be better off.

A wise country, like Azerbaijan, does not toss its wealth into the wind.

Reference: http://www.azernews.az/oil_and_gas/61157.html

How to Scrap a Composite Commercial Aircraft

News Analysis: A “25 to 30” year life [or sooner] of composite aircraft necessitates they be environmentally disposed.

Carbon/Carbon aircraft have inherent problems not found with metal aircraft [such as delamination due to stress or  to high energy solar exposure while in flight]. The U.S. Air Force spends millions of dollars a year on composite fuselage protection of the B-2 Bomber. Now, it is seeking $55 Billion for a new bomber.

Perhaps: A possibly shorter life expectancy; more costly fuselage repairs [from the aforementioned]; and, ‘Egg Shell’ disintegration if there is a failure of the landing gear to work causing a “belly landing” will get airlines to re-think. Now, the public will be subjected to ‘repairs’ of damaged commercial aircraft not time-tested by the Airframe.

The airlines being  enamored with the marketed value of a “lighter aircraft” that ‘will reduce fuel burn’ is out of balance with the other issues mentioned. Additionally, the price of fuel is based on supply and demand like any other commodity. New sources of supply of oil are forthcoming presently. The price of aviation fuel will reduce as the supply is increased. Then, how valuable was the fuel cost element compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars spent for the ‘Composite’ aircraft and its inherent frailties?  Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/n457u4r

Alternative Energy Systems Downsized by Design

News Analysis: Solar Energy Systems, Wind power, and other alternative energy systems, when scaled to fit commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and warehouses, can help reduce the Carbon buildup in the atmosphere in cities where pollution is severe [as well as elsewhere]. Downsizing the scale increases the availability of viable applications in urban environments. This is a basic yet innovative approach which should be considered by other countries.

Reference: http://www.azernews.az/business/60918.html