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Europe Looks to Africa for Solar Power from The New York Times The European project known as Desertec is nothing if not ambitious. It aims to harvest the sun’s energy — using a method known as concentrating solar power, or C.S.P. — from the vast North African desert and deliver it as electricity, via high-voltage transmission lines, to markets in Europe. Eventually, its backers say, it could satisfy as much as 15 percent of the European Union’s power needs. More     Iowa City Waterparks Closed after Electrical Damage from the Pilot Tribune Storm Lake, Iowa, officials faced lost revenue last week during a key period in the travel season as both King's Pointe indoor and outdoor waterparks were idle for a week. The parks were closed after electrical problems from a flooded pump room stopped water from circulating in the pools. More     Self-sufficient Commercial Facility Operates on Fuel Cells from Electrical Contractor Magazine Believe it or not, fuel cell technology was first introduced in the 1800s, but modern technology has made these systems more reliable. Therefore, it is plausible, as more information concerning these units becomes available, more of these systems will be used to provide power to small facilities that require only small amounts of electricity. Having said that, facilities requiring larger amounts of power are already using fuel cell technology to supply lighting and other power-operated equipment. More     ISA Updates Standard on Electrical Equipment from Reliable Plant The ISA12 standards committee has approved a newly revised ISA-60079-15 standard specifying requirements for the construction, testing and marking for Group II electrical apparatus with type of protection, "n" intended for use in Class I, Zone 2 hazardous (classified) locations as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70. More     Cablofil, global leader in cable management, offers innovative products including Cablofil’s Wire Mesh, PW Ladder Tray and FAS Power Preassembled Wiring Systems. Visit us at www.cablofil.com. Integrating Electrical Systems from Consulting-Specifying Engineer With many facilities relying on multiple power sources to ensure continuous operation, the value of integrating and coordinating these electrical systems becomes critical. Integrated power systems can include primary utility transformers, standby engine generators, UPSs (battery or rotary), fuel cells, and other types of power sources. The integration of these electrical systems requires careful planning, communication with other project team members, and support in the field during installation and startup. More     Latest Shock Renews Fear of Lake from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Signs warning, "Spring Lake closed until further notice," have been posted around the Summerset subdivision in southern Jefferson County, Mo., for the second time in three years. Another person says she was shocked by an electrical current in the lake that no one seems able to explain. More     Solid-State Lighting is a Bright Idea for Energy Efficiency, Study Says from Greener Buildings It is imperative for society to move to solid-state lighting to save money in the built environment and lessen the impacts to the broader environment -- but in the U.S. it may take a policy change to force the nation to use more sustainable lighting, according to a recent study by Carnegie Mellon engineering and public policy researchers. More

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