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Zero Carbon Future Confirms Biomass Partnership With Fröling
17th September 2013 Biomass and renewable energy specialist Zero Carbon Future has announced a new partnership with Fröling, a company which it is claims is Europe’s leading manufacturer of biomass boilers. The new range offers a broader choice of boiler for each fuel type and it is claimed, ‘combines cutting edge technology with solid design, delivering maximum efficiency and reliability in the market’. The Fröling range includes eight varieties of pellet, chip, log and dual fuel boilers together with a range of accessories. Suitable for installation across all building types, from small domestic installations to large-scale heating schemes, the new boilers are said to feature cutting edge technology including state-of-the-art biomass combustion systems and wood-chip firing using Lambda technology. Finian Parrick, Managing Director of Zero Carbon Future says, “This partnership seemed the obvious choice for us. We have always been hugely supportive of Fröling’s pioneering technology and are proud to be working with the largest manufacturer of biomass technologies in the world, now supplying engineers and installers across the UK. “Following an extensive training programme at Fröling’s headquarters in Austria, we have updated our services to support installers and engineers who might be new to the new technology. We offer bespoke design services and technical support underpinned by sound technical knowledge, together with installation and maintenance training courses from our in-house experts.” Separately, Zero Carbon future has also launched its new catalogue for Autumn 2013 containing detailed product information on Fröling boilers, together with a new selection of products from Grundfos Pumps including domestic heating pumps, hot water service pumps and associated range of pump union, valve and flange sets. The catalogue also contains complete solar thermal systems, and parts including buffer tanks, pellet stores, hot water cylinders, valves, controls and heat meters. Continue reading
Cool Planet Raises Additional $19.4 Million In Funding
By Cool Planet Energy Systems | September 18, 2013 Cool Planet Energy Systems, a developer of small-scale bio-refineries for the conversion of non-food biomass into fuels and soil enhancing biochar, has announced the second close of a “D round” equity raise. After closing on more than $29.9 million in June of 2013, Cool Planet has added another $19.4 million in this closing. This brings the total amount raised and committed to over $60 million, including the remaining commitments from existing investors. “While equity markets remain closed to most biofuel businesses, investors are seeing a differentiated opportunity in Cool Planet. Our drop-in cellulosic gasoline and biochar technology has global potential,” said Cool Planet CEO Howard Janzen. “A strong proof point for this potential is the impressive group of international investors who have participated in our equity raise, positioning the company for long-term growth globally.” Cool Planet will use a portion of the equity raise to finalize engineering design for the company’s first commercial facility. This work will be supported by leading international engineering firm, URS Corp., as the company recently announced. The funding will also provide capital to construct Cool Planet’s first commercial plant, which will be located at the Port of Alexandria, La. The company expects the facility to be in operation before the end of 2014, producing high-octane cellulosic gasoline and soil enhancing biochar from wood biomass. “We are very pleased to have attracted investors from around the world, which will accelerate the development of our business internationally,” said Cool Planet Chief Financial Officer Barry Rowan. “This funding, combined with the strong ongoing commitments from our current investors, keeps us squarely on our path to commercialization.” The round added investors from Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Mexico to a marquee existing investor base, including North Bridge Venture Partners, Shea Ventures, BP, Google Ventures, Energy Technology Ventures (GE, ConocoPhillips, NRG Energy), and the Constellation division of Exelon. The new investors are committing to help bring Cool Planet’s drop-in fuel technology to countries around the world, and Cool Planet is actively developing partnerships to commercialize its technology internationally. Continue reading
Biomass Open Day In Devon
16 September 2013 FARMERS are being invited to see a working biomass boiler on a farm in Exeter. The Renewable Heat at Work open day will see more than 30 biomass boiler owners throughout Devon opening their boiler house doors to the public. On Wednesday (September 18) and in conjunction with energy experts Regen, SW Highfield Farm in Topsham will hold a biomass open day from 2pm-7pm. Business owners and members of the public will be able to quiz the owners and installers on the benefits of using biomass or wood to heat their properties. They will also be able to explore how the fuel is processed and used. Ian Shears who runs the family farm at Highfield, Clyst Road, Topsham said: “It should be a very interesting day and well worth visiting if you are considering installing a biomass heating system. “If you have a large property that is expensive to heat – especially if you are using oil as a fuel – biomass or wood heating can offer massive economic and environmental benefits. Our 90kw boiler has performed extremely well since it was installed by Fairenergy in 2012, but I know from personal experience how useful it is to see a working installation if you are considering this technology. “On the day we will have a TP wood chipper in operation chipping our own seasoned coppice wood courtesy of A.T.Osborne Ltd, and we will also have a Hakke Pilke circular saw/splitter in operation”. For more information visit www.regensw.co.uk or www.highfieldfarm.org. Continue reading
