Press release
EnergyMixx AG
("EnergyMixx" or "the Group")
Successful commissioning and start up of the HelioDynamics HD 16t solar
concentrator for US utility: Southern California Gas Company.
London, 12th of May 2009 - EnergyMixx AG (XETRA: EM2, WKN: AOMSTN,
ISIN: CH0030908856), the international new energy integrator, is
pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, HelioDynamics has
successfully completed commissioning of its latest solar project in the
USA.
The project, which incorporates HelioDynamics unique Linear Fresnel
Solar Concentration technology provides energy for air conditioning.
The concept of "Solar Cooling" is a fast growing market sector.
Typically air conditioning for buildings in hot climates consumes 70%
of the buildings electrical energy. So in replacing that electrical
demand, coming from conventional power generation, solar cooling
displaces carbon dioxide and so creates a sustainable and renewable
alternative.
The solar system is building integrated and is sited on the roof of the
Southern California Gas Co.'s Energy Resource Centre located in Downey,
California. The system is part of a comparative programme to use heat
generated by the sun to power an absorption chiller that feeds cold
water to the air conditioning loop. The HelioDynamics solar
concentrator is available for the generation of industrial grade heat
at temperatures in excess of 185degreesC. It uses EnergyMixx developed
technology employing simple flat glass mirrors held within a
lightweight, low cost but robust aluminium frame. The unique
configuration of upward facing mirrors reflecting onto a downward
looking receiver, which concentrates the sunlight further and creates
high but controllable temperatures which in turn heats water (within
the receiver) which is fed to the chiller.
Southern California Gas Co. hosted a visit on 8th April of more than
700 delegates who were given a presentation of the project and the
opportunity to see the HelioDynamics Solar Concentrator in action.
Artur Dela the Chairman of EnergyMixx commented "It is a significant
milestone in the development of HelioDynamics to see the successful
commissioning of the project for Southern California Gas Co.. We have a
significant number of similar projects in the pipeline in the USA,
Brazil and Gulf States. I am sure that the rapid start up of this
system and the way it has performed will give our many clients around
the world confidence that the HelioDynamics concentrating technology is
reliable, low cost and a major step forward in solar technology."
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About Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Gas Co. has been delivering clean, safe and
reliable natural gas to its customers for more than 140 years. It is
the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing safe
and reliable energy to 20.5 million consumers through 5.7 million
meters in more than 500 communities.
The company's service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square
miles in diverse terrain throughout Central and Southern California,
from Visalia to the Mexican border. Southern California Gas Co. is a
regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE : SRE ). Sempra Energy,
based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company.
About EnergyMixx
EnergyMixx AG is an international sustainable energy group with
contractual agreements, either in place or under negotiation, to build
and operate large-scale generation capacity from multiple and
complementary sources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydroelectric.
The Group's projects are under-pinned by a growing portfolio of
approved sites, exclusive technology rights and manufacturing
investments. This broad strategy enables integrated energy generation
across a diversified spectrum of renewable sources. The Group's
technology rights and investments currently include solar concentration
and micro algae bioreactors.
EnergyMixx will secure revenue through the direct sale of electricity
and other energy streams, as well as green or white certificates and
carbon credits.
For further information please contact:
Douglas Coleman
Tel: +44 7771 910 697 email: d.coleman@energymixx.com
HelioDynamics Ltd.
Graham Ford
Tel: +44 1954 713 971 email: ford@heliodynamics.com
In the US:
Anders Jepsen
Tel: +1 925-254-5250
email: jepsen@heliodynamics.com
www.energymixx.com
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