After you have finalised your travel insurance details it's time to start planning your North Island holiday. New Zealand is famous the world over for each unique array of attractions not to mention stunning landscapes no matter where you choose to travel.In one moment you can be driving through grassy plains and in what seems to be the twinkling of an eye, find yourself driving through picturesque farm land all set against a backdrop of stunning...more
New Zealand contains some of the best ski slopes in the world and, for the most part, offers very good value for money. It's important to always ensure that your travel insurance policy includes cover for skiing, even if you have to pay a slightly higher premium. After all, the last thing you want is to have your holiday ruined by having to pay for expensive medical treatment is if you have an accident.There are ski fields all over New Zealand...more
China's Nuclear Ambitions Could Trigger Rise in Uranium PricesChina mines an estimated 1,200 tons of uranium each year, and is expected to produce at these levels in the near future. Since 1962, when China's first eight uranium mines became operational, the country has established 26 major uranium mines. According to the China Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), China has located uranium deposits in more than 200 mining sites, over the past 50 years, and has an estimated 64,000 tons of uranium resources.Based on recent events, however, it seems China's nuclear ambitions far exceed the country's uranium resources. Although the nation reportedly consumes about 2,500 metric tons annually, sources such as Bloomberg have commented on China's plans to purchase more than twice as much uranium this year, as part of its efforts to cut pollution and supply their economy with enough fuel to continue growing twice as fast as Europe and North America.In the next decade, China plans to build three times as many nuclear power plants than the rest of the world combined, as the country's enormous population, and increasingly modernized society, is calling for more electricity in a boom larger...more
Indias leading Industrialist Mukesh Ambani, CMD, Reliance Industries is now entering the world of Bollywood. According to sources, Indias Energy giant Mukesh Ambani and czar of Bollywood Yash Chopra might join hands to produce a film in the near future.Mukesh Ambanis Reliance Retail and Yashraj Films may float a 74:26 JV to set up multiplexes, run...more
The focus of this comprehensive analysis provides decision makers with a detailed and insightful look into the current and future opportunities and threats available in the inverter market for Alternative Energy Resources.Among the areas covered in this report are the technology, architecture and packaging trends affecting the industry, as well as a thorough discussion of new and emerging technologies and materials, applications, potential threats and the latest regulatory developments and standards. Over 30 illustrations, graphs and tables are presented depicting a variety of power system schematics and comparisons, technologies, product introductions, packaging solutions, efficiency standards and other relevant information.Subjects included in this analysis are:Application SegmentsAlternative Energy DevelopmentsPhotovoltaicsPhotovoltaic Inverter TechnologiesWind PowerFuel CellsPolicy and Regulatory Framework for DevelopmentCost Dynamics of Renewable ResourcesCost Dynamics of Inverter TechnologyTechnology Trends and DevelopmentsProduct Innovations and DevelopmentsExecutive SummaryLed by the growing photovoltaic market (PV), the outlook for inverters used in Alternative Energy...more
Any business should consider the lighting for their premises very carefully, particularly if they will be welcoming members of the public into their property. Some companies may require bright and clear indoor light fittings to enable customers to...more
If you're one of the thousands that are retiring or relocating to an entirely new place in North Carolina or South Carolina, this newly trained Realtor will be very helpful in making sure you have found the Best Place for You!The...more
HistoryThere are many patents dating back from 1906 when Edmund Sohlberg of Kansas City. The lantern used a carbon-arc bulb and was operated not by motors or any form of electronics, but by cords that were operated manually to control...more
If you are looking for a solar powered toy, then first of all let me congratulate you for being so considerate about mother nature. The fact that you understand the depletion of non-renewable resources and switch to ecofriendly energized toy for your...more
The San Francisco 49ers is one of the team to be watch out for in this new season as they will bring out a noise once they start to show their amazing abilities an tactics. This will surely be the continuing of their dynasty and a start of a new list...more
There is no better description of a solar power hybrid car than that given by former CIA Director James Woolsey when he said: "A plug-in hybrid is an electric car with an insurance policy - a gas engine." Relying primarily on solar powered...more