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Series: Estates Gazette ; (0404) 132-133(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Discusses micropower as a solution to the problems of power shortages and power outages that have occurred in the last year in places such as London and parts of the USA. Micropower is a network of small, decentralised power plants in or near homes and offices that would supply electricity. Describes how a number of different technologies are competing in the microgeneration marketplace; these include microturbines that are refrigerator-sized generators that can operate on a variety of gaseous and liquid fuels. Also there are fuel cells which work by combining hydrogen with oxygen to create electricity and only produce water as a waste product. Argues that micropower represents a business opportunity for landlords as there could be significant benefits to the new technology such as improving the bond between landlord and customers.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67514 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 125343-1001 |
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Discusses micropower as a solution to the problems of power shortages and power outages that have occurred in the last year in places such as London and parts of the USA. Micropower is a network of small, decentralised power plants in or near homes and offices that would supply electricity. Describes how a number of different technologies are competing in the microgeneration marketplace; these include microturbines that are refrigerator-sized generators that can operate on a variety of gaseous and liquid fuels. Also there are fuel cells which work by combining hydrogen with oxygen to create electricity and only produce water as a waste product. Argues that micropower represents a business opportunity for landlords as there could be significant benefits to the new technology such as improving the bond between landlord and customers.