ElectraTherm system makes electricity from geothermal or industrial heat that’s fuel-free and emissions-free
The Bay City Tribune, From Tribune Staff Reports June 11, 2008
Dallas – Gulf Coast Green Energy (GCGE) announced the successful installation of its first commercial ElectraTherm waste heat generator on the campus of Southern Methodist University.
ElectraTherm’s Green Machine makes electricity from geothermal heat or industrial heat that in the past would be wasted, said Loy Sneary, CEO of Gulf Coast Green Energy.
The Green Machine uses minimal heat to generate fuel-free, emissions-free electricity at low coast, said Sneary of Bay City.
Testing of the 50kW Green Machine, installed at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, by Gulf Coast Green Energy and ElectraTherm, exceeded expectations, reaching output well beyond its 50kW rating, Sneary said.
“This is a fabulous opportunity for Texas with global implications,” said Sneary.
He points out that as fuel costs increase, the search for viable alternative fuel sources has become more intense than ever.
“And we are grateful to SMU for their commitment and allowing us to install and demonstrate this cutting edge technology.”
Companies whose energy usage produces waste heat or pressure drops in the oil and gas industry are prime candidates for ElectraTherm’s waste heat generators and Gulf Coast Green Energy’s service.
“Many companies are beginning to invest in making their old electrical generating equipment more energy-efficient or updating their systems to produce cleaner output,” says Sneary.
“These same companies are streamlining their operations to cut down on wasted energy.
“Our family of scalable power systems converts low-grade waste heat into usable, electric power by blending traditional components with cutting edge technology.
“The result is a green energy, emissions free solution that enhances the bottom line.”
ElectraTherm’s innovative design was recently recognized at the 2007 Geothermal Energy Association Trade Show, the largest international event for the geothermal industry, where it received “Best of Show” honors.
A 50kW Green Machine will be demonstrated on the SMU campus during the SMU Geothermal Lab sponsored International Geothermal Energy Utilization Conference June 17-18 (2008).
