Since you are working in the biomass or related energy areas, here are my usual comments which I deem to be of GREAT IMPORTANCE, to which kindly respond:

As we embark on this global alternative-energy adventure it is important, FROM THE OUTSET, that with wind or water turbines, for instance, all wildlife (BIRDS, FISHES, and others - swimming or diving, flying and climbing etc) be protected with alarm or protection devices (even special colors, paints, fluorescents etc perhaps?) and which also be well maintained and kept in good repair ........

SOME OF YOU SCIENTISTS AND INVENTORS PLEASE INVENT SUCH METHODS OR DEVICES !!! ..... It might be the best thing you could do, and you might become famous and/or rich, even if you were not to win in this competition……..

Considerable MULTIDISCIPLINARY considerations must go into ALL ENERGY PROJECTS today. This type of thinking is an ABSOLUTE MUST today, with global population size soon reaching the TEN billion (10,000,000,000) people mark at current growth rates…! JUST 200 YEARS AGO, THINGS WERE STILL DIFFERENT. Until then, global population was under ONE billion. In fact, it was less than HALF that number (1/2 billion people) throughout more than 99% of our human existence on earth...!!! The planet is overly stressed now…! ….

When it comes to biomass, perhaps we might ask: Can byproducts from energy conversion be utilized to replenish the earth with NATURAL nutrients from the organic fertilizers they might provide for exhausted soils, for agriculture, edible gardening, and other purposes (pastures, lawns, flower gardens, reforestation, new forests, new arable land, etc) and not just as effluents to be dumped carelessly into streams where they may not be needed or even become a nuisance……. And can we preserve valuable animal dung in its natural, live form that nourishes soil-restoring microbes and earth worms, to be applied to the earth (as in organic gardening and agriculture)? This methodology has existed ever since animal life appeared above and on land……

ALSO, therefore, if we all reflect on our actions, inventions, and activities before we engage in them, and if we reduce our birth rates, put our thinking hats on instead of being indifferent, pro-create responsibly rather than mindlessly, then we can make it; our offspring can then have a future, and we can de-stress the planet, our kids, and ourselves…….

WE MUST NOT continue pushing other creatures out of existence, or waste precious materials by misusing and not recycling them while we continue to pollute the waters or the air...! ….

ADDITIONALLY: Large numbers of SMALL WINDMILLS or SMALL WATER TURBINES that have INEFFECTIVE or NO PROTECTIVE DEVICES AT ALL could potentially HURT flying or swimming and diving wildlife even MORE than large ones…!?

Another concern I have is that in the area of biofuel, the temptation is great to genetically modify plants to GMOs to make them even more suitable or higher yielding for biofuel production. This is extremely hazardous on "edibles" (corn, soybeans, and the like, if genetically crossed with non-plant material such as bacterial DNA) and it could upset the ecological balance even for plants that are not consumed, plus endanger our bees… Great caution is indicated.

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GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES FOR YOUR IDEAS! TO BE IN THIS CHALLENGES IS ALREADY A WINNER! LET’S ALL GREAT,REALISTIC,COST EFFICIENT, AND ALL IDEAS WITH GREAT IMPACT BE UNITED AND IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENTED TO MAKE IT A REALITY FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN AND OUR BELOVED PLANET EARTH!

Hey folks. I have done two companies as tech transfers from universities. My renewable energy idea is not an IP (patents) play. This is a political, social, marketing, play. The criteria of this contest include social contribution potential. I address that with job creation, commerce initiation and community support/attitude. Not to mention the creation of power. Most states have mandates that the grid must have 15-20% renewable energy contribution by 2015 or 2020. Many of these states offer a 4x credit towards the utility's renewable energy goal if the contributors are less than 10 MW facilities. There are further incentives from the utilities. I have an overture from 2 utilities for partial underwriting. The components are all off the shelf. The only barrier to entry is to navigate the legal morass, permitting, etc. I have sourced a small gasifier that puts small town America in the utility business economically.

There are many more technically advanced submissions in this contest than mine and I can see partnerships with several. A vote for me is not a vote against any other idea but a collaborative approach. See you at the finish line.

Business is baout marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation make money. Everthing else is a cost. -- Peter Drucker

Great idea. Wise use of now wasted energy and a boost for local economies. Best and most practical idea I have seen on here.

Hello fellow Ecomagination enthusiast. You have our support, vote cast!

We’re all in this together, so let’s support each other.

Writing to you to introduce you to our Ecomagination idea, Omnibus Off-site Energy Parks http://coreresearch.us

The idea is to open up Renewable Energy opportunities to the 80% of the population in urban and suburban areas as well as areas of low RE resources using off-site Intra-Grid Energy Parks.

In addition, these parks are managed by a Bundled Energy Management Service that offers small producers a level playing field with concern to profiting from surpluses, access to markets at near retail pricing, energy storage, load balancing and frequency regulation, and so much more.

Please visit our website for full details http://coreresearch.us and take a moment to vote your support for this idea at http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ct/ct_a_view_idea.bix?c=ideas&idea_id=9E87DD18-0C73-42FE-BE5B-2070760C190D

Our sincere thanks for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,
Daniel DeHaan
CoreResearch.us@gmail.com

Great IDEA!!
U GOT MY VOTE...

All practical ideas together can and will make a difference to the world we live in….
Let’s wish for a Greener Earth with our efforts.

My Idea is to set up Solar Power Plants @ Equatorial Regions where we have maximum exposure to sun’s untamed energy. View Idea at:
http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ct/ct_a_view_idea.bix?c=ideas&idea_id=067BF82E-80AA-4AE9-A970-6CAAB940DF7E

Also we can increase number of Greener Products in the market by encouraging Strict Green Ratings at Manufacturers Level. View Idea at:
http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ct/ct_a_view_idea.bix?c=ideas&idea_id=D931273E-5216-42B5-8B33-031B920EB62D

Do have a look and do vote for them if u like.

Good Luck!!

Hi Tom,

Welcome and thank you for entering this competition. You have my vote.

Please view my ideas, I welcome your comments and support.

Hope to see you at the finish line.

More power to ya,

Herb Davis

You can view my Retail Flyer here:
http://issuu.com/justcubes/docs/solar_energy_capture_system/1?mode=a_p

Idea 1 - Solar Energy Capture System: http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ct/ct_a_view_idea.bix?c=ideas&idea_id=F6D12332-7652-44CE-B1E4-C3D88DA8D0C4

Idea 2 - Pneumatic-Driven Electric Generator
http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ct/ct_a_view_idea.bix?c=ideas&idea_id=0EB22821-E4D0-4AE9-A546-71EC89CAADD1

Engineering Students Needed
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Before I can vote, here are my usual comments which I deem to be of GREAT IMPORTANCE, to which kindly respond: As we embark on this global alternative-energy adventure it is important, FROM THE OUTSET, that with wind or water turbines, for instance, all wildlife (BIRDS, FISHES, and others - swimming or diving, flying and climbing etc) be protected with alarm or protection devices (even special colors, paints, fluorescents etc perhaps?) and which also be well maintained and kept in good repair ……….…. SOME OF YOU SCIENTISTS AND INVENTORS PLEASE INVENT SUCH METHODS OR DEVICES !!! – It might be the best thing you could do, and you might become famous and/or rich, even if you were not to win in this competition …………. Considerable MULTIDISCIPLINARY considerations must go into ALL ENERGY PROJECTS today. This type of thinking is an ABSOLUTE MUST today, with global population size soon reaching the TEN billion (10,000,000,000) people mark at current growth rates…! JUST 200 YEARS AGO, THINGS WERE STILL DIFFERENT. Until then, global population was under ONE billion. In fact, it was less than HALF that number (1/2 billion people) throughout more than 99% of our human existence on earth...!!! The planet is overly stressed now…! ……… When it comes to biomass, perhaps we might ask: Can byproducts from energy conversion be utilized to replenish the earth with NATURAL nutrients from the organic fertilizers they might provide for exhausted soils, for agriculture, edible gardening, and other purposes (pastures, lawns, flower gardens, reforestation, new forests, new arable land, etc) and not just as effluents to be dumped carelessly into streams where they may not be needed or even become a nuisance …………. ALSO, therefore, if we all reflect on our actions, inventions, and activities before we engage in them, and if we reduce our birth rates, put our thinking hats on instead of being indifferent, pro-create responsibly rather than mindlessly, then we can make it; our offspring can then have a future, and we can de-stress the planet, our kids, and ourselves …………. WE MUST NOT continue pushing other creatures out of existence, or waste precious materials by misusing and not recycling them while we continue to pollute the waters or the air...! "
ADDITIONALLY: Large numbers of SMALL WINDMILLS or SMALL WATER TURBINES that have INEFFECTIVE or NO PROTECTIVE DEVICES AT ALL could potentially HURT flying or swimming and diving wildlife even MORE than large ones…!?

HI TOM!

WE RESPECT AND VOTED YOUR IDEAS! PLEASE CHECK OUR SUBMITTED IDEAS BELOW; WE BELIEVE THAT IT COULD HELP PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS! PLEASE VOTE AND POST COMMENTS ;
OUR 2 SUBMITTED IDEAS ARE THE RESULTS OF THE GLOTONIOK EXPERIMENTS:(VIEW VIDEO AT YOUTUBE SEARCH GLOTONIOK)
1.) EL-POWER- A DEVICE THAT CONVERT A DROP OF SEA WATER INTO HYDROGEN WITHOUT PASSING THE PRINCIPLES OF ELECTROLYSIS! THE DEVICE CAN PRODUCE OUTRIGHT TORCH FLAMES AND COMBUSTIONS/BLASTINGS(1071/1072 APPARATUS)!
APPLICATIONS: SEA WATER AS RENEWABLE ENERGY!
2.) VENPAR FLAT IRON- WITH WORKING PROTOTYPES
A.) FLAT IRON- 200 WATTS SAME PLATE BASE AS THAT WITH 1000 WATTS FLAT IRON.( HEATING ELEMENT CAN BE APPLIED TO OTHER HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES THAT REQUIRES HEAT).SAVINGS 60-80%IN ENERGY.
B.) FASTBOILERS- BOILED 1 LITER OF WATER AND OIL IN JUST 1 MINUTE USING LOW WATTAGES( 70-80% SAVINGS IN TIME AND ENERGY);
C.) BAINE MARIE WARMING EQUIPMENT: WARM FOOD IN JUST 2 MINUTES USING 300 WATTAGES FOR 2 TRAYS WITH OUT WATER!;
D.) ABSGADGETS-ELECTRIC SHOWER HEATER DEVICE EVEN WITHOUT EARTHGROUNDING STILL CAN BE USED EVEN LIVE WIRE TOUCHES THE WATER

Welcome to GE Ecomagination Challenge - You’ve got our vote just for being here! – Just joining this Challenge lets us know that like us at Clean Legacy, you are one who is also concerned with the future of the environment and the world we must leave to our children! The Clean Legacy Group with its flagship product, the Skylight PP-CPV and its related family of alternative energy products seeks to join with others to bring our low carbon footprint products to everyone everywhere. I hope you’ll join us and visit our page and cast your vote of support for our clean, green – Eco friendly alternative energy machines. To view our offering please visit the Clean Legacy vote page by clicking here. - http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ct/ct_a_view_idea.bix?c=ideas&idea_id=E2620471-DDE7-497B-9D08-7B40F2ABB9EF You can also reach us on FaceBook, just friend me @ John L Coulson

Please remember you can vote for as many ideas as you like and it’s the top five ideas that GE determines that move ahead and not the top five vote getters, so just entering the Challenge gives us all an equal chance and provides an excellent opportunity to network with many others in the emerging alternative energy field. Imagine what we could accomplish together! - Let’s talk clean energy sometime soon. IamInventing@gmail.com or www.webstarts.com/IamInventor - Hope to see you in November! – Regards and best of luck to you! JLC Inventor/Founder - The Clean Legacy Group – A proud Canadian “For Profit” Environmental Enterprise.