The following are the most-requested products of 2007 – 2008 by Sustainable Facility’s readership. Previously featured in an issue of Sustainable Facility within the past year, these products received the most reader inquiries from both the New + Notable and Product Focus sections. Congratulations to:

Waterfree Urinal

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Non-water consumption urinal manufacturer Falcon Waterfree Technologies’ F-9000SS is a high-performance, stainless steel waterfree urinal that saves an average of 40,000 gallons of water per year, the company reports. www.falconwaterfree.com.

Falcon Waterfree Technologies

Reader Service No. 130

Solar Cell

Alzenau, Germany — SCHOTT Solar’s solar cells incorporate a new surface structure, ISO Texture, which helps the photovoltaic cells convert more of the sunlight falling on them into energy, achieving greater power density and providing a new class of performance, the company reports. www.us.schott.com.

Schott Solar

Reader Service No. 131

High-Power LED

Durham, N.C. — Cree, Inc., a developer of LED lighting components, reports it has achieved R&D results of 129 lumens per watt for a cool-white LED and 99 lumens per watt for a warm-white LED. www.cree.com.

Cree, Inc.

Reader Service No. 132

Solar project tracking systems

San Jose, Calif. — SunPower Corporation’s SunPower Trackers are patented single-axis tracking systems for large-scale solar electric projects and power plants. Designed to rotate on a single axis, SunPower Trackers follow the sun throughout the day and deliver up to 30 percent more energy than traditional fixed-tilt ground systems, the company reports. www.sunpowercorp.com.

Sunpower Corporation

Reader Service No. 133

Solar Power

Garner, N.C. — Hamlin Companies, a provider of commercial roofing contract services and the manufacturing of commercial HVAC duct systems, has launched Hamlin Energy Solutions, a division that designs and installs solar energy solutions for the commercial and industrial construction market, the company reports. The division utilizes a six-step process for a turnkey solution when installing flexible, flat-panel, building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) laminates that create a rooftop power generation system. www.hamlinenergysolutions.com.

Hamlin Energy Solutions

Reader Service No. 134

PV Panels

Cypress, Calif. — Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc. provided photovoltaic (PV) panels for the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico, Calif. (See Sustainable Facility, October 2007). The 1.3-megawatt system is being installed in two phases by Chico Electric, and will provide 34 percent of the brewery’s power. Mitsubishi Electric’s 185Wp high-strength, corrosion-resistant modules contain no lead solder; according to the company, Mitsubishi Electric developed silver electrodes that offer superior weatherproofing and higher PV module conversion efficiency. www.mitsubishielectricsolar.com.

Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc.

Reader Service No. 135

Energy-Efficient LED Luminaire Fixture

Somerset, N.J. — Philips Lighting Company’s Low Bay LED Luminaire is designed for use in applications where widely distributed, glare-free white light is required, and is designed for new construction or retrofitting areas where less-efficient lighting systems are installed. According to the company, the Low Bay LED Luminaire’s design and optics provide visibility and reduce energy use by nearly 50 percent. www.philips.com.

Philips Lighting Company

Reader Service No. 136

ENERGY STAR CFL Series

Aurora, Ohio — TCP, Inc. has introduced the smallest ballast yet for its 289 series compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) SpringLamps to fit in even more applications than possible with other CFLs, the company reports. Available in 2-watt through 42-watt versions, the 289 series SpringLamps provide light levels equivalent to 15-watt through 150-watt incandescent lamps. www.tcpi.com.

TCP, Inc.

Reader Service No. 137

Electric Submeters

Langhorne, Pa. — Certified to ANSI C12.1 and C12.16 national accuracy standards, E-Mon’s Green Class E-Mon D-Mon electric submeters offer utility-grade metering accuracy, the company reports, and allow for the benchmarking and monitoring of energy usage trends and estimated CO2 emissions. www.emon.com.

E-Mon, LLC.

Reader Service No. 138

Energy Efficient, Flexible Fan

Lexington, Ky. — The Pivot from Big Ass Fans is a functional, flexible solution for mezzanines, narrow aisleways, around ceiling obstructions, and in confined workspaces, the company reports. The compact six-foot diameter Pivot’s mounting system features two pivot points that give the fan 73 unique hanging positions, and proprietary airfoil and winglet combo maximizes performance at smaller sizes. According to the company, a precision-molded hub ensures smooth operation and a long life cycle. www.bigassfans.com.

Big Ass Fans

Reader Service No. 139

Garden Roof System

Holyoke, Mass. — Dow (formerly Stevens) Roofing Systems’ GardenTop systems promote energy savings and help to reduce urban heat island effects, the company reports. The Dow GardenTop System is available in two options, intensive or extensive, and a Dow EP brand of TPO, or Dow EV (Elvaloy/PVC) membrane, Dow insulation, and Dow drainage components, as well as insulation adhesives, fasteners, sealant and edge metal. www.dowroofingsystems.com. 

Dow (formerly Stevens) Roofing Systems

Reader Service No. 140

Energy-Efficient High-Pressure Sodium Lamps

Aurora, Ohio — TCP, Inc., has added high-pressure sodium lamps available in 35-watts through 1,000-watts to its HID product line. Three times the efficiency and five times the life of an incandescent light bulb, high-pressure sodium lamps last more than 24,000 hours, the company reports, and are recommended for indoor and outdoor applications, industrial facilities and roadways. www.tcpi.com.

TCP, Inc.

Reader Service No. 141

Battery Inverter

Grass Valley, Calif. — SMA America, Inc.’s Sunny Island 5048U battery-based inverter provides continuous, reliable off-grid power from renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydro, with the ability to handle grid input for backup applications, the company reports. The new Sunny Island 5048U provides continuous power of 5,000 watts at 120VAC at 25 degrees Celsius or 77 degrees Fahrenheit. www.sma-america.com.

SMA America, Inc. Reader Service No. 142