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聲稱成本媲美天然氣製氫，廢棄物生質製氫 2023 年加州全面運轉！（06/08/2020 TechNews科技新報）

作者 Daisy Chuang

工業與日常廢棄物也能助再生能源一臂之力，未來加州將會出現一座世界最大廢棄物生質製氫電廠，製氫量為現有綠色製氫廠的 3 倍以上，預計 2023 年全面生產。

美國生物科技集團 Solena Group 子公司 SGH2 Energy Global 最近推出全新計畫，將在洛杉磯北部建立世界最大規模的生質製氫廠，這座製氫廠可以把塑膠、紙張、廢棄輪胎與紡織品轉化成氫氣，打算在 2021 年第一季動工，有望在 2022 年底投運、2023 年全面生產。

據外媒介紹，SGH2 技術是採用控制在 3,500ºC 到 4,000ºC 的電漿炬（plasma torches），再注入富氧氣體（oxygen-enriched），讓廢棄物在氣化反應區域的催化室被分解成分子化合物， 逐漸冷卻後就會結合成富含氫氣的合成氣，過程中也不會產生任何的焦油、灰或是重金屬，僅有少少的碳。

SGH2 表示，該工廠每天可以製造出 11,000 公斤的「綠色」氫氣、也就是說每年生產 380 萬公斤的氫氣，是其他綠色製氫設備的 3 倍。根據勞倫斯伯克利國家實驗室的生命週期碳排分析，SPEG 技術每生產一噸氫氣，就可減少 23 至 31 噸碳排放，

SPEG 也表示，其他的綠色製氫技術成本是 SGH2 的 5 到 7 倍，執行長 Robert T. Do 則認為，其成本已經可與天然氣製氫媲美。未來洛杉磯北部的蘭開斯特（Lancaster）市也會提供足夠的廢棄物，不僅能處理 42,000 噸廢棄物，還能藉此省下高達 50-75 美元的垃圾掩埋場處理費，每年省下 210 萬至 320 萬美元。

★★ 相關參考資料：
SGH2 technology promises cheap, ‘greener than green’ hydrogen from the trash
https://www.inceptivemind.com/sgh2-technology-promises-cheap-green-hydrogen-trash/13518/

SGH2 to bring the biggest green hydrogen production facility to California
https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/sgh2-to-bring-the-biggest-green-hydrogen-production-facility-to-california/8539936/

SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2
https://www.greencarcongress.com/2020/05/20200521-sgh2.html

完整內容請見：
https://technews.tw/2020/06/08/sgh2-energy-ca

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【時事英文】

Wind Passes Water as US Renewable Energy Source
再生能源的崛起：以美國風力發電為例

Wind energy has surpassed hydropower as the biggest source of renewable electricity in the United States following the sector's second-biggest quarter ever for new installations, a wind industry trade group said Thursday.
美國的一個風力產業協會於週四表示，隨著風力產業史上第二大的風力機組的安裝旺季之後，風力能源已超越水力能源，成為美國再生能源的最大宗。

Wind installations totaled 82,183 megawatts at the end of 2016, enough to power 24 million homes, the American Wind Energy Association said in its fourth-quarter market report.
美國風力能源協會在第四季的市場報告中指出，2016年年底風力機組產出的電能總量達8,218.3萬瓩，足以供給兩千四百萬戶的家庭使用。

By comparison, U.S. hydroelectric capacity is about 80,000 megawatts, according to the federal Energy Information Administration.
根據美國聯邦能源資訊署的統計數字，相較於風力發電，美國的水力發電產能約為8,000萬瓩2016年第四季：風力產業的旺季

Wind installations soared to 6,478 MW in the fourth quarter, accounting for nearly 80 percent of all of last year's wind installations. The fourth quarter was the industry's largest for installed capacity since the fourth quarter of 2012.
美國風力機組在2016第四季產出的電量上衝至647.8萬瓩，占了2016年全部風力機組總產出電量的80%。這也是繼2012年的第四季之後，風力發電裝置容量最大的一季。

The 8,303 MW added for the year represented more than .8 billion in investment.
此年度所增加的830.3萬瓩則代表著超過了一百三十八億美元的投資金額。

Just three turbine makers — General Electric Co, Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Siemens AG — accounted for up to 95 percent of the U.S. turbine market in 2016.
風力發電渦輪機的製造商，奇異公司、維斯塔斯風力系統公司和西門子公司，這三家公司的渦輪機就占了美國2016年渦輪機市場的95%。

Texas has more than 20 MW of installed wind capacity, or nearly a quarter of the market. Iowa is the second-biggest wind state, and Oklahoma overtook California for third place at the end of 2016.
德州風力發電的裝置容量超過2萬瓩，約占其電力市場的四分之一。第二大者為愛荷華州，而奧克拉荷馬州則於2016年的年底超越了加州，成為風力發電的第三大州。

The first offshore wind project in the United States also came online in the fourth quarter, the 30 MW Block Island wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island.
在羅德島州海岸外的布洛克島風力發電廠具備3萬瓩的產能，是美國首座的近海風電廠，亦已於2016年的第四季開始運作。

More wind power coming
風力發電仍持續成長

More than 10,000 MW of wind is under construction in the United States, about half of which is in Texas. New Mexico's wind industry is growing rapidly, with 1,300 MW under construction. Once completed, those projects will double the size of New Mexico's installed wind capacity.
能生產超過1,000萬瓩電力的風力發電工程目前仍在營建中，其中大約半數在德州。風力發電產業在新墨西哥州亦成長迅速，當地產能達130萬瓩的工程正在營建中。這些風力發電的工程一旦竣工，將提高新墨西哥州風力發電的裝置容量至兩倍。

Corporations and others outside the utility industry have become major purchasers of wind energy, accounting for 39 percent of capacity contracted in 2016. Projects for Google, Amazon and General Motors were completed in the fourth quarter.
電力產業之外的企業與單位為風力發電的主要購電者，在2016年風力發電的契約購電占了39%。谷歌公司、亞馬遜公司與通用汽車公司的風力發電工程亦於2016年的第四季完工。

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WPPA memeber of the months- One of the famous wedding photographer interview ( Nick Ghionis ) www.wppa.com.hk

Member of the Month – Nick Ghionis @ X Sight
( www.xsight.com.au )
MORE PHOTO AND INTERVIEW : www.wppa.com.hk

1. XSiGHT is one of the most famous leading brands in the photography industry and it already has its studios and galleries in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, California (USA) and also London (UK)… Can you please give us a brief concept about do these studios work closely together or independently while all can maintain such a high level of quality that is absolutely amazing in terms of both business and artistry sense.

Nick: From the beginning the idea behind XSiGHT was to create a BRAND that will represent the best image making in the world. The business model we have attract photographers who are at the top of their game and aspire to be a part of a select group of individuals that will not only compliment the brand but also cement XSiGHT’s position as leaders in the industry.

All our studios work independently of each other with the common goal of creating stunning images and offering excellent customer service.

We put in place a proven business model that all studios would adhere to, but the freedom to create and be artistic in your own right is what makes XSiGHT unique.

2. You are the owner of XSiGHT Melbourne and how you can keep a balance role as you are the boss and photographer at the same time, which seem to be quite difficult to run a successfully business like yours… Do you mind to let us know how many staffs do you have and what is the distribution of their work? Does the scope meet your expectation?

Nick: XSiGHT Melbourne and the XSiGHT brand is owned and run by my wife Sharifa and I. We have surrounded ourselves with a team that can only be described as the best in the business so the day to day running of our Melbourne studio occurs with ease.

Without a great team, it is impossible.

We have two portrait photographers and two wedding photographers, a studio manager (also a photographer), a customer relations officer, two in house digital artists as well as our Creative Director and Photographer Rocco Ancora. Each person has specific roles to help the business run smoothly but most important is client liaison.

All this is overseen by Sharifa Ghionis while I get on with working on the business.

3. For the past years, how you position XSiGHT Melbourne in the market? Did you have a clear target set from the beginning?
Nick: When it comes to marketing our business, we recognize it’s not a once off event, it has a beginning a middle but never an end. There is not one key that opens the door, rather there are many aspects to marketing to ensure that clients are drawn to you on a regular basis. We have consistent strategies in place to make sure this happens and always keep an eye on market trends so as to keep up with changes in client expectations.

4. How you come to the idea of XMENTOR? Any specific marketing plan of it?

Nick: The XMENTORS came about when Rocco Ancora joined the XSiGHT family as Creative Director. As speakers and educators, Rocco, Sharifa and I decided to create a brand where we can draw on each other’s strengths and include different aspects to the photography business from digital workflow to management and business. The brand XMENTORS is all encompassing, making our workshops unique, as we offer photographers content that transcends more than just taking pretty pictures.

5. From your point of view, is marketing plan very important in running an artistry business? Can you share with us your way to figure out your marketing plan as it is very common for artistes that most of them are idealistic and will shift to the “art” side more then forget about the money matter spontaneously… Any advise or suggestions to photographers who just entered the industry and thinking about to set up their own business; and also to those photographers who are already running their own company?

Nick: Many people have a romantic notion of what a photographer is. We consider ourselves artists and get annoyed when business gets in the way of our creativity. Unfortunately this is where many fail in business.
When it comes down to it, we are selling a product. Regardless of the product, a business plan needs to be put in place that takes into account all aspects of photography. You need to calculate ALL expenses: overheads, printing, retouching, production, your time etc in order to make informed decisions and grow your business and profit margin. You need to be a business person in photography rather than a photographer in business.

6, When was the 1st time you had your very first shot? In what circumstances? Was it an amazing one? Then immediate fell in love with “shooting”?

Nick: I first picked up a camera at the age of 21 whilst on holiday in Fiji. Unlike today’s digital world where you are able to see in an instant what you are photographing, I used the camera merely as a tool to document my holiday. It wasn’t until I developed the film that I realise that I might have a talent for this. I actually enjoyed the process of taking photos and instinctively was able to get consistent results without really knowing what I was doing. I thought to myself “..imagine if I actually knew what I was doing, rather than putting it on auto.” That’s when the journey began. I devoured every magazine and book I could get my hands on.
As my passion grew so did my expenses. I built three darkrooms and enjoyed printing my own B&W prints. Like many who enjoyed the fine art of printing, my hero was Ansel Adams. I remember going to an exhibition of his and marvelled at the tonal range and depth that he was able to get in his images.
I would work 3 to 4 jobs to make money and pay for my new addiction. It wasn’t long before I purchased a 5×4 Linhof Master Technica and my 500cm Hasselblad with lenses and backs.

7. Do you remember what was your first set of equipment as a professional photographer? How’s their performance? Good?

Nick: My first camera was a Pentax MG and I grew out of that quickly as I was unable to put it on Manual. I then bought myself an Olympus OM1 which I loved and still have to this day.

8.When and how you have started as a wedding photographer? And how’s this first shoot led you to the way you are now?

Nick: Every weekend for 2 years I assisted other photographers with no pay, just so I could learn, but was too scared to do a wedding on my own. It wasn’t until 1989 that a friend asked me to photograph her wedding. Naturally I declined and thought nothing of it until 2 weeks prior to her wedding when she asked me what plan I had for her big day?! It was too late for her to find another photographer so I found myself shooting my first wedding! At the end of the day, I went home and vomited from stress and exhaustion. I remember paying a premium to get the negatives earlier because I couldn’t handle the anxious wait. When I got the results back I was pleasantly surprised. They were beautiful and it gave me the confidence to do more weddings.

After freelancing for a couple of studios and offering B&W printing services to them, I continued to work from home while persuing other ventures and business opportunities. It wasn’t until I joined XSiGHT that I truly forged ahead with my career. Focusing all my energy into being the best I can be. While I continued to serve our clients and exceed their expectations, my only motivation was to grow the business and remain at the top of our game. However the face of our company for many years was my brother Jerry Ghionis, an amazing photographer, and in my opinion one of the best wedding photographers in the world. It was only until he left the company that I had to make a conscious decision to step into the spot light and stear the company into its next phase. Amongst many initiatives that were put in place, one of them was to participate into the world of awards. Something that initially I was reluctant to do, but felt was necessary to continue the momentum of being an award winning studio, something that Jerry was already doing for our Brand.

9. Which is your best shot? And why?

Nick: With thousands of images taken, when asked which one is your favourite, it is hard to choose. But one photograph that I have dear to my heart is “ The Prayer “ This photograph was taken in the Greek Island of Rhodes, one of my favourite destination weddings. It was taken at the wedding of George and Fiona, who after their wedding decided that it was time they too realised their dream of running a photography studio. They now run XSiGHT Darwin, a thriving business in the north of Australia. At the time this image won 1st Place in the Wedding category at WPPI, it was a proud moment for me, not just for the fact that it won 1st place, but it did so without the over photoshop images that was prevalent in competitions and to a degree still is.

10.Any advice or suggestion could be given to photographers, especially for those fresh photographers?

Nick: I consider myself a purist when it comes to photography I implore all photographers whether you are starting out now or seasoned photographers artistry begins in the camera.

11.What is your motto in your life?

Nick: Many people ask me, what is your mantra? What do you stand for? I think living your life with respect and integrity is what I aspire to do every day.

ビジネスワイヤからの速報です。　スイッチライティング社が画期的なLED電球を発表しました。　今までのLED型電球は

・全周が明るくない、暗い部分が出来る
・光の直進性が強すぎる
・放熱板が光の妨げになる

です。　スイッチライティング社がラスベガスのLEDショーで発表した電球は、LED素子を透明な液体シリコンで覆い、放熱を行います。　このため、光の障害物が存在しないため、ムラのない明るさが実現できます。

また、放熱性能が高いので、防水型器具、密閉型器具にも使うことができます。　また、ダウンライトのような窪みにも収めることが可能です。


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SWITCH CEO Reveals Best-Kept Secret in LED Lighting

Tracy Bilbrough Unveils LQD Cooling System at LED Show

LED Show 2012
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH LightingTM, the first company to offer a full family of LED replacements to the incandescent A-Lamp, today revealed for the first time key details behind the company's core technology to a group of industry insiders during a speech at the LED Show. Bilbrough also introduced SWITCH's new LQD Cooling SystemTM.

"We have brought our liquid silicone coolant and patented driver together under one technology to deliver the best thermal management solution on the market. We can't think of a better place to show exactly how it works than here at the LED Show"
"We're proud to reveal the patented technology behind the LQD Cooling System," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH. "We have brought our liquid silicone coolant and patented driver together under one technology to deliver the best thermal management solution on the market. We can't think of a better place to show exactly how it works than here at the LED Show," said Bilbrough.

SWITCH's advanced LQD Cooling System incorporates the company's two proprietary components - a unique coolant made of liquid silicone and a highly efficient and reliable driver - under one technology. Liquid silicone is commonly used across many industries for its superior thermal management qualities. It is an ingredient in certain food and cosmetic products, and is also used for cooling large machinery and power plant equipment. A completely safe, food-grade product, liquid silicone is electrically non-conductive, non-toxic, non-staining, and does not degrade LEDs.

The system works in sync to cool the LEDs and internal electrical components, using the bulb's entire surface to disperse heat. As a result, SWITCH LED A-Lamps offer the best in-class thermal management in the lighting industry, with up to 40% better performance than air-cooled LED lamps. SWITCH's superior thermal performance means SWITCH lamps can be used in any fixture, even fully enclosed or recessed, and in any orientation without compromising light output or life.

About SWITCH Lighting:

SWITCH LightingTM is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.

About VantagePoint Capital Partners:

VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.