Category Archives: Wind and Solar

EPA Regulations Aim to Modify Coal Plants

For decades, coal and other fossil fuels have been instrumental for the generation of electrical power in the United States. However, the burning of fossil fuels has, over time, come at a tremendous cost. The chemical processes that allow coal … Continue reading

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Finding the Right Balance: Nuclear Plants Closures Negatively Impact the Economy and Environment

Around the country, nuclear plants are in the midst of the threat of being shut down. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Ohio, workers are concerned about the loss of good employment, high paying jobs, and the need to move … Continue reading

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National Manufacturing Day 2017 is Almost Here

The annual National Manufacturing Day is the first Friday of October, so mark your calendars for Friday, October 6th, 2017. The initiative brings together manufacturers and communities in an educational way to address common industry issues. MFG DAY events near … Continue reading

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The Forecast of Global Wind & Solar by 2040

What are the future expectations of wind and solar energy for supplying global power? Here at Central Metal Fabricators, we fabricate, assemble, and install gas turbine silencing equipment and associated metal items. Our panel of industry experts delve into the … Continue reading

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Wind & Solar Energy Versus the Electric Grid: What’s the Best Energy Source When It Comes to Manufacturing?

As renewable energy sources, namely solar and wind energy, increase in popularity, many manufacturers are wondering where this leaves them. What is the Dilemma? As an industry, manufacturing is a large energy consumer. The paramount worry for many in the … Continue reading

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Florida Power & Light Accelerates its Solar Power Plant Program

In an effort to save customers millions of dollars long term, Florida Power & Light recently announced they will be opening eight new solar-energy plants by early 2018.  These new plants should combine to create almost 600 megawatts of power, … Continue reading

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The Environmental Impacts of Wind and Solar

Although wind and solar have been promoted as environmentally friendly, especially when compared to fossil fuels, they certainly don’t come without a price. Take for example a solar energy plant. Once in place, a solar energy plant has relatively little … Continue reading

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