 Sustainable Projects is proud to present a unique tracking device to the Southern African market. The DEGERenergie Solar Tracking Systems. How is it done to maximally use the power of every single ray of sunlight? That's the question that drives the high tech company DEGERenergie every day. The patented result of our research work is quite satisfying: An impressive energy gain of up to 45 percent. DEGERenergie equips solar plants worldwide with patented innovative solar tracking systems. A technology that pays off for small scale plants as well as for solar power plants.
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Tests and ApprovalsSABS Test: Eco Beam Load Test
Date of the test: 1996—08—13
Method:
Each of the 13 Eco-beams were installed in a 500kn machine a very universal testing machine and supported on two 38 mm diameter lower platen bearers spaced 1.8m apart. A 10mm thick steel plate that was longer than the total length of the beam was then installed on the top surface of the beam. This plate ensured that the loading of the top surface was evenly distributed. A gradually increasing force was then applied to each beam via 2 x 20mm diameter platens that were spaced 190mm apart.
Results:
Findings were acceptable and in cases superior to the SABS requirements.
SABS Test: Structural and Rain penetration tests
Date of the test: 1996—03—08
Method:
The house was of a modified timber frame construction and 30,28meters square in size. The house contained two doors and six windows. The timber frame consisted of beams referred to as eco-beams. The beams were made of 2 x 38 x 28 mm tanneleth treated batons space approximately 200mm apart and fixed together by a galvanized steel lattice. These beams were spaced 900mm apart and also placed around each door or window opening. The foundation consisted of a 10 to 1 sand/cement mixture: A 0.25mm PVC sheet was placed on the foundation as damp course.
Results:
1) Structural stability:
• Soft body impacts (Sandbag): The walls as tested exceeded the requirements of the Agrement Board in respect of soft body impacts.
• Hard body impacts (Steel tool): The walls as tested exceeded the requirements of the Agrement Board in respect of hard body impacts.
2) Attachment of fittings:
• The walls tested were found to be suitable for the fixing of light, medium and heavy weight fittings.
3) Rain penetration:
• These tests were conducted over a window which was set back in the wall by 250mm, therefore exposing a large window sill. The rough plaster finish of this sill allowed moisture into the wall but not through the wall. Only the area immediately below the sill was affected. The walls thus as tested satisfied the rain penetration requirements for all areas stipulated in sub-rule KK17 of SABS0400-1990-Code of Practice for the application of the national building regulations.
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Eco-Beam System Advantages
If you are looking for an eco friendly, efficient and cost effective way of building your dream home this building methodology is all of that and more.
Construction can take place at locations to which road access is not provided. This reduces the damage and congestion caused by heavy trucks which carry bricks and cement.
No electricity is required at the construction site and only minimal amounts of water and cement are required.
1500 bags fit into the boot of a small car and weigh only a few kilograms. This is the equivalent of 3000 bricks over the same area in a cavity wall.
The construction technique can easily be learnt in a few days by people without experience in the building trade. A regular "builder" would pick it up immediately.
The Eco-Beams are light in weight and can be easily handled by one person in all phases of the construction.
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The Green TreatyWritten by Gary Petzer
Finally the human race now sees green is the word for the future. A green future of possibility for both us and the generations to come. Seems that our need to progress has slowly led us back to where it all began, when green was such a dominant colour. It surrounded us and fed us. We traded green for anything and we lived by the green code; once removed must be replaced or at least nurtured for another day of green.
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A collection of the latest promotional and information videos from Solardome.
A feature full video of a range of Solardome installations by Sustainable Living Projects! This video shows the various applications and many variations of the systems. |
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Professional Services
We have a team of industry specialists to provide complete and functional consulting services in all areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Utilising the latest technologies and processes and experience gained in the hands-on deployment of projects SLP can provide extensive reports to help our clients make informed and optimally suited decisions for their renewable/sustainable projects.
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