Categoría: Press Release

Released on Mar 23 2016
View the Press Release on ArcelorMittal’s website: English

Cologne, 22 March 2016 – ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker, today announces SolarWall®, a solar air heating system, for the German market. This innovative technology is a highly effective solar air heating system that displaces up to 50% of a building’s space heating expense.

New regulation focused on the heating of buildings came into effect in Germany on 1 January 2016. Under this new legislation buildings are required to use 25% less energy and retrofit fresh-air ventilation systems. Technologies like the SolarWall® Air Heating system offer a unique solution in all new constructions to meet these regulatory requirements. The newly crafted energy standard is perfectly aligned with one of the main sources of GHG emissions in the building sector, which is space heating.

The European Union is committed to a 20% renewable energy target by 2020. Space heating represents up to half of a building’s energy demand but the lack of viable clean technologies that address the huge quantities of energy required for space or process heating continues to be a challenge to attaining the 2020 targets.

SolarWall® – as a building integrated system – utilizes solar radiation to deliver naturally warmed fresh air into buildings, providing a renewable heat source. Installed as an additional skin to a building to create an air cavity, the SolarWall technology consists of a precoated steel collector with thousands of carefully engineered perforations spread across its surface to collect the heated air. As sunlight strikes the surface of the steel skin, the energy is absorbed, heating the surface and creating a thermal boundary layer. In turn, this layer of heated air which lines the face of the collector is drawn through the perforations and into the building’s ventilation system.

The SolarWall® systems are unique in that they are all-steel, building integrated & site-built using local labour. In addition, they require virtually no maintenance over their 30+ year lifespan.

ArcelorMittal Construction’s CEO, Jean Christoph Kennel, states: “With increased pressure on private and public buildings to become more proficient environmentally, there is a trend towards highly efficient, holistic heating solutions which can be combined with established renewable technologies driving towards energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. The SolarWall technology provides a new solution for the commercial and industrial and tertiary sector to costeffectively reduce both their operating costs and their CO2 emissions”.

The SolarWall® air heating technology recently attained the Solar KEYMARK Certification, meaning that the solar energy produced from the system – and corresponding GHG emissions offset – will contribute to the on-site renewable energy targets. It also allows technologies to become eligible for subsidies such as BAFA.

ArcelorMittal and Conserval Engineering, the world leader in Solar Air Heating, have formed a joint venture to produce and market the SolarWall® systems in Europe. They are manufactured by ArcelorMittal Construction in France at Haironville, for SolarWall® Europe sarl. The SolarWall® technology is available via the ArcelorMittal Construction sales network in Germany.

Dec 17, 2015 – Two solar KEYMARK certificates have been issued for the SolarWall® air heating technologies. This is a significant event in the world of renewable energy because the Solar KEYMARK certification has been instrumental in helping to drive the uptake in solar thermal technologies across the European Union. Up to now, mainly water heating systems have been certified under the EU’s Solar KEYMARK program, despite the fact that space heating and process heating can represent up to +50% of a building’s energy demand. This means that for the European Union’s 20% Renewable Energy targets to be successful, technologies that displace space heating are an essential requirement.

The Solar KEYMARK is the main quality label for solar thermal technologies in the EU. It demonstrates to end-users that a product conforms to the relevant European standards and that the solar energy produced from the system will contribute to the on-site renewable energy targets. It also allows technologies to become eligible for subsidies.

The SolarWall® system is a building integrated solar air heating system that utilizes solar radiation to deliver naturally warmed fresh air into buildings, providing a renewable heat source. Installed as an additional skin to a building to create an air cavity, the SolarWall technology consists of a pre-coated steel collector with thousands of carefully engineered perforations spread across its surface to collect the heated air. As sunlight strikes the surface of the steel skin, the energy is absorbed, heating the surface and creating a thermal boundary layer. In turn, this layer of heated air which lines the face of the collector is drawn through the perforations and into the building’s ventilation system.

The new European Norm EN13779, which stipulates mandatory fresh air ventilation requirements for buildings with tighter building envelopes, also fits well with the SolarWall technology’s ability to heat large volumes of fresh air.

The SolarWall technologies displaces up to 50% of a building’s space heating expense. It established the global standard for solar air heating and is in use around the world on thousands of commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings. The SolarWall® systems are unique in that they are all-steel, building-integrated & site-built using local labour. In addition, they require virtually no maintenance over their 30+ year lifespan.

Press Contact:
Victoria Hollick; vhollick@solarwall.com

The U.S. Patent Office has granted SolarWall® inventor, John Hollick, patent #8,827,779 titled «Method and Apparatus for Cooling Ventilation Air for a Building». The invention uses a transpired solar collector to take advantage of a well-known phenomenon called nocturnal radiation cooling which can cool air below ambient from sunset to sunrise.

«Cooling air below ambient using nocturnal energy has long been known but no one has been able to come up with a simple and economical way to harness this free cold energy, until now. We call the system «NightSolar®» and it connects to HVAC economizers. At the same time, it shades and ventilates roofs preventing the sun’s rays from reaching the roof, which can account for half of a building’s cooling demand» states Hollick.

The system works day and night in the summer with the daytime solar heat collected the same way as a conventional SolarWall® system, while also simultaneously shading and ventilating the roof. The heat can either be dissipated or used to heat water or industrial processes. At night these same panels will cool air as much as 10 degrees F below ambient when connected to the economizers on typical HVAC units. In the winter, the solar energy heats the air entering the same HVAC units.

Earlier this year Hollick and his SolarWall heating invention were honored by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in New York City in a new exhibit as one of 80 of the best inventions, inventors and engineering feats of the past two centuries along with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Willis Carrier, George Westinghouse and the Panama Canal. Entitled «Engineering the Everyday and the Extraordinary», the goal of the exhibit is to «invite people to rediscover the remarkable; the engineers and inventions that have shaped our world as well as the extraordinary breakthroughs that are already setting the stage for the future.»

The SolarWall transpired collector was a breakthrough invention that created the global solar air heating industry. It was ranked by the U.S. Department of Energy as being in the «top two percent of energy related inventions.» It continues to be the most efficient building integrated clean energy technology – now used in thousands of commercial, industrial and agricultural applications around the world – that effectively addresses the huge amount of energy used for space and process heating.

New York City: SolarWall^® inventor John Hollick has been honored in an exciting new exhibit curated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) that features the best inventions, inventors and engineering feats of the past two centuries, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, George Westinghouse, Willis Carrier, the steam engine and the Panama Canal.

Entitled “Engineering the Everyday and the Extraordinary”, the goal of the exhibit is to “invite people to rediscover the remarkable; the engineers and inventions that have shaped our world as well as the extraordinary breakthroughs that are already setting the stage for the future.”

ASME focused on nine categories of engineering: Environment, Food, Safety, Manufacturing, Energy & Power, Transportation, Health, Exploration and Communication. The 80 inventors and inventions whose stories they chose to highlight represent the best of those categories.

The SolarWall^® technology and inventor John Hollick are featured in the Energy & Power category. The other inventions recognized in this category are the Steam Engine, the Jet Engine, the Transformer, Incandescent Light Bulbs, the Internal Combustion Engine, Alta Wind Energy Center, the Electric Generator, and the Itaipu Dam.

The SolarWall^® technology was a breakthrough invention that created the global solar air heating industry. It was ranked by the U.S. Department of Energy as being in the “top two percent of energy related inventions” because of its unique technical design and efficiency at converting sunlight into usable thermal energy. It remains the only building-integrated clean energy technology – now used in thousands of commercial, industrial and agricultural applications around the world – that effectively addresses the huge amount of energy used for space and process heating. The SolarWall^® technology is now poised for significant growth as solar air heating becomes a mainstream solution to reducing GHG emissions and with new applications for this innovative technology.

The unique display celebrates and promotes these 80 inventors and engineering feats that have made a difference in our world, and will continue to impact our future. It will remain in the lobby of the ASME building in NYC for the next 15 years.

To watch a short video on the unique mechanical design of the ASME exhibit, please click here.

About ASME: Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world and are used in over 100 countries. ASME has over 130,000 members in over 150 countries.

WASHINGTON, DC – According to data released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), a growing sector of the industry has reached a major milestone, with 5 million square feet of building-integrated solar air heating collectors now installed in North America.
SEIA President and CEO Rhone Resch says these systems represent 250 megawatts (MW) of thermal energy and displace nearly 100,000 tons of CO2 each year from the atmosphere.

“Building-integrated solar air heating systems are often overlooked in the discussion about renewable energy,” Resch said. “We need to change that mindset. These cost-effective, energy-efficient systems can reduce by 20 to 50 percent the amount of conventional energy used for heating buildings – or for agricultural or process drying applications. That can represent a huge savings to companies, business owners and farmers nationwide.”

Solar air heating systems work by heating incoming ventilation air before it is brought into a building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC), using wall-mounted collectors that are typically made of metal and have 30-plus year lifespans.

“By our estimates, we can create more than 50,000 new American jobs and save $60 billion in energy costs over the next 30 years by expanding the use of innovative solar heating and cooling systems (SHC) across the United States,” Resch continued. “Today, approximately 44 percent of all American energy consumption is attributable to heating and cooling. As a nation, it’s time to re-think our strategy for generating energy for our homes, businesses, schools and government buildings.”

According to BEAM Engineering, a Boston-based energy consulting firm, SHC is the most efficient renewable technology for generating thermal heat and costs are as low as 6 cents per kilowatt (kWh) hour. Last year, SEIA’s Solar Heating and Cooling Alliance released a comprehensive report, detailing how SHC technologies can help to power the U.S. economy, while significantly reducing pollution.

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About SEIA:

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, the Solar Energy Industries Association® is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA® is building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies to champion the use of clean, affordable solar in America by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org.

Media Contacts:

Ken Johnson, SEIA Vice President of Communications, kjohnson@seia.org (202) 556-2885
Samantha Page, SEIA Press Officer and Communications Manager, spage@seia.org (202) 556-2886

Paris, France: January 28, 2014 – ArcelorMittal, one of the world’s largest steel companies announced today that it will be working with Conserval Engineering, the world leader in Solar Air Heating to promote their SolarWall^® technology in Europe. Under this agreement, the SolarWall technology will be manufactured by ArcelorMittal Construction in France at Haironville, for SolarWall Europe sarl. Both companies will promote the SolarWall technology as a cost-effective solar system that offers a meaningful solution for meeting Europe’s 2020 Energy Targets.

The SolarWall System is a building integrated solar air heating system that utilizes solar radiation to deliver naturally warmed fresh air into buildings, providing a renewable heat source. Installed as an additional skin to a building to create an air cavity, the SolarWall technology consists of a pre-coated steel collector with thousands of carefully engineered perforations spread across its surface to collect the heated air. As sunlight strikes the surface of the steel skin, the energy is absorbed, heating the surface and creating a thermal boundary layer. In turn, this layer of heated air which lines the face of the collector is drawn through the perforations and into the building’s ventilation system.

The SolarWall technology is a highly effective solar air heating system that displaces up to 50% of a building’s space heating expense. The SolarWall technology established the global standard for solar air heating and is in use around the world on thousands of commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings. The SolarWall^® systems are unique in that they are all-steel, building-integrated & site-built using local labour. In addition, they require virtually no maintenance over their 30+ year lifespan.

The European Union is committed to a 20% renewable energy target by 2020. Space heating represents up to half of a building’s energy demand but the lack of viable clean technologies that address the huge quantities of energy required for space or process heating continues to be a challenge to attaining the 2020 targets.

A major breakthrough in regulatory changes within the EU has now opened the doors for widespread usage of solar air technologies such as SolarWall. Furthermore, other European Norms such as EN13339 which stipulate the mandatory fresh air ventilation requirements for buildings have been put in place to address tighter building envelopes. These changes fit well with the SolarWall technology’s ability to heat large volumes of fresh air.

ArcelorMittal Construction’s CEO, Jean Christoph Kennel, states: “With increased pressure on private and public buildings to become more proficient environmentally, there is a trend towards highly efficient, holistic heating solutions which can be combined with established renewable technologies driving towards energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. The SolarWall technology provides a new solution for the commercial and industrial and tertiary sector to cost-effectively reduce both their operating costs and their CO2 emissions”.

John Hollick, CEO of the SolarWall Group of companies, states: “We are very excited to be partnering with ArcelorMittal, Europe’s leader in metal buildings and to be able to offer our low cost SolarWall technology as a solution for Europe to meet its 20% renewable energy target by 2020.”

About Conserval

The SolarWall^® technology was developed by Conserval Engineering, who commercialized solar air heating around the world. SolarWall^® systems are available in various configurations and offer large-scale energy reductions by heating the ventilation air required in commercial, industrial and institutional applications. This translates into substantial life-cycle cost savings and corresponding GHG emissions reductions. SolarWall^® systems also generate up to 10 LEED^® points and can also be combined with photovoltaic (PV) panels to create a hybrid system generating both heat & electricity. The SolarWall^® technology has received commendation from both the U.S. Department of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, and has been used in 33+ countries around the world by private and public sector organizations like the U.S. Army, Canadian Government, NASA, Ford, FedEx, Auchan, Owens Corning, Toyota, Pro-Logis and 3M. Conserval has offices in Toronto-Canada, Paris-France, and Buffalo-NY and a distribution channel in 25 countries. Additional information is available at www.solarwall.com

About ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company, with a presence in more than 60 countries and an industrial footprint in over 20 countries. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, we are the leading supplier of quality steel in the major global steel markets including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with world-class research and development and outstanding distribution networks.

Through our core values of sustainability, quality and leadership, we operate responsibly with respect to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and the communities in which we operate.

For us, steel is the fabric of life, as it is at the heart of the modern world from railways to cars and washing machines. We are actively researching and producing steel-based technologies and solutions that make many of the products and components we use in our everyday lives more energy-efficient.

We are one of the world’s five largest producers of iron ore and metallurgical coal and our mining business is an essential part of our growth strategy. With a geographically diversified portfolio of iron ore and coal assets, we are strategically positioned to serve our network of steel plants and the external global market. While our steel operations are important customers, our supply to the external market is increasing as we grow.

In 2012, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $84.2 billion and crude steel production of 88.2 million tonnes, while iron ore production reached 55.9 million tonnes.
ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS). www.arcelormittal.com/arval

April 9, 2013 – The Conserval group of companies is proud to announce that all of their locations (Conserval Engineering Inc. of Toronto, Canada, Conserval Systems Inc. of NY, USA, and SolarWall Europe Sarl. of Paris, France) have achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification by an accredited registrar.

Speaking on the successful certification, Conserval group of companies CEO John Hollick remarks: «As we defined the global solar air heating sector with the invention and commercialization of the SolarWall^® technology, we are continuing to lead our industry by adopting an impressive quality management system that will create a high level of confidence for our clientele. This achievement has resulted in a program of continual improvements in the delivery of our SolarWall^® solar air heating solutions as we strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. I am very proud of our company and employees for achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification. It has provided a positive impact internally and to our clients as we continue to deliver leading edge solar air heating solutions around the world.»

ISO 9001 is internationally recognized by more than 80 nations as the gold standard for quality management systems. The standard, published by the International Organization for Standardization, ensures that organizations are continuously striving to excel at operational excellence through measured performance metrics. This provides customers with a high level of trust in the services and products of ISO certified companies. Conserval went through a stringent evaluation process that reviewed the development and operation of the integrated quality management system; this includes documentation review, gap analysis, internal audits, the enactment of a preventative / corrective action program and customer feedback program. All of these developments coalesce to enable continual improvement and ensure consistent quality for the customer.

The ISO 9001:2008 certification validates Conserval’s commitment to quality for the supply of custom engineered (SolarWall^®) solar air heating and hybrid PV/thermal systems and solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, military, multi-residential and agricultural applications.

About Conserval
The SolarWall^® technology was developed by Conserval Engineering, who commercialized solar air heating around the world. SolarWall^® systems are available in various configurations and offer large-scale energy reductions by heating the ventilation air required in commercial, industrial and institutional applications. This translates into substantial life-cycle cost savings and corresponding GHG emissions reductions. SolarWall^® systems also generate up to 10 LEED^® points and can also be combined with photovoltaic (PV) panels to create a hybrid system generating both heat & electricity. The SolarWall^® technology has received commendation from both the U.S. Department of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, and has been used in 33+ countries around the world by private and public sector organizations like the U.S. Army, Canadian Government, NASA, Ford, FedEx, Auchan, Owens Corning, Toyota, Pro-Logis and 3M. Conserval has offices in Buffalo-NY, Toronto-Canada, Paris-France and a distribution channel in 25 countries. Additional information is available at www.solarwall.com

About ISO
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. International Standards give state of the art specifications for products, services and good practice, helping to make industry more efficient and effective. Developed through global consensus, they help to break down barriers to international trade.

ISO develops International Standards. They were founded in 1947, and since then have published more than 19 500 International Standards covering almost all aspects of technology and business. From food safety to computers, and agriculture to healthcare, ISO International Standards impact all our lives.

From the Official ISO website www.iso.org

Media contacts:
Conserval Engineering, Inc.
Victoria Hollick
Tel: 416.661.7057 x224
Email: vhollick@solarwall.com

January 16, 2013 – The new NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Research Facility in Golden, Colorado has been named the recipient of a 2013 Technology Award from ASHRAE. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding achievements in the area of building design and technology integration that serve as a model to other ASHRAE members. The new NREL complex is the preeminent national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy and it was singled-out for recognition because of its success with building-integrated energy systems, including a flagship 8,600 ft² SolarWall^® air heating and ventilation system that spans the south façade.

Incorporating the SolarWall^® technology into the new building was a natural fit because NREL had been involved with the development of the SolarWall^® transpired collector technology, and had officially referred to it as being “the most reliable, best performing, and lowest cost solar heating system for commercial and industrial buildings.” The charcoal-colored SolarWall system was seamlessly integrated into two different south facades – around dozens of windows – where it will pre-heat the fresh ventilation air using the sun, reducing heating costs and GHG emissions.

NREL’s ASHRAE Technology Award is indicative of the emphasis that is now being placed on integrated energy solutions that enhance the overall operation of the building. Technologies like the SolarWall air heating and ventilation system are a valuable addition to any new building because they provide meaningful energy savings while augmenting the conventional mechanical system and addressing the fresh-air requirement.

The NREL facility will be the largest Net Zero building in the US with 800+ staff and aiming for LEED^® Platinum Plus rating from the USGBC. It was designed to use 50% less energy than a standard office building, with an absolute energy use intensity (EUI) goal of 35 kBtu/ft2. There were a variety of integrated energy systems designed into the facility – from day lighting & occupancy controls, to radiant heating slabs and the SolarWall ventilation system – that all work synergistically together to achieve these impressive energy targets and help move these types of buildings into the mainstream.

About Conserval Engineering
The SolarWall^® technology was developed by Conserval Engineering, who commercialized solar air heating around the world. SolarWall^® systems offer large-scale energy reductions by heating the ventilation air required in commercial, industrial and institutional applications. They also generate up to 10 LEED^® points and can also be combined with photovoltaic (PV) panels to create a hybrid system generating both heat & electricity. The SolarWall^® technology has received commendation from both the U.S. Department of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, and has been used in 33+ countries around the world by private and public sector organizations like the U.S. Army, Canadian Government, NASA, Ford, FedEx, Auchan, Owens Corning, Wal-Mart and 3M. Conserval has offices in Buffalo-NY, Toronto-Canada, Paris-France and a distribution channel in 25 countries. Additional information is available at www.solarwall.com

Media contacts:
Conserval Engineering, Inc.
Victoria Hollick
416.661.7057 x224
vhollick@solarwall.com

Toronto, December 14, 2011 — Conserval Engineering and SolarWall Europe have been named the recipient of a 2011 SME Canada-France award in a ceremony in Paris that was attended by the Honourable Ed Fast, the Canadian Minister of International Trade and Minster for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Pierre Lellouche, France’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade.

Minister Fast and Secretary of State Lellouche presented the SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) awards to recognize two enterprises that have been successful in both countries. This year, the awards recognized Conserval Engineering for their excellent in the development and commercialization of the SolarWall^® air heating technology and their successful foray into the French market vis-à-vis SolarWall Europe Sarl.

The SME Awards were presented as part of a trade visit between the two countries that focused on increased collaboration between the two countries in the areas of trade, innovation and science and technology. Speaking on the two companies that were presented with the award, Minister Fast said: «These two companies are examples of businesses whose innovation and technological advancements have made them front-runners in their fields and at the same time clearly show the benefit of closer Canada-France economic ties. Thanks to their success at home and abroad, they are creating jobs and prosperity for workers in both our countries.»

During his visit, Minister Fast saw Conserval Engineering’s world-class technology first-hand. The SolarWall technology heats building ventilation air and improves indoor air quality, while offering substantial energy savings to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. The company expects significant growth in demand for the technology in Europe based on its cost-effectiveness and the current Renewable Heat Targets that are in place across the European Union. Their clients in France include Toyota Motor Manufacturing and the famous town of Fontainbleau, as well as other industrial sites, retail stores, colleges, gymnasiums, schools, multi-unit buildings, offices and warehouses.

About Conserval Engineering, Inc. and SolarWall Europe Sarl.
The SolarWall^® technology was developed by Conserval Engineering, who commercialized solar air heating around the world. SolarWall Europe Sarl, is Conserval’s European subsidiary, based in Paris France. SolarWall^® systems offer large-scale energy reductions by heating the ventilation air required in commercial, industrial and institutional applications. They can also be combined with photovoltaic (PV) panels to create a hybrid system generating both heat and electricity. The SolarWall^® technology has received commendation from both the U.S. Department of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, and has been used in 33+ countries around the world by private and public sector organizations like the U.S. Army, Canadian Government, NASA, Ford, FedEx, Auchan, Owens Corning, Wal-Mart and 3M. Conserval has offices in Buffalo-NY, Toronto-Canada, Paris-France and a distribution channel in 25 countries. Additional information is available at www.solarwall.com

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Media contacts:

Conserval Engineering, Inc.
Victoria Hollick
416.661.7057 x224
vhollick@solarwall.com