Energy Systems Cont’d

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Dr. James Doss-Gollin

Tue., Sep. 10

Announcements

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2. Last call for study abroad info session tomorrow 12:00 Ryon 201, email Dr. Bedient if you plan to attend

Today

1. Continue Overview of the Energy System
2. Project 1

Project 1 groups

1. Advanced Energy Technologies: Carmina, Christina, Abe, Ricardo, Mason
2. Transportation and Fuel Innovations: Nicolas, Cullen, Elise, Lilian
3. Resilient Energy Systems: Seth, Lizzy, Larry, Misha, AJ
4. Grid Management and Renewable Integration: Alex, Samuel, Helena, Jessica X., Samantha
5. Emissions Reduction and Capture: Lucas, Ashley, Keiley, Jovanny, Luke
6. Energy Efficiency and Electrification: Brett, Sydney, Anthony, Diego, Adina
7. Renewable Energy Optimization: Bailee, Mia, Steven, Jessica L.
8. Global Energy Transitions: Maria Eduarda, Sierra, Zion, Mason

Questions to consider

• What is the specific problem for which the proposed solution is intended? How does it relate to broader (and harder to pin down) goals?
• What external factors (e.g., abundant clean electricity?) are necessary for the solution to succeed?
• In a best-case scenario, how much impact could the solution have on global climate?
• What are the main technical, economic, and policy impediments to the solution’s success?

Topics

Listen to / read the articles your team members have chosen and read their one-pagers. Then, as a group, choose a topic.

• Should be an innovative idea that changes something about the energy system
• May be a business model, technology, product, policy, etc.

Problem statement

• Does not have to be energy related – environmental, health, social, etc.
• Should be clearly defined.
• Think critically; the problem statement often defines the solution