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Monica PagnottaMonica Pagnotta
Masters of Applied ScienceRenewable Energy and
Sustainability
Masters of Applied ScienceRenewable Energy and
Sustainability
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Abengoa SolarAbengoa Solar
Solana: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Solana: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Applied Science &Renewable Energy Applied Science &Renewable Energy
Applied Scientist • Ability to use science and research to help solve current
environmental issues.
Renewable Energy• An energy source that is continually replenished by nature• Emits NO Greenhouse Gas emissions
Applied Scientist • Ability to use science and research to help solve current
environmental issues.
Renewable Energy• An energy source that is continually replenished by nature• Emits NO Greenhouse Gas emissions
Wind EnergyWind Energy
Wind Energy: Pros & ConsWind Energy: Pros & ConsAdvantages• Pollution Free
• Land at the base of the turbine can be used for many purposes.
Advantages• Pollution Free
• Land at the base of the turbine can be used for many purposes.
Disadvantages• Wind is neither
constant nor reliable.• Aesthetics on
pristine landscapes• Noise pollution • Wildlife impacts on
birds and bats • Vast amount of land • Requires storage
(battery)
Disadvantages• Wind is neither
constant nor reliable.• Aesthetics on
pristine landscapes• Noise pollution • Wildlife impacts on
birds and bats • Vast amount of land • Requires storage
(battery)
US Wind PotentialUS Wind Potential
1 Gigawatt = 1,000 MWValmont Coal/Gas Plant = 230 MW
What states are leaders in wind power?
What states are leaders in wind power?
Ponnequin Farm: Weld CountyPonnequin Farm: Weld County
44 wind turbines
26.5 MW of wind energy
WindSource-Xcel Energy
44 wind turbines
26.5 MW of wind energy
WindSource-Xcel Energy
Offshore Wind PowerOffshore Wind Power
Advantages• Greater wind
speeds = Greater energy production
Advantages• Greater wind
speeds = Greater energy production
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Disadvantages
• Costly to build
Disadvantages
• Costly to build
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Solar EnergySolar Energy
Photovoltaic (PV)• Rooftop Residential &
Commercial Use
• Alamosa PV Solar Plant-8.22 MW-powers 1,500 homes
Photovoltaic (PV)• Rooftop Residential &
Commercial Use
• Alamosa PV Solar Plant-8.22 MW-powers 1,500 homes
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Solar EnergySolar Energy
Solar Thermal• Large Scale similar to
Valmont power plant• Solana Plant
-280 MW-Powers 70,000 homes-6 hours of storage
Solar Thermal• Large Scale similar to
Valmont power plant• Solana Plant
-280 MW-Powers 70,000 homes-6 hours of storage
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Solar PotentialSolar PotentialUS Potential: 206,000 GWUS Potential: 206,000 GW
1 Gigawatt = 1,000 MWValmont Coal/Gas Plant = 230 MW
Solar Energy: Pros & ConsSolar Energy: Pros & ConsAdvantages• Pollution
Free
• Lots of Solar Energy
Advantages• Pollution
Free
• Lots of Solar Energy
Disadvantages
• Sun doesn’t always shine.
• Need alot of land
• Solar Thermal uses lots of water.
Disadvantages
• Sun doesn’t always shine.
• Need alot of land
• Solar Thermal uses lots of water.
What States Lead in Solar Installations?
What States Lead in Solar Installations?
Geothermal EnergyGeothermal Energy
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Geothermal Resource Potential
Geothermal Resource Potential
1 Gigawatt = 1,000 MWValmont Coal/Gas Plant = 230 MW
Geothermal Energy: Pros & Cons
Geothermal Energy: Pros & Cons
Advantages• Pollution Free• Lots of
Geothermal energy
• Reliable Energy Source
Advantages• Pollution Free• Lots of
Geothermal energy
• Reliable Energy Source
Disadvantages• Have to build
power plants in specific areas
• Costly to Build
Disadvantages• Have to build
power plants in specific areas
• Costly to Build
What States are leaders in Geothermal Installations?What States are leaders in Geothermal Installations?
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Geothermal Potential In Colorado
Geothermal Potential In Colorado
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Biomass Biomass
Biomass Resource Potential
Biomass Resource Potential
1 Gigawatt = 1,000 MWValmont Coal/Gas Plant = 230 MW
What states are the leaders in Biomass
Production?
What states are the leaders in Biomass
Production?
Biomass: Pros & ConsBiomass: Pros & Cons
Advantages• Pollution Free• Reliable and
Constant Energy• Great Biomass
resource
Advantages• Pollution Free• Reliable and
Constant Energy• Great Biomass
resource
Disadvantages• Need lots of biomass
Feedstocks
Disadvantages• Need lots of biomass
Feedstocks
Ocean EnergyOcean EnergyTidal Energy
Wave Energy
Tidal Energy
Wave Energy
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Wave Energy Resource Potential
Wave Energy Resource Potential
There are NO Tidal or Wave Power Plants in the US.
Ocean Energy: Pros & Cons
Ocean Energy: Pros & Cons
Advantages• Pollution Free• Large ocean
resource potential
• Reliable and Predictable
Advantages• Pollution Free• Large ocean
resource potential
• Reliable and Predictable
Disadvantages• Harsh
Environment• Wildlife and
Natural Habitats
• Costly to Build
Disadvantages• Harsh
Environment• Wildlife and
Natural Habitats
• Costly to Build
How much Renewable Energy do we produce?How much Renewable
Energy do we produce?• 7.6% of the total US energy is
produced by Renewable Energy.• 7.6% of the total US energy is
produced by Renewable Energy.
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Thank You & QuestionsThank You & Questions