Monica Pagnotta Masters of Applied Science Renewable Energy and Sustainability Masters of Applied Science Renewable Energy and Sustainability.

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Monica Pagnotta Masters of Applied Science Renewable Energy and Sustainability Masters of Applied Science Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Abengoa Solar Solana: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

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 Energy  

Wind Energy: Pros & Cons Advantages 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 Potential 1 Gigawatt = 1,000 MWValmont Coal/Gas Plant = 230 MW

What states are leaders in wind power?  

Ponnequin 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 Power Advantages Greater wind speeds = Greater energy production Advantages Greater wind speeds = Greater energy production Disadvantages Costly to build Disadvantages Costly to build

Solar Energy Photovoltaic (PV) Rooftop Residential & Commercial Use Alamosa PV Solar Plant MW -powers 1,500 homes Photovoltaic (PV) Rooftop Residential & Commercial Use Alamosa PV Solar Plant MW -powers 1,500 homes

Solar 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

Solar Potential US Potential: 206,000 GW 1 Gigawatt = 1,000 MWValmont Coal/Gas Plant = 230 MW

Solar Energy: Pros & Cons Advantages 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?

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Resource Potential 1 Gigawatt = 1,000 MWValmont Coal/Gas Plant = 230 MW

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?

Geothermal Potential In Colorado

Biomass

Biomass Resource Potential 1 Gigawatt = 1,000 MWValmont Coal/Gas Plant = 230 MW

What states are the leaders in Biomass Production?

Biomass: 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 Energy Tidal Energy Wave Energy Tidal Energy Wave Energy

Wave Energy Resource Potential There are NO Tidal or Wave Power Plants in the US.

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? 7.6% of the total US energy is produced by Renewable Energy.

Thank You & Questions