1. Minnesota Power Renewable Energy (& Engineering) for the 21st Century

2. MP’s Renewable Energy Landscape
Some background info…
about me
Attended UMD – EE (2000 grad)
Started with MP as intern supporting hydro and steam
Control systems my interest and study focus
Worked for MP more than 16 yrs now – job responsibilities include Electrical Engineering, Project Management and Student Outreach
Today’s topics – Engineering & Renewable Energy

6. Manitoba Hydro Purchase
Long term power purchase agreement with Manitoba Hydro for carbon free hydroelectric energy
Leading the industry with a “wind storage provision” 6 6

13. Minnesota Power – Energy & Engineering
Wind Power
- Turbines & Engineers
- How is the Energy Produced?
- Storage?
- How Operate?
- Maintenance
- Worldwide Industry

14. Minnesota Power – Energy & Engineering
Wind Power
- Development Studies
- Land Acquisition
Site Suitability
- Turbine Supplier & TSA
Select WTG Platform & Options
Energy = 1/2 * p * A * v^3

15. Minnesota Power – Energy & Engineering
Wind Power
- Site Layout
- Roads, Turbine Siting & Foundations
Collection System & Communication
- Substation & Transmission
- Logistics

16. Minnesota Power – Energy & Engineering
Wind Power
- Contracts
- Sitework
- Foundations
- Electrical Infrastructure
- Turbine Assembly
- Commissioning & Operation
Tac Ridge Overview…

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34. Engineering Basics - Problem Solvers - Experts? - Team
- Responsibility
- Always Learning
- Creative & Innovative
- Black Box Thinkers
GOOD LUCK!!

35. Questions or Thoughts from the Audience?