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1 Solar Decathlon Team Bucknell University July 18 th, 2007 Presented by: Brian Ault Penn State University bma136@psu.edu

2 Solar Decathlon 2007 International Collegiate Competition to design, build and operate a solar-powered home on the National Mall in Washington D.C. 20 top universities from around the world Penn State’s debut entry October 12 th -21 st, 2007 The National Mall during the 2005 competition

3 High-Profile Competition In 2005, 800+ National and Local Media Events and 120,000+ Visitors Prestigious Sponsors TV Documentaries on National Networks Decathlete Way during the 2005 competition

4 Solar Decathlon Contests 1. Architecture (200pts) 2. Engineering (150 pts) 3. Market Viability (150 pts) 4. Communications (100 pts) 5. Comfort Zone (100 pts) 6. Appliances (100 pts) 7. Hot Water (100 pts) 8. Lighting (100 pts) 9. Energy Balance (100 pts) 10. Getting Around (100 pts)

5 The MorningStar Home Leading the way for renewable energy and sustainability Custom designed prototype home for any community

6 The Conceptual Model Three basic components – Technical core – Breezeway zone – Living space

7 The MorningStar Pennsylvania

8 Mech. KitchenBath LivingDining Bedroom North Vehicle

9 South Facade Interchangeable wall system components Adjustable passive controls Daylight Heat Vision Air Flow

10 Passive Processes Winter Summer Natural Ventilation Indirect Sun

11 Technical Core Modular Efficiently engineered “Plug and play” appliances and systems 1. Manufacture 2. Transport 3. Deploy 4. Customize Mech. Kitchen Bath

12 Technical Systems Ground-Coupled Heat Pump – Integrated desuperheater Solar Hot Water Heater – Evacuated Tube Array

13 Technical Systems Building-Integrated Photovoltaics – Roof and wall applications Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) – Panelized insulating wall system

14 Adaptable Design Mech. KitchenBath LivingDining Bedroom North Vehicle Bedroom #2

15 Occupant Interaction Prognostic controls Energy simulation Optimize Energy Balance Energy Use Energy Production Weather Forecasts Occupant Behavior Patterns

16 Vehicle Interaction Economic Opportunities Due to Energy Sharing Fuel Cell / Hydrogen Research

17 Educational Footprint Almost 1,000 students involved through courses, projects, and design competitions

18 Inter-Departmental Collaboration College of Engineering – Center for Sustainability – Architectural Engineering – Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Design and Graphics – Civil & Environmental Engineering – Electrical Engineering – Engineering Leadership Development College of Arts & Architecture – Architecture – Landscape Architecture College of Agriculture – Landscape Contracting College of Communications College of Communications Public Relations and Advertising Public Relations and Advertising College of Earth & Mineral Sciences College of Earth & Mineral Sciences Materials Science Materials Science Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering Energy Institute Energy Institute PA Transportation Institute PA Transportation Institute College of Business College of Business Management & Information Systems Management & Information Systems Others Others Penn Technical College Penn Technical College Applied Research Lab Applied Research Lab

19 Industry Involvement National Event Sponsors Penn State Team Sponsors High-Visibility Project – The National Mall in Washington D.C. – Penn State Campus – In the Media Leadership in Energy Initiatives Collaboration with Innovative Concepts

20 Right Idea, Right Time Pennsylvania Act 213 President Bush’s Solar America Initiative Need for Leadership Global warming Energy costs Disaster relief Moral Obligation Excellent Opportunity

21 Future of the MorningStar Multi-Functional Educational Facility at Penn State’s Center for Sustainability Research Teaching Outreach Hands-on Learning Center for Sustainability Center for Sustainability Beaver Stadium Beaver Stadium Penn State University Park East Campus

22 Research and Development Materials & Systems Performance Testing New Research Opportunities Informational Outreach Programs Heat Recovery Project Penn State Learning Factory Hydrogen Refueling Station Penn State University

23 Summary Through leadership and innovation, we aim to increase sustainability knowledge in the community and inspire positive change for the future. www.solar.psu.edu

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