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Energy Solution for San Pablo Brittney, Trevor, Jason, Steven
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Review San Pablo wants to get off the energy grid They haven’t paid for their electric bill in 8 years
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Problem Statement San Pablo relies on electricity for their everyday lives but due to political and financial and cultural issues, want to separate themselves from the power company.
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Efficiency problem They are inefficient in energy usage heating water, lighting, & showers They don’t have enough money to pay for a cheap alternative, sustainable energy source such as micro hydro
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Solutions? Education More efficient power usage Micro hydro
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Education Plan Curriculum to teach the locals: - The importance of being efficient with their power - Financially (ease tensions with power company) - Environmentally - How to be energy efficient
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Energy Efficiency Limit light usage: - turn off when not needed (on timers) - energy efficient light bulbs (15% more efficient) - better windows - sky lights Cut back during peak usage Better stoves Better insulation More efficient showers (solar showers?)
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Micro Hydro
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Estimated Micro Hydro Electricity Production -Assumptions- Wet Season Flow Rate: 200 L /sec Dry Season Flow Rate: 80 L /sec Elevation Change: 150 m System Efficiency of 50% 58.8 kw Production
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Estimated Micro Hydro System Costs Development Costs = $3,500/kw Transmission Costs = $30,000 Total System Cost = $3,500(58.8 kw)+$30,000=$235,800
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Payment Down Payment = $100 per family Interest Rate = 5% Expected Annual Maintenance Costs = $10,000 Monthly Payment: $1,099.87 Monthly Payment Per Family: $8.09
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Knowledge is power!... no, seriously
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Questions?
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