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

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