5. Smart Energy System Stack Clean generation Smart distribution Efficient end use Flow of Energy Flow of Information Electrical Generation Electrical Use SYS-STEMic Energy principles described in Foothill College NSF-ATE Energy Program proposal October 2010
6. Energy Systems Model Macrogrid Microgrid Nanogrid Clean generation Smart distribution Efficient end use Modern Energy Systems Large-scale Renewables Distributed Resources Smart Energy Systems Advanced Transportation Building Energy Efficiency 1 3 5 4 2 6 fossil-fuel based & centralized de-centralized low-carbon G2V/V2G DR/AMI/HEN EMS/DMS/GIS integration integration
7. Core Energy Program Power systems Smart grid / AMI Building energy / efficiency Flow of Energy Flow of Information Electrical Generation Electrical Use Renewable energy Active distribution / microgrid Advanced transportation solutions SYS-STEMic Energy program design described in Foothill College NSF-ATE Energy Program proposal October 2010
12. Foothill Campus Energy Foothill College is the ideal test bed for innovative energy technology for clean generation, smart distribution, and efficient end use
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16. PSEC Energy Analysis Program Analysis Sustainable Design Dept. Blocks/Bldg. Space Planning Site Analysis/Planning Image Study Energy Cost Savings: 30.34 %
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19. Foothill EV Racing Team Nissan Leaf and Toyota RAV-4 are ‘participating’ in the Foothill Energy Program
33. Materials Matter High performance applications require high performance materials . Key challenges include higher performance targets, lower cost / performance, size and weight , scalability of manufacturing process , and material safety .
34. Materials Characterization Seeing is more than believing, it’s the first step to developing an understanding Iron particles used in advanced manufacturing CIGS PV module cross-section
35. Lithium Nanochemistry Better materials make for better batteries, and nanoparticles of lithium are essential for developing high performance batteries for automotive applications Images from Georgia Tech, table from Auto Focus, other references from American Elements