AGENDA for SATURDAY,
JULY 18, 2009

NOTES: Los Angeles will end use of coal powered electricity! 2.1 million year high for CO₂ in atmosphere!!! Fuel cells to be produced in the 10K volume range in 2009. GREEN TECH JOBS!!

Greetings and Introductions: Chapter President, John Gotthold, greets all attendees and asks each attendee to state their name and a short synopsis of their background and what they hope to learn by attending the meeting. 10 minutes.

1. Hydrogen Transportation: Proton Energy Systems sees home hydrogen stations as path to hydrogen transport. Riversimple - open source fuel cell automobile! Anyone want to start a car company? If they can get production going on the running gear and make it ubiquitous and cheap, then many people can customize bodies, just like the two hundred companies that used to exist who customized Ford Model Ts. Prediction of 1.7 million hybrid electric vehicles by 2015. ANTARES - first hydrogen flight. Tank of gas - fuel cell - electric motor - ZOOM! VOLVO Penta, hydrogen fuel cell generators for boats. Hydrogen powered yacht to sail Mediterranean for science!! Turkish students' SAHIMO fuel cell car goes 353 miles on one liter of hydrogen. GM still loves hydrogen! HONDA fuel cell scooter! All Electric car sharing.

2. Hydrogen Technology: Solar quickly approaching grid parity - costs down fifty percent in the last year, dollar per watt is in sight. Wind up 25% in 2009. So the clean power to make hydrogen gets cheaper!!! Ascent Solar above 10% in cheap thin film. Aluminum hydride (ALH₃) known as alane - now a possible storage method for high density hydrogen. Cellulosic hydrogen from corn stalk biomass! Falling silicon prices pressure thin film solar! Ocean energy! Distributed inverter tech! CHICKEN FEATHERS for hydrogen storage. SILICON NANOTUBES for hydrogen Storage. Hydrogen from cellulosic Ethanol byproducts via gasification in supercritical water. MAPPING Solar hot spots.

3. Hydrogen Business: Proton Energy patent for hydrogen purity! Ballard and Idatech sell 310 hydrogen fuel cell generators to India ! Calpine’s Russell City Energy Center - meets federal CO₂ emissions limit!! NUVERA-14 Power edge fuel cell systems. Yeager Airport - hydrogen system starts. Inter-Solar North America - Moscone Center , July 14 – 16.

4. Government Support to Hydrogen: US joins IREA (International Renewable Energy Agency). Dr. Chu - what needs to be done to move the US to energy independence and contain global warming. Linde Gas joins CA Fuel Cell Partnership! EU launches 120M pound research fund for hydrogen tech! EPA proposes standards for large ships! Los Angeles will end use of coal power. CANADA is publishing hydrogen codes!

5. Global Warming and Oil Depletion: IEA - oil demand to 85.18 mbpd in 2010 - supply? Rainfall band creeping northward! Carbon calculator enables country-to-country comparison. 800 wildlife species now extinct! Developing world overtakes rich countries in CO₂ emissions. OPEC - oil market in precarious state. HAZE not stopping global warming! WHICH MOLECULE will break the planet? SWISS Glaciers - FAST melt. Oil intensity of food. Toxic time bomb in warmer world for crops!! NONE OPEC supply down by 400k b/d by 2014.

6. International Efforts for Hydrogen: Chancellor of Exchequer visits ITM Power to see distributed hydrogen. Intersolar - GERMANY

7. Outline for AHASVC Certificate: LET’S OUTLINE THE FIRST CERTIFICATE!

8. Featured Article: Solar Shootout in the San Joaquin Valley

by Bob Haavind, Editor-at-large, Photovoltaics World

California , United States [RenewableEnergyWorld.com]

Side-by-side crystalline and thin-film photovoltaic installations at a water treatment plant in California 's Central Valley should provide a clear indication of which provides the best energy production and cost benefit performance over varying climatic conditions within a year.

The data on the Fat Spaniel Web site also allows the group to compare the 1-MW Phase One solar-tracking system with a number of fixed installations, such as a 1-MW fixed-axis rooftop system at a fruit packing firm in Hanford , CA , a system that Conergy also installed.

The 1.6-MW solar array for the South San Joaquin Irrigation District

(SSJID) was installed in two phases by Denver-based Conergy Americas <http://www.conergy.us/> in Manteca, CA. Phase One includes 6720 Conergy 175-W crystalline modules mounted on a single-axis solar tracking system that can boost peak-time output by about 15% over fixed systems.

The Phase Two tracking system, which went active in late March, uses cadmium telluride (CdTe) modules from First Solar <http://www.firstsolar.com/>, chosen because they are expected to perform at a lower cost/watt than crystalline modules, according to David Vincent, Western U.S. project director for Conergy. They add 419 kW to the project, and it is believed to be the first commercial thin-film solar tracking system in the U.S.

Thin-film modules "can outperform monocrystalline in areas prone to hazy, overcast conditions or in industries that generate dust or high degrees of air particulates," according to Vincent. They are also superior when there is frequent fog, such as in coastal areas. The reason, he says, is the sensitivity of the thin-film cells to a broader span of the solar spectrum, including infrared and ultraviolet regions.

Thin-film cells also should perform better when dust covers the surface, he added. Another advantage of thin-film modules is that less interconnect is needed between cells, so that there is less rise in resistivity and heat loss on hot days, he explained.

Early indications, Vincent says, are that the output/DC kW of the thin-film modules is about 10% higher that of the monocrystalline.

The project, known as the Robert O. Schultz Solar Farm <http://www.ssjid.com/robert_o__schulz_solar_farm.htm>, will handle almost all of the power needs for a water treatment plant that provides 40 million gallons/day for 155,000 residents and businesses of four nearby communities, as well as irrigation water for 55,000 farm acres.

The main goal of the project is to stabilize electrical costs, which can spike in summer months because of time-of-use metering, according to Don Battles, utility systems director for SSJID. Also, these are times when solar output is at a maximum.

To reduce long-term maintenance requirements for the thin-film tracking system, the number of drive motors had to be minimized. The challenge was to effectively drive more than 30 tons of modules and steel following the sun's trajectory with each 2hp motor. This was done by means of a 30-ton screw jack and engineered counter-balance.

Power generation data for the crystalline and thin-film modules will be fed from equipment that Conergy installed on inverters to Fat Spaniel Technologies <http://www.fatspaniel.com/>, a nearby monitoring and reporting company. The analysis is put online so that it can be tracked by SSJID's Battles and his team from offices located more than 20 miles from the solar arrays.

The data on the Fat Spaniel Web site also allows the group to compare the 1-MW Phase One solar-tracking system with a number of fixed installations, such as a 1-MW fixed-axis rooftop system at a fruit packing firm in Hanford , CA , a system that Conergy also installed.

Battles indicates that the output at the water treatment tracking facility is typically 15%-18% ahead, even though he believes the sun is better at the Hanford location.

The irrigation district expects to save nearly $400,000 a year in utility costs due to the solar system, while getting millions of dollars in state incentives.

Conergy's Vincent says that the side-by-side face-off between monocrystalline and thin-film systems is attracting worldwide attention, particularly in Europe where solar has advanced much further than in the U.S.

The performance of thin-film modules under the hazy, often foggy conditions is attracting considerable interest in the California valley region, according to Vincent. For example, a 188-kW thin-film fixed solar array is being installed by Conergy in Hanford , CA , for Verdegaal Brothers, a fertilizer, warehousing and soil and water amendment supplier.

Vincent said that the First Solar CdTe thin-film installation takes about 10%-15% more ground space, but provides more energy and is expected to cost 10%-15% less than a monocrystalline array. The facility is expected to offset Verdegaal's utility bills by 99%, cutting some $60,000 a year, while providing for 82% of the company's energy needs.

Over the 25-year life of the system, which is scheduled to start up in July, emissions are expected to be reduced by 6,145 tons of CO₂.

/This article was originally published by Photovoltaics World <http://www.pvworld.com/>// and was reprinted with permission./

9. Link List by Topic:

Hydrogen Transport

1. New hydrogen station at air port

http://www.dailymail.com/News/Kanawha/200906210248

2. Worlds largest electric car trail-England

http://www.lowcarboneconomy.com/community_content/_low_carbon_news/6322?date=26062009&email=jgotthold@comcast.net

3. NEW FUEL CELL LOCOMOTIVE - Now you are getting serious

http://www.cjonline.com/news/2009-06-29/new_locomotive_unveiled

4. FINALLY - PROPOSED SHIP REGULATIONS

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jul09/EPA%20Proposes%20Stringent%20Standards%20for%20Large%20Ships.htm

5. EVERYBODY NEEDS ONE OF THESE

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090619125909.htm

6. AND ONE OF THESE TWO

http://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news_print.aspx?NewsId=3536

7. UP UP AND AWAY

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/07/fuel-cell-flight/

8. CLEAN HYDROGEN CYCLE

http://www.prweb.com/pdfdownload/2623964/pr.pdf

9. LET’S HOPE IT HAPPENS - 150 MPG rating?

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jul09/Report%20predicts%201.7%20million%20hybrid%20electric%20vehicles%20by%202015.htm

10. RIVERSIMPLE - OPEN SOURCE CAR

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/riversimple-an-open-source-fuel-cell-vehicle/?pagemode=print

Hydrogen Technology

1. New way to produce hydrogen

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009/06/goodwin-20090620.html

2. Corn Stalk hydrogen

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-06/sicp-cpf062609.php

3. WORLDS LARGEST THIN FILM SOLAR ARRAY

http://www.greenlivingtips.com/blogs/65/Largest-thin-film-solar-array.html

4. Aluminum alane - Advances in hydrogen storage.

http://www.azonano.com/news.asp?newsID=12409

5. 10% thin film solar

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jul09/Ascent%20Solar%20Exceeds%2010pct%20Module%20Efficiency%20Milestone.htm

Hydrogen Business

1. Fuel Cell Sales - Nuvera

http://www.materialhandlingblog.com/2009/06/nuvera-fuel-cells-to-provide-fuel-cell-systems-to-h-e-b/

2. First power plant with greenhouse gas limit!

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jun09/Calpine%27s%20Russell%20City%20Energy%20Center%20to%20be%20Nation%27s%20First%20Power%20Plant%20With%20Federal%20Greenhouse%20Gas%20Emissions%20Limit.htm

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market

1. 14 billion by 2014!!

http://www.azonano.com/news.asp?NewsID=12224

2. GRID PARITY FOR SOLAR BY 2010

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jul09/Solar%20quickly%20approaching%20grid%20parity.htm

3. WIND UP 25% in 2009

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jul09/WWEA%20predicts%2025pct%20wind%20energy%20growth%20in%202009.htm

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5. Federal Energy Management

/Doing Business with the Federal Government (June 2009) (PDF 779 KB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45912.pdf>//)/

To do business with the federal government, it is best to target the appropriate program. This fact sheet outlines resources for doing business including: product sales, technology demonstrations, and promotional opportunities.

/Federal Fleet Files: Highlighting the latest news and developments affecting federal fleets (June 2009) FEMP, Vol. 1, No. 2 - June 2009 (PDF 414 KB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/46043.pdf>//)/

This issue of the FEMP Federal Fleet Files, Vol.1, No.2, includes articles regarding the EPAct waiver process for using alternative fuels in flexible fuel vehicles; E85 fuel in Florida; a call by EISA for federal government to install renewable fuel infrastructure at fueling centers; a call for input to the Industry Day Conference to be held in the fall; and announcements about DOE Regional EPAct workshops; and the FedFleet 2009 Conference.

/Renewable Energy Program Overview (July 2009) (PDF 501 KB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/46290.pdf>//)/

Federal agencies meet regulatory requirements and goals, increase national security, and conserve natural resources by using renewable energy to deliver electricity, heating, cooling, and other energy applications. This fact sheet describes how FEMP provides federal agencies with information, guidance, and assistance in using renewable energy.

6. Fuels and Transportation

/Biodiesel Clears the Air in Underground Mines (June 2009) (PDF 651 KB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45626.pdf>//)/

Mining companies are using biodiesel in their equipment to help clear the air of diesel particulate matter. This action improves air quality and protects miners' lungs. Though using biodiesel has some challenges in cold weather, tax incentives, and health benefits make it a viable option.

7. Clean Cities

/Clean Cities Now (June 2009) (PDF 422 KB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45482.pdf>//)/

This issue of Clean Cities Now, Vol. 13, No.2, features articles about elementary school students establishing no-idle zones in San Antonio ; recent propane road shows in Virginia , Maryland , and South Carolina ; green vehicles helping children's charities in California ; and a new truck stop electrification system in South Carolina . The article on fleet experiences features the University of Illinois-Chicago's mixed fleet of alternative fuel vehicles.

8. Industrial Technologies

/Database Technology Company Saves $262,000 Annually (July 2009) (PDF1.7 MB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45814.pdf>//)/

This case study describes the steps Sybase, Inc. took to improve their data center efficiency and how they confirmed that the Department of Energy's DC Pro tools provide accurate estimates of potential energy savings.

/Reduce Your Company's Energy costs and Carbon Emissions with DOE Tools and Resources (Revised July 2009) (PDF 87 KB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/43094.pdf>//)/

9. Save Energy Now

/Save Energy Now/ is a national initiative to drive a 25% reduction in industrial energy intensity in 10 years. This program helps all companies boost energy efficiency—no matter their level of expertise in energy management. By decreasing the amount of energy used per product, industrial companies can improve their bottom line while leading the nation toward a more secure energy future.

10. Solar Energy Technologies

/DOE Solar Energy Technologies Program FY 2008 Annual Report (May 2009) (PDF 4.9 MB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/43987.pdf>//)/

This annual report chronicles the R&D results of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Program from October 2007 to September 2008. In particular, the report describes R&D performed by the program's national laboratories (National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Brookhaven National Laboratory) and university and industry partners.

/High Penetration of Photovoltaic Systems into the Distribution Grid: Workshop Report, February 24–25, 2009 (June 2009) (PDF 7.6 MB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45791.pdf>//)/

DOE's Solar Energy Technologies Program held a technical workshop on high penetration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into the distribution grid in Ontario , CA . The purpose of the workshop was to convene experts and practitioners in the PV/grid integration field to reach agreements on several key topics. Topics included key technical issues and barriers associated with high PV penetration levels; high-priority research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities to address issues and barriers; and performance requirements for high-priority RD&D activities.

11. Wind Technologies - WindPowering America

/Economic Development Benefits of the Mars Hill Wind Farm (June 2009) (PDF 903 KB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/44824.pdf>//)/

This Wind Powering America Rural Economic Development case study summarizes the economic development benefits of the Mars Hill Wind Farm to the community of Mars Hill , Maine . This is New England 's first utility-scale wind farm.

/Wind Energy and Economic Development in Nebraska (June 2009) (PDF 747 KB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45340.pdf>//)/

This fact sheet summarizes a recent report titled, Economic Development Benefits from Wind Power in Nebraska which was produced for the Nebraska Energy Office. The report focuses on the estimated economic development impacts in Nebraska from development and operation of wind power in the state as envisioned in the U.S. Department of Energy's report: 20% Wind Energy by 2030.

/Technology, Performance, and Market of Wind-Diesel Applications for Remote and Island Communities (May 2009) (PDF 2.2 MB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45553.pdf>//)/

This poster will be presented at WINDPOWER 2009 in Chicago , Illinois , May 4–7. The market for wind-diesel power systems in Alaska and other areas has proven that the integration of wind turbines with conventional isolated generation is a commercial reality. During the past few years, the use of wind energy to reduce diesel fuel consumption has increased, providing economic, environmental, social, and security benefits to communities' energy supply. This poster provides an overview of markets, project examples, technology advances, and industry challenges.

12. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

/Energy Innovations: Science & Technology at NREL (Revised 2009) (PDF 1.1 MB <http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45227.pdf>//)/

This spring issue of NREL's Energy Innovations focuses on renewable, electricity, and buildings technologies. Features include: new reference solar spectrum — changing how scientists test solar cells; awards for NREL inventions; and the installation of multimegawatt turbines at NREL's National Wind Technology Center .

13. Additional Publications

Go to NREL's publication database

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to view additional recent R&D publications.

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Global Warming and Oil Depletion

1. Soot versus dust

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jun09/Global%20Warming%20Braked%20Less%20Than%20Expected%20by%20Haze.htm

2. Which pollutant is worst

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jun09/Global%20Warning.htm

3. Patagonian glaciers - no ice - no water

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jun09/Patagonian%20glaciers%20melting%20at%20unprecedented%20rates.htm

4. Obama must push harder to get meaningful limits.

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jun09/Scientists%20call%20on%20Obama%20to%20take%20bigger%20climate%20legislation%20role.htm

5. Swiss glaciers – bye-bye

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jun09/Scientists%20call%20on%20Obama%20to%20take%20bigger%20climate%20legislation%20role.htm

6. Developing world now producing more green house gases than developed countries!!

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jun09/Developing%20world%20CO2%20emissions%20overtake%20rich%20countries;%20study.htm.

7. Precarious state of oil!!

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jun09/OPEC%20says%20oil%20market%20now%20in%20%27delicate%20and%20precarious%20state%27.htm

8. CARBON CALCULATOR

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jul09/Carbon%20Footprint%20Calculator%20Enables%20First-Ever%20Country%20By%20Country%20Comparison.htm

9. CREEPING RAIN BAND

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jul09/Earth%27s%20Most%20Prominent%20Rainfall%20Feature%20Creeping%20Northward.htm

10. SPECIES BYE-BYE

http://www.arizonaenergy.org/News_09/News_Jul09/More%20Than%20800%20Wildlife%20Species%20Now%20Extinct.htm