College of Technology and Innovation Arizona State University

1. College of Technology and Innovation Arizona State University Sid Rugh TEM 194: Introduction to Technology Development. Instructors: Steve Murphey and Dan O’Neill Renewable Energy And Conservation 2012 And Beyond

2. Renewable Energy And Conservation • In a world of rapid technological advancements it is increasingly important that alternative sources of clean energy become available to slow down our natural resource depletion and ultimately save some of these natural resources for future generations. • As an electrical contractor in Southern California I realize the value of keeping up with an evolving electrical industry that is becoming more versatile and expanding their genera by exploring alternative energy systems in addition to the normal general commercial and industrial systems. The main reasons why I am interested in Renewable Energy and Conservation are to enhance my existing electrical contracting business; and I am confident that wind power is one of the technology’s that will revolutionize the world of power generation and I would like my company to be a part of the technology. Why this is of interest to me?

3. Renewable Energy And Conservation . There are two main alternative energy concept ideas that have been functional for many years which are wind and solar energy sources. Both alternative sources have evolved and accelerated their perspective design, output and efficiency, but are still not meeting projected expectations. One of the reasons why wind power is not in the forefront, is because power generation is still being produced from the standard means using natural gas and oil and is within acceptable costs margins thus wind and solar remain to play a major role in energy production. Current state of technology

4. Renewable Energy And Conservation I plan to add alternative energy systems to enhance my existing electrical contracting business and in the process, open up opportunities in a relatively new market thus increasing my chances for success in a competitive electrical contracting industry. I would like to change the wind turbine design to a concept that increases functional surface area on the turbine itself; in addition I would like to develop a standalone prototype using circuits within the wind generating unit itself which have the capability of interphasing with an optional PLC system, in other words the customer will have the option to either operate the wind generator as a standalone system or connection to the standard grid through the Programmable Logic Controlled system. How you plan to use it?

5. Renewable Energy And Conservation There are risks involved including economic downturns, but do to the evolving alternative industry interest and the push to incorporate alternative more efficient energy production the future for the industry looks good. A good strategic plan should be in place in order to minimize potential risks that may arise. The only foreseeable risk that may be a threat is keeping up with demand, which is addressed in the strategic plan. Other relevant information Potential Risks