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The LSU Institute for Innovation has just posted “Exploring the Tools and Methods for Community-Engaged Solar Design and Development” by Dr. Arup Bhattacharya, Assistant professor, Department of Construction Management at Louisiana State University. This paper was supported by funding from the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation and is a study of existing reports, publications, and conference proceedings to assess the current state of knowledge relating to three crucial aspects of solar deployment: numerical simulation tools to study the resiliency of ground-mounted solar structures against extreme weather-related wind and water forces, the importance of community engagement for urban design framework development and implementation, and integration of renewable energy in the existing grid for optimal operation. The paper is a product of the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation’s “Utilizing the Sun for a Sustainable Future in Louisiana – a Pilot Solar Deployment Project at LSU” on which Dr. Bhattacharya is the principal investigator. We will post more work products from this project as they become available. #SolarPower #ExtremeWeather #StormResiliency #LSU #EnergyResearch #EnergyInnovation https://lnkd.in/gd5-X6yb

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Why should you start with a feasibility study even if you think you have a clear path forward? We start with a feasibility study because we understand there are several ways to execute a project and we want to make sure it is the right one for now and into the future. We review you business goals, mission statement and values to ensure what we do is reflected in the final product. No point in saying you are sustainable production and use grid energy and send your waste to landfills. When we evaluate the needs of the project we also identify potential grants and funding available for the local area to help wth budgeting and timelines. We evaluate the best method of producing energy and how to potentially expand when needed. There is a lot that goes into project planning so if you have an idea of what you would like to accomplish for your community and are looking into waste to energy, wind, solar, hydrogen or simply want local food grown and stored for your community reach out.

Without understanding what is available to use as an energy source, needed for local food and benefit the community how would we proceed in positive way? To many projects go forward without full consideration of the needs and available resources in the area. Often people come to the table thinking one thing and realize that they are not meeting the needs of the community but what they perceive the community needed. In some regions there is little biomass available within the local area and transporting it in would cost too much so pyrolysis is less likely a solution for energy supply. These areas may have high volume of annual sunny days or conducive to wind energy and require battery storage to stabilize the load. Some regions really like their leafy lettuce and others their spinach or micro greens. Some even demand high grade herbs and spices or functional mushrooms. Many need a combination of foods to be supplied for a balanced approach. Some areas need additional manufacturing capabilities and others atmospheric controlled storage. The point is that every project is unique and every region has its own nuances that need to be addressed to ensure success.

How does renewable energy development look like? It requires a lot of balance! 🏄 At Energy Unlimited, we specialize in developing renewable energy projects from origination to construction permit. "But what exactly does that mean?" - you might ask 👇🏻 🔵 Land scouting: we search for the perfect locations according to a multiple criteria to harness the power of renewable resources. 🔵 Permitting: navigating the bureaucratic landscape can be challenging, but we've got it covered. Our experts handle all the necessary permits with precision. 🔵 Technical design: we ensure maximum efficiency and hands-on problem-solving in every project design aspect which leads to a construction permit. We are here to minimize the risk in the early stages of renewable energy project development 🫡 Reach out to us if you have any questions or are interested to get a proposal. Let's make a difference ♾️ #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

IS FLOATING SOLAR COMPATIBLE WITH DRY PONDS? A pond can be dry for many reasons: ☀ weather (like droughts) 🌊 natural events (like tides) ⚙ the use of the pond (like water retention ponds, hydrodams, etc.). Floating solar can meet this challenge depending on how FPV solutions and projects are engineered and implemented, from the floating platform to its anchoring. On one hand, our floating solar technology for example adapts to the water variation thanks to its flexibility. On the other hand, two teams of anchoring experts ensures the relevancy and reliability of the chosen anchoring solutions: > An R&D team specialized in the development of smart anchoring systems, > Local anchoring design engineers who focus on the specificities of each project. Water level variations where ponds are fully emptied of their water are various: from few-meter depth to a dozen-meter-depth. Take a dive in the challenges of and solutions for floating solar projects installed in such conditions in our article. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSy7--tR #floatingsolar #watervariation #solar #renewableenergy

GESS can redefine urban energy by turning skyscrapers into vertical batteries. Beyond energy storage, these systems might stabilize buildings during earthquakes by acting as dynamic counterweights. Did you know ancient Egyptians used similar principles in pyramid construction to distribute weight? This modern twist on an old idea could also lower real estate costs by reducing the need for expansive power plants. How might city planning evolve to incorporate these dual-function structures effectively? #UrbanInnovation #AncientTech #SustainableFuture

🥉 Heroes of the Sustainable Energy Transition 🌍 Renewable energy from wind 🌬️ and solar farms ☀️ plays a pivotal role in the energy transition. In discussions about this transition, many focus on the technological advancements of wind turbines 🌪️, batteries 🔋, or solar panels ☀️, often overlooking the crucial role of civil construction 🏗️. Throughout my 12 years of designing and building large-scale energy and utility projects, I've observed that civil construction usually represents the largest portion of project budgets and often takes the longest to complete. The notion that transitioning to clean energy is simply about installing the latest solar panels and battery technologies 🔋 is exciting but fails to acknowledge the journey's complexity. While installing solar panels might take a few months, constructing the necessary civil infrastructure 🛤️ and connecting these resources to the grid can take years. 💡 The reason? A significant lack of innovation in construction! 🏗 Construction workers, the vanguard of this transition, urgently need breakthroughs that not only boost their efficiency but also accelerate our progress toward a sustainable energy future. #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CivilConstruction #ConstructionTech #EnergyTransition #SolarEnergy #WindEnergy #ConstructionInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #3DMapping #AI

The near-zero concept involves designing and constructing a building where its total annual energy cost is equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site. ⚡️🍃 #bazconstruction #baz #construction #CivilEngineering #build #ProjectManagement #ProjectPlanning