Energy Group
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Summary
The Energy Group has been a foundational part of the Collaboratory since its very amorphous beginnings. With approximately ten years of experience in solar power technology and the beginnings of a great program being laid in biodiesel technology, this group is earnestly working towards making great strides in the development of effective and sustainable solutions for a world facing many anxieties regarding energy resources. On an organizational level, this group plans to accomplish their goals through partnerships around the world, an approach to projects that demands both diligence and excellence, and a strong desire to be learners and servants to others.
Mission
To design, implement, maintain and promote energy technologies that are sustainable, renewable and reliable and show respect for God's creation.
Vision
Transforming and improving lives through the use of appropriate energy solutions.
News
15-Jun-2009 The Solar Scholars Project has achieved its long awaited grid interconnection! Come by the Solar Scholars pavilion while the sun is shining to see the meter spin backwards!
April 2009 The Biodiesel Project was awarded a $10,000 SEED Assistance Grant by the Innovation Transfer Network to further the work in the process of methanol recovery. Congratulations Biodiesel Project team!
23-Mar-2009 The Solar Scholars Project received news that the Sustainable Energy Fund is willing to sponsor up to three students from Messiah College to attend its 2009 Sustainable Energy Conference, July 27-August 1, 2009. SEF will pay all expenses except transportation to/from the conference, which will be held at Lafayette College in Easton, PA. Both solar and wind energy (new this year!) will be offered as topics during the conference. If you are interested in attending, please contact Steve Frank for more details.
Projects
Current projects
Past projects
The following projects have not been completed, but are currently on hold for a variety of reasons:
- This project intends to supply electricity from solar sources to the Theological College of Zimbabwe. (It is on hold pending additional funding and project personnel, as well as greater political and social stability in Zimbabwe.)
- This project intends to replace electrical powered water heaters used at the TCZ campus with solar water heating units in order to reduce electrical use on the campus by use of renewable energy methods. (It is on hold pending additional funding and project personnel, as well as greater political and social stability in Zimbabwe.)
The following projects have been completed, but most require some form of ongoing maintenance:
- This project designed and installed a solar electric power system to supply electricity for lighting and medical equipment at the maternity clinic in Mahadaga, Burkina Faso. (See also Mahadaga Clinic Battery Replacement.)
- This project designed and installed a solar powered deep-well pump in order to provide clean drinking water to the maternity clinic in Mahadaga, Burkina Faso.
- This project installed a solar electric system at the Handicap Rehabilitation Center in Mahadaga, Burkina Faso.
- This project designed and installed a solar powered deep-well pump in order to provide clean drinking water to the Handicap Rehabilitation Center in Mahadaga, Burkina Faso.
- This project implemented solar energy for missionaries in Mozambique
The following projects were begun by the Energy Group, but responsibility for completion was later transferred to other organizations:
- This project proposes to implement a solar energy system to provide electricity to the bible school and surrounding buildings in Nindangou, Burkina Faso
Future projects
- A possible opportunity for Energy to work with solar power and education at a new school in Liberia.
- A possible opportunity for Energy to work with solar water pumping in Kenya.
- An opportunity to provide water for cattle and agriculture at the bible school in Niendouga, Burkina Faso. (Also a possible opportunity for Collaboration with the Water group.)
- This project proposes to assist Paxton Ministries in Harrisburg, PA, with energy conservation, energy management, and the wise use of renewable sources of energy.
- This project proposed to develop and implement a sustainable solar energy solution to the electricity needs of the clinic and dispensary (referred to as the CSPS) in Piela, Burkina Faso.
Resources
Member records
- List of roles and responsibilities of current Energy Group members
- List of past Energy Group members
Documentation
For documentation about a specific project, visit the project's wiki page.
IPC Documentation
- Spring 2010
- Fall 2009
General Energy Group Documentation
- Prioritized summary of Energy projects
- Policies and procedures
- Meeting minutes
- List of energy-related trips
- List of Grundfos pump installations
- Solar Insolation Maps: Site 1, Site 2
- For more information about this template, please read Help:Group article and Help:Template.
