Energy Research Center

CSUN Energy Systems

Boeing DOE 100kW CPV POM

Boeing DOE 100kW CPV POM

Construction

Jan 2010 - May 2010

Details

Proof of Manufacturing for triple junction concentrated Solar Photovoltaic system.

DOE grant funded Boeing CPV development project.
100kW of grid connected CPV demonstration project
Project management and installation by CSUN Facility team.

Subtropical Rainforest

Subtropical Rainforest

Construction

May 2008 - May 2009

Waste Water Utilization for Irrigation

9,000+ Gallons Per Day from Fuel Cell & Chiller Plant

CO2 Utilization

Fuel Cell CO2 Byproduct for Rainforest CO2 Enrichment (& Optimal Sequestration).

Satellite Chiller Plant

Satellite Chiller Plant

Construction

January 2008 - May 2009

Energy Utilization

Powered by the Fuel Cell

Cooling Capacity

2,000 Tons

Heat Recovery

AC Reject Heat Used to Sustain Rainforest.

Efficiency

0.62 to 0.78kW/Ton

1 MW Fuel Cell

1 MW Fuel Cell

Construction

April 2006 - January 2007

CO2 Avoidance

6,400 Tons per MW / year

Total Project Electrical Output

1 MW

Heat Recovery

220,000 Therms per Year

B2 Photovoltaic Project

B2 Photovoltaic Project

Construction

March 2003 - February 2005

Total Project Cost

$3,457,874.64

Total Electrical Output

467 kW

Annual Electrical Output

610,000 kWh/year

E6 Photovoltaic Project

E6 Photovoltaic Project

Construction

June 2002 - March 2003

Total Project Cost

$1,971,318.07

Total Electrical Output

225 Kw

Annual Electrical Output

275,000 kWh/year

Micro Turbine Installation

Micro Turbine Installation

Construction

July 2001 - October 2001

Total Electrical Output

30kW per Micro Turbine 180kW Total

Heat Recovery

26,000 Therms per Year

% Total Campus Electrical Consumption

3%