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Georgia Power announces new microgrid project with Georgia Tech

March 11, 2019 By Nancy Cleveland

Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson, left, and Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Paul Bowers sign a memorandum of understanding to launch a microgrid to power buildings in Tech Square.

Georgia Power announced on March 6th, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, it will build a new 1.4 MW microgrid in Tech Square at Spring and Fifth streets in Midtown Atlanta. Microgrids are self-contained power systems co-located with the facilities they serve that include generation resources, storage systems, and energy management systems.

The Tech Square Microgrid, which was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission and will begin operating this fall, will be used to evaluate how a microgrid can effectively integrate into and operate as part of the overall electrical grid. Additionally, it will serve as a living laboratory for Georgia Tech professors and students who will use the asset to gather data on controllers, cybersecurity devices, and energy economics.

“The Tech Square Microgrid project will give us a better understanding of the resiliency, sustainability, and cost of microgrids to help develop emerging energy solutions to better serve our customers now and in the future,” said Paul Bowers, chairman, president, and CEO of Georgia Power. “Working with Georgia Tech gives us an opportunity to drive innovation by collaborating with one of the nation’s leading research institutions while students and faculty get a firsthand learning experience on an operating power system.”

The microgrid will provide Georgia Power with insight into how smart energy management systems, such as the one being installed at the Coda data center that is currently under construction, can interact with the grid to achieve optimal utilization of energy. In addition, it will also provide teaching and learning opportunities for Georgia Tech faculty and students.

“Georgia Tech and Georgia Power have partnered on a number of important initiatives over the years, and we are very excited about our latest collaborative effort, the new microgrid in Tech Square,” said Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson. “In addition to actually delivering power, it will also serve as a ‘research microgrid,’ allowing Georgia Power, Southern Company, Georgia Tech, and other partners to study the microgrid performance and conduct controlled experiments to develop and test new and innovative energy solutions for the future.”

The installation will include fuel cells, battery storage, diesel generators, and a natural gas generator, but it is adaptive to new and additional distributed energy resources. It is designed to also accommodate microturbines, solar panels, and electric vehicle chargers in the future. All components will be placed on a platform and obscured from view with seven-foot-high fencing and gate access along nearby Williams Street.

Source: https://www.news.gatech.edu/2019/03/06/georgia-power-announces-new-microgrid-project-georgia-tech

Filed Under: Georgia Tech News Tagged With: advanced energy technology, electrical grid, Georgia Power, Georgia Tech, microgrid, Technology Square

In February: ‘Startup Bootcamp’ for Savannah-area founders of technology-based startups

January 9, 2017 By Nancy Cleveland

atdcApplications are now open for the 2017 Boot Camp class which is scheduled for February 2017 – March 2017

See upcoming schedule and application for the 2017 bootcamp and apply here.

Startup Boot Camp is available to Savannah-area founders of technology and product based startups. The program is based on the lean startup model and is designed to lead entrepreneurs through the concept to launch of their product.

The interactive program will help entrepreneurs identify and vet their target customers, articulate their value proposition, make financial projections, and prepare them for seeking investment. Participants will also have access to Georgia Tech’s ATDC mentors during the class, which will provide both guidance and connections to resources.  Check out the past participants to hear their stories.

The courses are designed to be a combination of classroom-style training and workshops to educate and move you forward on your journey. The 12 workshops encompass ATDC’s Entrepreneurs’ Education Series, which prepares entrepreneurs for ascent and learn best practices through interactive classes and workshops. An experienced entrepreneur and ATDC mentor will teach each workshop. The Savannah workshops will be taught by mentors from Savannah and Atlanta.  At the end of the bootcamp, participants will pitch at a demo day attended by the public and showcase their company or ideas.  The winner of the pitch event will receive $10,000 cash prize from SEDA.

2017 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 

February 6:  Customer Discovery Part 1:.  Identify your target customers and value proposition

February 13:  Customer Discover Part 2.  Validate target customers.

February 21:  Business Model Canvas Part 1:  How to reach and acquire customers (channels).

February 28:  Business Model Canvas Part 2 – Complete product roadmap and business model.

March 7: Financial Literacy (open to all ATDC members)

March 14:  Executive Summary

March 21:  Elevator Pitch

March 28:  Investor Pitch Preparation

April (TBD):  SAV Startup Demo day and Bootcamp Graduate pitches

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Filed Under: Georgia Tech News Tagged With: advanced energy technology, ATDC, bootcamp, SEDA, start-up, technology, training

Oct. 4th boot camp to show small and medium size manufacturers how to engage Energy Labs

September 12, 2016 By Nancy Cleveland

mitec-boot-campBusinesses in the energy sector are invited to come to the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta on October 4, 2016 to learn about a new program designed to help small- to medium-sized enterprises access national lab capabilities and assets.

The MITEC (Manufacturing Impacts Through Energy and Commerce) boot camp is part of the commitment of the U.S. Departments of Energy (DOE) and Commerce to support U.S. manufacturing by connecting businesses with the resources they need to succeed.

Attendees will get a chance to spend a few hours to learn how you can engage with two DOE National Labs — National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) and Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) — to scale a material, utilize a set of mixed equipment for testing with expert advice from a scientist and/or engineer, and more. Leading experts will also provide information on several federal funding opportunities to work with the labs.

Attendees also will have a chance to learn how to work with the the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) to integrate new ideas and technologies into your manufacturing.

The featured keynote speaker will be Dr. Thomas R. Kurfess who served as the Assistant Director for Advanced Manufacturing at the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President. He had responsibility for coordinating Federal efforts in advanced manufacturing R&D.

Panels will discuss the capabilities and resources of the national laboratories, how to access these resources, and other assets available for Georgia businesses. Ample time will be provided for networking and visiting exhibits.

Qualified companies must be Georgia-based, have under 500 employees, and be involved in one or more of the advanced energy technology areas listed below:

  • solar
  • wind
  • geothermal
  • water power
  • bioenergy
  • fuel cells
  • batteries
  • vehicle technology
  • smart buildings
  • energy efficiency
  • advanced materials
  • advanced manufacturing
  • additive manufacturing

Participants also must be willing to take a 10-minute pre-event survey.

The cost to attend is $25 which includes free on-site parking, presentation, boxed lunch, coffee/
water and afternoon snack.  The event will take place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manufacturing-impacts-through-energy-and-commerce-boot-camp-georgia-tickets-26648346923

sponsors

Questions may be directed to Kate Ringness at kate.ringness@americanjobsproject.us

Other dates and cities for this event are September 14, 2016 at NextEnergy in Detroit, Michigan and October 6, 2016, at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  Details at: http://energy.gov/eere/cemi/manufacturing-impacts-through-energy-and-commerce-mitec-state-boot-camps

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: advanced energy technology, Commerce, DOE, Energy Dept., GaMEP, manufacturing, medium sized business, MEP, MITEC, national laboratory, NIST, small business

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