Cal Poly Multidisciplinary Renewable Energy Laboratory for Research and Education

Authors

  • Jacques J. Belanger California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Andrew Davol California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Huy Duong California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Trent Hamilton California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v20i12.3786

Keywords:

Higher Education, renewable energy laboratory, multidisciplinary laboratory, micro-grid laboratory, solar field power optimization, solar trackers, cloud coverage forecasting, Solar energy forecasting

Abstract

A multidisciplinary renewable energy laboratory has been established at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to offer students the opportunity to work on projects related to the energy field that span several disciplines. Currently projects involving five engineering disciplines are being pursued with undergraduate and graduate students being advised by faculty members from across the college. We are utilizing many of the instructional modes available to us spanning from a single unit independent study to a master’s thesis. This paper details some of these projects, highlighting the multidisciplinary nature of the energy field and the quality of the student experience.

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Published

2020-12-10

How to Cite

Belanger, J. J., Davol, A., Duong, H., & Hamilton, T. (2020). Cal Poly Multidisciplinary Renewable Energy Laboratory for Research and Education. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 20(12). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v20i12.3786

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 12 (2020)

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