The document discusses reliability in the solar universe. It introduces Ops A La Carte and Concurrent Design as the presenters. They will discuss the different types of solar products, including photovoltaic, concentrated photovoltaic, built-in photovoltaic, future solar, concentrating solar power, and solar thermal technologies. The presentation will focus on reliability rather than just regulatory compliance standards and help provide confidence in product reliability and warranties.
The universe of solar products is large and expanding exponentially.
Most of us are not aware of the manifold applications of solar energy from photovoltaic modules and solar furnaces through manned air travel in planes that never need fuel.
Of all of the emerging clean tech industries, the solar industry is one of the most challenging from a reliability engineering perspective because the industry is innovating so rapidly. Customers (and investors) are demanding very high reliability products, exceeding 25 years in many applications. As this industry grows and expands in every direction, with many new and diverse technologies, the core element of reliability will continue to be critical for success, whether we are powering our homes, cars, clothing or sidewalks.
The document contains product codes and descriptions for various tops, blouses, and shirts from the brand Buana Lautan Naga. The items are made from materials like viscose, polyester, and cotton and include details like lace inserts, embroidery, prints, and peasent-style silhouettes. Sizes range from 30s to 60s.
El documento resume los principales puntos del quinto mandamiento "No matarás" según la Biblia y la doctrina católica. Prohíbe el homicidio directo y voluntario, pero permite la legítima defensa. También aborda temas como la eutanasia, el suicidio, el respeto a la dignidad de las personas a través del escándalo y la salud, y el respeto a los muertos. Finalmente, enfatiza la necesidad de evitar la guerra y promover la paz.
Paul T. Mazur is seeking a position that leverages his experience in business, finance, and technology. He holds an MBA from Columbia College and a BA in Accounting. His experience includes roles as an adjunct professor, credit union oversight, and various finance and accounting roles. As a finance analyst, he developed databases and reporting and assumed leadership responsibilities. In prior roles, he improved processes, identified cost savings, and supported strategic initiatives through problem solving and technology.
Estas técnicas artísticas incluyen filtros para editar imágenes digitales como fotocopia, cubismo, cyanotipo, mosaico de cristal y efectos vintage, así como estilos de viñetas y telas entrelazadas.
The document discusses the process of creating a movie poster in Photoshop. It describes taking mysterious pictures with a Canon 1100D camera. Text was added using the BankGothic font to give the poster a sleek, crime thriller feel. Common elements of movie posters like centered titles, production logos, and an organized layout were replicated to maintain genre conventions.
Arun Kumar is a software test automation engineer with over 5 years of experience developing automated test scripts using C#, AutoIT, and other tools to test products in wireless communications, healthcare, and banking domains. He has expertise in test-driven development, creating reusable automation frameworks, and white box testing techniques. His current role involves automating test cases for a speech recognition product using C# and the NUnit test framework.
The universe of solar products is large and expanding exponentially.
Most of us are not aware of the manifold applications of solar energy from photovoltaic modules and solar furnaces through manned air travel in planes that never need fuel.
Of all of the emerging clean tech industries, the solar industry is one of the most challenging from a reliability engineering perspective because the industry is innovating so rapidly. Customers (and investors) are demanding very high reliability products, exceeding 25 years in many applications. As this industry grows and expands in every direction, with many new and diverse technologies, the core element of reliability will continue to be critical for success, whether we are powering our homes, cars, clothing or sidewalks.
The document contains product codes and descriptions for various tops, blouses, and shirts from the brand Buana Lautan Naga. The items are made from materials like viscose, polyester, and cotton and include details like lace inserts, embroidery, prints, and peasent-style silhouettes. Sizes range from 30s to 60s.
El documento resume los principales puntos del quinto mandamiento "No matarás" según la Biblia y la doctrina católica. Prohíbe el homicidio directo y voluntario, pero permite la legítima defensa. También aborda temas como la eutanasia, el suicidio, el respeto a la dignidad de las personas a través del escándalo y la salud, y el respeto a los muertos. Finalmente, enfatiza la necesidad de evitar la guerra y promover la paz.
Paul T. Mazur is seeking a position that leverages his experience in business, finance, and technology. He holds an MBA from Columbia College and a BA in Accounting. His experience includes roles as an adjunct professor, credit union oversight, and various finance and accounting roles. As a finance analyst, he developed databases and reporting and assumed leadership responsibilities. In prior roles, he improved processes, identified cost savings, and supported strategic initiatives through problem solving and technology.
Estas técnicas artísticas incluyen filtros para editar imágenes digitales como fotocopia, cubismo, cyanotipo, mosaico de cristal y efectos vintage, así como estilos de viñetas y telas entrelazadas.
The document discusses the process of creating a movie poster in Photoshop. It describes taking mysterious pictures with a Canon 1100D camera. Text was added using the BankGothic font to give the poster a sleek, crime thriller feel. Common elements of movie posters like centered titles, production logos, and an organized layout were replicated to maintain genre conventions.
Arun Kumar is a software test automation engineer with over 5 years of experience developing automated test scripts using C#, AutoIT, and other tools to test products in wireless communications, healthcare, and banking domains. He has expertise in test-driven development, creating reusable automation frameworks, and white box testing techniques. His current role involves automating test cases for a speech recognition product using C# and the NUnit test framework.
Arun Kumar has over 3 years of experience as an automation engineer specializing in C# and AutoIT. He has worked on projects in wireless communications, healthcare, and banking/finance. Currently, he is an automation developer for Fluency Direct, where he automates test cases using C# and manages the CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins.
Développement professionnel d’enseignants du supérieur : l’impact d’un dispos...Université de Sherbrooke
Suivant son Plan de développement institutionnel 2012-2020, l'Université autonome de Nuevo León (UANL, 2012) au Mexique poursuit un processus de renforcement et de transformation institutionnel pour mieux satisfaire aux demandes de la société. Dans ce contexte, l’UANL espère des changements dans la conception de la fonction et du travail des
professeurs, en établissant que le professeur doit travailler sur des projets de recherche, être formé à l’utilisation des nouvelles technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) et doit intégrer à sa pratique éducative les plateformes virtuelles comme un outil de consultation, de communication et de suivi
du travail en classe (UANL, 2008), ce qui rejoint les changements effectués par plusieurs institutions d’éducation supérieure (Chávez, 2011; Didrikson, 2005). Pour répondre à ces besoins, un projet de recherche action participative a été amorcé avec l’Université de Sherbrooke afin de soutenir des professeurs de différentes facultés de la UANL dans l’appropriation des TIC et le développement de pratiques technopédagogiques, tout en leur permet tant de développer des compétences en recherche en étant impliqués à la fois comme objets et comme acteurs, voire cochercheurs (Anadon, 2001, 2013). Dans ce sens le travail participatif mis en œuvre est une combinaison de recherche, éducation-apprentissage et action (Balcazar, 2003; Guay, Prud’homme et Dolbec, à paraître). Axé sur le perfectionnement professionnel des professeurs, les activités mises en place intègrent des capsules de formation à distance et des séminaires d’analyse de
pratiques professionnelles (SAPP) (Campanale, 1997; Campanale et Dessus, 2002). Cette communication souhaite rendre compte du dispositif de recherche-action participative mis en place et de ses impacts sur le développement professionnel des professeurs de l’UANL.
El documento discute la pornografía y la homosexualidad desde perspectivas bíblicas y religiosas. Según datos citados, los países latinoamericanos que más consumen pornografía son Puerto Rico, Honduras, México y Guatemala. La Biblia describe la homosexualidad como "depravaciones graves" y varios pasajes del Nuevo Testamento la condenan. Sin embargo, el documento también señala que los textos bíblicos deben interpretarse en su contexto histórico y cultural original, y que hoy en día las iglesias tienen posturas polarizadas sobre este tema.
The document discusses best practices for online security and collaboration. It recommends securing computers and mobile devices with anti-virus software, firewalls, keeping systems updated, using strong passwords or passphrases, and mobile security apps. Additional tips include using password managers for unique, strong passwords on each site and enabling two-factor authentication. The document also provides guidance on maintaining availability through secure cloud services, integrity through regular backups that protect against data loss, and monitoring logins and systems for changes.
The novel No Longer At Ease by Chinua Achebe follows Obi Okonkwo, the grandson of the main character from Things Fall Apart. It summarizes his struggle with corruption as a civil servant in Lagos who is offered bribes. It also details his forbidden romantic relationship with Clara Okeke, which is opposed by his family due to her social status, and his eventual arrest for taking a bribe.
We focus on helping our customers design the best custom battery pack products that are the most cost effective, environmentally safe and exceed all of their specifications. Our offering of batteries and custom battery packs allows us to work with our customers and their engineering teams to manage the power needs of their end products. Our goal is to exceed your specifications while keeping you under budget.
Maximizing Power Production for Small Commercial Projectsallearthrenewables
For any project, return on investment is key, but this is especially true for small commercial projects, where getting the most bang for your buck is essential. The key is reframing your thinking: it’s not just about traditional measures of cost like dollar per watt. Thinking about production capacity, and your dollar per kilowatt-hour, will yield a much better picture of how your project will return–and how you can meet your bottom line.
In this webinar, we’ll take you through the key steps for maximizing your power production in small commercial projects, including choosing panels that will give you more power for your money, how to site effectively to ensure you’re capturing as much sunlight as possible throughout the day, and thinking beyond fixed-mount systems to systems that follow the sun to increase your production by up to 40%.
Stuart D. Walker is an aerospace engineering manager with over 30 years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects involving launch vehicles, spacecraft, and deep space missions. He has a track record of delivering projects on budget and schedule. His background includes roles as a project manager, systems engineer, electrical systems engineer, and consultant on programs such as Orion, Mars Science Laboratory, Mars Odyssey, and several NASA planetary missions.
Concentrated Solar Distribution & Research, Inc. offers an exclusive licensed concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) power system for utility-scale solar projects in North, Central, and South America. The system uses MST's high-efficiency solar trackers and Spectrolab's multi-junction solar cells to achieve 32% efficiency with low costs. It has been tested for over 3 years with unprecedented performance and reliability at a lower cost than other PV or concentrated solar power systems.
Wattscore® is founded with a vision to give back to the nature by doing our bit for environment through contribution in Energy Sector. The team came together to work on the motto by helping customers in the whole value chain of Energy i.e. GECO (Generation, Efficiency, Conservation and Optimization).
Wattscore® is an Engineering and SOLAR Plant construction company as well as provider of innovative technologies and Solutions in the areas of O&M, Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Optimization. We have Qualified and highly motivated teams at different locations in INDIA.
We are customer-oriented organization with the motto of let them “Score high on energy”. “Energy is forever and so is our relationship with customer”.
Wattscore® is not just another SOLAR EPC company rather we are Solar Energy Solution Provider. We have most diversified offerings to meet the customized requirements of the customers through consulting, advisory and continuous support throughout the project life. We add value to the customer by delivering reliable, durable, best quality & high yielding solar solutions at a right price. We handle complete project cycle from initial site analysis to commissioning/Net-metering. We are responsible for end to end coordination with Discom for timely delivery and superior quality.
We have required expertise to offer the best range of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) services in the SOLAR Energy sector. We offer the following solutions to our prospective customer which will reduce their carbon footprints and enhance financial benefits.
OUR VISION
To be the most trusted environment focussed Energy Company which improves the way people generate & consume energy.
OUR MISSION
•To add value to the customer by providing innovative solutions in complete Energy value chain i.e. Generation, Efficiency, Conservation & Optimization.
•To provide innovative solutions in Energy sector with relentless focus on customer satisfaction and Environmental protection
•To execute our projects efficiently and maintain the highest standards of quality and Safety.
CORE VALUES
•Customer Focus
•Environment Protection
•Quality Excellence
•Trust among Employees & Customers
Mark Ziegenfuss is an experienced power electronics design engineer and engineering manager with over 30 years of experience in analog design, power management, controls, compensation networks, and software skills including C/C++, Pspice, and MATLAB/Simulink. He has held positions at various companies designing power electronics for applications including LED drivers, aircraft/avionics power systems, satellite power systems, motor controls, and more. He also has experience managing engineering teams and holds a US patent in high brightness LED drivers.
Assystem Energy and Nuclear offers mechanical engineering services for the energy industry, specializing in nuclear applications. They have expertise in areas such as waste handling equipment design, remote operations technology, and decommissioning. Some of their past projects include conceptual designs for waste storage and transportation systems, justification of remote handling equipment, and engineering support for nuclear plant component testing and development.
Kishore is a mechanical and design engineer seeking a challenging position to fully utilize his skills. He has over 5 years of experience in energy auditing, commissioning solar PV and thermal solutions, and LED products. His responsibilities include finalizing equipment, providing technical support during installations, testing systems, demonstrating functionality, and approaching new clients. He has an M.E. in machine design and technical skills in modeling, analysis, welding, and non-destructive testing. Notable projects include impeller design, fabrication of pressure vessels, and involvement in rooftop solar solutions. He has installed solutions for hospitals, exports, and marine companies.
Ed Salter is a mechanical engineer seeking contract work in Southern California. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and over 30 years of experience in 3D CAD design, engineering analysis, manufacturing automation, electromechanical systems, plastics and composites design, rapid prototyping and material selection. His background includes work on wind turbines, medical devices, aerospace components, manufacturing machinery and more.
Ronen Sarig is a highly skilled electrical engineer with expertise in mechanical engineering, coding, and product design. He has over 10 years of experience leading electrical engineering teams and designing complex mixed-signal PCBs. His background includes projects in electric vehicles, exoskeletons, robotics, and personal projects. He is proficient with Altium, SolidWorks, C, Python, and more. References are available from past supervisors at companies like Apple and Google.
Analytic Systems>>Innovative Power Conversion SolutionsAbdo Ali
1. Analytic Systems manufactures battery chargers, DC-DC voltage converters, and DC-AC inverters for use in the telecom sector.
2. Battery chargers are available for 12, 24, or 48V battery systems with power levels from 300-1000 watts that can charge from AC or DC sources.
3. DC-DC voltage converters are fully isolated for use on positive or negative ground systems.
The document discusses the development of next-generation solid-state runway lighting that addresses issues with current LED lighting. It aims to precisely duplicate the visible and infrared light of existing runway lights while improving energy efficiency and lifespan. Key challenges include matching the infrared signature, addressing pilot reports of excessive brightness from LED lights, and developing a form factor compatible with existing lighting fixtures. Prototypes were tested and shown to perform well for infrared cameras between 750nm and 5000nm. The project seeks to provide a true replacement for existing halogen runway lights.
This document discusses the solar industry and contains information about solar power technologies, the benefits and downfalls of solar power, the timeline of a typical solar project, common departments and skill sets within solar companies, and the key components involved in a solar installation. It provides an overview of photovoltaic solar panels and solar thermal electricity generation methods.
Eric M. Rehder has over 20 years of experience in materials science, semiconductor device fabrication and characterization. He is currently a Senior Staff Engineer at Spectrolab Inc., where he pursues government funded development programs and identifies innovative manufacturing processes. Previously he held several engineering roles developing solar cells, RF devices, and managing production programs. He has a Ph.D. in Materials Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison and numerous patents and publications in the field.
The document provides an overview of Big Solar Secure's current business status and planning options. It summarizes costs, sales, resources, competitors, customers, and a SWOT analysis. Key information includes $300k in costs but $0 in sales year-to-date, 4 current sales leads, pricing for different products, 11 potential competitors in bus shelters and security, and 5 potential options for the business going forward.
Arun Kumar has over 3 years of experience as an automation engineer specializing in C# and AutoIT. He has worked on projects in wireless communications, healthcare, and banking/finance. Currently, he is an automation developer for Fluency Direct, where he automates test cases using C# and manages the CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins.
Développement professionnel d’enseignants du supérieur : l’impact d’un dispos...Université de Sherbrooke
Suivant son Plan de développement institutionnel 2012-2020, l'Université autonome de Nuevo León (UANL, 2012) au Mexique poursuit un processus de renforcement et de transformation institutionnel pour mieux satisfaire aux demandes de la société. Dans ce contexte, l’UANL espère des changements dans la conception de la fonction et du travail des
professeurs, en établissant que le professeur doit travailler sur des projets de recherche, être formé à l’utilisation des nouvelles technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) et doit intégrer à sa pratique éducative les plateformes virtuelles comme un outil de consultation, de communication et de suivi
du travail en classe (UANL, 2008), ce qui rejoint les changements effectués par plusieurs institutions d’éducation supérieure (Chávez, 2011; Didrikson, 2005). Pour répondre à ces besoins, un projet de recherche action participative a été amorcé avec l’Université de Sherbrooke afin de soutenir des professeurs de différentes facultés de la UANL dans l’appropriation des TIC et le développement de pratiques technopédagogiques, tout en leur permet tant de développer des compétences en recherche en étant impliqués à la fois comme objets et comme acteurs, voire cochercheurs (Anadon, 2001, 2013). Dans ce sens le travail participatif mis en œuvre est une combinaison de recherche, éducation-apprentissage et action (Balcazar, 2003; Guay, Prud’homme et Dolbec, à paraître). Axé sur le perfectionnement professionnel des professeurs, les activités mises en place intègrent des capsules de formation à distance et des séminaires d’analyse de
pratiques professionnelles (SAPP) (Campanale, 1997; Campanale et Dessus, 2002). Cette communication souhaite rendre compte du dispositif de recherche-action participative mis en place et de ses impacts sur le développement professionnel des professeurs de l’UANL.
El documento discute la pornografía y la homosexualidad desde perspectivas bíblicas y religiosas. Según datos citados, los países latinoamericanos que más consumen pornografía son Puerto Rico, Honduras, México y Guatemala. La Biblia describe la homosexualidad como "depravaciones graves" y varios pasajes del Nuevo Testamento la condenan. Sin embargo, el documento también señala que los textos bíblicos deben interpretarse en su contexto histórico y cultural original, y que hoy en día las iglesias tienen posturas polarizadas sobre este tema.
The document discusses best practices for online security and collaboration. It recommends securing computers and mobile devices with anti-virus software, firewalls, keeping systems updated, using strong passwords or passphrases, and mobile security apps. Additional tips include using password managers for unique, strong passwords on each site and enabling two-factor authentication. The document also provides guidance on maintaining availability through secure cloud services, integrity through regular backups that protect against data loss, and monitoring logins and systems for changes.
The novel No Longer At Ease by Chinua Achebe follows Obi Okonkwo, the grandson of the main character from Things Fall Apart. It summarizes his struggle with corruption as a civil servant in Lagos who is offered bribes. It also details his forbidden romantic relationship with Clara Okeke, which is opposed by his family due to her social status, and his eventual arrest for taking a bribe.
We focus on helping our customers design the best custom battery pack products that are the most cost effective, environmentally safe and exceed all of their specifications. Our offering of batteries and custom battery packs allows us to work with our customers and their engineering teams to manage the power needs of their end products. Our goal is to exceed your specifications while keeping you under budget.
Maximizing Power Production for Small Commercial Projectsallearthrenewables
For any project, return on investment is key, but this is especially true for small commercial projects, where getting the most bang for your buck is essential. The key is reframing your thinking: it’s not just about traditional measures of cost like dollar per watt. Thinking about production capacity, and your dollar per kilowatt-hour, will yield a much better picture of how your project will return–and how you can meet your bottom line.
In this webinar, we’ll take you through the key steps for maximizing your power production in small commercial projects, including choosing panels that will give you more power for your money, how to site effectively to ensure you’re capturing as much sunlight as possible throughout the day, and thinking beyond fixed-mount systems to systems that follow the sun to increase your production by up to 40%.
Stuart D. Walker is an aerospace engineering manager with over 30 years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects involving launch vehicles, spacecraft, and deep space missions. He has a track record of delivering projects on budget and schedule. His background includes roles as a project manager, systems engineer, electrical systems engineer, and consultant on programs such as Orion, Mars Science Laboratory, Mars Odyssey, and several NASA planetary missions.
Concentrated Solar Distribution & Research, Inc. offers an exclusive licensed concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) power system for utility-scale solar projects in North, Central, and South America. The system uses MST's high-efficiency solar trackers and Spectrolab's multi-junction solar cells to achieve 32% efficiency with low costs. It has been tested for over 3 years with unprecedented performance and reliability at a lower cost than other PV or concentrated solar power systems.
Wattscore® is founded with a vision to give back to the nature by doing our bit for environment through contribution in Energy Sector. The team came together to work on the motto by helping customers in the whole value chain of Energy i.e. GECO (Generation, Efficiency, Conservation and Optimization).
Wattscore® is an Engineering and SOLAR Plant construction company as well as provider of innovative technologies and Solutions in the areas of O&M, Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Optimization. We have Qualified and highly motivated teams at different locations in INDIA.
We are customer-oriented organization with the motto of let them “Score high on energy”. “Energy is forever and so is our relationship with customer”.
Wattscore® is not just another SOLAR EPC company rather we are Solar Energy Solution Provider. We have most diversified offerings to meet the customized requirements of the customers through consulting, advisory and continuous support throughout the project life. We add value to the customer by delivering reliable, durable, best quality & high yielding solar solutions at a right price. We handle complete project cycle from initial site analysis to commissioning/Net-metering. We are responsible for end to end coordination with Discom for timely delivery and superior quality.
We have required expertise to offer the best range of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) services in the SOLAR Energy sector. We offer the following solutions to our prospective customer which will reduce their carbon footprints and enhance financial benefits.
OUR VISION
To be the most trusted environment focussed Energy Company which improves the way people generate & consume energy.
OUR MISSION
•To add value to the customer by providing innovative solutions in complete Energy value chain i.e. Generation, Efficiency, Conservation & Optimization.
•To provide innovative solutions in Energy sector with relentless focus on customer satisfaction and Environmental protection
•To execute our projects efficiently and maintain the highest standards of quality and Safety.
CORE VALUES
•Customer Focus
•Environment Protection
•Quality Excellence
•Trust among Employees & Customers
Mark Ziegenfuss is an experienced power electronics design engineer and engineering manager with over 30 years of experience in analog design, power management, controls, compensation networks, and software skills including C/C++, Pspice, and MATLAB/Simulink. He has held positions at various companies designing power electronics for applications including LED drivers, aircraft/avionics power systems, satellite power systems, motor controls, and more. He also has experience managing engineering teams and holds a US patent in high brightness LED drivers.
Assystem Energy and Nuclear offers mechanical engineering services for the energy industry, specializing in nuclear applications. They have expertise in areas such as waste handling equipment design, remote operations technology, and decommissioning. Some of their past projects include conceptual designs for waste storage and transportation systems, justification of remote handling equipment, and engineering support for nuclear plant component testing and development.
Kishore is a mechanical and design engineer seeking a challenging position to fully utilize his skills. He has over 5 years of experience in energy auditing, commissioning solar PV and thermal solutions, and LED products. His responsibilities include finalizing equipment, providing technical support during installations, testing systems, demonstrating functionality, and approaching new clients. He has an M.E. in machine design and technical skills in modeling, analysis, welding, and non-destructive testing. Notable projects include impeller design, fabrication of pressure vessels, and involvement in rooftop solar solutions. He has installed solutions for hospitals, exports, and marine companies.
Ed Salter is a mechanical engineer seeking contract work in Southern California. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and over 30 years of experience in 3D CAD design, engineering analysis, manufacturing automation, electromechanical systems, plastics and composites design, rapid prototyping and material selection. His background includes work on wind turbines, medical devices, aerospace components, manufacturing machinery and more.
Ronen Sarig is a highly skilled electrical engineer with expertise in mechanical engineering, coding, and product design. He has over 10 years of experience leading electrical engineering teams and designing complex mixed-signal PCBs. His background includes projects in electric vehicles, exoskeletons, robotics, and personal projects. He is proficient with Altium, SolidWorks, C, Python, and more. References are available from past supervisors at companies like Apple and Google.
Analytic Systems>>Innovative Power Conversion SolutionsAbdo Ali
1. Analytic Systems manufactures battery chargers, DC-DC voltage converters, and DC-AC inverters for use in the telecom sector.
2. Battery chargers are available for 12, 24, or 48V battery systems with power levels from 300-1000 watts that can charge from AC or DC sources.
3. DC-DC voltage converters are fully isolated for use on positive or negative ground systems.
The document discusses the development of next-generation solid-state runway lighting that addresses issues with current LED lighting. It aims to precisely duplicate the visible and infrared light of existing runway lights while improving energy efficiency and lifespan. Key challenges include matching the infrared signature, addressing pilot reports of excessive brightness from LED lights, and developing a form factor compatible with existing lighting fixtures. Prototypes were tested and shown to perform well for infrared cameras between 750nm and 5000nm. The project seeks to provide a true replacement for existing halogen runway lights.
This document discusses the solar industry and contains information about solar power technologies, the benefits and downfalls of solar power, the timeline of a typical solar project, common departments and skill sets within solar companies, and the key components involved in a solar installation. It provides an overview of photovoltaic solar panels and solar thermal electricity generation methods.
Eric M. Rehder has over 20 years of experience in materials science, semiconductor device fabrication and characterization. He is currently a Senior Staff Engineer at Spectrolab Inc., where he pursues government funded development programs and identifies innovative manufacturing processes. Previously he held several engineering roles developing solar cells, RF devices, and managing production programs. He has a Ph.D. in Materials Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison and numerous patents and publications in the field.
The document provides an overview of Big Solar Secure's current business status and planning options. It summarizes costs, sales, resources, competitors, customers, and a SWOT analysis. Key information includes $300k in costs but $0 in sales year-to-date, 4 current sales leads, pricing for different products, 11 potential competitors in bus shelters and security, and 5 potential options for the business going forward.
We Strive to Consistently Address the Energy Problems of Commercial, Industrial & Residential consumers & Develop
New Opportunities for them.
Our in-depth Solar PV knowledge and our Technical Partners Strong expertise in Manufacturing & System integration experience is the foundation of how we design & develop
our projects.
PakSolar provides renewable energy products and services in Pakistan, including solar energy systems, micro hydropower systems, energy conservation solutions, lighting, and solar pumps. It designs, installs, and maintains solar solutions for homes, businesses, industries, and agriculture. PakSolar specializes in photovoltaic systems, micro hydropower, energy efficiency, wind power, solar water pumps, portable solar kits, and biogas projects. It aims to maximize returns for customers through integrated proposals, equipment procurement, construction, and ongoing maintenance.
This presentation is from Solar-Driven Asia, a leading company in renewable energy technologies, on their vision, mission, experience and solar products. Their vision is to be a leading provider of environmental friendly technologies through research and development of clean energy solutions. Their mission is to create technologies that lower greenhouse gas emissions, utilize renewable energy and improve efficiency. They have experience installing various solar and wind power systems across Asia. They provide full solar energy solutions from design and installation to maintenance. Their solar products include systems for buildings, street lamps and LED lighting tailored for tropical climates.
Custom Electronics, Inc. launched a new Bus Bar Products Division on April 12, 2010 in response to growing worldwide demand for power distribution and management. The division specializes in manufacturing bus bars, bus bar assemblies, and integrated energy storage solutions for use in industrial drives, power generation and distribution systems, and military applications. The company aims to provide competitive pricing, excellent customer service, high-quality products, and on-time delivery.
The document discusses improving solar panel technology to make it a more widely used renewable energy source. It aims to increase solar power integration into residential and commercial areas, which currently account for 70% of electricity usage. The technology still needs to be improved to reduce costs and size while maintaining efficiency and longevity in order to be more conveniently utilized, especially in regions with less sunlight. Customer requirements for the technology include being appealing, small in size, easy to maintain, low cost, easy to use, efficient, long-lasting, and providing reliable power. Engineering specifications to meet these requirements focus on increasing power output, minimizing components, optimizing size efficiency, enabling easy maintenance, adding tracking and adaptive capabilities, selecting durable materials, reducing operating costs,
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Ops Solar Reliability Division
– We are the industry leader in reliability solutions in the
Solar market. We are committed to Highly Reliability
Systems to help save our planet.
– We provide Confidence in Reliability.
– We offer a flexible method of engagement:
End-to-end reliability solutions
solving specific problems
providing individual services
Over 30 different training courses in reliability
– We consult in every life cycle phase, train in every
aspect of reliability, and test in our state-of-the-art HALT
and HASS LabsTM
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8. The Solar Universe
Ops Solar Projects
Armageddon Energy - FMEA for residential solar product
Array Power - Rel. program for a micro-inverter
Black Swan Solar – Accelerated Life Test for mechanical items
Carmanah - Accelerated Life Test for marine solar product
Enecsys - Accelerated Life Test and HALT for a micro-inverter
Energy Innovations - Reliability Program Plan and ALT Plan for solar tracker
Enphase Energy – Component Reliability Program
Konarka - Accelerated Life Test for portable solar product
National Semiconductor – Rel. program for a solar optimizer
OptiSolar - Reliability Test Plan for solar inverter
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Ops Solar Projects continued
Skyline Solar – FMEA and HALT on electronics
Solar Bridge – Component Reliability Analysis
Solar Electric Solutions - Warranty Analysis for solar product
Solar Junction - Reliability program for solar product
SolFocus - HALT for solar tracker controller
SunPower - On-Going Reliability Test for solar product
Thompson Technology – Root Cause Analysis for solar tracker
Xandex - Reliability program for a solar optimizer
Xantrex - HALT, FMEA, and Prediction for inverter for solar
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Concurrent Design, Inc.
– Founded in 1994
– Commercial Product Design
– Industrial Product Design
– Prototyping and Manufacturing Solutions
– Over 1600 Projects in 17 years
– Clients in US, Europe, Asia
– Strategic Focus: Electronics / Semiconductor /
Clean Energy / Solar Energy Product Design
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Concurrent Design Expertise
– Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Design / Conceptual Layout
Mechanical Design / Machine Design / E/M Pkg Design
– Electrical Engineering
Power Distribution & Instrumentation and Control
Human Interface Design / HMI / PC / PLC
– Thermal Engineering Analysis & Design
– Structural Analysis (FEM/FEA)
– Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
– Prototype Build & Engineering Verification
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Concurrent Solar Related Projects
CPV – 500 X Optical Concentration – System Design – Structures
PV – Flat Plate – Utility Scale – Emerging Applications
PV – Flat Plate – Commercial Scale – Cost Reduction Application
Racking System - High volume custom Utility Scale application
Racking System – Custom Solar Panel Shock and Vibration Analysis
Tracker – HelioStat - Solar Structures Engineering Analysis
Tracker – Two Axis – Low Cost, High Volume Commercial / Residential Scale
Inverter – Electro-Mechanical Packaging Design
Emerging Technology – R&D level activities focused on future generation
Processing Equipment - High Volume Wafer Processing
Test Equipment - Thin Film - Current Density and Voltage, Quantum Efficiency
Test Equipment - Thin Film - Solar Spectrum Light Soaker Test Equipment
Test Equipment - Monocrystalline - Flash Test Equipment
Manufacturing Tools – Vacuum Process Chamber Analysis and Design
Manufacturing Systems – Manufacturing Plant Line Layout, Custom Equipmt
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13. The Solar Universe
Presenter 1: Mike Silverman
– Founder and managing partner at Ops A La Carte
– 25 years of experience in Reliability/Quality
– World expert on HALT/HASS/ALT
– Offers “HALT Calculator” to predict field failure rate from
HALT results – being used by many solar companies
– Author of “How Reliable Is Your Product: 50 Ways to
Improve Product Reliability”, Dec 2010
– Book soon to be released in Mandarin
– International speaker in 8 different countries
– BSEE, CRE
– IEEE ReliabilityOps A La CarteSilicon Valley Chapter Chair
Society and Concurrent Design
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Presenter 2: Tom Ortman
– Founder and managing partner at Concurrent Design
– 35 years of experience
Commercial and Industrial Product Development
Manufacturing Process Technologies
Manufacturing Solutions
– BS Mechanical Engineering
– Speaker on Solar Products and Technologies
– SEMI Texas Chapter Chair
– Founding Partner – CleanTX Foundation
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Reliability vs. Regulatory Compliance
Standards
– Reliability ensures product performance over life
– Regulatory Compliance Standards ensure safety
and compliance to industry standards
– There is a big overlap between the two
– There are big differences between the two
– In this seminar we will focus on Reliability
– Assess confidence in the warranty you are
providing (bankability!)
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Regulatory Compliance Standards
– Before we move on, one slide on standards
IEC 61215 – “Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV)
modules - Design qualification and type approval”
IEC 61646 – “Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules -
Design qualification and type approval”
IEC 62093 – Micro-inverter standard (in process)
IEC 62108 – “Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and
assemblies - Design qualification and type approval”
IEC 61730 – “Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification”
IEEE 1503-2001 “CPV Qualifications for Sections and Modules”
UL 1703 – “Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels”
– This list is not a complete list
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“What is the
universe of solar
products?”
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EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL INSOLATION
(SOLAR CONSTANT) ~1366W/M^2
VISIBLE LIGHT 46%, INFRARED 47%,
ULTRAVIOLET 6%
TERRESTRIAL INSOLATION
~1000W/M^2 (MAXIMUM - DNI)
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“What is the
universe of solar
products?”
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29. The Solar Universe
In today’s presentation, we will cover the
following areas of the solar universe.
PhotoVoltaic Technology (PV)
Concentrated PhotoVoltaic Technology (CPV)
Built-In PhotoVoltaic Technology (BIPV)
Future Solar Technology
Concentrating Solar Power Technology (CSP)
Solar Thermal Technologies
General Solar Technology
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Reliability in the Solar Universe
Reliability is going to play an important role for all of
these industries because these industries are
usually trying to take the place of an incumbent.
Some of the reliability challenges are:
Higher Reliability Demands
Higher Availability Demands
Higher Warranty Requirements
New Materials/New Risks
Pressure on reducing power
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31. The Solar Universe
Reliability in the Solar Universe
Reliability Techniques in Each Product Life Cycle Phase
CONCEPT PHASE
DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT PHASE
PROTOTYPE PHASE
MANUFACTURING PHASE
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Reliability in the Solar Universe
CONCEPT PHASE RELIABILITY TECHNIQUES
○ Assessment / Goal Setting / Gap Analysis
○ Competitive Analysis / Benchmarking
○ Reliability Program Plan Development
DESIGN/DEVEL. PHASE RELIABILITY TECHNIQUES
○ RoHS Conversion / Material Selection
○ Risk Analysis/FMEA
○ Reliability Modeling
○ Thermal Analysis
○ Derating Analysis
○ Preventive Maintenance
○ Warranty Predictions (Bankability Analysis)
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33. The Solar Universe
Reliability in the Solar Universe
PROTOTYPE PHASE RELIABILITY TECHNIQUES
○ HALT
○ Reliability Demonstration Test
○ Accelerated Life Test
MANUFACTURING PHASE RELIABILITY TECHNIQUES
○ HASS
○ ORT/OLT
○ Field Data Analysis/Warranty Review
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34. The Solar Universe
For each type of system that we cover,
we will describe the technology and then
point out some of the reliability risks and
what we are doing to mitigate these risks.
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PhotoVoltaic Technology (PV)
– Cells/Modules (Panels)
– Racking/Trackers
– Inverters/Converters
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Reliability Risks of Panels
Failure Modes Failure Effects Reliability Technique
Temperature Cycling Seal Loss/Cell Degradation Environmental testing
Voltage Mismatch Pulls down all the voltages Derating Analysis/Electr. Char.
Humidity enters panel Corrosion/Loss of Efficiency Environmental testing
Poor soldering joints Early failures HASS
Panels get dirty Loss of efficiency Preventive maintenance
Earthquake Breaking Environmental testing
Hail/Bad Weather Breaking Environmental testing
Walking on Breaking HALT (using increasing weight)
Birds pecking at panels Damage to panels, wiring HALT (using increasing pressure)
Premature Aging Warranty Concerns Matl/Warranty Analysis/ALT
UV Exposure Embrittlement/Seal Loss UV ALT
Vibration Failure Broken Connections Environmental testing
Manufacturing Defects Various (many cases of fires) HASS/ORT/OLT
Installation Failure Various (many cases of fires) High voltage HALT
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41. The Solar Universe
CASE STUDY: Vibration Failure on Module
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POLLING QUESTION 1: Are you familiar
with the following environmental techniques
used to characterize/mitigate failures?
Temperature Cycling
HALT
HASS
OLT/ORT
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47. The Solar Universe
Tracker Reliability
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Reliability Trade-offs with Trackers
Do you track by minute or once
an hour or a few times a day?
–Minute by minute will give you higher
efficiency but lower reliability
–You must optimize this for your
application
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49. The Solar Universe
Reliability Risks of Trackers
Failure Modes Failure Effects Rel. Technique
Mechanical Failures Lose efficiency ALT
High winds System Failure Wind Loading Analysis
Installation Failure Weakens tracker, reduces life Design for Installation
Faulty Algorithm Tracker over-adjusts & breaks Software FMEA
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50. The Solar Universe
CASE STUDY: RCA on Tracker Failure
– Customer Failure During Windstorm
– We went to site and reviewed evidence
– Tools: Material Analysis, Wind-loading Analysis
– Conclusions:
Change in Design after Windloading Analysis
Installation Error caused weak member
Software Bug caused overtracking
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51. The Solar Universe
POLLING QUESTION 2: Are you familiar
with reliability techniques used to
characterize life of trackers?
Mechanical loading analysis
Prognostics to detect early failure signs
Accelerated life testing
Weibull field data analysis
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53. The Solar Universe
Conversion
Inverters DC-AC
–String level (Scale)
–Micro Inverters
DC-DC Converters (Optimizers)
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58. The Solar Universe
“In addition to rigorous internal testing, Santa
Clara, Calif.- based Ops a La Carte provided
reliability testing of National's SolarMagic power
optimizer at its HALT & HASS Labs in Santa
Clara. Ops a La Carte has had a long-term
presence in the reliability field, conducting
extensive reliability testing for the aerospace,
automotive, medical, telecom, defense & energy
(including fuel cell, oil and solar) industries”
- - National Semiconductor PR Department.
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59. The Solar Universe
“The reliability modeling for the SunMizer(TM), a
solar product manufactured by Xandex Solar, has
an expected Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
of more than 500 years. Xandex has leveraged
their experience in designing high quality, high
technology products by utilizing Ops A La Carte for
Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly
Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) to produce
the SunMizer(TM)”
- - - Xandex PR Department.
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60. The Solar Universe
Reliability Trade-off with Inverters
Is it better to use DC-DC or DC-AC?
Is it better to have one large inverter
or many micro-inverters?
Is it better to place the inverter on
the back of the panel or away from
the elements?
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61. The Solar Universe
Reliability Trade-offs with Inverters
Currently the reliability of large
inverters is 7-10 years while panels
are pushing 25 years. Big single
point failure here.
Micro-inverter companies are starting
to claim 25 years.
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62. The Solar Universe
Reliability Risks of Inverters/Converters
Failure Modes Failure Effects Rel. Technique
Electronics degradation Won’t meet long life HALT
ECap Failures Won’t meet long life ALT
Solder Joints Wear Out Won’t meet long life Lifetime Analysis
Solder Joint Defects Early Failures HASS
Connector contacts wear Won’t meet long life ALT
Seal integrity broken Won’t meet long life ALT
Lightning Early/Catastrophic Failure Environmental testing
Voltage spikes from grid Early/Catastrophic Failure Electrical testing
Wrong Phase Match Early/Catastrophic Failure Electrical testing
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63. The Solar Universe
CASE STUDY: Availability Analysis on Inverter
– Customer needed to maximize availability
– We performed FMEA to identify key risks
– Design Analyses – Prediction, FMEA, Derating,
Thermal Analyses
– Conclusions:
Reducing stresses in key areas increased availability
We implemented prognostics to the equipment to detect
early failures and perform preventive maintenance,
thereby increasing the availability.
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64. The Solar Universe
POLLING QUESTION 3: Are you familiar
with reliability techniques used during design
characterization for inverters/converters?
FMEA
Derating Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
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68. The Solar Universe
Emcore Corporation
500X 2 Axis CPV Array
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69. The Solar Universe
Reliability Risks of CPV
Failure Modes Failure Effects Rel. Technique
Degradation of Optics Less Concentrated Energy Life Testing on Optics
Degradation of Glues/Mounts Less Concentrated Energy Life Testing on Glues
Optics Get Dirty Less Concentrated Energy Envir Test on Sealing
Optical Tolerancing Less Concentrated Energy DFSS
Thermal Issues Loss of Productivity Thermal Analysis
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Built in
PhotoVoltaic
Technology
BIPV
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74. The Solar Universe
Reliability Implications with BIPV
If infrastructure then more expensive
to change.
Becomes a critical system.
New age of building material that
must be very reliable.
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75. The Solar Universe
Reliability Risks of BIPV
Failure Modes Failure Effects Mitigations
Failure resulting in replacement Tear into building Design so that systems can be maintained
Failure of critical element Power loss to whole system Build in redundancy
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76. The Solar Universe
Future
Solar
Technology?
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80. The Solar Universe
Nanotechnology based Solar
Nanocolumns of hematite,
one of the iron oxide
compounds that
Professors Allen Bard and
Buddie Mullins are testing
in their efforts to convert
sunlight to fuel.
Professor Allen Bard
University of Texas at
Austin
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81. The Solar Universe
Hybrid Solar
MTPV Corporation
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82. The Solar Universe
3DIC w / TSV
Three Dimensional Integrated Circuits with Through Silicon Vias
With acknowledgment to TechSearch International
With acknowledgment to TechSearch International
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Design
83. The Solar Universe
Reliability Challenges with
Future Solar Technologies
Often new materials that have not
yet been proven
Often expanded environmental
requirements
– temperature
– mechanical stress
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85. The Solar Universe
Solar
Trough
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) vs. PhotoVoltaic (PV) collector.
Photovoltaic collectors use electronics (chips) to convert sunlight into
electricity, while thermal solar collectors (CSP) concentrate heat and directly
or indirectly convert this to electricity.
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Source csposi.org
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Reliability Challenges with
General Solar
Often expanded environmental
requirements
– temperature
– mechanical stress
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97. The Solar Universe
Confidence in Reliability
Mike Silverman Thomas Ortman
Managing Partner President
Ops A La Carte LLC Concurrent Design , Inc.
www.opsalacarte.com www.concurrentdesign.com
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