DC and Human Powered "Energy Ladder" Devices

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Clean and Affordable Energy

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Clean Water and Sanitation

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Gender Equality

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Good Health and Well-being

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Life on Land

01. Sustainable Development Goals_No Poverty

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Partnerships to achieve the Goal

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Quality Education

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Reduced Inequality

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Responsible Consumption and Production

02. Academic Level_(a) Undergrad student

02. Academic Level_(b) Graduate Student

02. Academic Level_(c) Doctoral student

02. Academic Level_(d) Post-doctoral

02. Academic Level_(e) Not in School

03. Academic Field_Computer Science

03. Academic Field_Electrical Engi

03. Academic Field_Environmental

03. Academic Field_Mechanical Engi

03. Academic Field_Sustainability

04. Commitment Duration_(c) up to 1 month

04. Commitment Duration_(d) up to 1 semester

04. Commitment Duration_(e) up to 1 school year

05. Commitment / Week_(e) 20 to 39 hours

05. Commitment / Week_(g) 40 or more hours

06. Start Date for Students_(c) Fall 2018

06. Start Date for Students_(d) Winter 2018-19

06. Start Date for Students_(e) Spring 2019

06. Start Date for Students_(f) At any time

07. Country_Uganda

08. Continent_Antarctica

08. Continent_Australia

08. Continent_Central America

08. Continent_Europe (Eastern)

08. Continent_Europe (Western)

08. Continent_North America

08. Continent_South America

09. Language_English

10. Paid or Unpaid_Expenses only

DC and Human Powered "Energy Ladder" Devices

Thomas Stanton

Advances in solar+batteries and human-powered generators are making it practical for hundreds of tools and appliances to operate without traditional electric grids. In the developing world, there are already millions of these stand-alone energy systems and projections call for over 200 million more remote mini- or micro-grids to serve as many as a billion people. Plus, in the parts of the world that already have access to electric grids, there are still many needs for portability and high-reliability and resilience that can be met by off-grid products and services. This project focuses on additional developments of appropriate technologies for meeting these needs.

Please read more below . . .

The Problem this Project Addresses

An estimated 1.2 billion people still lack access to even the most basic energy services, so there are dozens of efforts around the world to bring safe and reliable systems powered by solar plus batteries, human power, and other renewable energy sources at very small scales. Plus, in those parts of the world where there already is widespread access to traditional electricity grids, there are still unmet needs for portability and high-reliability and resilience, that can be cost-effectively met using the same kinds of small energy systems. Standardizing designs while meeting strict quality assurance requirements is one way to help these markets grow rapidly.

Region or Country Benefited by this Project

Any and all regions and countries could benefit.

Where Will the Student or Volunteer Work?

Virtual work, or work in any location.

The Person or Team at Your Organization Heading this Project

Tom Stanton, Principal Researcher National Regulatory Research Institute Affiliation is presented for information purposes only. This project is separate from my work for NRRI.

Academic Field, Expertise, Academic Level, and/or Experience Desired

Assistance is welcomed from any field, expertise, academic level, and/or experience.

Start Date

January 2019 or thereafter.

Commitment Duration

40 hour minimum commitment.

Commitment Hours per Week

No specific minimum.

Language Skills Required

Good english language skills required, and any additional language fluency will be helpful.

Compensation

These are volunteer positions, immediately, with the potential for compensation once grant or project funds are identified and received.

How to Apply

Contact Mr. Stanton with statements of interest, at stantontom1 [at] gmail [d0t] com.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.