Sustainable Energy Reference Architecture (SERA)
For 2011 we will focus on a “Sustainable Energy Reference Architecture” (SERA). SERA will ensure that there is maximum commonality in the interfaces and components and sources for all CSI products. As an example, SERA will show how an entrepreneur can start with a $100 and a Light Cycle that can serve 100 homes with … Read more
Engineers without Borders USA Partnership
Robin Podmore gave the keynote address at the North East Engineers without Borders conference in Pittsburgh on November 7th. Kathy Leslie the EWB-USA Executive Director and Alan Rotz IEEE PES President are working on a MOU for an EWB-USA and IEEE PES Partnership.
Summary of CSI “Open Source” Products
Here is the summary status on developing “Open Source” low cost sustainable energy technologies for applications in the rural areas of developing countries. Light Cycle: Version 1 is nearing completion. One hour of pedaling provides 160 hours of reading quality light by charging a bank of 10 AA rechargeable batteries. Gonzaga is working on an … Read more
