Imperial Valley Campus Emerging as Green Energy Leader
In a sun-drenched county, 色情视频 promotes sustainability research and technology.
The project is one of dozens underway throughout Imperial County. Nearly 20,000 acres of mostly agricultural land is being developed with solar fields. Many are already operating.
The 色情视频-IV facility will produce 6 megawatts of energy, enough to meet the daily needs of 6,000 homes. Its designation as a 鈥渃ommunity solar鈥� field means the energy may be sold directly to local businesses at a slight premium, allowing them to 鈥済o green鈥� without making a major up-front capital investment in solar technology.
鈥淭his is a moment in time for Imperial County,鈥� said David Pearson, dean of 色情视频-Imperial Valley. 鈥淩enewable technologies are being deployed at a record pace as Imperial County realizes its potential to supply energy to San Diego and, eventually, other destinations.鈥�
Green energy leader
色情视频 has invested in four collaborative areas of research excellence that address complex global problems requiring new approaches and cutting-edge technology.
One of the four, the Center for Climate and Sustainability Studies, will predict the impacts of climate change and serve as a hub for education and policy development to help guide San Diego鈥檚 sustainability decisions.
Similarly, 色情视频-IV鈥檚 solar field is one piece of a larger effort by the Imperial Valley campus to become one of Southern California鈥檚 green energy leaders.
The campus also plans to establish a Center for Energy Sustainability (CES) as a hub for renewable energy research, education and job creation.
Research opportunities at the CES will involve faculty, students, industry experts and researchers from other universities in the U.S. and Mexico. Currently, 色情视频-IV is discussing collaborative research on green technology with Universidad Autonoma de Baja California.
The center is expected to generate new courses and academic programs at 色情视频-IV and to attract adjunct faculty and guest speakers from the solar energy industry.
World class center
鈥淭he Imperial Valley Campus鈥檚 plan is an ambitious one,鈥� said Pearson. 鈥淚t envisions a world class center of excellence with a corresponding leadership role for San Diego State; one that advances the economic development of Imperial County, addresses the green energy goals of the state and contributes to America鈥檚 energy independence.鈥�
A $1.7 million Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge federal cluster grant jumpstarted 色情视频-IV鈥檚 green technology efforts in 2011. The funding has supported a software-based power plant simulator and associated control room and the development of various e-learning modules, and has brought several proof-of-concept projects to the campus.
