Author: grahambj

Leadership
in
Energy Research

The Florida Energy Systems Consortium is a state resource that performs research and development on innovative energy systems that lead to alternative energy strategies, improved energy efficiencies, and expanded economic development for the State. The Consortium supports the Florida Energy and Climate Commission in developing and implementing the State’s energy and climate agenda.
The FESC SUS-wide
administration is provided by the University of Florida.
http://floridaenergy.ufl.edu

CERC’s 20,000 watt solar / electric charging station at the USF in Tampa.

Florida Energy Systems Consortium (FESC). . .
Bringing energy solutions to serve Florida,
the nation and the world.

FESC was created by Florida Statute to share energy related expertise and to promote collaboration among the energy experts at Florida’s 11 public universities.

FESC at the University of South Florida
is administered by:
Director, Dr. Yogi Goswami Email: goswami@usf.edu
Laboratory Coordinator: Mr. Charles Garretson email: cgarrets@usf.edu
Publications Coordinator: Ms. Barbara Graham Email: grahambj@usf.edu

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CERC, College of Engineering
University of South Florida
ENB 118, 4202 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33620
Phone: 813-974-7322
Fax: 813-974-2050
E-mail: cerc@usf.edu
Website: http://cerc.eng.usf.edu

Phone: 813-974-7322
Fax: 813-974-2050
E-mail: cerc@usf.edu
Website: http://cerc.eng.usf.edu

Energy Currents
A systems approach for Florida’s energy future.

At the

Florida universities innovating for sustainable energy generation, distribution and usage systems.

USF and FESC

USF FESC RESEARCH

The Florida State University System provides the backbone of renewable energy expertise for the Florida Energy Systems Consortium. FESC member universities include:
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University
Florida State University
New College of Florida
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of North Florida
University of South Florida
University of West Florida
Centers and Colleges involved within the FESC at the University of South Florida include:
Clean Energy Research Center
Center for Urban Transportation Research
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions
College of the Arts (School of Architecture and Community Design)
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Engineering
Power Center for Utility Explorations
Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Research Center

Task 1: Power Generation Expansion
Tapas Das, PI (Industrial Engineering): Developing a comprehensive generation technology portfolio to expand educational resources and train a workforce.

Task 2: Liquid Fuels from Biomass
Babu Joseph, PI (Chemical Engineering) Develop economical thermo-chemical conversion of non-food grade biomass to clean-burning liquid fuels.

Task 3: Establishing PV Industry in Florida
Don Morel, PI (Electrical Engineering): Transitioning to solar PV will mitigate pollution, create jobs, and enhance energy security.

Task 4: Solar Thermal Power
Yogi Goswami, PI (Chemical Engineering/CERC) Designing and constructing a pilot100 kW concentrating solar power plant on campus.

CERC, College of Engineering
University of South Florida
ENB 118, 4202 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33620
Phone: 813-974-7322
Fax: 813-974-2050
E-mail: cerc@usf.edu
Website: http://cerc.eng.usf.edu

Task 5: Beyond Photovoltaics
Lee Stefanakos, PI (Electrical Engineering): The rectenna (antenna and rectifying diode) concentrates a range of photon energies, obtaining high efficiencies.

Task 6: Zero Energy Homes
Stan Russell, PI (Architecture): Building affordable residential scale homes to use renewable energy systems and technologies.

Task 7: Energy Delivery Infrastructure
Lee Stefanakos PI (Electrical Engineering): Simulating a micro-grid renewable energy generation system feeding into the electricity distribution system.

Task 8: Carbon Sequestration
Mark Stewart, PI (Geology): Capturing CO2 in geologic repository to meet State-ordered reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Task 9: Clean Drinking Water
Lee Stefanakos, PI (Electrical Engineering/CERC) Solar powered water desalination for small community needs and photocatalytic air and water disinfection to remove contamination.

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