Bring the energy! Come get "ex-static" and learn about energy with the experts! SUNY Morrisville professors will be leading interactive energy sessions. All sessions will run twice, from 6:15 to 7 p.m. and from 7:15 to 8 p.m.
Family, friends and grades 7-12 welcome!
Sessions
Session 1 – Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Target audience & location: This interactive session is suited to those interested in learning about the basics of solar photovoltaic systems. This session will be held in the solar lab at the ACET Center.
Content covered: We will explore the fundamentals of solar photovoltaic systems through exposure to solar cells, modules, and arrays. The participants will have a system perspective with the RT configurations at the lab and the 85-kW array serving the ACET building. The benefits of installing residential solar photovoltaic systems in Central New York and the policy supports will be discussed.
Session 2 – Tower Climbing
Target audience & location: This interactive session will explore some of the challenges of working on towers. If you are interested in learning about working at heights, come join us for this fun and interactive session in the ACET Center tower climbing lab. Don’t let a fear of heights keep you from participating—all participant activities are on solid ground!
Content covered: During this session you will learn about tower climbing safety and rigging techniques used in the wind and telecom industry. SUNY Morrisville students will demonstrate live rescues, and participants will be given an opportunity to compete in a rigging challenge working as a ground crew.
Session 3 – Bioenergy & Biofuels
Target audience & location: This session is suited those interested in learning about current agriculture, science, or technology pertaining biomass. This session will be held in the biofuels lab in the ACET Center.
Content covered: This is a hands-on session focused on the conversion of biomass crops/resources to biofuels. We will explore the many potential uses of some common (and some less common) biomass resources, including biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas (methane), biocrude (pyrolysis oil), and biochar, as well as other uses such as food, feed, and fiber.
