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Project Overview:
Project Overview:
Focus on supporting UH's energy and sustainability efforts, targeting net-zero energy by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2050. The goal of the campus is to install solar panels on all buildings, significantly increasing the use of renewable energy.
Key Elements:
Key Elements:
Renewable energy
Energy efficiency
Energy storage
Demand response
Sustainability
Raspberry Pis and Arduinos
Matlab and Python
Parking Structure PV
Research Issues:
Research Issues:
Data Integrity: Addressing challenges related to bad meter readings, which can cause inaccurate or missing data, impacting energy analysis and decision-making.
PV System Predictions: Developing models to predict how photovoltaic (PV) systems will perform on buildings that do not yet have PV installations, aiding in strategic planning.
Battery Feasibility: Evaluating which buildings on campus are feasible for battery installation, considering factors such as energy demand, space availability, and cost-effectiveness.
Load and PV Forecasting: Predicting the average daily load profiles of buildings and the expected performance of PV systems to optimize energy management.
Custom Data Solutions: Designing and building hardware solutions to facilitate easier and more accurate data collection and reading for energy management purposes.
Goal of Semester:
Goal of Semester:
The goals for each semester will vary based on the progress and completion of previous projects. At the beginning of the semester, students and instructors will discuss and decide on the specific objectives, ensuring they align with the current needs and priorities of the VIP project. Together, they will agree on the best focus areas and targets to achieve for that semester.
What to Expect from the VIP
What to Expect from the VIP
Meeting Time:
Meeting Time:
The meeting times for the class will be determined during the first meeting based on the availability of students and instructors. Typically, the class will meet up to twice a week for one hour each session.
Class Format:
Class Format:
The class will primarily focus on collaborative project work. Sessions will introduce relevant topics and include time for team-based project development. Additionally, classes will feature guest speakers, field trips, and presentations to provide practical, field-based experience. Throughout the semester, students will work in teams and as individuals on various projects and present their weekly progress.
POST Building Minimum Load Peak Day and PV Plotted on Matlab
Projects:
Projects:
No prior experience with coding or hardware is required, but a willingness to learn is essential. While Matlab has been used in past semesters, future classes may switch to Python. Projects will address various research issues, such as:
Develop a visualization dashboard for monthly “Report Card” to support campus energy planning and decisions.
Developing code to handle challenges with bad meter readings.
Creating models to predict the performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems on buildings.
Evaluating the feasibility of battery installation in campus buildings.
Predicting average daily load profiles and PV system performance for optimized energy management.
Designing and building hardware solutions for easier and more accurate data collection.
Goal of Semester:
Goal of Semester:
The goals for each semester will vary based on the progress and completion of previous projects. At the beginning of the semester, students and instructors will discuss and decide on the specific objectives, ensuring they align with the current needs and priorities of the VIP project. Together, they will agree on the best focus areas and targets to achieve for that semester.
Credits and x96:
Credits and x96:
Regardless of the number of credits or the specific X96 course level (296, 396, 496) you are enrolled in, all students will work collaboratively on projects. Your credits should reflect the amount of time and effort you commit to the project. For those undertaking their senior design project (496), you will be required to present and prepare a poster showcasing your progress for the semester. This presentation will take place during the senior project presentations in the campus ballroom. Additionally, a written report must be submitted to the advisor at the end of the semester to fulfill the senior project requirements. Examples of the past VIP posters can be found in the “Posters” tab of the navigation bar.
Grading:
Grading:
Grades will be based on your participation and the effort you demonstrate throughout the project.
Missing a Class Day:
Missing a Class Day:
If you anticipate missing a class or being late, please inform the advisors in advance. This helps in planning the class progress and making necessary adjustments. Advisors's contacts can be found under the “Instructors” tab of the navigation bar.
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