Introductions and Announcements

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2 Introductions and Announcements 1. WELCOME! 2. Introductions and Thank You s 3. Announcements Please turn cell phones to silent Restroom location Breaks and lunch Please return promptly Panel format and location Return for final presentation Please complete and return evaluations

3 University of Minnesota Renewable Energy Research & Demonstration Center at Morris Home Grown Energy Conference February 28, 2006 Presenter Michael Reese West Central Research and Outreach Center

4 NWROC NCROC WCROC St. Paul SWROC SROC

5 West Central Research & Outreach Center: -Strong desire to make a positive and substantial impact on the citizens of the state, especially in rural Minnesota. -Conduct agricultural and rural related research and outreach. Renewable energy is a agriculture resource. University of Minnesota, Morris: -Students wanted and requested renewable energy. -Campus energy costs were growing rapidly. Other Stakeholder Groups: -Active and willing participation by a number of people. -Proactive citizens in the community and region. -Desire to build on the success of the ethanol industry.

6 Goal: To develop a community-scale, integrated, production, research, and demonstration renewable energy center.

7 Objectives: 1. Develop a renewable energy research and demonstration center focusing on wind, biomass / biofuels, and hydrogen. 2. Facilitate renewable energy projects being done by others in the region and state. 3. Provide a model for rural communities.

8 Core Systems: 1. WCROC Hybrid Wind Renewable Energy System 2. UMM Biomass Gasification System 3. WCROC Renewable Energy Research & Education Addition 4. Community Bio-gas / Bio-methane System Practical Production Systems Not Lab Scale Research and Demonstration Platforms Utilize Renewable Resources within Geographic Region Link systems on Internet to Provide Information World-wide

9 Hybrid Wind System WCROC Wind Turbine: -Research tool and a functioning, production system MW Vestas V 82 Wind Turbine -5.6 million kwhr per year estimated production -Direct line to the University of Minnesota Morris campus. -Supplies over 60 % of the campus electrical needs.

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13 Hybrid Wind System Wind to Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Objectives: 1. Provide systems to store wind energy for base load / dispatchable / on-demand or peaking power. 2. Develop value added products and hydrogen bridge technologies from wind energy. 3. Combine these technologies, validate systems, and conduct economic analysis.

14 Hybrid Wind System: Wind To Hydrogen Project *Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources has provided funding for Phase 1. Phase I Hydrogen & Electrical Energy Production 1. Electrolyzer 2. Storage 3. Reciprocating engine generator 4. Fuel cell(s) (Not currently funded)

15 Wind to H2-Utsira, Norway

16 Hybrid Wind System Phase II: Value Added Wind Energy & Bridge Technologies 1. Production of Anhydrous Ammonia -Nitrogen fertilizer -Refrigeration and other uses 2. Transportation Fuel -Fleets (Government, schools, carriers, etc) -Service vehicles (fork lifts, golf carts, lawn tractors) -Cars and pickups

17 Hybrid Wind System Wind to Hydrogen Phase II Value Added Wind Products and Bridge Technologies

18 Hydrogen Bus and Fueling Station - Iceland

19 Hybrid Wind System Phase III: Hybrid Hydrogen Systems 1. Hythane Turbine (2-3 MW) 2. Hydrogen / Hythane Pipeline System 3. Hythane boilers 4. In depth analysis of combined power generation, valued added products, and natural gas displacement

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21 Biomass Gasification System High natural gas prices have been crippling to Universities and other public entities. UMM Biomass Gasification System will be a model for small to moderate scale biomass systems. Construction to begin July 2006 and operational by Spring Builds on the current UMM district heating and cooling system across the campus (natural gas). Provides fuel flexibility and choices (corn stover, wood, DDGS, straw, grass hay, etc) Gasification will be a clean and moderately priced method to provide heating and cooling. (~$5 per MM/BTU NG = $50 per ton biomass)

22 EERC Biomass Resource Assessment Wood Residues Ag Residues Human Residues Theoretical = 15 M tons/yr Actual = 677,000 tons/yr Contractual = 45,000 tons/yr Need = 7,000 tons/yr Most likely supplied from several sources Schmidt et al, 2003

23 Biomass Gasification System Key Benefits: Financial Economic Environmental Energy Security Adds a nationally unique research facility and completes a strong research focus of the U of MN in biomass, carbon cycle, and nutrient life cycle analysis.

24 Biomass Gasification System USDA Biomass Research and Development Grant: Received Notice of Award for $1.89 Million Development of a Biomass Gasification Tool Box 1. Standard Operating Procedures for Biomass Gasification System. 2. Best Management Practices for biomass cropping systems. 3. Templates for Market Contracts and Pricing Structures 4. Measurement of Financial and Economic Impacts 5. Development of State and Federal Environmental Permitting Procedures 6. Guidelines to Initiate Sustainable Harvest, Storage, Processing, and Delivery of a portfolio of feedstocks (Corn Stover, Corn Earlage, Warm Season Native Grass, Small Grain Straw, Soybean Residue, and Hybrid Poplar) 7. Worldwide Information Transfer

25 Community Biomethane System: Led by AURI and City of Morris Feasibility study has been completed: Anaerobic Digester $10.59 MM BTU Biomass Gasification $10.44 MM BTU Municipal financing improves economics Large livestock producers near Morris Large energy users in Morris including the ethanol plant City has issues with inconsistent natural gas prices and supply

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27 WCROC Renewable Energy Research & Education Office Addition: Central technology transfer and classroom space for the Renewable Energy R and D Center. Hallmark of renewable energy and energy conservation building technology. Incorporates advanced passive and photovoltaic solar, geothermal, smart windows, solid state lighting, advanced environmental control systems. Plug and play bays for fuel cells, microturbines, and other renewable energy technologies. The office addition is on the list for the 2006 University bonding request to the MN Legislature. Follows same principles of a renewable energy model and research platform.

28 WCROC Renewable Energy Research & Education Office Addition:

29 Why Home Grown Renewable Energy and Why Now? Minnesota has a vast supply of renewable resources. New technology is rapidly emerging. Energy costs are crippling especially to rural areas. New climate in government and in the private sector. World events are promoting higher levels of energy independence and security. Fresh Thinking and Innovation! Between a gallon of gas and a gallon of water, which has more energy potential? The answer is WATER!

30 Michael Reese Renewable Energy Coordinator West Central Research & Outreach Center University of Minnesota (320)