Energy systems engineering + business

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The discussion centers on the intersection of energy systems engineering and entrepreneurship, specifically in the fields of biofuels and wind farming. A participant shares their experience with gasification technology, highlighting a project that involved designing a 50kW organic Rankine cycle system to utilize waste heat from biogas production. The proposed system aims to provide electricity and gas for cooking and heating in remote areas, such as sugar cane plantations in the South Pacific. The conversation emphasizes the potential for innovative business ideas in sustainable energy solutions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of energy systems engineering principles
  • Familiarity with gasification technology and biogas production
  • Knowledge of organic Rankine cycle systems
  • Insights into renewable energy business models
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the latest advancements in gasification technology
  • Explore business opportunities in biofuels and wind energy
  • Learn about organic Rankine cycle system design and applications
  • Investigate renewable energy policies and funding opportunities
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Entrepreneurs, energy systems engineers, and anyone interested in developing sustainable energy solutions, particularly in the biofuels and wind farming sectors.

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so I ill be going into my first year of energy systems engineering but I would really love to develop my own business surrounding things like biofuels and wind farming , i was just wondering what prospects are their to develop a business or if there are any sort of ideas around that field.
 
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I did an internship at a company that was developing gasifiers, they generated biogas from woodchips. My project was to design a small (50kW elec. out) organic rankine cycle system to harvest waste heat from the gasification process.
The idea was the plant would be installed in remote area (eg sugar cane crops on south pacific islands) and use waste plant mass to produce electricity and gas for cooking, process heating (eg in the sugar cane mill evaporators), space heating, additional electricity generation etc.
 

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