Future Energy Systems

🔍 Attention Educators! Explore the wealth of resources available from Future Energy Systems to enrich your classroom! From engaging lessons and activities to video resources featuring The Energy Adventures of Tommy and Remi, we have something for everyone. 📚 Available Resources: - Classroom Lessons - Classroom Activities - Video Resources - Career Support We're continuously updating and expanding our offerings, so be sure to check back often! For alternative resources or any questions, feel free to reach out to us at fescom@ualberta.ca. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gNh5DG9q #Education #TeacherResources #FutureEnergySystems

📢 Calling All Early Career Researchers! We’re thrilled to announce the Success Strategies for Early Career Researchers workshop series, jointly hosted by Future Energy Systems and The Office of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation), University of Alberta. This four-session series is designed to equip early career researchers with essential tools to: 🔍 Explore funding opportunities in Alberta and Canada 📝 Craft compelling grant proposals 🌐 Build impactful and multidisciplinary research programs Participants will also have the unique chance to interact with funding agency representatives and U of A research administration while gaining fresh perspectives on energy research in Alberta and beyond! Workshop Details: Funding your research: An overview of opportunities in Alberta and Canada 🗓️ Dec 2 | 🕘 9:00 am Multidisciplinary perspectives on the Energy sector in Alberta and Canada 🗓️ Dec 5 | 🕘 9:00 am Developing your grant proposal - Part 1 🗓️ Dec 9 | 🕘 9:00 am Developing your grant proposal - Part 2 🗓️ Dec 13 | 🕘 9:00 am 📍 Join us in person or online. Spots are limited! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvzQ5uZf

The University of Alberta has just released an updated Canadian Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage Map, expanding on the foundational work from 2019. This comprehensive tool features projects of 1 MW or greater and introduces new layers for battery energy storage, Indigenous renewable energy, and solar energy potential. 🔍 Explore the map here and uncover valuable insights by clicking on project icons for detailed information: https://lnkd.in/g6CmAkx #RenewableEnergy #Canada #FutureEnergySystems

🌞🐝 Exploring the Intersection of Solar Energy and Pollinator Conservation 🌿 As solar energy grows in Canada, especially with projects like Alberta's Travers Solar Project, we face a challenge: how can we meet renewable energy needs while preserving vital pollinator habitats? In our latest Energy Talks, Dr. Carol Frost from the University of Alberta explores integrated land-use strategies that harmonize solar production with ecological health. She emphasizes restoring native plant communities and shares insights on creating pollinator-friendly solar farms. Watch the full presentation here 👉: https://lnkd.in/gjyc9ZWQ #SolarEnergy #Biodiversity #EnergyTalks

Join Us for "Exploring Petroleum Futures" – A Glimpse into Tomorrow's Energy Innovations! We're thrilled to invite you to an engaging showcase of groundbreaking energy systems research, led by the brilliant graduate students at the University of Alberta. This unique event offers a firsthand look at innovations shaping the future of energy, sustainability, and resource management. What to Expect: ▪ Interactive Demonstrations – More than 20 students will display hands-on demos they use to explain complex research concepts at schools, science centres, libraries, and festivals like Edmonton's K Days. ▪ Research Posters – Discover the latest advancements in fields like land and water reclamation, process water treatment, microgrids, carbon sequestration, hydrogen energy, and more. 🗓 Event Details: Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: 8th Floor, Fred Pheasey Engineering Commons, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, 9211 116 St NW, Edmonton, AB Hosted by Future Energy Systems (FES), Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS), and the Centre for Energy and Minerals Processing (CEMP), in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). Enjoy complimentary beverages and light refreshments as you explore the future of energy. 🔗 RSVP Now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g56WHaA7

🌍 Curious about the future of energy and the impact of climate change? Our latest episode of "Ask An Energy Expert" tackles this important question, submitted by a grade 5 student: How will climate change change our future? Join Dr. Lori Thorlakson, a renowned professor at the Department of Political Science, as she shares her insights on this pressing topic. 🎥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gmq6Pf6R #EnergyFuture #AskAnExpert #FutureEnergySystems

🔬 This week's research spotlight: Bifunctional Structural Battery Composites Led by FES PI Dr. Mahdi Hamidi, this project explores structural batteries that integrate energy storage into load-bearing components of buildings, wind turbine blades, and electric vehicles. By merging structural materials with energy storage, the project aims to reduce weight and improve performance, enabling lighter vehicles with longer ranges and enhanced safety. The research focuses on developing advanced carbon architected materials to create a new class of structural batteries that could revolutionize transportation and energy-efficient construction, contributing to a more sustainable future. 💡 Key Objectives: ✨ Develop bifunctional structural battery composites ✨ Enhance mechanical strength and energy storage performance ✨ Reduce weight in transportation and construction ✨ Promote safety and resilience ✨ Drive innovation for sustainable energy solutions Learn more about this project here 👉: https://lnkd.in/gHkFE3gf #EnergyStorage #InnovativeMaterials #FutureEnergySystems

🗺️ Check out the Renovated Canadian Renewable Energy & Battery Energy Storage Map! In 2019, FES PI Dr. John Parkins and his team launched an interactive map showcasing all renewable energy projects in Canada. Five years later, undergrad students Aela F. and Jenna Pare led a major renovation, updating project details and adding new layers to enhance the map’s capabilities. Explore their updates and see how this tool helps visualize Canada’s clean energy future. 🌍 🎥 Watch the video now: https://lnkd.in/gSgPJdMm #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #FutureEnergySystems

📢 Register now! Seats are limited 📢 Join us for a transformative hour designed to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs and turn challenges into opportunities. This session will be led by Sheetal Mehta, a trailblazer in investing, technology, and social enterprise. 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 🌐 Location: Zoom 🔗Registration: https://lnkd.in/g3JJFbmT 🎓 Graduate students can earn 1 hour of professional development credit by attending this event! What to Expect: 💡 Insights from a leading executive with extensive industry experience 🛠️ Practical advice on navigating and leveraging challenges 📚 Access to valuable resources and an open discussion about the entrepreneurial landscape #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureEnergySystems

🔬 This week's research spotlight: Design Optimization of Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems Led by FES PI Dr. Seama Koohi, PhD, PEng, this project focuses on optimizing the design of ground-source heat pump (GSHP) systems to improve their efficiency and reduce installation costs. While GSHPs offer more energy-efficient heating and cooling for buildings, their adoption is limited by the high costs of installing vertical ground heat exchangers (GHEs). Inaccurate design often leads to oversizing, further driving up costs. Dr. Koohi’s team is developing advanced mathematical models that simulate heat flows around GHEs. These models aim to optimize the size and layout of GHEs within borefields, reducing costs without sacrificing performance. This project has the potential to make GSHP systems more accessible and cost-effective, accelerating their adoption in the building sector. 💡 Key Objectives: ✨ Develop advanced models to simulate heat flow around GHEs ✨ Optimize GHE size and layout to lower system costs ✨ Improve energy efficiency of GSHPs for heating and cooling buildings ✨ Address the barrier of high installation costs through design improvements ✨ Facilitate wider adoption of GSHPs in building applications Learn more about this project here 👉: https://lnkd.in/gsAhXKr9 #EnergyEfficiency #GSHPInnovation #FutureEnergySystems