Renewable Energy Kiosk

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The Renewable Energy Kiosk is located in the Union, providing up-to-date data on our renewable energy sources at RPI.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Status 3 To Do 4 Information 4.1 Data Logging Server Laptop 4.2 Current Issue 4.3 Meeting Minutes 5 VCC Basement Layout

[edit] Overview

The renewable energy kiosk is a touch screen monitor that is currently stationed in the Union, by the fish tank. The monitor will display the energy generated by the PV tracker behind the VCC, as well as other relevant data. A data logging server is located in the VCC basement, and is currently uploading data to SunViewer.net.

[edit] Status

• Photos of the initial components and progress are available.
• The data logging server in the VCC basement is operational and uploading data (Check it out!).
• The kiosk hardware is currently in the Union, plugged in, bolted down, and ready.

[edit] To Do

Main article: Renewable Energy Kiosk To Do List

[edit] Information

[edit] Data Logging Server Laptop

• Specs
  • Gateway Solo 1450
  • Intel Celron w/Windows XP
  • Ethernet Port
  • Serial Port
  • 2x USB Ports
• Networking Data
  • Static IP Address: 128.113.54.221
  • Host Name: sol-array.union.rpi.edu
  • MAC Address: 00:07:84:A3:F5:40

[edit] Current Issue

• Current IP Address:
  • 128.113.54.47

[edit] Meeting Minutes

• Photovoltaics Meeting Minutes March 27, 2007
• Photovoltaics Meeting Minutes February 20, 2007
• Photovoltaics Meeting Minutes January 30, 2007

[edit] VCC Basement Layout

• Go here for more pictures of the Renewable Energy Kiosk

DC to AC Inverter

Space to the right of the Inverter

Corner to the right of the equipment

Ceiling above emergency door

Corner near emergency door