Projects
Below you will find a list of the projects Hawaii Energy Consultants has played a hand in developing. Click the images below for more information regarding the project
Parabolic Trough 500 acre, 64 MW via two 32 MW GE steam turbines, high and low pressure design. Heavy oil is sent through the Solel vacuum receiver tubes and sent to the boiler. Steam from the boiler goes to the steam turbines for energy production.
Customer did not want any penetrations which was a challenge for the 30′ span. Heavy gauge aluminum I-beams, angles, and 4″ square channel spacers were the engineering choices for this installation for 30-50 year life requirements. To date no tiles have cracked and no leaks reported. System was engineered to withstand 140 mph winds.
The challenge on this project was the steep and very aged roof condition. The homeowner did not want to reroof as he felt the PV panels would extend the roof’s life which it has. This project was also very small at only 12 panels so Enphase microinverters were selected. The roof has open beams underneath, and the panels have passively cooled the room below 5-10 degrees F year-round.
Raceway from current hydro project already in place as start of river. This project simply expanded the existing hydro system by placing another generator downstream. Project was upgraded by 3 x 18 MW capable Francis Turbines from GE
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