Weather to Energy

Dr. Clack is a research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for research in Environmental Sciences and works alongside National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists on weather-driven renewable energy related investigations. He is a mathematician and physicist with 7 years of experience devoted to renewable energies in various forms. His unique perspective on optimization for renewable energy siting could change how the future energy crisis can be avoided. Dr. Clack is an expert in power modelling, mathematical optimization, fluid dynamics, statistics, and atmospheric science.

1. Conceptual Outline 2. Introduction to Electric Power Systems 3. Electrical Load Data Requirements 4. Land-Use Analysis 5. Numerical Weather Prediction and Assimilation 6. Power Modeling 7. Mathematical Optimization 8. Economics of Technologies 9. External Benefits and Risks of Technologies 10. Novel Ideas and Economic Perspectives 11. Designing an "Efficient" Electric Power System