Research on Microgrids for Uganda
What?
I worked with Dr. Abigail Mechtenberg, founder of Empower Design and visiting professor at Olin College, doing research in microgrid design from January 2013 to December 2013.
Why?
Many hospitals in Uganda don't have reliable electricity, which puts their patients at risk. Microgrids can ensure that these hospitals can always run autoclaves to sterilize their tools and have light to work by. Microgrids can also ensure reliable power for other Ugandan businesses as well.
How?
I performed microgrid simulations in Homer Energy to evaluate which power systems and of what sizes would work best in microgrids in Uganda. In August 2013, I traveled to Uganda to visit the hospital my simulations were based on, as well as to aid in the design of the power systems that would make up the microgrid. These power systems included wind turbines, hydroelectric generators, and bicycle generators.
I worked with Dr. Abigail Mechtenberg, founder of Empower Design and visiting professor at Olin College, doing research in microgrid design from January 2013 to December 2013.
Why?
Many hospitals in Uganda don't have reliable electricity, which puts their patients at risk. Microgrids can ensure that these hospitals can always run autoclaves to sterilize their tools and have light to work by. Microgrids can also ensure reliable power for other Ugandan businesses as well.
How?
I performed microgrid simulations in Homer Energy to evaluate which power systems and of what sizes would work best in microgrids in Uganda. In August 2013, I traveled to Uganda to visit the hospital my simulations were based on, as well as to aid in the design of the power systems that would make up the microgrid. These power systems included wind turbines, hydroelectric generators, and bicycle generators.
