Events By Topic

Mike Kaleikini of Puna Geothermal Venture discusses geothermal energy.

Keeping vaccines at the proper temperature can be a challenge, especially when the power goes out or voltages surge to damaging levels. We will discuss the design of a vaccine refrigerator for difficult environments.

County Councilman and veterinarian Dr. Tim Richards will discuss a vision for a water and energy system that can serve the needs of North Kohala's residents and agriculture.

Organic waste such as kitchen waste, grass clipping, fruit waste and weeds contains large amounts of nutrients and energy. This energy can be harvested using anaerobic digestion process, and is applicable to small coffee and fruit plantations on Hawaii Island.

Prof. Tadafumi Adschiri is an international leader in the field of supercritical water technology and a member of the Science Council of Japan. His research in the generation of nano-catalysts with supercritical water has significant impacts on the future of renewable energy, especially as it relates to biomass conversion.

What's the connection between wind power and our water supply? Come hear how a proposed new wind farm will save Hawaii County water supply customers one million dollars per year in energy costs.

Paniolo Power, a subsidiary of Parker Ranch, made a splash last year when they announced they could provide renewable electricity for the Kohala region more cost effectively than the utility. General Manager Jose Dizon will present parts of the more detailed investigations they have been pursuing with their partners Siemens and Booz Allen since that time.

NELHA has been monitoring its equipment using a variety of disparate systems. Over the past year or so, it has been upgrading to a comprehensive data acquisition system. It is now possible to get real-time data on pumping stations and their power usage, which will allow them to improve pumping efficiencies and reduce operational costs.