Working in Energy Sector - About Alan J. Robertson

Alan J. Robertson is a Civil Engineering graduate with extensive experience in the energy sector. He has worked with reputable companies such as BlueWave, 180 South Solar, GME, SunPower, Sungevity, and IPS. Aside from his professional background, Alan is a father, musician, avid surfer and snowboarder, and a world traveler.

• Energy Sector
• Alan J. Robertson
• Civil Engineering
• Professional Experience
• Renewable Energy

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1. Hi

2. Content Energy About Me Working In Energy Sector Conversion/Transportation/Consumption

3. Alan J. Robertson Education University of Massachusetts Bachelors of Science in Engineering Civil Engineering Energy & Green Eng. Professional Experience o BlueWave - Senior Director o 180 South Solar - Co-Founder & COO o GME - SVP o SunPower - RSM Northeast US & Canada o Sungevity - RCSM o IPS - General Manager Project Engineer Fun Facts o Father o Musician o Surf/Snowboard o World Traveler

4. Energy Measurement Fuels Conversion Transmission Consumption

5. Energy Measurement

6. Measurement Power Rate of energy flow (Volts)(Amps) = Watts (joule/s) Watt Kilowatt (1,000) Megawatt (1,000,000) Gigawatt (1,000,000,000) Energy Power over time (Volts)(Amps)(t) = Watt hour (joule) 1 Wh = 3,600 j Watt hour Kilowatt hour (1,000) Megawatt hour (1,000,000) Gigawatt hour (1,000,000,000)

7. Energy Fuels

8. Fuel Types Burn/Use Fuel to Make Heat o Coal Petrolium/Oil o Nuclear o Natural Gas o

9. Fuel Types

10. Energy Conversion

11. Energy Conversion Use Heat to Make Steam Use Steam to Spin Generator

12. Alternative Energy What are the Sources of Alternative Energy?? 1) Solar Photovoltaic Thermal o o

13. Alternative Energy What are the Sources of Alternative Energy?? 2) Wind Turbines o

14. Alternative Energy What are the Sources of Alternative Energy?? 3) Geothermal

15. Alternative Energy What are the Sources of Alternative Energy?? 2) Other Biofuels Tidal Hydro o o o

16. Energy Transmission

17. Transmission Ohm s Law -> V=IR

18. Energy Consumption

19. Consumption

20. Working in Energy Sector

21. Working in Energy o How to prepare o Important Skills o Benefits

22. Questions?

23. Thank You