Green by Design
If we work together, we can power the world
In Green By Design you will experience the design of renewable resources, explore how to incorporate innovative energy conservation technologies into your life, and appreciate how these technologies are making a positive impact in your communities and around the world.
Several Tech Museum Award Laureate projects will be featured in the exhibition, showcasing how renewable materials and efficient energy-sources are making a difference in the developing and industrialized world.
Perspective
Every 44 minutes, sufficient energy from the sun strikes the Earth to provide the entire world's energy requirements for one year. Many of the energy sources available to us in the forms of fossil fuels, bio-fuels, and even wind power are derived partially or wholly from the sun. Today we have become acutely aware of the trade offs that are associated with the burning of fossil fuels. The continued success of our global society depends on the wise use of the world's energy resources.
Regenerative Braking
Learn how electric cars can recapture energy typically lost during braking. An electric motor is used to slow down the tire, while producing electricity to charge the batteries.
Design a Hybrid
Design and race a hybrid car to see how far they go on a cup of gas. You have the option of choosing the size of the electric motor and gas engine, body style, and tires to try to build the most efficient car.
Supercapacitors
Race two cars that are powered by supercapacitors instead of batteries. Supercapacitors have been called "lifetime batteries" since they can survive a million charges before they need to be thrown away.
Sun Power
To make solar cells more effective, many companies are experimenting with ways to focus the sun's energy. Using mirrors, you can build a solar dish that directs sunlight onto a solar cell, doubling its efficiency.
Sponsored by
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Charlene and Derry Kabcenell