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Panel Discussion University Research and Development: Serving to Preserve

Governor’s Climate and Energy Summit. Panel Discussion University Research and Development: Serving to Preserve Dr. R.E. LeMon – Florida Board of Governors Dr. Lonnie Ingram – University of Florida Dr. Ben Wang – Florida State University Dr. Susan Skemp – Florida Atlantic University

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Panel Discussion University Research and Development: Serving to Preserve

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  1. Governor’s Climate and Energy Summit Panel Discussion University Research and Development: Serving to Preserve Dr. R.E. LeMon – Florida Board of Governors Dr. Lonnie Ingram – University of Florida Dr. Ben Wang – Florida State University Dr. Susan Skemp – Florida Atlantic University Dr. M.J. Soileau – University of Central Florida Dr. Shihab Kuran – Petra Solar June 25, 2008

  2. Dr. Lonnie Ingram Florida Center for Renewable Chemical and Fuels University of Florida, IFAS http:/FCRC.IFAS.ufl.edu Dependence on petroleum is the single most important factor affecting the world distribution of wealth, global conflict, health, and the environment. Reversing this dependence will increase employment, preserve our environment, and improve living conditions for all. 1989 - Professor Ohta conducting fermentation studies at UF

  3. y CxHy + (X + )O2 4 y CO2 + ( )H2O 2 Liquid Biomass Fuels Renewable Cycle Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide No Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions Biomass Liquid Fuels Plastic & Solvents Bio-Refinery Cars, Trucks, and Planes Lignin and other Products

  4. Electricity Sugar Ethanol Co-products Hope Power 140 megawatts Lignin, fiber Florida Crystals Sugar Refinery Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Research/Demonstration Steam, water Cleanup & reuse Cellulosic Biomass Cane Bagasse & Waste wood Sterilization Stillage Waste Water Treatment Sugar Cane Site Partner – Florida Crystals Corporation Operations Partner – Verenium Corporation (UF licensee) UF Cellulosic Ethanol Research Plant

  5. Residues to Biofuels Potential for Florida to produce 1/2 of automotive needs, requiring over 200 plants and creating 10,000 new jobs Approx. 4 mil tons of bagasse per year => 200 mil gal ethanol, sufficient for 5 to 10 cellulosic ethanol plants. @ 50 jobs per plant = 250 to 500 new jobs x impact factor Agricultural / municipal / forest residues even larger; marginal lands for energy crops & short rotation trees Construction cost for 5 bil gal = $20B; annual fuel revenue from 5 bil gal = $20B at $4/gal

  6. Dr. Ben Wang, Florida State University High Performance Materials Institute Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials Composites: A $110B Industry • Super-strong and lightweight (at least 35% weight reduction  better fuel economy, less dependence on foreign energy sources) • Driver and passenger protection and safety • Durability and low life cycle cost • Stealth

  7. Florida’s Leadership Position Boat building No. 1 in nation, $18.4B, 100,000 jobs Aerospace 3rd in nation, 23,000 jobs Defense Market Research Products and Jobs All top five U.S. defense contractors in FL Space Cornerstone of space industry, $4.5B

  8. Bridging the Production Gap Innovation leading to products and jobs Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials Traditional University Role Mass Production Market THE TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION PROCESS Commercial demonstration/ initial operations Later phases of commercialization New knowledge creation Specific product/ process plan Techno-market opportunity creation

  9. Florida Atlantic University Center for Ocean Energy TechnologyDr. Susan H. Skemp, Executive Director

  10. Maturing Research – Advancing Technology Enabling Technology Transition Through Risk Mitigation • Treat the open-ocean as an integrated system: Environment, Ecology, Resource, and Power System • Strategic phasing to acquire knowledge to facilitate permitting in partnership with government agencies • System health monitoring and prognostics for continuous assessment and failure avoidance • Integrated modeling • Detailed Research Plan leveraging high impact research and expertise: • Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) • Integrated demonstration validation test plan • Focused education & awareness

  11. Founded Petra Solar 10/2006 Licensed IP developed by UCF faculty and students UCF commercialization team $14M VC funding Petra’s global R&D setup in Orlando Dr. Shihab Kuran

  12. Petra Solar Distributed Approach Traditional Centralized Approach High voltage dc string Dc loops minimized and isolated AC System PETRA .. . Up to 900V DC direct AC CentralizedInverter Petra Solar Products Up to 50% cost reduction of solar systems

  13. Petra Accomplishments • Hired many UCF graduates • Orlando office will double in size this year • Granted ~$1M to UCF researchers • Started production with FL manufactures • Investors looking into new UCF technologies HRH Princess Sumaya visiting Petra Solar’s office at UCF

  14. Governor’s Climate and Energy Summit Thank You!

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