Haleakala Solar is installing what will be the largest commercial PV power generation system in Maui County

AAAA - Rent-A-Space in Honokowai, Maui will be builiding a 600-kilowatt rooftop system. It will be the largest commercial photovoltaic power system in Maui County. Construction will begin in September 2011. To read more see link from Pacific Business News http://bit.ly/qHdxNG

Video Resources - Teaching Science as Inquiry, Energy, and more

Here are some video resources from UH SeaGrant on “Teaching Science as Inquiry”, solar energy and more...

Link to all videow directly at: http://www.vimeo.com/marinescience

Or by island:
Oahu: http://mse.seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/oahu-lectures
Hawai`i Island: http://mse.seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/hawaii-island-lectures

The NEED Project – National Energy Education Development

Great Resource for Teachers!

The mission of the NEED Project is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders.

Check out http://www.need.org/

Link to PowerPoints and PDF's for teaching renewable energy concepts!

http://www.need.org/node/156

Science Supplies Resource - Kelvin.com

Kelvin Educational
http://www.kelvin.com/

Recommended by Colin, Environmental Science Teacher at Lahainaluna HS

Wind Energy Quiz for Students

BrainPop, a fabulous resource for teachers and students, has a fun, online quiz that ties in perfectly with the Island Energy Inquiry Curriculum Module: Island Breezes Blowing Island Energy.

BrainPop Wind Energy Quiz
http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/windenergy/quiz/

Online Maps of Hawaii Energy Use and Potential

Wind Powering America
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/maps_template.asp?stateab=hi
Wind energy potential maps for Hawaii.

Energy Information Administration
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/state/state_energy_profiles.cfm?sid=HI
Energy Statistics for the United States

NREL - An Excellent Resource!

The National Renewable Energy Lab website has excellent information to supplement the Island Energy Inquiry Curriculum!

NREL
http://www.nrel.gov/