Miko Building Re-purpose ProjectDecember 2009

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Arc of Hilo Agriculture Product Development Center

Growing Trends

Renewable, sustainable energy practices

Food SafetyBuy local, Eat local

3 Power Systems• Private power system using conventional

power from HELCO

• Solar collector system utilizing high power focused energy collectors on rooftop

AND

• LLNL cutting-edge alpha level technologies that are energy-renewable and efficient for commercial industrial applications

LLNL Menu of Technologies

We will demonstrate these renewable energy-based technologies:

• Steam generation• The Flywheel• Heat energy generation• Thermal storage

source: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

It’s Different:Electromechanical Battery Technology

Solar thermal food processing

1) Concentrating Solar Heat Collection System (New concepts to improve efficiency

2) New Thermal Energy Storage System3) New Heat Engine & Generator

LLNL IP is inexpensive & highly efficient (twice that of existing solar thermal technologies)

4) Control System (not shown)

Field of Dreams“Big Island Farmers are Key to a Sustainable State Economy”

Hawaii Business Magazine, January 2009

• To become economically sustainable, community leaders and organizations must support their local farmers.

• Refocus efforts on local industries to grow and consume more local produce

Take care of our own needs and keep money in-state• Expand market share of local produce and value-added

products throughout the state• Increase farming efficiency and product development

Growth Potential• More than 60% of all cropland in the state

is located on the Big Island

• 200 farmers and small businesses participate in the Hilo Farmers Market

• 5,000 customers visit the market each week, 70% are local

• Still, many local farmers are not utilizing their ag land potential

High Impact Solutions

• Create high impact solutions for local farmers to develop localized industry in food processing, packaging and distribution

• Utilize renewable energy to keep energy costs down

Garden Variety

Of community-based food processing needs:

• Fresh produce prep area• Incubator kitchens to test recipes

and processes for value-added products

• Package, bottle and distribute

Already On-Site

• Private power• Heating and cooking

elements• Slicing and peeling

equipment• Assembly line

equipment• Prep tables and carts

• Flash freezer• Fresh water well• Steam boiler• Warehouse storage• Loading docks• Office space• Telecommunications• Sorting and

packaging equipment

What We Will Add

• Freeze Drier• Dehydrator• Extractor• Decontamination • Certified Kitchens

Arc of HiloAgriculture Product Development Center

• Equipped with cutting edge facilities and equipment

• Increase East Hawaii’s underperforming agricultural sector

• Utilize East Hawaii’s readily trainable and available low-wealth workforce

• Demonstrate renewable energy

Workforce Development

Workforce development and training programs designed for:

• People with disabilities• Returning veterans• Returning prison inmates• Native Hawaiians, Micronesians and

other low-wealth residents

APDC Services

• Ex: Certified Kitchen Services– Membership Fee– Charge $100/hour for use for members

• Other Services– Equipment Usage– Packaging & Labeling– Shipping & Distribution – Sales & Marketing

Menu for Success

• UH Hilo College of Business is writing our business plan

• Highly collaborative model for community economic development

• Generate job training and placement opportunities for people with disabilities and other low-wealth populations, while demonstrating sustainable renewable energy technologies

• Increase quality of life for our community

Mahalo

For more information, call Tanya 808-345-6271

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