1. Small-Scale Solar Power Solar Power Rangers ~ Rachel Paietta 10 April 2008

2. Previously Work on Documentation Work on Documentation –Group efforts to edit main documents Kevin organized CAD Kevin organized CAD Phil organized executive summary Phil organized executive summary Paul organized website Paul organized website Prepare prototype for testing Prepare prototype for testing –Group meetings to complete construction of prototype Phil, Rachel and Kevin bought testing supplies Phil, Rachel and Kevin bought testing supplies Paul and Derek worked on engine Paul and Derek worked on engine

3. Currently Status: Status: –Prototype construction of trough and structure complete Show Stopper: Stirling Engine Show Stopper: Stirling Engine Continued efforts by Paul and Derek to fix engine

4. Current Prototype

5. Future Development Finalize prototype Finalize prototype –Continue work on Stirling engine –Goal : to have engine running for prototype demo Complete Prototype testing Complete Prototype testing –On a sunny day, test the energy output of the trough by heating a known quantity of water Action has been taken to ensure the testing container is well insulated to prevent heat losses. Action has been taken to ensure the testing container is well insulated to prevent heat losses.

6. Questions The Solar Power Rangers are: Phillip Hicks, Kevin Kastenholz, Derek Lipp, Paul Nistler, and Rachel Paietta and Rachel Paietta