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April 2007 Luncheon Meeting
   
   
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2007
   
Location: APS Deer Valley Building N-1 (map)
  2124 W. Cheryl Dr. (North Door)
  Phoenix, AZ
   
Speaker: B. Scott Canada, Engineer III, Renewable Energy Department, APS
 
Topic: Solar Trough Technology

Summary:

An introduction to Solar Trough Power Plants from a utility perspective. The discussion included a review of the technology construction, operations, resources and operations. In addition, potential applications of this technology were addressed. Attendance was approximately 28 persons.


Biography:

Bryan “Scott” Canada holds a B.S.Ch.E. degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX and is pursuing his M.S. in Construction Management the Del E. Web School of Construction from Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ. He has approximately 10 years experience as a technology expert and project manager for utility renewable energy projects in the Southwest US. His industrial experience has included new technology development as well as construction management of a variety of solar and non-solar renewable technologies and installations. Through these roles, Scott has overseen the construction and operation of remote photovoltaic, distributed grid-connect photovoltaic, utility-scale photovoltaic and utility-scale solar thermal systems.

Contact Information:

B. Scott Canada
Engineer III
MS 9674
400 N. 5th St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone 480-446-0171
Email: scott.canada@aps.com




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