The Tyner Academy Renewable Energy course and outreach program.

The Tyner Academy Renewable Energy course and outreach program will introduce students in the system and surrounding areas to green technology, renewable energy and environmental sustainability. 

We will accomplish this by building a portable operational classroom, called The Green Machine. The Green Machine is a trailer that will consist of an operating solar photovoltaic system generating electricity, an operating

solar water heater, portable wind turbine, solar oven, energy efficiency demonstrator which will compare the efficiency of compact, fluorescent, and incandescent lamps; the energy efficiency demonstrator will be powered by

the onboard solar photovoltaic system. 

A biological fossil fuel pathway will be represented by using plastic dinosaurs, fossil ferns, and lumps of coal to discuss the origin, technology, and impacts of fossil fuel. We will also include a model of a passive solar home,

which uses sunshine to heat and light the home, the model will also demonstrate summer cooling and ventilating by making use of convective air currents which are created by the natural tendency of hot air to rise. A fuel cell

demonstration kit will demonstrate the concept of a hydrogen economy. The Green Machine will also demonstrate a solar furnace that can heat a home with no electricity usage. 

The Green Machine trainer is designed and built by students enrolled in the Renewable Energy program. When the Green Machine comes to visit, students will experience Renewable energy, green technology and environmental

sustainability in an exciting hands-on way. Promoting these concepts will have a lasting impact on these students, challenging them to find new and innovative ways to decrease the carbon footprint left behind.

Tyner Academy student built Solar Power System

Would you like to design, build, and operate a Solar Photovoltaic System?

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Tyner Academy Wind Turbine Project

Would you like to design, build, and operate a Wind Turbine power generating system?

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KidWind Wind Turbine Blade Design Challenge

Would you like to design, build, and test wind turbine blades and compete in the KidWind blade design challenge?

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No____ Giant Solar Concentrator

Would you like to design and build a giant solar concentrator that can burn a hole through a thick steel plate as well as generate a large amount of energy?

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Solar Heater

Would you like to design and build a solar heater/furnace that will heat your home FOR THE FREE?

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Solar Water Heater

Would you like to design and build a solar water heater that will give you free hot water?

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Disaster shelter

Would you like to design and build a disaster shelter that can be easily heated, cooled and is water proof?

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Solar Cookers

Would you like to build, design, and cook on a solar cooker that uses only energy from the sun?

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Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Would you like to design and build a Alternative Fuel Vehicle?

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Solar Powered Golf Cart

Would you like to turn an old electric golf cart into a really cool Solar Powered golf cart? (Cart under construction)

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Solar Thermal Power Tower

Would you like to turn an old sattelite dish into a Solar Thermal Tower Power Plant?

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Sustainability

Would you like to design and build a Chicken tractor for chickens that will provide you with a constant supply of fresh eggs without having to buy expensive feed?

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Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability

Would you like to Host and Visit other schools and teach students about Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability?

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Would you like to receive an Industry Certification in Green Technology?

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Would you like to get Dual Credit with Chattanooga States Solar Technology Program?

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Would you like to take Mr. Webb’s Renewable Energy course 4th block second semester?

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