D-Lab: Energy

D-Lab: Energy

21 episodes

This project-based class explores sustainable energy technology in developing countries. Considers sources like solar, biomass & wind; and uses like cooking, lighting, & phone charging. Students work on projects with partners in Nicaragua and El Salvador. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at ocw.mit.edu/terms

Podcasts

Lab 6: Charcoal Making and Stove Testing

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 47 seconds

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Lab 4: Wiring Solar Panels, Part I: Lecture

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 19 seconds

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Lab 5: Savonius Wind Turbine Construction and Testing

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:28 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 27 seconds

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Lab 3: Biogas and Biodigesters, Part I: Lecture

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:28 p.m.
Duration: 39 minutes

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Lab 4: Wiring Solar Panels, Part II: Activities

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:27 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes

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Lab 3: Biogas and Biodigesters, Part II: Activities

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:27 p.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 18 seconds

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Lab 2: Solar Power Measurement, Part II: Activities

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:26 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 31 seconds

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Lab 2: Solar Power Measurement, Part I: Lecture

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:25 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 22 seconds

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Lab 1: Human Power

Published: March 18, 2013, 5:25 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 59 seconds

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Project 3: Initial Design Review

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:33 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes 50 seconds

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Project 2: Trip Report Presentations (from Lecture 8)

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:33 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 26 seconds

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Project 4: Final Presentations

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:33 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 7 seconds

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Project 1: Trip Planning Presentations (from Lecture 7)

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:31 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 36 seconds

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Lecture 5: Wind and Micro-Hydro Power; Trip Planning

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:28 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 46 seconds

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Lecture 7: Solar Cookers; Creative Capacity Building; Trip Preparation

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:28 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 50 seconds

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Lecture 6: Cooking, Stoves and Fuel

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:28 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 40 seconds

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Lecture 8: Project Design Process

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:28 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 8 seconds

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Lecture 3: Lighting; Trip Introduction

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:27 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes 50 seconds

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Lecture 2: Energy Storage & Microgrids

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:27 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes 50 seconds

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Lecture 4: Solar Energy

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:26 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 20 seconds

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Lecture 1: Introduction to Energy

Published: Jan. 3, 2013, 9:26 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 21 seconds

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