Miko Building Re-purpose ProjectDecember 2009
www.arcofhilo.org
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