RISE Seminar - California’s Renewable Energy Revolution and Lessons from PV Innovation

Leading the Charge: California’s Renewable Energy Revolution and Lessons from PV Innovation

California continues to lead the world in clean energy innovation, and the lessons we learn here are shaping the global renewable landscape. Join Dr. David Mueller, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, as he explores California’s ambitious renewable energy goals, the challenges and opportunities of transforming the grid, and how Pacific’s own photovoltaic (PV) system is driving research and discovery.

Topics include:

• California as a Climate Leader 
• Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition 
• University of the Pacific PV Case Study
• Cloud Detection and Solar Forecasting 

Dr. David Mueller holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri. His research spans semiconductor devices, optical electronics, photovoltaics, and renewable energy, with a focus on using computational intelligence and data-driven optimization to enhance solar technologies.

Dr. Mueller welcomes motivated undergraduate and graduate students—especially those with programming or machine learning experience—who are interested in renewable energy research. Students interested in joining his research group are encouraged to email him directly.

Location: John Chambers Technology Center (CTC) 113
 

Directions:

• Use Burns Tower as your destination for GPS
  • Head into Burns Tower to get a Visitor Parking Pass
  • Grab a campus map/ask our staff for CTC building
• Head down the paved path towards campus
• You should pass painted spirit rocks, Khoury Hall, and SOECS Student Support Center
• Reach W Stagg Way and turn left
• Walk down W Stagg Way and CTC will be on your left, behind the SOECS Student Support Center