Our good friend Don Tuttle passed away on May 15 at the age of 81. We were very sad to learn the news, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Andrea, and his family and friends. Don and Andrea Tuttle are...
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Arne Jacobson
Schatz student researchers recognized for outstanding achievements
This month, five student researchers from the Schatz team were recognized by Humboldt State University and by the Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE) department for outstanding achievements. Chih-Wei Hsu and Ciara...
A message from the Director
In 1989, two environmental resource engineering professors — Peter Lehman and Charles Chamberlin — began the Schatz Solar Hydrogen Project. In April, we celebrated the Schatz Center’s 30th anniversary with a party...
Director’s Note: November 2018
The Camp Fire in Butte County has been the most damaging wildfire in California history. Hurricanes, wildfires, cyclones, floods, and heat waves are taking a heavy toll on communities around the globe. While no single...
The Schatz Center roof goes solar
On the last weekend of September, HSU and Schatz Center alumnus Nate Coleman returned to Humboldt State with a team of solar professionals to lead the installation of a photovoltaic array on the roof of the Schatz...
Maia Cheli
Schatz Energy Spring/Summer 2018 Newsletter
Our print (and pdf) newsletter is just off the press, with features & updates on: the Redwood Coast Airport (ACV) microgrid breaking ground on Solar+ at the Blue Lake Rancheria the California Biopower Impact project...
Director’s Note: June 2018
On May 4, we had the pleasure of hosting the Schatz Center Advisory Board for our annual meeting. In addition to our customary discussion of Center activities and strategy, we were happy to be able to include the...
Dedication of the Schatz Center West Wing
On Friday, May 4, we formally dedicated our new West Wing addition. Congressional Representative Jared Huffman was joined by HSU President Lisa Rossbacher, Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Council Member Jason Ramos, and...
Director’s Note: October 2017
The past year has been a very productive one for the Schatz Center, and I am grateful for all the good work that our team and partners have done to turn opportunities into successes. I want to give special...
Schatz Center “West Wing” Nears Completion
Construction of the Schatz Center’s new “West Wing” is nearing completion. The 1900 square foot single-story building was designed by Suarez Kuehne Architecture of San Francisco, and is being built by Adams Commercial...
Peter LehmanBlueTechValley: opportunities for innovators in energy, water & agriculture
BlueTechValley is seeking entrepreneurs and businesses engaged in energy, water and agricultural innovations. Regional hubs throughout California connect local projects with statewide services including technology...
PV module performance over time: assessing 26 years at the HSU Telonicher Marine Lab
In 1990, the Schatz Center installed 192 ARCO M75 photovoltaic (PV) modules at the HSU Telonicher Marine Lab in Trinidad, California, 150 m off the Pacific Ocean. Current voltage (IV) tests were performed on each module...
