Blue Economy Primer; Monthly Meetup - Featuring Helios Industries

This month’s Blue Economy Primer Meetup will feature a conversation with Helios Industries CTO and globally recognized artist, Zach Coffin. Zach will share with us his amazing journey from climate activist and large-scale Burning Man sculptor of interactive community art, to an innovator and inventor designing cutting edge renewable energy solutions.

Working with , Zach designed the SolarWing, the next generation in solar microgrid systems. Each 25kW unit generates approximately 150kWh per day, with additional onboard storage of up to 150kWh, facilitating 24/7 operation at night or during inclement weather. SolarWing is configured in a 20-foot shipping container standard for ease of transport. The single push of a button deploys the solar array and begins operation. Smart and self-protecting, the unit detects unsafe wind speeds or storms and automatically retracts the wings. New Orleans-based was recently recognized as a National Semifinalist in the and will compete in the Global Forum finals later this month.

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At Deep Blue, we are so pleased with the great mix of people who have attended our meetups so far. Please come share your brilliance and insight!*

Agenda:

• 5:00pm; doors open (Nieux Society, 2040 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans)
• 5:30 - 6:00; Introductions and group discussion with Zach Coffin, moderated by Deep Blue Academy
• 6:00 - 7:00; mixer and discussion

We look forward to seeing you there!

* this is a free event with an optional donation to support more future Deep Blue education and community engagement activities. See more details below. Thank you!

The Blue Economy Primer is an education and research-focused monthly meetup and podcast hosted by nonprofit . The event is free and open to all. When reserving your ticket, please consider a tax-deductible donation to support our range of DBA activities.

The Primer features interviews and engagement with globally recognized experts sharing concepts, trends, and technology related to:

• THE BLUE ECONOMY
• EMERGING BLUE TECHNOLOGIES
• REGENERATIVE MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE
• RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
• INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Stay tuned, as each month Deep Blue Academy hosts a fireside chat and community meetups to showcase 'What's Next' in the Blue Economy. Discussion topics include coastal restoration and reinforcement, renewable energy, climate technology, and community engagement for building resilient Gulf Coast communities. Or come let us know what you would like to learn about.

Visit us at the Deep Blue Academy webpage to find out more about our education and research agenda, listen to the latest episodes of our Blue Economy Primer podcast, and support our nonprofit work.

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