Michael A. Deering (IEEE Foundation, Piscatway, NJ)

How it Works SUNBLAZERLITE is a mobile solar 500W to 1,050W base station including 100-200Ah at 24V station batteries, portable battery packs (PBKs) for home lighting kits. Each PBK has an auxiliary outlet for other DC powered devices in the home such as cellphones or small entertainment devices. Assuming an average three- to four-day return for recharge and two charging shifts for the 12Ah or 18Ah PBK batteries, with 6 chargers the basic unit with two four-hour charging shifts will support 36 home lighting systems of 2-4W LED bulbs. With 10 chargers (10-pack) it can support 60 12Ah units. The solar panels are held in a stand-alone frame with adjustable solar angle. The heavy duty plastic box containing the electronics can rest on the feet of the frame, or on a concrete pad nearby. The assembly needs protection by a security fence, or alternatively the box could go indoors and the panels mounted in a roof. All PBKs and stations will contain a monitoring and battery serial number/lessee every time a PBK is charged. For larger home or base loads either a SunBlazer II with expansion capacity or multiple SUNBLAZERLITEs with expansion capacity can be deployed. 

Biography:

Michael A. Deering is a member of the IEEE Foundation senior management team.  He has 26 years of experience in demonstrated leadership in the field of non-profit philanthropy.  He just celebrated his 12^th year with IEEE Foundation.

As Senior Development Officer, Michael has management of a $16.4M portfolio of fundraising activities that align with the IEEE Foundation Mission - "Provide philanthropic services in support of the IEEE core purpose to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity" and IEEE Vision - "IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions";

Michael provides project management expertise for single-purpose initiatives, as well as Institute-wide initiatives. In his senior management-level position, Michael executes 'moves management' strategies leading to cultivation and successful closure of principal and major gifts in support of IEEE mission-appropriate initiatives.  He has specialized expertise in support of IEEE Foundation ‘signature initiatives, in conducting project feasibility studies and capital campaigns.  He has established over 70 dedicated Funds in support of IEEE Organizational Units and their respective members.

Currently, Michael oversees a US$10M philanthropic development effort for IEEE Smart Village, in support of empowering off-grid communities through education and the creation of sustainable, affordable, locally owned entrepreneurial energy businesses.

http://ieee-smart-village.org/

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He oversees a US$5M philanthropic development efforts in support Engineering Projects In Community Service "EPICS"​ in IEEE, http://www.ieee.org/education_careers/education/preuniversity/epics_high.html

Address:IEEE Foundation, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States, 08854

Michael A. Deering (IEEE Foundation, Piscatway, NJ)

Biography:

Address:Piscataway, New Jersey, United States