“Troy Helming is by far the most knowledgeable & competent renewable energy expert I've met! He is a highly motivated business professional & an inspiring leader - I've learned a lot from him! He is a good example of success for me - a great visionary, talented speaker - simply an amazing guy with a beautiful family! Troy deserves the success that Pristine Sun is experiencing - I am very proud to be a small piece in the puzzle that he has built with his wife!”
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I founded 2 of the most successful renewable energy companies in the USA: Tradewind…
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Hello everyone! I've not posted much of my ninja warrior obstacle #training or #competitions because there haven't been many. I've been so focused on…
Hello everyone! I've not posted much of my ninja warrior obstacle #training or #competitions because there haven't been many. I've been so focused on…
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On this week's episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we talk with one of Silicon Valley’s legendary disruptors, Rajat Suri, co-founder of Lyft and serial…
On this week's episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we talk with one of Silicon Valley’s legendary disruptors, Rajat Suri, co-founder of Lyft and serial…
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If you are planning on attending RE+, the largest renewable energy conference in the world, join us at the Grid Wise Architecture Council Symposium…
If you are planning on attending RE+, the largest renewable energy conference in the world, join us at the Grid Wise Architecture Council Symposium…
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Experience
Education
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University of Kansas
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Activities and Societies: Sigma Phil Epsilon, Varsity Yell-Leader (Caption of National Champions Cheerleading squad in 1990), Minors in International Business & Spanish
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Activities and Societies: Debate Team, Varsity Track & Field (sprinter, hurdles), Advanced Repertory Theater, Varsity Swim Team, Football team (wide receiver), Yell-Leader, Pep Club Vice President.
Volunteer Experience
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Director Risk Mitigation
Sigma Phi Epsilon - Kansas Gamma chapter
- 3 years 8 months
Education
Rush chairman
Publications
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The Clean Power Revolution
Green Reach Inc.
See publicationHow The Freedom Plan converts America to 100% renewable energy at a cost of $10 Trillion and saves the US economy at least $1 Trillion per year.
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The Clean Power Revolution
Amazon Book Surge
See publicationA book describing the Freedom Plan, a blueprint to convert North America to 100% clean, renewable, low-cost energy to save the US economy at least $1 Trillion per year. At a cost of <$10 Trillion (in 2005 - today's cost is roughly half that), the payback is 5-10 years. It entails 270 new transmission lines, massive build-out of new solar & wind farms, rooftop solar, offshore wind & solar, and some energy storage. It also details the project development process and financing options. Finally,…
A book describing the Freedom Plan, a blueprint to convert North America to 100% clean, renewable, low-cost energy to save the US economy at least $1 Trillion per year. At a cost of <$10 Trillion (in 2005 - today's cost is roughly half that), the payback is 5-10 years. It entails 270 new transmission lines, massive build-out of new solar & wind farms, rooftop solar, offshore wind & solar, and some energy storage. It also details the project development process and financing options. Finally, it describes how millions of new good-paying jobs will be created as part of the process.
Patents
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Tunnel Boring System
Issued 11136886
See patentA plasma tunnel boring machine including a plurality of plasma torches on the cutting head, and a plurality of nozzles on the cutting head to provide a stream to cool an area while the plasma torches are active, and a tractor providing propulsion to the cutting head, the tractor to move the cutting head to cut a tunnel.
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Tunneling for Underground Power & Pipelines
Issued US 10,584,585
See patentThe present application describes a rapid burrowing robot (RBR) that can dig tunnels using ultra high temperature rotating plasma torches.
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Floating Solar System
Filed 15/796689
A floating solar system be used on water, utilizes an aluminum support structure, aluminum, HDPE floatation elements which are designed to have minimal solar exposure. The aluminum support structure is designed to absorb all structural torque and other forces.
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Courses
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Business Statistics
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Managerial Accounting
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Quantitative Analysis
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Projects
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EarthGrid’s Plasma Robots Are Solving Energy Infrastructure – Troy Helming How plasma technology is expediting tunnel boring for power lines, water pipes, and more
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In this episode, Troy discusses how EarthGrid’s technology could help create sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective energy infrastructure worldwide:
EarthGrid’s plasma technology promises to dig tunnels at a faster pace and a fraction of the cost of traditional mechanical methods. Troy likens the company’s robot to a small tractor armed with “lightsabers,” used for vaporizing rock and soil. A Mandalorian-like jetpack then ejects the debris.
EarthGrid’s plasma boring technology is…In this episode, Troy discusses how EarthGrid’s technology could help create sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective energy infrastructure worldwide:
EarthGrid’s plasma technology promises to dig tunnels at a faster pace and a fraction of the cost of traditional mechanical methods. Troy likens the company’s robot to a small tractor armed with “lightsabers,” used for vaporizing rock and soil. A Mandalorian-like jetpack then ejects the debris.
EarthGrid’s plasma boring technology is more environmentally friendly than other options, as it does not require the use of chemicals or drilling mud. Since it is a non-contact method of tunneling, it also does not disturb the surrounding environment or communities.
At scale, EarthGrid’s technology could significantly reduce the footprint of energy infrastructure by eliminating the necessity for above-ground power lines and reducing the energy required to transport resources. Beyond power lines, the tunnel boring tech can also be used for a range of other infrastructure projects, including underground transportation systems, water pipelines, and secure underground data centers.Other creators -
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Seacoast Grace School & Mega-church solar project
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We procured a 20-year power purchase agreement contract to sell discounted solar electricity to this school & church in Cypress, CA (near Long Beach). We designed, permitted, arranged financing, installed, and currently operate & partially own this solar PV project on 4 building rooftops.
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Languages
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Spanish
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