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In response to Adriana Palomo's email on the use of NASA's GLOBE Protocols for preschool, I am posting the following.

Good job, Adriana!
Now let’s use this for the Thomas Edison Experience in your Learning Hub.

Let’s keep the joyful, flexible, family-centered outdoor structure of the preschool model, add rigorous middle-school cognitive load, and wrap everything in Edison’s proven inventive process while honoring Joana’s interest in Elon Musk’s ambitious, multi-domain innovation.

Using this, students leave having contributed real scientific data to NASA’s GLOBE database and having invented something useful—exactly the spirit of both Edison and the modern builders they admire. Parents leave having gained credit toward Certified LHO and $30/hr income potential.

At the end of the quarter, you could post this podcast on X.
Podcast Script
Title: “Clouds, Cats & Humanoids – Joana & Mom Invent the Future”
(GCN Learning Hub Thomas Edison Experience – Episode for X)

Length target: 6–8 minutes | Ideal for posting as audio on X with transcript or as a video short series

[Intro music – light, curious, slightly futuristic]

Mom: Welcome to the GCN Learning Hub! I’m here with my daughter Joana, and today we’re talking about the wildest three months of science and robots we’ve ever done. Joana, how would you describe this Thomas Edison Experience?

Joana: It’s like being inside Edison’s lab… but outside under real clouds, and with actual robots that exist right now. We use the GLOBE Observer app to send real data to NASA scientists, and at the same time we’re studying Pudu’s BellaBot—the cute cat delivery robot—and the full-size humanoid D9. Edison would have loved this.

Mom: Exactly. The program keeps the playful outdoor curiosity of the original preschool GLOBE model, but scales it way up for 11-to-14-year-olds. Short online sessions, then we go outside together. Joana becomes the Junior Scientist and Robot Analyst. I get deep technical briefings so I actually understand dual SLAM navigation, bipedal walking, and those crazy dexterous hands on the D9.

Joana: My favorite part so far? Watching how BellaBot “sees” with LiDAR and cameras, then going outside and realizing my own eyes and the GLOBE cloud protocol are doing something similar—just slower and wetter when it rains. And the D9? 170 centimeters tall, walks at 2 meters per second, climbs stairs, and has hands with over a thousand tactile sensors. That’s pure Edison-level invention, but happening in 2026.

Mom: We follow Edison’s process deliberately: Month 1 is pure observation and careful notes. Month 2 is experimentation—testing ideas, measuring, noticing what fails. Month 3 is invention. Joana is designing a robot that could help monitor mosquito habitats or tree health without disturbing nature, while still serving people. First-principles thinking, just like Elon talks about.

Joana: And we keep an Edison Lab Notebook. Every failure gets written down. Edison said he found 10,000 ways that didn’t work. I’m only on maybe twelve so far, but I’m collecting them proudly.

Mom: Parents, you leave this program with real knowledge—not just “robots are cool.” You understand the commercial service robots already working in restaurants and hotels, and the frontier humanoids that are coming. Plus your kids contribute actual scientific data that researchers use.

Joana: If you’re 11 to 14, or you have a kid who loves nature and the future like I do—Musk, Edison, robots, clouds, all of it—come join us at the GCN Learning Hub. We’re inventing the future one outdoor observation and one design iteration at a time.

Mom: Three months. Real data. Real robots. Real inventions. Link in the replies or bio. Let’s build useful things.

Joana: See you under the clouds… or maybe riding with BellaBot.

[Outro music – same theme, fading]

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“Clouds + BellaBot + D9 humanoid + Edison’s lab method = the best 3 months of middle-school STEM we’ve ever done. Joana & I just recorded the story. Listen & join the next GCN Learning Hub cohort. #GLOBEObserver #PuduRobotics #ThomasEdisonExperience #InventTheFuture”

3-MONTH THOMAS EDISON EXPERIENCE

GCN Learning Hub
GLOBE + Pudu “Invent the Future” Family Program
(Ages 11–14)

From Clouds to Humanoids: Citizen Science Meets Service Robotics

Inspired by Thomas Edison’s laboratory method + Joana’s interest in Elon Musk’s first-principles innovation

This 12-week (3-month) experience retains the original preschool GLOBE framework—playful curiosity, authentic citizen science via the GLOBE Observer app, strong parent partnership, short flexible online sessions, and real outdoor investigation—while scaling cognitive demand for middle school.
Students perform quantitative analysis, master technical systems knowledge, practice engineering design, and engage in ethical reasoning.

Parents receive progressive deep technical knowledge of Pudu service robots (BellaBot / BellaBot Pro) and humanoids (D9, with D7 and X-Lab context).
The entire arc follows Edison’s inventive process (Observe → Experiment → Iterate → Apply) and Musk-style first-principles thinking: break problems to fundamentals, test relentlessly, and build useful things that serve people and the planet.

Program Goals
Students conduct rigorous GLOBE observations, master robotics concepts through real Pudu examples (sensors, dual SLAM, multi-modal interaction, wheeled vs. bipedal mobility, dexterous manipulation, embodied AI), compare specialized service robots with humanoids, practice scientific + engineering practices, explore stewardship and ethics, and produce real inventions.

Parents master the GLOBE Observer app, gain substantial commercial and technical knowledge of BellaBot and D9, facilitate open-ended conversations, and co-create outdoor STEM experiences while discussing careers and the future of intelligent machines.

Core Technology Knowledge Base (Parents – Progressive Deep Dives)

Full BellaBot specs and capabilities (cat-inspired multi-modal interaction, dual SLAM, ~40 kg payload, battery swap, indoor service focus) and
full D9 specs (170 cm, 65 kg, 42 DoF, 352 N·m torque, 2 m/s bipedal walking, DH11 dexterous hands, ~20 kg payload, “Born to Serve” embodied intelligence).

Weekly one-page parent sheets add conceptual explanations, limitations, deployment contexts, and Edison/Musk discussion prompts.

Structure & Cadence

Live online sessions: 50–70 minutes, once per week (GCN Learning Hub).

Family Mission: 30–60+ minutes outdoors + indoor reflection/engineering work.

Edison Lab Notebook (digital or physical): required for every student—date, observation data, sketches, predictions, failures noted, design iterations, “What Edison would say” reflection.

Parent role: co-investigator, app handler, discussion facilitator.

3-Month / 12-Week Roadmap

Month 1 – Observation Laboratory (Weeks 1–4)
Edison principle: Careful, systematic observation and note-taking before invention.

Focus: GLOBE data collection + foundational robot perception.
Week 1: Clouds & Sky → BellaBot introduction + dual SLAM navigation
Week 2: Trees / Land Cover → Sensors & perception (LiDAR, RGBD, cameras)
Week 3: Weather systems → AI interaction & multi-modal engagement
Week 4: Water bodies → Mobility foundations (wheeled chassis)

Month 2 – Experimentation Laboratory (Weeks 5–8)
Edison principle: Test, measure, fail productively, iterate.

Focus: Deeper systems + humanoid capabilities.
Week 5: Mosquito habitats / living systems → Manipulation & dexterity (D9 arms + DH11 hands)
Week 6: Seasons & change over time → Embodied AI & learning
Week 7: Integrated multi-protocol observation → Real-world applications & human-robot collaboration
Week 8: Mid-point synthesis → Ethics, labor impact, environmental upside/downside of service & humanoid robots

Month 3 – Invention Laboratory (Weeks 9–12)
Edison + Musk principle: Turn knowledge into useful prototypes; ship something that serves.

Focus: Capstone design, iteration, and public contribution.

Week 9: Design Challenge launch – “Invent a robot that helps monitor or protect a natural system while serving people”
Week 10: Prototype iteration (sketches, constraints, simple models or digital mock-ups) + repeated GLOBE data
Week 11: Testing, refinement, and family feedback (document failures like Edison)
Week 12: Celebration & Public Share – final presentations inside the GCN Learning Hub

Deliverables (Required Portfolio for Certificate of Completion)

Edison Lab Notebook (complete 12-week record with GLOBE data, sketches, quantitative notes, robotics reflections, and design iterations).

GLOBE Data Portfolio: minimum 12 confirmed observations (one primary + optional extras) submitted via the app, with basic analysis (trends, comparisons, graphs if possible).

Mid-Point Systems Comparison (end of Month 2): one-page or short video comparing BellaBot-style specialized service robots vs. D9-style humanoids (sensors, mobility, manipulation, use cases).

Capstone Invention Package (Month 3):
Design brief + labeled sketches or simple 3-D model/digital mock-up
Constraints list and at least two documented iterations
Short “Why this serves nature and people” statement
Optional: 60–90 second demo video

Family Contribution: one extra GLOBE observation per month outside class + parent-supported reflection.

Final Share: live or recorded presentation inside the GCN Learning Hub (student-led, parent co-presenter welcome).

Assessment is portfolio-based. Growth is evidenced in observation quality, technical understanding, engineering thinking, data contribution, and thoughtful discussion of technology’s role.

Parent Guide Essentials (Every Lesson)
Edison/Musk prompts: “What would Edison measure here?”, “How would Musk apply first principles to this robot problem?”, “What is the 99 % perspiration version of this idea?

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Attached Curriculum: Parent Training in GLOBE Observer, Cloud Protocol, and ERE Method (Continued)
2. Session Two: GLOBE Observer Basics and Cloud Protocol Fundamentals
Session Overview
This 2.5-hour session introduces parents to the GLOBE Observer app and the Cloud Protocol, focusing on practical setup and basic observations. Parents will gain hands-on experience with the app, learn the science behind cloud data collection, and explore simple adaptations for engaging young children. The goal is to build confidence in using the tool as citizen scientists while preparing to incorporate it into co-op activities.

Objectives

Install and navigate the GLOBE Observer app.
Perform a basic cloud observation and submit data.
Understand the role of cloud data in NASA research and climate studies.

Adapt observations for children aged 3-5 through playful activities.

Agenda

Welcome and Icebreaker (15 minutes): Share a quick story about a memorable weather event from childhood (tying into future ERE discussions).

App Setup and Overview (30 minutes): Guide parents through downloading the app (available on iOS/Android at https://t.co/IjDHVwnfSw), creating an account, and accessing the Clouds tool.
Discuss the app's purpose: collecting ground-based data to validate satellite observations for global climate research.

Step-by-Step Cloud Protocol (45 minutes):

Demonstrate the process:

Enter location (app uses GPS).
Report overall cloud cover (e.g., none, few, isolated, scattered, broken, overcast) by dividing the sky into quadrants.

Note surface conditions (e.g., snow, water, vegetation) that affect satellite readings.

Optional enhancements: Identify cloud types (e.g., cumulus as "fluffy cotton balls"), opacity (transparent, translucent, opaque), and take sky photos.
Submit data via the app—emphasize that even basic submissions are valuable.

Hands-On Practice (45 minutes): Parents pair up for outdoor observations (weather permitting) or use app simulations. Set notifications for satellite overpasses to time observations.

Adaptations for Young Children (30 minutes):
Discuss child-friendly modifications:
Simplify: Have kids point to clouds and describe shapes/colors (e.g., "What animal does that cloud look like?").
Activities: Cloud scavenger hunts (find "fluffy" vs. "flat" clouds) or drawing clouds observed.
Educational Tie-Ins: Link to weather stories or songs to build vocabulary and curiosity about the environment.

Q&A and Homework (15 minutes):
Assign: Complete one family observation at home and note child's reactions.
Materials Needed
Smartphones/tablets for each parent.
Projector for app demo.
Handouts: Quick-reference Cloud Protocol guide and child activity ideas.
Assessment
Parents submit a practice observation via the app; facilitators review for accuracy and provide feedback.3. Session Three: Advanced GLOBE Integration and Introduction to ERESession OverviewBuilding on Session Two, this 3-hour session delves into advanced Cloud Protocol features and introduces the Elaborative Reminiscing (ERE) method. Parents will practice combining GLOBE observations with ERE conversations, fostering children's narrative skills through environmental experiences. Emphasis is on real-world application in the co-op setting.Objectives
Master optional Cloud Protocol elements and data interpretation.
Learn ERE fundamentals and their benefits for child development.
Practice integrated activities blending GLOBE and ERE.
Explore how these methods support socioemotional and cognitive growth.
Agenda
Review and Advanced GLOBE (45 minutes): Recap basics; cover optional data like cloud types (e.g., cirrus as "wispy feathers"), visibility estimation, and sky color/contrails. Discuss viewing submitted data on GLOBE's visualization tools and its contribution to NASA satellites. Group activity: Analyze sample observations for patterns (e.g., cloud changes over time).

ERE Method Introduction (45 minutes): Explain ERE as a parent-child conversation technique developed by Elaine Reese to enhance autobiographical memory, language, and emotional regulation.

Key principles:
Select unique, one-time events (e.g., a recent park visit or cloud observation).
Use open-ended wh-questions (e.g., "What happened when we saw the big cloud? Who was with us? How did it make you feel?").
Elaborate with details, evaluations (e.g., "That was exciting!"), and follow-ups to child's responses.
Avoid yes/no questions; encourage child-led storytelling.

Benefits and Research (30 minutes):
Highlight how ERE boosts narrative skills, self-concept, and resilience; studies show trained parents improve children's memory and socioemotional outcomes.
Integrated Practice (45 minutes): Role-play: Conduct a GLOBE observation, then use ERE to reminisce (e.g., "Remember the fluffy cloud we saw? What did it remind you of?"). Adapt for kids: Use pictures or props to prompt recall.
Group Discussion and Homework (15 minutes):
Share experiences; assign: Practice ERE on a family outing and log insights.

Materials Needed
App devices.
ERE prompt cards (e.g., question starters).
Sample child books on weather/emotions.

Assessment

Parents demonstrate an integrated GLOBE-ERE activity; peer feedback encouraged.4. Session Four: Mastery, Integration, and Co-op ApplicationSession OverviewThis final 2-hour session synthesizes GLOBE and ERE, focusing on co-op implementation, troubleshooting, and long-term engagement. Parents will design activities and receive certification, ensuring they're ready to lead in the preschool pod.

Objectives
Troubleshoot common challenges in GLOBE and ERE.
Design co-op activities combining both methods.
Commit to ongoing practice and community contributions.

Agenda
Review and Troubleshooting (30 minutes): Address issues like app glitches or child disengagement; tips for GLOBE (e.g., indoor alternatives using webcams) and ERE (e.g., handling short responses by modeling elaboration).

Activity Design Workshop (45 minutes): In groups, create co-op lessons (e.g., "Cloud Storytime": Observe clouds, then reminisce and draw narratives).
Certification and Next Steps (30 minutes): Award certificates; discuss co-op roles and GLOBE data sharing for community events.
Closing Reflection (15 minutes): ERE-style group reminisce on training experience.
Materials Needed
Planning worksheets.
Certificates.
Assessment
Submit a designed activity; ongoing via co-op participation.

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GLOBE Education Consultants LLC - QOF
5335 Market St. Suite E. San Diego, CA 92114

September 28, 2025

Dr. Mark Sanchez, President
Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Email: [email protected]
Via Email and U.S. Post

Subject: Proposal for the Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm Project and Request for Endorsement

Dear Dr. Sanchez,
I am writing to you as the CEO of GLOBE Education Consultants LLC, a Qualified Opportunity Fund dedicated to fostering sustainable development and educational opportunities in underserved communities. Our organization focuses on initiatives that align with economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and community upliftment, particularly within Qualified Opportunity Zones in the San Diego region.

I would like to share details about the proposed Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm, a transformative renewable energy project designed to provide clean, affordable power to Southwestern College (SWC), Bonita Vista High School, Hillside High School, Chula Vista High School, and approximately 14,000 homes and businesses in surrounding Qualified Opportunity Zones. This initiative aims to reduce energy costs, promote green energy adoption, and support local economic growth through job creation and community involvement.

The projected timeline for the Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm is as follows:

Project Initiation and Planning Phase (Q4 2025 - Q4 2026): Conduct feasibility studies, secure funding through Qualified Opportunity Fund investments, engage stakeholders including local schools and communities, and complete environmental impact assessments. Form work teams for skills learning as prelude to Energy Co-op and FJCN.

Permitting and Design Phase (Q1 2027 - Q3 2027): Obtain necessary permits from local, state, and federal authorities, finalize engineering designs, and procure equipment for solar panel installation.

Construction Phase (Q4 2027 - Q4 2028): Build the solar farm infrastructure, including panel arrays, inverters, and grid connections, with an emphasis on local hiring to benefit the community.

Commissioning and Operations Phase (Q1 2029 onward): Launch full operations, with energy distribution beginning to SWC, the mentioned high schools, and the 14,000 homes and businesses. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance will ensure long-term sustainability, with projected annual energy output sufficient to offset a significant portion of local electricity needs.

This project will be supported by the formation of the Energy Co-op, an integral part of the Father Joe's Cooperative Network (FJCN). The FJCN draws inspiration from the success of the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation in Spain, which has transformed a low-income district into one of the world's top 100 innovation hubs, comparable to Silicon Valley. Founded on the teachings of Fr. Jose Maria Arizmendiarrieta, who instructed the Young Adults Ministry (YAM) of his parish in the 10 Principles of Cooperation, the Mondragon model emphasizes collective ownership and democratic governance.
These principles, which the YAM implemented to build a resilient network, include:
Open Admission
Democratic Organization
Sovereignty of Labor
Instrumental and Subordinated Nature of Capital
Participation in Management
Payment Solidarity
Inter-cooperation
Social Transformation
Universality
Education

By adopting these principles, the Energy Co-op within the FJCN will empower local residents, including students and families from SWC and the high schools, to participate in ownership, decision-making, and benefits from the solar farm. This cooperative approach will foster skill development, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience in our Qualified Opportunity Zones.

Furthermore, the solar farm project will lead to the establishment of a GLOBE - FJCN - MARS Lab at Southwestern College, which will support MARS Clubs in the participating high schools. GLOBE is a NASA-sponsored program (https://t.co/mxX0ahErkm) (https://t.co/mxX0ahErkm) focused on global learning and observations to benefit the environment. MARS, or Men And Robots in Space, is a job creation project of GLOBE Education Consultants in the age of sustainable abundance, emphasizing STEM education and innovation in space-related technologies that are made profitable on Earth by co-op teams of humans and humanoids. Space-related jobs will be endless job creation.

This initiative will also involve a partnership with the Jan Garay for Congress in 2028 Committee, aligning with its drive for free preschool to graduate school education in Qualified Opportunity Zones. The solar project will support careers in STEM teaching, Master of Science in Early Education, Bachelor of Robotics Engineering, and Master of Science in AI & Robotics, providing pathways for students to enter high-demand fields.

Attached for your reference is our letter to the Tesla Energy Team, requesting a detailed design proposal and integration of Tesla Optimus in the work teams to enhance efficiency and innovation in the project's operations.

In light of Southwestern College's commitment to community engagement, sustainability, and student success, I respectfully request your endorsement of the Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm project. Your support would be invaluable in advancing this initiative, potentially through a letter of endorsement, partnership in educational programs related to renewable energy, or collaboration on community outreach efforts. I am available to discuss this further at your convenience and can provide additional details or arrange a meeting with key stakeholders.Thank you for considering this proposal. I look forward to the possibility of working together to create a brighter, more sustainable future for our community.

Sincerely,

Virgil Lorenzo, PhD
CEO, GLOBE Education Consultants LLC – QOF

Founding Instructor of USD Mondragon Summer Course
Chair, Jan Garay for Congress in 2028 Committee
5335 Market St. Suite E. San Diego, CA 92114
Email: [email protected] Text: 858-282-9591
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5335 Market St. Suite E. San Diego, CA 92114

September 28, 2025

Dr. Mark Sanchez, President
Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Email: [email protected]

Via Email and U.S. Post

CC:
Office of Communications
Office of Community Relations
Office of Government Relations

Subject: Proposal for the Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm Project and Request for Endorsement

Dear Dr. Sanchez,
I am writing to you as the CEO of GLOBE Education Consultants LLC, a Qualified Opportunity Fund dedicated to fostering sustainable development and educational opportunities in underserved communities. Our organization focuses on initiatives that align with economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and community upliftment, particularly within Qualified Opportunity Zones in the San Diego region.

I would like to share details about the proposed Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm, a transformative renewable energy project designed to provide clean, affordable power to Southwestern College (SWC), Bonita Vista High School, Hillside High School, Chula Vista High School, and approximately 14,000 homes and businesses in surrounding Qualified Opportunity Zones. This initiative aims to reduce energy costs, promote green energy adoption, and support local economic growth through job creation and community involvement.

The projected timeline for the Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm is as follows:
Project Initiation and Planning Phase (Q4 2025 - Q4 2026): Conduct feasibility studies, secure funding through Qualified Opportunity Fund investments, engage stakeholders including local schools and communities, and complete environmental impact assessments. Form work teams for skills learning as prelude to Energy Co-op and FJCN.

Permitting and Design Phase (Q1 2027 - Q3 2027): Obtain necessary permits from local, state, and federal authorities, finalize engineering designs, and procure equipment for solar panel installation.
Construction Phase (Q4 2027 - Q4 2028): Build the solar farm infrastructure, including panel arrays, inverters, and grid connections, with an emphasis on local hiring to benefit the community.

Commissioning and Operations Phase (Q1 2029 onward): Launch full operations, with energy distribution beginning to SWC, the mentioned high schools, and the 14,000 homes and businesses. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance will ensure long-term sustainability, with projected annual energy output sufficient to offset a significant portion of local electricity needs.

This project will be supported by the formation of the Energy Co-op, an integral part of the Father Joe's Cooperative Network (FJCN). The FJCN draws inspiration from the success of the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation in Spain, which has transformed a low-income district into one of the world's top 100 innovation hubs, comparable to Silicon Valley. Founded on the teachings of Fr. Jose Maria Arizmendiarrieta, who instructed the Young Adults Ministry (YAM) of his parish in the 10 Principles of Cooperation, the Mondragon model emphasizes collective ownership and democratic governance. These principles, which the YAM implemented to build a resilient network, include:
Open Admission
Democratic Organization
Sovereignty of Labor
Instrumental and Subordinated Nature of Capital
Participation in Management
Payment Solidarity
Inter-cooperation
Social Transformation
Universality
Education

By adopting these principles, the Energy Co-op within the FJCN will empower local residents, including students and families from SWC and the high schools, to participate in ownership, decision-making, and benefits from the solar farm. This cooperative approach will foster skill development, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience in our Qualified Opportunity Zones.

Furthermore, the solar farm project will lead to the establishment of a GLOBE - FJCN - MARS Lab at Southwestern College, which will support MARS Clubs in the participating high schools. GLOBE is a NASA-sponsored program (https://t.co/mxX0ahErkm) (https://t.co/mxX0ahErkm) focused on global learning and observations to benefit the environment. MARS, or Men And Robots in Space, is a job creation project of GLOBE Education Consultants in the age of sustainable abundance, emphasizing STEM education and innovation in space-related technologies that are made profitable on Earth by co-op teams of humans and humanoids. Space-related jobs will be an endless job creation.

This initiative will also involve a partnership with the Jan Garay for Congress in 2028 Committee, aligning with its drive for free preschool to graduate school education in Qualified Opportunity Zones. The solar project will support careers in STEM teaching, Master of Science in Early Education, Bachelor of Robotics Engineering, and Master of Science in AI & Robotics, providing pathways for students to enter high-demand fields.

Attached for your reference is our letter to the Tesla Energy Team, requesting a detailed design proposal and integration of Tesla Optimus in the work teams to enhance efficiency and innovation in the project's operations.

In light of Southwestern College's commitment to community engagement, sustainability, and student success, I respectfully request your endorsement of the Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm project. Your support would be invaluable in advancing this initiative, potentially through a letter of endorsement, partnership in educational programs related to renewable energy, or collaboration on community outreach efforts. I am available to discuss this further at your convenience and can provide additional details or arrange a meeting with key stakeholders.Thank you for considering this proposal. I look forward to the possibility of working together to create a brighter, more sustainable future for our community.

Sincerely,

Virgil Lorenzo, PhD
CEO, GLOBE Education Consultants LLC – QOF

Founding Instructor of USD Mondragon Summer Course
Chair, Jan Garay for Congress in 2028 Committee
5335 Market St. Suite E. San Diego, CA 92114
Email: [email protected] Text: 858-282-9591
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Bonita Long Canyon Solar Farm Proposal

GLOBE Education Consultants LLC, A Qualified Opportunity Fund
5335 Market St. Suite E. San Diego, CA 92114. Email: [email protected]. X:@globe_ec
September 28, 2025

Subject: Request for Design Proposal: Dual-Use Solar Farm and Tesla Megapack Integration in Chula Vista, CA

Tesla Energy Team
c/o Tesla, Inc.
1 Tesla Road
Austin, TX 78725
Dear Tesla Energy Team,
I write as the CEO of GLOBE Education Consultants and request your expertise in developing a preliminary design proposal that would benefit Southwestern College, Bonita Vista High School, and surrounding community.
The request is for a transformative solar energy project in Bonita Long Canyon that would benefit students of and the community around Southwestern College. This design will support our efforts to secure local permissions and advance a sustainable, community-driven initiative that harmonizes ecological preservation with clean energy production.

The proposed solar farm will utilize bifacial vertical panels arranged in rows spaced 10 meters apart, optimizing land use for dual purposes: maintaining the canyon's natural ecology (e.g., supporting wildlife corridors, native vegetation, and recreational trails between rows) while generating approximately 20 MW of renewable energy. This agrivoltaic approach ensures minimal environmental disruption, with the vertical orientation allowing sunlight to reach the ground for biodiversity and potential understory planting.

The generated power will be stored in a 20 MWh Tesla Megablock, comprising four Megapack 3 units, to provide reliable, dispatchable energy for peak demand and grid stability. The system will serve key local institutions—Southwestern College and Bonita Vista High School—along with approximately 14,000 homes and businesses in the surrounding Energy Co-op network, reducing energy costs, enhancing resilience, and promoting energy independence in underserved communities, or Qualified Opportunity Zones.

A core pillar of this project is workforce development: it will create jobs and training opportunities for 12th graders and alumni from Bonita Vista High School and Southwestern College. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in solar installation, energy storage operations, and AI integration, specifically focusing on incorporating Tesla Optimus humanoid robots into the Energy Co-op's operations. This training will be supervised by Stardust Solar, ensuring safe and effective deployment of Optimus for tasks like panel maintenance, data collection, and system monitoring.

Your innovative technologies—particularly the Megapack 3 for storage and Optimus for automation—align perfectly with our vision for equitable, future-proof energy solutions. We kindly request a customized design proposal, including site-specific layouts, performance simulations, cost estimates, and integration guidelines for the vertical bifacial array and Megablock. This document would be instrumental in our presentations to local authorities, including the City of Chula Vista and San Diego County, to obtain necessary permits and environmental approvals.

We are eager to collaborate with Tesla Energy to bring this project to fruition, leveraging your expertise to demonstrate the scalability of dual-use solar in urban canyons. Please let me know a convenient time for a call to discuss details further. I can be reached at 858-282-9591 or [email protected].

Thank you for your leadership in accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. We look forward to partnering with Tesla to power our community for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Virgil Lorenzo, PhD | CEO GLOBE EC - QOF
Founding Instructor of USD Mondragon Cooperatives Summer Course
Jan Garay for Congress in 2028 Committee
5335 Market St Suite E
San Diego, CA 92114
Email: [email protected]
Text: 858-282-9591

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