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 ===== 296 Team Meeting - January 20, 2017 ======
 **Attended: Kyle, Jon, Akira, Kyaw**
+==== Updates: ====
+    * Reviewed expectations for the semester
+    * Set goals for the semester
+    * Created Gantt Chart
+    * Finished readings and questions
+==== Q/A: ====
+Introductory Questions
+Q1: What is a microgrid?
+A1: Basically a central electricity system at a very small scale (hence 'micro'). The goal of a microgrid is to achieve greater reliability, reduce carbon emission and cost.
+Q2: In reference to renewable energy sources, why is there concern about the stability of the grid?
+A2: PV energy production is unreliable due to various reasons, one being weather patterns.
+Q3: Why create a self sufficient sensor network?
+A3: By creating a self sufficient sensor network you are forming methods to track weather conditions and predict future weather patterns.
+Q4: What database does the current weatherbox use?
+A4: Relational Database (PostgreSQL).
+Q5: What transceiver does the current weatherbox use?
+A5:XBee
+==== Reminders: ====
+    * Complete Tutorials before proposal (2/11)