U.S. Solar Energy Research Projects Funded
Posted on: Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 15:00 CDT
The U.S. Department of Energy has released $22.7 million for basic research projects aimed at improving the capture, conversion and use of solar energy.
Officials said the research involving 27 projects at 23 universities and national laboratories will help increase the amount of solar power in the nation's energy supply.
These projects are part of our aggressive basic research in the physical sciences -- what I call 'transformational science' -- aimed at achieving a new generation of breakthrough technologies that will push the cost-effectiveness of renewable energy sources to levels comparable to petroleum and natural gas sources, said U.S. Energy Undersecretary for Science Raymond Orbach.
The research will address two priority technical areas: the conversion of solar energy to electricity (14 projects, $9.9 million over three years) and conversion of solar energy to chemical fuels (13 projects, $12.8 million over three years).
Source: United Press International
Related Articles
- ACE and JCP&L Launch Program to Support New Solar Energy Projects in New Jersey
- Roof Upgrade Proves Key Component of Solar Energy Projects
- Sempra Generation Announces First Solar Energy Project
- 'China's Solar Energy Industry Research and Forecast: 2008 to 2010' is the Best and Most Detailed Guide to Understanding This Future
- China Solar Energy Industry Research and Forecast, 2008-2010 Available Now
- Research and Markets: China Solar Energy Industry Research and Forecast, 2008-2010
- Western Wind and Solon America to Develop Solar Energy Projects
- ENSR Provides Environmental Permitting for Major New Solar Energy Projects in California
- UNIDO Inaugurates Major Solar Energy Project in Northwest China
- Additional $2 Million Available in 2005 for Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Projects; Funding Covers Solar Water Heating
 |
 |
User Comments (0)
RSS Feeds