The University of Nevada, Reno has formalized their renewable energy research efforts in a new collaborative, the Renewable Energy Center, that will focus efforts and coordinate programs for competitive research with plans to increase Nevada’s national stature in the renewable energy field.
“The University is a leader in renewable energy research education in Nevada, and through this collaborative we can work to make Nevada a powerhouse in renewable energy in the entire country,” Professor Mano Misra, the director of the new Center, said.
“We have research on hydrogen fuels, bio-diesel, wind power, plants to biofuel, geothermal, and the many subcategories and components of these types of renewable power, and our work is not just be for the sake of research,” Misra said. “We will continue to work to bring together education and industry to develop these systems here in Nevada, boosting the economy with jobs as well as sales of products and services.” … read more »