2017 Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Nevada Annual Meeting
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Graduate Students Writing for Publication Workshop Series
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Request for Applications: Impact Awards for Publications
Impact Awards for Publications Deadline: Applications Accepted at Anytime What ...
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Call for Applications: Collaboration Working Groups 2016-2017
Collaboration Working Groups 2016-2017 For Proposal Development Deadline: Applications Accepted ...
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From Waste Heat to Essential Electricity
In every water delivery system throughout the United States, pressure-reducing values (PRVs) continually lower the high pressure of water so that it is suitable for customer use. NEXUS scientist Dr. Mehdi Etezadi-Amoli, a professor of electrical and biomedical engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is investigating the potential for this process to also generate electrical power, using waste energy from the reduction process.
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Future-Proofing the Power Grid
Renewable energy might be an essential addition to the nation's energy portfolio but incorporating this frequently fluctuating source of energy into an aging grid infrastructure can present challenges.
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Boosting the Efficiency of Concentrated Solar Power Systems
Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems represent one of two major technologies of solar power generation and provide an affordable and sustainable source of renewable energy in the state of Nevada and beyond.
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RESEARCH TEAMS
Solar
The Solar Energy Nexus is creating a center of research excellence that will help Nevada build capacity in solar energy generation.
Water
Teams of scientists are working to develop sustainable water/wastewater approaches to support water needs for solar energy in Nevada.
Environment
Preserving fragile environments is a key focus in achieving benefits from solar energy conservation.
Cyber
Researchers are developing cutting-edge technology to enhance Nevada’s interconnectivity between research institutions.
Economics & Energy
Researchers are developing ways to improve the development and reliability of renewable and solar energy supply
