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How to Harness the Power of the Wind

A better way to optimize wind power.

Research

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EPA Recognizes the University of California as a National 'Green Power' Leader

The University of California ranks number six among the EPA's Green Power Partnerships for on-site generation of renewable energy.

In the News

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A Double Dose of Success

Institute faculty member Igor Mezić has received has the 2017 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research…

In the News, Research

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Physicists Demonstrate Photonic Hypercrystals for Control of Light-Matter Interaction

Researchers at the City College of New York have used photonic hypercrystals to control light-matter interaction for applications such…

Research

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Santa Barbara commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030

Santa Barbara is the first city on California's Central Coast to Commit to 100% Clean Energy.

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Polymer Pioneer

UCSB Professor and IEE faculty member Craig Hawker receives the Charles G. Overberger Prize for his innovations in polymer synthesis and…

Awards and Accolades

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Amid Trump Cuts, California Proposes Its Own Energy Moonshot

Some funds from a proposed cap-and-trade program in California would go towards a climate and clean energy research fund.

Industry and Business

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UCSB's Dr. Sangwon Suh speaks with KEYT about the implications of US' retreat from Paris agreement

Interview with KEYT to live stream at 5pm or 6pm on Friday, June 2nd.

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'Instantly rechargeable' Battery Could Change the Future of Electric and Hybrid Automobiles

New technology could provide an 'instantly rechargeable' method that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly for recharging…

Research

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First Utility-Scale Microgrid in U.S. Enters Service

A utility-scale microgrid in Illinois could help the technology gain wider adoption. 

General, Industry and Business

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Berkeley Lab Helps California Get to Zero Net Energy Homes

Two projects on residential buildings will help state meet targets for low-energy buildings.

Industry and Business

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Solar Cells More Efficient Thanks to New Material Standing on Edge

Researchers have designed a new structural organization using the promising solar cell material perovskite. The study shows that solar…

Research

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The World's Largest Wind Turbines Have Started Generating Power in England

As the largest wind turbines in the world, each produces 8 megawatts of power, for a total of 258 megawatts for the whole wind farm.

Industry and Business

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As LED Lighting Gets Standardized, What Are the New and Different Applications?

While the technology itself has changed little, the applications become interesting, such as unique use in buildings and smart cities.…

Industry and Business

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How Boring Old Pension Funds Might Curb Global Warming

The people tasked with safeguarding your nest egg are forcing the financial world to pay attention to climate change. IEE faculty member…

In the News

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Stretching the Limits of Elastic Conductors

A University of Tokyo team has developed a printable, elastic conductor for use in wearable electronics and other textiles.

Research