The University of Delaware is strongly committed to energy and sustainability, boasting some of the biggest and best programs in renewable energy science, technology and policy in the country.  Have a look at our programs, centers and institutes.

Solar Hydrogen IGERT: Sustainable Energy from Solar Hydrogen

www.udel.edu/igert
The NSF-sponsored Sustainable Energy from Solar Hydrogen IGERT program at the University of Delaware focuses on developing new approaches to sustainable energy which is based on the conversion of solar energy using hydrogen as an energy carrier. We want our students to recognize and develop new multidisciplinary approaches to solar hydrogen components, systems, and implementation.  The Energy and Sustainability 2009 conference will be run by students in this program.

UDEI:  University of Delaware Energy Institute

www.energy.udel.edu
The University of Delaware Energy Institute (UDEI) was established to help integrate the many different research efforts in energy at UD.  Many of the research centers listed on this page are a part of the UDEI.  UDEI held both an Inaugural Event and an Energy Symposium in 2008.  Many well known speakers from academia, government, and industry presented at these events.  Some of these talks can be seen from the website.

IEC:  Institute of Energy Conversion

http://www.udel.edu/iec/
IEC was founded at the University of Delaware in 1972.  In 1992 it was named a University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaic Research and Education by the Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.  The IEC researches solar cells made from  copper indium diselenide and related alloys, cadmium telluride and silicon.

CFCR:  Center for Fuel Cell Research

www.me.udel.edu
The Center for Fuel Cell Research was established to bring together the various groups at the University of Delaware that are involved in fuel cell related research.  The University of Delaware currently has one fuel cell bus operating on campus, with two more on the way.    

CEEP:  Center for Energy and Environmental Policy

http://ceep.udel.edu/ceep.html
CEEP was established at the University of Delaware in 1980.  It has a variety of graduate programs in energy and environmental policy.  It includes faculty from many different academic backgrounds and countries.  CEEP's director, Dr. John Byrne, shares the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

SPP:  Solar Power Program

http://www.solar.udel.edu/
The Solar Power Program (SPP) is enabling students from various backgrounds to take part in cutting edge research in solar technology.  One large research endeavor taking place in the SPP is towards a Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC).  The goal is to make a working solar cell which has an efficiency of 50%.  A prototype has also been shown to have an efficiency of 42.8%.

CCPI:  Center for Carbon-free Power Integration

http://www.carbonfree.udel.edu/
This is an exciting new center that was just recently established in September of 2008.  Its goal is to conduct research, publish, and be a catalyst for knowledge based partnerships.  The center will focus on renewable power production, transmission, and storage.  

CCST:  Center for Catalytic Science and Technology

http://www.che.udel.edu/ccst/
The Center for Catalytic Science and Technology (CCST) was founded in 1978 in order to educate students in catalysis science.  The center has multiple research projects in energy and sustainability as well as many areas.  More than 300 students have had research opportunities through the center.