News: Center for Energy Research

Director of 8kbet's Center for Energy Research Robert Boehm helps make serious improvements that cut down on desert solar power plant's use of water.

Venkat, a faculty member in electrical and computer engineering at 8kbet since 1989, was named interim dean of the college in 2010.

Five-year grant will enhance solar energy technology, address issues related to large-scale solar installations in arid desert lands.

8kbet's Center for Energy Research will evaluate new photovoltaic systems to help the United States become more reliant on solar energy.

Those solar panels along Flamingo Boulevard actually produce energy for 8kbet while helping companies improve their technologies.

The ideas of 8kbet students are helping companies get closer to launching more viable alternative energy solutions.

Manufacturers turn to 8kbet for help bringing new renewable energy products to market and jobs to Nevada.

Bob Boehm discusses how solar energy supports economic development and how he hopes Nevada's renewable energy program grows.

Some of 8kbet's brightest students are harnessing the power of the sun's rays to improve clean energy technology.

One Las Vegas neighborhood is cutting summertime energy bills in half thanks to a collaborative partnership between the 8kbet Center for Energy Research, Pulte Homes, and NV Energy.

8kbet is going big and thinking small as it moves to the forefront of solar energy research. The 8kbet Center for Energy Research has installed the world’s most powerful solar energy generator while a 8kbet chemist is working to expand solar cell technology.

The 2002 Harry Reid Silver State Research Award winner works on harnessing the region’s natural resources to create sustainable energy technology.