Science Foundation Arizona Announces the Solar Technology Initiative (STI)
A Bright Future For Arizona
STI has been established by Science Foundation Arizona to collaboratively leverages the state's significant solar resources toward global leadership in the renewable energy sector.
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STI NEWS
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Above Photo: Launch of the Solar Technology Initiative - Event in Tucson, Arizona. Left to Right: William Harris of Science Foundation Arizona, Richard Powell of Science Foundation Arizona and Solar Technology Institute, Leslie Tolbert of University of Arizona, Tim Bee of the Arizona Governor's Office and Gary Jones of ArkeX and Ingrain.
Below Photo: Launch of Solar Technology Initiative - Event in Phoenix, Arizona. Left to Right: Bud Annan of Science Foundation Arizona and Solar Technology Institute, Don Budinger of Rodel Foundations, Gary Greenburg of Science Foundation Arizona, Kris Mayes of the Corporation Commission, Don Brandt of Arizona Public Service, Rick Shangraw of Arizona State University.
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STI Leadership under Co-Directors
| Dick Powell | rpowell@sfaz.org | 520.241.0325 |
| Bud Annan | annan@cox.net | 602.770.0079 |
The Goals of STI Include:
- To catalyze solar technology breakthroughs and commercialization of products and services that foster new Arizona industry growth
- To help secure Arizona's competitive market leadership in renewable energy
- To strategically develop Arizona as a globally recognized industry model for optimal management of power grids involving traditional and alternative power sources
- To capitalize upon the R&D strength at the three major universities with significant solar technologies expertise
- To enhance Arizona's emerging prominence in solar research that fuels the growth of Arizona home-grown technology and local companies
- To act as a magnet to attract national and foreign investment in Arizona's growing technology sector
- To play a significant role in achieving the Arizona Corporation Commission's Renewable Energy Standards that require 15% of all electric power to be derived from renewable sources by 2025
The summary vignettes below highlight some of the research taking place throughout Arizona with the support of SFAz. Click on the link next to the photos to find out more. |
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