World-class R & D within
easy reach.
Imagine one area with access to IBM and GE Global Research, the world’s #1 college of nanotechnology, a top 25 engineering school, academic centers for future energy systems and materials research, and PV installation training. New York’s Hudson Valley is close to all these resources and then some. Such institutions as the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Cornell University are within easy reach.
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) at UAlbany- The research performed at this center promotes the study of physical and chemical nature of the atmosphere and its implications to the environment. This center is serving as an enhancement to New York State and the advancement of the quality of life and economic being of its citizens.
Binghamton University — Part of the valley’s new $35 million Solar Energy Consortium, Binghamton fosters a broad range of PV research. Faculty from several disciplines are actively investigating ways to reduce cost and deliver more efficient solar technology to market.
Clarkson University — Clarkson’s international reputation for research excellence comes partly from its focus on cutting-edge energy technology. Researchers explore such topics as solar energy utilization, solar-electric vehicle simulation, and new nanocomposites for solar cell applications, among others.
Cornell Center for Materials Research — Researchers at CCMR actively explore the design, control, and understanding of nanomaterials — the essential building blocks of the advanced materials used in PV and other energy fields.
Energy and Environmental Technology Applications Center — By leveraging the university’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering — the world’s #1 nanotechnology college, according to Small Times — E2TAC supports the deployment of alternative energy systems through technology development, education, training, and accelerated commercialization.
GE Energy — As one of the world’s leaders in power generation and energy delivery, GE Energy has developed a range of solutions for plants driven by renewable resources, including PV. Its solar power systems and products provide reliable, high-quality power generation technology for home, business, and industry.
IBM Watson Research Center — Home to the world’s largest industrial research organization, the Watson Center focuses on the state of the art in IT hardware, software, and services. Specific areas of focus range from systems and semiconductors to security and speech recognition.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Center for Future Energy Systems — One of just 15 Centers for Advanced Technology in New York, CFES sponsors research into the next generation of renewable energy systems, smart lighting, hydrogen, fuel cells, and other alternatives.
Sustainable Hudson Valley — This think tank brings together innovators in business, government, and community to forge new approaches to global warming and the creation of greener, more livable communities. It coordinates the Municipal Climate Protection Partnership, an alliance of 12 state programs and nonprofit organizations, which supports effective community action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems — This center pursues myriad opportunities to advance the state of the art in alternative energy, researching improved PV technologies as well as new biofuels, workforce skill development, energy efficiency, and other fields.
The Center for Sustainable Energy — From its location at Bronx Community College, the center promotes the use of renewable energy in urban communities through education, training, workforce development, research, and project facilitation.
The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) — A center of photovoltaic innovation, TSEC brings together diverse constituencies to overcome the technical and economic obstacles to the wide-spread use of solar energy.