Generation, Storage, and Utilization of Solar Energy
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN - WCROC
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2020
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2018 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c
Appropriation Language
$500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, to develop and demonstrate an integrated facility to generate electricity, shade dairy cattle, and provide energy storage and utilization from solar technologies at the West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on Work Plan under Project Details.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on Work Plan under Project Details.
Project Manager
First Name
Bradley
Last Name
Heins
Organization Name
U of MN - WCROC
Street Address
46352 State Hwy 329
City
Morris
State
MN
Zip Code
56267
Phone
(320) 589-1711
Email
hein0106@umn.edu
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