Green Solar Cells from a Minnesota Natural Resource
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$673,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, College of Science and Engineering
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview
Recent U of M breakthroughs will be built upon to realize the first truly environmentally friendly solar cells, simultaneously unlocking exciting new renewable energy opportunities for the MN Iron Range.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2023 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 07a
Appropriation Language
$673,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop an efficient, low cost, and nontoxic pyrite solar cell and conduct a feasibility study for using Iron Range resources to manufacture this product. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$673,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.
Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Leighton
Organization Name
U of MN, College of Science and Engineering
Street Address
117 Pleasant St
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55455
Phone
(612) 624-2006
Email
leighton@umn.edu
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