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Develop Solar Window Concentrators for Electricity

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$350,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Solar windows are a disruptive photovoltaic technology that virtually invisibly integrates with buildings. This renewable energy technology will increase photovoltaics adoption, reduce air pollution, and ameliorate climate change.

Project Details

Work Plan

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a
Appropriation Language

$350,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop, evaluate, and optimize thin film silicon-based luminescent solar window concentrators in order to produce inexpensive, clean energy and reduce air pollution. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$350,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Uwe
Last Name
Kortshagen
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
111 Church St SE
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55455
Phone
(612) 625-4028
Email
kortshagen@umn.edu
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