R&D Focus Area

Energy and Green Tech

Applying SRI's diverse expertise to energy and environmental challenges

eight bottles holding green liquid
batteries
SRI researcher holding up hollow-fiber membranes
zero-emission, fuel cell-powered bus at a recharging station
SRI's wave-powered device on a buoy in the ocean

The focal point for SRI's commitment to addressing important energy and green tech issues is our Center of Excellence in Energy. From developing alternative energy sources to using conventional resources in a more sustainable manner, the Center is consistently engaged in emerging energy research.

Drawing on expertise across SRI's R&D divisions, the Center brings solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide. Clients benefit from our scientific expertise and practical know-how, ranging from basic and applied research to developing and testing advanced systems.

SRI develops technologies for the production, storage, distribution, and use of conventional and emerging energy sources, as well as sustainable energy sources. To improve environmental health, SRI develops clean materials, green technology, and processes for renewable energy, energy storage, and safe grid management. Solutions also include systems to study ocean acidification and water purification and desalination.

Our extensive scale-up experience helps clients bring ideas out of the lab and into the field, quickly and cost-effectively.

Upcoming Events

  • May 13-16, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA12th Annual Conference on Carbon Capture Utilization & SequestrationIndira Jayaweera will present SRI’s novel mixed-salt based solvent technology for post-combustion carbon capture.

  • May 30, 2013, Washington DC – CURC Advanced Coal Technology Showcase – SRI will showcase its coal research programs, including carbon capture and an environmentally friendly route to fuel from coal

  • June 28, 2013, Stanford, CA Silicon Valley Energy Summit – SRI is sponsoring this event, which explores best practices, upcoming technologies, government regulation and energy policy. Keynote speakers include former U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, former U.S Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, and the current head of the Defense Advanced Research Program Agency (DARPA), Arati Prabhakar. SRI’s Ulf Lindqvist will moderate a session addressing cybersecurity issues in the energy sector.

Related Materials

Batteries Energy-Efficient Design: Authoring Support
Biorefineries Fuel from Coal
Carbon Capture Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Containerless Natural Gas Storage Solar
Cyber Security for Industrial Control Systems Oil and Gas
Energy-Efficient Material Handling and Manufacturing