Renewable Energy

SRI research is leading to new ways to harvest energy from renewable resources, including the sun, biomass, waves, and other forms of kinetic energy. SRI is also developing technologies that enable the broader use of renewable resources. These technologies include new catalysts, separation technologies, materials, and energy storage technologies that will help bring renewable energy solutions to market.

Products + Solutions

NASA Scramjet
Ceramic Composites

The demand for fiber-reinforced composites is growing rapidly in the aerospace, wind power, and automotive markets as advanced technologies increasingly require lighter, tougher materials.

Topics: Ceramic Composites Chemistry of Materials Nanocomposite Synthesis Renewable Energy
demonstration of artificial muscle
Electroactive Polymer “Artificial Muscle”

SRI has patented a thin, flexible, smart material dubbed “artificial muscle” because it behaves much like a human muscle. Artificial muscle, available for license from SRI for a variety of application areas, uses a breakthrough technology called electroactive polymers.

Topics: Actuation + Power Generation Advanced Manipulation + Automation Energy + Sustainability Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Mobile Device Applications Renewable Energy Robotics
An SRI solar reactor
Low-Cost Process for Solar-Grade Silicon

Demand for solar energy is growing rapidly due to concerns about energy independence and the environment. Propelled by consumer interest and favorable public policy, there is a growing need for ample and affordable sources of silicon to create solar cells.

Topics: Chemistry of Materials Energy + Sustainability Energy Efficiency Energy Security Renewable Energy Solar Technology

Press Releases

Novel Wave-Powered Generators Deployed in Sea Trials off Florida Coast

SRI announced the deployment of a prototype buoy-mounted, ocean wave-powered generator off the coast of Florida in the Tampa Bay, part of a program sponsored by HYPER DRIVE Corporation, Ltd., a Japanese company.

Topics: Actuation + Power Generation Energy + Sustainability Energy Efficiency Marine Science + Technology Renewable Energy Sensors
Wave-Powered Generators for Clean Energy Production

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