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|OrganizationName= Center for Solar Fuels | |OrganizationName=Center for Solar Fuels | ||
|OrganizationType= Research and Development Agencies | |OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies | ||
|Mission= The mission of CSF is to develop technologies for converting solar energy into storable and transportable fuels through artificial photosynthesis. It focuses on creating efficient, cost-effective solar-to-fuel conversion systems that mimic natural photosynthesis to provide sustainable energy solutions. | |Mission=The mission of CSF is to develop technologies for converting solar energy into storable and transportable fuels through artificial photosynthesis. It focuses on creating efficient, cost-effective solar-to-fuel conversion systems that mimic natural photosynthesis to provide sustainable energy solutions. | ||
| | |ParentOrganization=Office of Basic Energy Sciences | ||
| | |TopOrganization=Department of Energy | ||
|Budget= $12,000,000 (Four-year funding, 2020-2024) | |Budget=$12,000,000 (Four-year funding, 2020-2024) | ||
| | |OrganizationExecutive=Director | ||
|Services= Solar fuel research; Artificial photosynthesis; Photoelectrochemical devices; Catalyst development; Energy storage solutions | |Services=Solar fuel research; Artificial photosynthesis; Photoelectrochemical devices; Catalyst development; Energy storage solutions | ||
|HeadquartersLocation=33.64948, -117.84246 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=1102 Natural Sciences II, Irvine, CA 92697 | |||
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|HeadquartersAddress= 1102 Natural Sciences II, Irvine, CA 92697 | |||
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'''Center for Solar Fuels (CSF)''' at the University of California, Irvine, with involvement from the [[National Renewable Energy Laboratory]] (NREL), is an [[Energy Frontier Research Centers|Energy Frontier Research Center]] supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. CSF focuses on advancing the science of solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis. | |||
'''Center for Solar Fuels (CSF)''' at the University of California, Irvine, with involvement from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is an Energy Frontier Research Center supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. CSF focuses on advancing the science of solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis. | |||
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===Divisions=== | ===Divisions=== | ||
- Photoelectrochemical Cell Design | * - Photoelectrochemical Cell Design | ||
- Catalyst Development for Solar Fuel Production | * - Catalyst Development for Solar Fuel Production | ||
- Materials Synthesis and Characterization{{cite web |url=https://ps.uci.edu/research/solar-fuels |title=Solar Fuels |publisher= University of California, Irvine |access-date=February 5, 2025}} | * - Materials Synthesis and Characterization{{cite web |url=https://ps.uci.edu/research/solar-fuels |title=Solar Fuels |publisher= University of California, Irvine |access-date=February 5, 2025}} | ||
==List of programs== | ==List of programs== | ||
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Center for Solar Fuels (CSF) at the University of California, Irvine, with involvement from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is an Energy Frontier Research Center supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. CSF focuses on advancing the science of solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis.
Mission
The mission of the Center for Solar Fuels is to pioneer the development of artificial photosynthetic systems that can convert solar energy into chemical fuels, such as hydrogen and hydrocarbons, in an environmentally benign manner. By mimicking the natural photosynthetic process, CSF aims to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, enhancing energy security and reducing carbon emissions"Solar Fuels". University of California, Irvine. https://ps.uci.edu/research/solar-fuels..
Parent organization
CSF is led by the University of California, Irvine with collaboration from NREL. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.
Legislation
CSF was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, specifically as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers initiative, without specific legislative action.
Partners
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Other academic and research institutions involved in solar energy research
Number of employees
The exact number of employees isn't specified, but CSF involves researchers from UCI and NREL.
Organization structure
CSF's structure is organized around:
- **Research Areas**: Including photoelectrochemical water splitting, CO2 reduction, and catalyst design.
- **Collaborative Research**: Combining expertise in chemistry, physics, and materials science.
Leader
CSF is led by a [Director].
Divisions
- - Photoelectrochemical Cell Design
- - Catalyst Development for Solar Fuel Production
- - Materials Synthesis and Characterization"Solar Fuels". University of California, Irvine. https://ps.uci.edu/research/solar-fuels.
List of programs
- Development of photoelectrochemical cells for solar hydrogen production
- Research into CO2 reduction pathways using solar energy
- Synthesis of novel materials for photocatalysis
Last total enacted budget
CSF was awarded $12 million for a four-year period (2020-2024) by the U.S. Department of Energy"UCI-led Center for Solar Fuels receives $12 million from DOE". University of California, Irvine. https://news.uci.edu/2020/08/17/uci-led-center-for-solar-fuels-receives-12-million-from-doe/..
Staff
CSF involves scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students from UCI and NREL.
Funding
Funding for CSF comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, aimed at supporting research into solar-to-fuel conversion technologies.
Services provided
CSF provides research services focused on developing technologies for solar fuel production, including the design of photoelectrochemical devices, catalyst discovery, and the study of solar-driven chemical reactions.
Regulations overseen
CSF does not oversee regulations but conducts research that could influence future policies on sustainable energy production.
Headquarters address
1102 Natural Sciences II, Irvine, CA 92697
History
The Center for Solar Fuels was established to harness the power of solar energy in a way that directly addresses the global challenge of sustainable fuel production. Through its research, CSF aims to make significant contributions to the field of artificial photosynthesis, offering potential solutions for energy storage and transportation.