UNLV’s Center for Energy Research: A Leader in Sustainable Energy
Every day, thousands of motorists see the array of huge solar panels as they pass by them on E. Flamingo Road near Cambridge Street. But what is going on there?
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) hosts the Center for Energy Research (CER), which was founded in 1993 and led by Dr. Robert F. Boehm. The CER specializes in sustainable and efficient energy technologies.
The UNLV Solar Site, established in 2001, generates 100 kilowatts of solar energy, enough for 20 homes, and sells excess power back to NV Energy. It features various solar systems and a Façade Evaluation Facility for testing building components.
In addition, the CER is working on enhancing thermal power efficiency in arid regions through an air-cooled condenser project. It also explores nuclear fusion through a small modular reactor project using thorium and molten salt for safe, efficient energy.
The Center for Energy Research operates a hydrogen filling station for fuel-cell vehicles and showcases energy-efficient homes and sustainable building practices.
Location:
The UNLV Solar Site is located at the Taylor Hall building on the north side of campus, at 869 E. Flamingo Road, just west of Maryland Parkway. On the campus map, Taylor Hall is building #53. The site is right next to the Rebel Recycling building.
It is on the south side of Flamingo Road, between Swenson Street & Claymont Street (on the other side of Flamingo, Claymont changes to Cambridge Street).
There are limited public, metered parking spaces. Do not park in faculty, staff, or student-designated spaces unless you have a permit.
Address: 869 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 895-3011
Website: unlv.edu
