Solar Energy

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1	The future of solar power is bright Northern Iowan 115:1, p.6	08/23/2018	The author summarizes the growth of solar power around the world and discusses the future of renewable energy; photo.
2	UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education hosts open house to display new solar array Public Relations News Release 2014:207, p.1	03/11/2015	The open house will be on March 29, at 8106 Jennings Dr. The open house will include tours of the solar array and how to install your own solar system.
3	Solar Panthers splash into third place at international solar boating championship Northern Iowan 108:57, p.1	06/22/2012	For the second consecutive year, UNI hosted the World Championship Solar Boating competition. The host team earned first place in the Sprint Event, third place in the Solar Endurance, second in the qualifying heats, and third overall; photo.
4	UNI takes first place in sprint event, third overall at Solar Splash championship Public Relations News Release 2011:328, p.1	06/19/2012	Istanbul Technical University in Turkey won the event; with Cedarville University in Ohio placing second. Reg Pecen was pleased with the success of the UNI team.
5	UNI to host solar boating championship Northern Iowan 108:56, p.1	06/15/2012	George Wyth State Park will be the scene of the 2012 Solar Splash World Championship competition. This is UNI's second time hosting the event. Teams from around the world will compete in the five day event; photo.
6	UNI to host solar boat racing competition Northern Iowan 108:55, p.2	06/08/2012	For the second year in a row, the Solar Splash World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat Racing will be hosted by UNI. The competition lasts five days and will be held at George Wyth State Park.
7	UNI to host world championship of intercollegiate solar boat racing June 13-17 Public Relations News Release 2011:327, p.1	06/05/2012	For the second year in a row UNI will host the competition at George Wyth State Park. Teams from U. S. colleges, Turkey, England, and Mexico.
8	Soaking up the sun Northern Iowan 108:52, p.6	04/20/2012	Northern Iowa Solar Boat Team will host the international collegiate competition in June at George Wyth Lake in Cedar Falls. The competition consists of several events; photo.
9	UNI loans Mobile Power Tower to Iowa schools Public Relations News Release 2011:254, p.1	04/02/2012	UNI's Mobile Power Tower will be borrowed by the Cedar Falls High School to show students the advantages of renewable energy.
10	Harry Gray to speak at UNI Wilson lecture Public Relations News Release 2011:73, p.1	10/10/2011	A professor at California Institute of Technology, Harry Gray, will present "The Solar Army" a lecture on using sunlight to power vehicles as part of the Wilson Lecture.
11	UNI hosts world championship of intercollegiate solar boar racing Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.21	09/01/2011	UNI places fourth in competition at George Wyth State Park; photo.
12	UNI hosts Solar Splash World Championships Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9	08/26/2011	Twenty-one teams from four countries competed at George Wyth State Park in the solar boat championship. This was the first time UNI has hosted the event; photo.
13	UNI hosts Solar Splash World Championships Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9	06/17/2011	Twenty-one teams from four countries competed in the World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat Racing. The event was held at George Wyth State Park. Officials and teams were pleased with the competition; photo.
14	UNI places fourth in world championship of intercollegiate solar boat racing Public Relations News Release 2010:372, p.1	06/15/2011	The host team, UNI, of the 2011 Solar Splash World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat racing placed 4th.
15	UNI to host world championship of intercollegiate solar boat racing Public Relations News Release 2010:363, p.1	05/25/2011	The 2011 Solar Splash World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat racing will be hosted by UNI at the George Wyth State Park.
16	Multimodal Transportation Center features easier campus access, solar panels Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.7	04/01/2011	Center opened in 2010; includes 587 parking spaces, bus station; solar panels provide most of the energy for the structure; City Mouse sculpture by Andrew Arvanetes installed; photo.
17	UNI goes green with installation of wind-solar hybrid power station Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.14	04/01/2011	Twelve kilowatt wind-solar power station installed near Industrial Technology Center; furnishes energy for nearby demonstration greenhouse; photo.
18	Solar wind turbine contributes to UNI's sustainability efforts Northern Iowan 107:28, p.1	01/14/2011	Construction has been completed on a wind turbine located near the UNI Industrial Technology Center. Three solar panels were also added. Within a year over 22,000 kilowatts of solar and wind energy will be produced.; photo.
19	UNI to host Family Weekend Public Relations News Release 2010:74, p.1	09/29/2010	On October 2, various programs, academic colleges, and departments will host activities, open houses, and special tours for students and their families. The Family Feast Tailgate will be held at the plaza outside Maucker Union.
20	Solar & Energy Efficiency Tour to be held Oct. 3 Public Relations News Release 2010:62, p.1	09/21/2010	Solar hot water systems, photovoltaics (solar electric), ground source heat pumps, weatherization, energy efficiency, and green building in homes and businesses are featured in the Cedar Valley Solar & Energy Efficiency Tour.
21	UNI sponsoring solar energy system summit Northern Iowan 107:3, p.1	09/03/2010	Installers of solar energy systems can participate in a training session to be held at Grinnell College. CEEE is a co-sponsor
22	UNI dedicates its first net-zero building Northern Iowan 107:2, p.1	08/31/2010	Multimodal Transportation Center generates its own energy thanks to solar panels installed above the facility. The facility is a joint effort of UNI, the cities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority; photo.
23	Solar Panthers take third in international competition Northern Iowan 107:1, p.21	08/27/2010	The Solar Panthers have placed in the top five for four years in a row. The team received a trophy for outstanding solar system design and ranked fourth in the technical report category; photo.
24	UNI to dedicate new Multimodal Transportation Center Northern Iowan 107:1, p.13	08/27/2010	A joint effort among UNI, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority will be dedicated on August 27, 2010; photo.
25	Registration open for small renewable energy system installers' summit Public Relations News Release 2010:22, p.1	08/26/2010	Installers of small wind, photovoltaics and solar hot water systems will gather Sept. 24. Participants will learn about renewable energy opportunities in Iowa and discuss licensing and training opportunities.
26	UNI Solar Panthers take third place in international boating competition Northern Iowan 106:58, p.2	07/02/2010	Finish third for second consecutive year; win other awards during competition; photo.
27	Photo opportunity: Photovoltaic panel installation, 10 a.m., Thursday, July 1 Public Relations News Release 2009:490, p.1	06/28/2010	Members of the media are invited to view and photograph photovoltaic (PV) panel installation on the Multimodal Transportation Center. During that time, media will have access to the construction site for photos.
28	UNI solar boat takes third in world championships Public Relations News Release 2009:489, p.1	06/28/2010	This is the team's second straight third-place finish, and fourth year in a row in the top five. The Solar Panthers brought home a trophy for Outstanding Solar System Design, given to the team displaying outstanding knowledge and hands-on skills.
29	UNI CEEE selects six for solar instructor training program; DOE-funded program addresses barriers to renewable energy technology dissemination Public Relations News Release 2009:488, p.1	06/24/2010	"This training will provide Iowa with more instructors who are needed to help build the solar industry in the state by developing a workforce with the skills required in a growing solar industry," said Jeff Beneke.
30	UNI to hold 'Be Your Own Boss: Youth Entrepreneur Camp' for fifth and sixth graders Public Relations News Release 2009:480, p.1	06/10/2010	"Students will learn the process of business evaluation and creation which will benefit them now and in the future," said Katherine Cota-Uyar, associate director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
31	UNI Solar Panthers head to international boating championship June 9 - 13 Public Relations News Release 2009:472, p.1	06/01/2010	The solar/electric boat team will travel to Lake Fayetteville, Arkansas for the annual Solar Splash electric boat competition, hosted by the University of Arkansas. The Solar Panthers will compete against 13 other teams.
32	Solar Olympics Thursday, May 6, at UNI CEEE Public Relations News Release 2009:446, p.1	05/04/2010	Solar Olympics will be held for students from three area middle schools at the Center for Energy & Environmental Education.
33	UNI's new solar energy class's final projects to be revealed Public Relations News Release 2009:444, p.1	05/03/2010	Students will present their final projects on Tuesday, May 4, at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education. The spring 2010 course provides an overview of solar energy, its use, and the ramifications of this use.
34	Applicants sought for solar instructor training opportunity Public Relations News Release 2009:415, p.1	04/20/2010	Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will provide the training at its ReNew the Earth Institute in Custer, WI, this summer and spring 2011. Iowa can send nine people, all expenses paid, to the training programs.
35	UNI receives IA WIND funding for solar-wind hybrid power station Public Relations News Release 2009:403, p.1	04/15/2010	They electricity generated by the 12-kilowatt solar-wind hybrid power station will be used as renewable energy input for a smart-grid based, green house educational demonstration project to aid in teaching and research on smart-grid and energy issues.
36	Parking lot north of Multimodal Transportation Center to close Northern Iowan 106:42, p.2	03/09/2010	The "B" parking lot will close on April 5 through mid-August in preparation for installation of solar panels on the Center. The lot will be used to store steel beams and equipment needed to complete the project.
37	UNI opens Multimodal Transportation Center Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.19	01/01/2010	Brief description of facility; opened in fall 2009; photo.
38	UNI's Continuing & Distance Education to offer solar energy course this spring Public Relations News Release 2009:200, p.1	12/07/2009	The spring 2010 course provides a substantial overview of solar energy, its use and the ramifications of this use, as well as a review of history and driving forces for the economic development of solar energy.
39	UNI Speakers Bureau serves Iowa's communities Public Relations News Release 2009:140, p.1	10/28/2009	The Bureau serves Iowa's communities with moe than 200 presentations available to business and civic groups. The Speakers Bureau also includes a 2009-2010 Featured Speakers series showcasing presentations that are listed.
40	UNI Multimodal Transportation Center opens Nov. 2 Public Relations News Release 2009:132, p.1	10/27/2009	The new facility serves as an additional location for parking while helping maintain UNI's signature park-like, pedestrian-focused atmosphere. In addition, 990 solar panels will be installed, providing 96 percent of the annual usage via solar energy.
41	Alternative energy with a sunny twist: UNI to host solar boating competition Northern Iowan 106:10, p.1	10/02/2009	The intercollegiate world championship solar boating competition will be held in Cedar Falls; 2011-2013. Referees from all over the world will inspect the boats and judge the various events; photo.
42	UNI's CEEE presents Solar/Energy Efficiency Tour in five communities on Oct. 4 Public Relations News Release 2009:51, p.1	09/14/2009	The home tours will feature: solar hot water systems, photovoltaics (solar electric), ground source heat pumps, insulated concrete form construction and energy efficiency.
43	Solar Panthers compete in World Championship Northern Iowan 106:1, p.7	08/28/2009	A solar electric boat is built from scratch each year by the UNI Solar Electric Team. The team placed third out of eighteen teams in the competition; photo.
44	Bring on the sunshine! UNI Solar Panthers place third in world championship Northern Iowan 105:55, p.1	06/12/2009	UNI Electric Solar Team placed third in World Championships with their solar electric boat. The team also won "Outstanding Electrical System Design," third place for "Best Visual Display," and third in the Solar Slalom event; photo.
45	UNI Solar Electric Boat Team places third at world championship Public Relations News Release 2008:559, p.1	06/03/2009	The overall third-place finish at the 2009 Solar Splash competition gives the college its highest finish at the competition set by the Solar Panthers of the solar electric boat team. Students listed.
46	State legislators to visit solar/energy efficient sites Saturday, October 6 Public Relations News Release 2007:195, p.1	10/02/2007	Local legislators will visit sites on the Cedar Valley Solar/Energy Efficiency tour October 6.
47	Solar tour coming to Cedar Valley on October 6 Public Relations News Release 2007:180, p.1	09/27/2007	Active- and passive-solar, geothermal, and energy-efficient designs will be on display during the Cedar Valley Solar-Energy Efficiency Tour October 6.
48	UNI solar electric boat team places fourth at international Solar Splash competition Public Relations News Release 2007:28, p.1	06/21/2007	The 2007 Panthers Solar Electric Boat Team placed fourth at the international Solar Splash competition June 13.
49	UNI solar electric boat team competes in international Solar Splash Public Relations News Release 2007:23, p.1	06/15/2007	The 2007 Panthers Solar Electric Boat Team will be competing in the 14th Annual World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boating June 13-17.
50	UNI CEEE hosts "Energy Fun in the Sun" Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/24/2007	"Energy Fun in the Sun" is a workshop for youth in grades 4-8 offered in June and July.
51	UNI students build quiet, environmentally friendly, solar-powered lawn mower Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/01/2007	Industrial technology students have designed and built a solar-powered lawnmower, UNIMow, as part of their electrical and information engineering technology senior design program.
52	UNI's CEEE CANCELS speaker on passive solar and daylighting design Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/31/2007	The Center for Energy & Environmental Education has canceled speaker Dennis White, who was to speak Thursday, April 5.
53	UNI's CEEE hosts speaker on solar hot-water heating systems Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/22/2007	Jeff Benz will be speaking Thursday, March 29.
54	UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education hosts free Jr. Solar Sprint workshop Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/29/2007	The Iowa Jr. Solar Sprint is a hands-on way for students to learn about renewable energy technologies.
55	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/02/2006	The Cedar Valley Solar Tour begins Saturday, October 7.
56	UNI, homes and businesses display energy cost-cutting methods on "Solar Tour" Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/27/2006	The "Cedar Valley Solar Tour" will feature seven local businesses and homes, including Center for Energy and Environmental Education.
57	The 11th annual National Solar Tour comes to the Cedar Valley on Oct. 7 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/07/2006	The Cedar Valley Solar Tour will tour energy-efficient homes and teach people about solar energy and how it can save money.
58	UNI solar electric boat earns ninth place at solar boating world championship. Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	07/12/2006	UNI team competed against fifteen other teams in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
59	UNI solar electric boat team competes in international Solar Splash Public Relations News Release 2007:23, p.1	06/23/2006	Competition is in Fayetteville, Arkansas June 21-25.
60	Iowa Electrathon 'charges' to a start at the UNI campus Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/12/2006	CEEE will co sponsor electrathon race on May 20.
61	Area junior high students invest in the future with solar power and rising gas prices Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/11/2006	The Junior Solar Sprint showcased solar energy cars.
62	CEEE looks to future with solar energy Northern Iowan 102:12, p.3	10/07/2005	Solar panels are already being utilized at UNI, and other sources of energy are being explored as the price of natural gas is expected to rise; photo.
63	CEEE to give Solar Tour at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/23/2005	Solar Tour will take place on Oct. 1 and will showcase new energy saving systems that convert sunlight to electricity.
64	UNI CEEE announces Iowa Junior Solar Sprint winners Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/07/2005	Students from fifth through ninth grades received awards for their solar powered model cars.
65	Tuesday, May 3 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	05/02/2005	The CEEE will commemorate the unveiling of its new photovoltaic display system.
66	UNI CEEE to present the Iowa Junior Solar Sprint Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/08/2005	The event allows students to race individually designed solar-powered model cars.
67	Solar boat splashes into ninth place Northern Iowan 100:60, p.1	07/09/2004	UNI solar boat team earns ninth place out of twenty-four teams in their last competition.
68	UNI solar electric boat team takes home trophies from world championship Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	06/28/2004	UNI receives three trophies and a ninth place finish at World Championship Solar Boat Regatta.
69	Iowa Junior Solar Sprint to take place at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/12/2004	Sixth- through eighth-grade students to race solar cars.
70	Seniors in UNI's Department of Industrial Technology complete design projects Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/07/2004	Descriptions of projects and teams completing them.
71	ITC students to 'power' their way into Buffalo, N.Y. Northern Iowan 100:50, p.1	04/13/2004	Six electrical and information engineering technology and manufacturing technology majors will participate at the 2004 Solar Splash solar boat competition; photo.
72	UNI team earns perseverance award, 2nd place in qualifying round at solar boat championship Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	07/29/2003	UNI's entry at the 10th Annual World Championship Solar Electric Boat Regatta finished in second place in the 70-meter sprint event.
73	UNI team to compete in international solar electric boat competition Public Relations News Release 2002:569, p.1	06/12/2003	UNI e-boat team competes in electrical boat world championship June 18-22.
74	Solar and wind based renewable energy projects at UNI Department of Industrial Technology for a brighter and cleaner Iowa! Northern Iowan 99:52, p.13	04/22/2003	Summaries of current student projects in Electrical and Information Engineering Technology; photo.
75	UNI's Solar Splash entry ready for all comers Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.14	07/01/2002	Four industrial technology students built a solar-powered boat; electro-mechanical systems program changed to electrical and Information engineering technology; photo.
76	UNI's solar electric boat to compete in international competition this week Public Relations News Release 2001:528, p.1	06/20/2002	Will be competing in the Ninth International Solar Electric Boat Regatta in Buffalo, New York.
77	Students working to save the Earth Northern Iowan 98:55, p.1	05/03/2002	UNI Industrial Technology students put together a solar-powered boat for their Senior Design I and II classes; photo.
78	Alternate energy sources should be used at UNI Northern Iowan 98:4, p.13	09/14/2001	Believes that UNI should begin to use solar power.
79	Solar powered boat competes in international competition Northern Iowan 95:58, p.1	06/25/1999	Solar-electric boat, constructed by Brent Maitland, Marty Topping, and Ayman Elsawy, competed in 6th Annual Solar-Electric Boat Regatta in Wisconsin last weekend.
80	Pedaling across town with a little help from the sun Public Relations News Release 1998:45, p.1	09/21/1998	John Root discusses solar energy and an electric power assist on his bike.
81	Take a little sun, add a foil-lined box, and you're cookin' Public Relations News Release 1997:418, p.1	08/06/1998	Solar ovens have many benefits, both environmentally and economically.
82	Iowa Renewable Energy Expo and Alternate Fuel Vehicle Showcase at Johnson County 4-H grounds Saturday and Sunday Public Relations News Release 1997:1, p.1	08/18/1997	Solar exhibition August 24-25 in Iowa City presented by Iowa Renewable Energy Association; Iowa Electrathon Competition and "Energy Connections" workshops also offered.
83	Fun in the sun: Earth Month '94 at UNI Northern Iowan 90:54, p.10	04/22/1994	Solar car visits campus; students walk in woods; photo.
84	Housing rules violation Northern Iowan 80:24, p.2	11/22/1983	Feels he should be able to keep his homemade solar heating unit at College Courts.
85	UNI, Prison Industries cooperate on solar project UNI Century 11:1, p.8	12/01/1982	Anamosa prisoners will build solar panels designed by UNI industrial tech students.
86	UNI solar project Northern Iowan 78:60, p.3	07/09/1982	State agencies may look at locally-designed solar energy panel.
87	Solar association to meet Northern Iowan 78:19, p.3	11/10/1981	Solar Energy will be the topic of a panel discussion.
88	'Cool tubes' latest in air conditioning Northern Iowan 78:13, p.6	10/13/1981	The Solar Energy Association met to discuss possible innovations in air conditioning.
89	Learn about geothermal Northern Iowan 78:11, p.7	10/06/1981	Victor Gibson will speak on geothermal energy.
90	What's up Northern Iowan 78:3, p.5	09/04/1981	Meetings and activities; laPIRG; The Front Line; Student Calendars; Free car check-up.
91	U.S. explores solar energy Northern Iowan 78:2, p.4	09/01/1981	David Dockstader will speak.
92	Iowa Industrial Education Expo set for Friday May 8 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1980:559, p.1	05/04/1981	The Iowa Industrial Education Exposition will be held in the UNI-Dome and will host exhibits form solar energy to underground housing.
93	Sun Day explores energy Northern Iowan 77:52, p.5	05/01/1981	Description of program.
94	Sun Day Northern Iowan 77:47, p.7	04/14/1981	Planning session.
95	Group explores solar Northern Iowan 77:38, p.5	03/03/1981	Black Hawk County group will meet.
96	Solar meeting tomorrow Northern Iowan 77:17, p.4	11/04/1980	County group will meet.
97	Solar workshop Northern Iowan 76:55, p.5	05/06/1980	A solar energy workshop will be held this summer, sponsored by UNI's home economics department.
98	Concert highlights Sun-Earth Day Northern Iowan 76:51, p.1	04/22/1980	IaPIRG is sponsoring Sun-Earth Day on April 22. Festivities will be held to promote environmental concern.
99	3 staff members organize solar energy association Northern Iowan 76:48, p.10	04/11/1980	UNI staff members helped organize the Black Hawk County Solar Energy Association.
100	Solar energy group meets Northern Iowan 76:45, p.4	03/21/1980	The newly formed Black Hawk County Solar Energy Association will hold its first meeting.