Five-year grant will enhance solar energy technology, address issues related to large-scale solar installations in arid desert lands.

Student inventions include a high-tech blanket that emits cool temperatures, a shelving system that will help wheelchair-bound people reach top kitchen shelves or a machine that automatically roles silverware into napkins.

UNLV's Solar Decathlon team begins construction on solar-powered prototype home to compete in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013

UNLV's Center for Energy Research will evaluate new photovoltaic systems to help the United States become more reliant on solar energy.

Higher education institutions in Nevada collaborate for real-time monitoring of climate and hazards.

Learn about some of the cool features of DesertSol, UNLV’s entry in the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.

Engineering undergrad Mae Javier on the importance of volunteering with Opportunity Village and shattering the stigma associated with people with intellectual disabilities.

A team of students develop a batteryless device to help researchers collect field data.

Engineering students share their idea for saving water in the residence halls.

Those solar panels along Flamingo Boulevard actually produce energy for UNLV while helping companies improve their technologies.

College of Engineering seniors showcase commercially viable inventions.