The Solar Energy Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering was founded in 1954 and was the world’s first solar energy research laboratory. The Solar Energy Lab offers advanced degrees to students who have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Solar Energy Laboratory
1343 Engineering Research Building
1500 Engineering Drive
Madison, Wisconsin, 53706-1687
608-263-5626
sel.me.wisc.edu
The University of Massachusetts – Lowell Solar Energy Engineering program is dedicated to the development of methods for renewable solar energy. The program offers a master’s degree or a doctor of engineering degree. Applicants to the program must possess a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
University of Massachusetts – LowellOne
University AvenueLowell, Massachusetts, 01854
978-934-4000
energy.caeds.eng.uml.edu/
Northern New Mexico College’s Solar Energy Research Park and Academy concentrates on the development of technology used in the conversion of sunlight into electricity. The Solar Energy Research Park and Academy is also concerned with expanding the use of solar energy by advancing public policy conducive to the widespread application of solar technology.
Northern New Mexico College
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, New Mexico, 87532
505-747-2100
nnmc.edu