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The new Center for Excellence in Engineering and Technology is home to multiple departments and includes 70,000 square feet of new classroom and lab spaces.
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Dr. Arief Suriadi Budiman, representing the ˿Ƶ Renewable Energy Center (OREC) and a faculty member at ˿Ƶ Tech, was recently featured in a PBS interview for the second episode of their series "Energy Horizons," titled “Solar Revolution.” This six-part series explores energy, climate change, and resource challenges, showcasing innovative solutions in ˿Ƶ. In his interview, Dr. Budiman shared insights on renewable energy and specifically highlighted the importance of photovoltaic (PV) technology. He emphasized how these technologies are crucial in tackling the energy and climate crises we face, both in the U.S. and in ˿Ƶ. Episode 2 dives into solar PV, showcasing two of OREC's groundbreaking research programs at ˿Ƶ Tech: the Crack Catcher AI, which addresses a major reliability issue with solar panels, and the AGRO-PV Dome, which presents creative solutions for the competition between agriculture and solar farming. This episode is a great opportunity to learn more about the advancements in solar energy and how we can work toward a sustainable future. Be sure to check it out and see how OREC is leading the way in renewable energy! ⚡️ Watch the episode here: #EnergyHorizons #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #˿ƵTech