Welcome to the Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy (AzRISE) at the University of Arizona!

AzRISE is a global institute built on multidisciplinary partnerships that span academia and industry with the goal of driving innovative solar energy solutions, grounded in sound research, economic and public policy that work to transform the lives of individuals and communities.

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CAES Project Team

CAES Project Update

A recent article in the Arizona Daily Star indicated that AzRISE's CAES project at the UA Science and Technology Park is off to a slow start. While it is true that we have not met some of our projected deadlines, we are very excited about the progress of the CAES project and very committed to all of our partners: Solon, Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and W2 Energy.

Solon installed the solar PV system at the UA Tech Park Solar Zone and is preparing the electronic controls and site for the tests; TEP provided the location and support for the installation; and W2 Energy is designing and building the engine system which will take the stored compressed air and turn it into electricity.

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