Center for Applied Energy Research

New Grant Will Advance UK CAER’s Innovative Carbon Dioxide Capture Research

Oct 17, 2019, 8:16 AM

Grant funding will allow CAER’s team to complete the front end engineering design for the proposed large pilot plant.

$3 Million NSF Grant to Support the Next Generation of Kentucky Food, Energy and Water Systems Innovators

Oct 3, 2019, 8:01 AM

A multidisciplinary UK team will provide unique graduate educational opportunities in food, energy and water systems, thanks to a new grant.

UK CAER, LG&E and KU to Develop System to Improve Power Plant Efficiency

Sep 9, 2019, 9:21 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy to improve efficiency and reliability at existing and future coal-fired power plants.

UK CAER Receives $3 Million From DOE to Develop Carbon Capture Technology

May 16, 2019, 8:33 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) is one of eight entities to be selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive federal funds for research and development in "Novel and Enabling Carbon Capture Transformational Technologies" to address challenges and knowledge gaps associated with reducing the cost of carbon capture.

Greatest Discoveries Arise from Fierce Determination, Compassion

Apr 2, 2019, 8:12 AM

Scientific breakthroughs throughout history have arisen from a combination of fierce determination and a desire to improve lives. Breakthroughs at the University of Kentucky have been no different. In this blog, learn about two recent research discoveries related to regeneration and rare earth elements.

UK CAER Grant to Investigate Utilizing CO2 as a Chemical Feedstock

Mar 4, 2019, 11:15 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) has received an $800,000 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to turn carbon dioxide into valuable products.

Rare Earth Elements Support Renewable Energy Technologies

Jan 14, 2019, 8:36 AM

With funds from DOE, DOD and NSF, Jim Hower and Jack Groppo are locating and evaluating rare earth elements and processing coal-based materials, alongside industry and university partners.

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UK Joins U.S. Department of Energy Battery Research Partnership

Nov 20, 2018, 9:15 AM

Chemist Susan Odom leads UK's project as a partner in the $120 million Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, a U.S. DOE Innovation Hub focused on advancing battery science.

UK CAER Receives $2.9 Million to Expand Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Research

Nov 14, 2018, 11:16 AM

The project is part of DOE’s Carbon Capture Program, which is developing transformational, step-change, low-cost capture processes and enabling technologies that will maximize the efficiency of our nation's fossil-based power generation infrastructure.

UK CAER, IU Bloomington Launch Sustainable Collaboration

Oct 10, 2018, 9:23 AM

Indiana University Bloomington will utilize technology invented and patented at UK's Center for Applied Energy Research.

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