As the world population continues to grow, how will North Carolina, one of the essential agricultural resources in the United States, keep up with increased crop demands? Maize, rice, and wheat will increase market demand by 70 percent within the … Continued

UNC’s 2023 Cleantech Summit on March 27 – 28 will feature discussions on the growing concerns around the security of our domestic supply chains and manufacturing capabilities. As echoed in several White House released statements, it is in the interests … Continued

As part of the IE Cleantech Corner Initiative, the UNC student group that helps develop content and speakers for the Cleantech Summit, I’ve been working on articulating the content that will be covered in a mini three-panel track called “Hydrogen … Continued

This year’s UNC Cleantech Summit on March 27-28, 2023 will feature a panel about clean hydrogen. I had the pleasure of speaking with the panel’s moderator, Jay Dauenhauer, about what we should know about these topics going into the Summit. … Continued

Emerging offshore wind technology is giving the wind industry a push in the United States. Throughout my time as an intern for the Cleantech Corner, I focused on the wind industry and had the pleasure of speaking with Katharine Kollins. … Continued

The clean energy transition is everchanging with new technologies, markets, and policies. Following the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Aug. 22, 2022, change is more rapid than ever before. In preparation for the 2023 UNC Cleantech Summit, … Continued

The planning process for the 2023 UNC Cleantech Summit is well underway to book keynotes, panelists, and special guests.  As part of the IE Cleantech Corner Initiative, the UNC student group that helps develop content and speakers for this annual … Continued

When it comes to clothes, the switch from a linear to circular life cycle is crucial to the future of our planet. By Ryan Morris CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Marketing for the fashion and textile industries often encourages constant consumerism. … Continued

A recent UNC alum’s published paper details how electric school buses can strengthen the state’s electrical grid.   By Colton Hartzheim CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Melanie Elliott took a risk when she left her job as a Starbucks store manager … Continued

Producers find the lack of production facilities outfitted for meat replacement products prevents an efficient path from product design to market sales. By Katherine Mackinnon CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – As demand for plant-based protein products continues to increase, the lack … Continued