The Winston Chung Global Energy Center (WCGEC) at the University of California, Riverside is a leading renewable energy and energy storage center and is unique in its approach that collaborators focus on real-world outcomes, combining research and education to develop practical energy applications. Its interdisciplinary platform brings together highly qualified faculty and researchers who approach energy exploration with short- and long-term benefits to maximize the return of efforts.
WCGEC will advance solutions for today’s energy demands, while developing far-sighted energy research and energy-use strategies for tomorrow’s applications. Bridging the gap between industry and academia, the center will contribute to the economic, social and environmental health of communities around the world. This innovative center will:
• Foster a premier academic environment of research and discovery in sustainable energy
• Educate a diverse and distinguished engineering workforce that is dedicated to addressing global energy needs.
• Offer tools and training that will increase the capacity of public and private planners, architects, engineers, utilities and developers to design and build energy-efficient community projects;
• Reach out to global organizations and businesses as a partner in fostering clean energy solutions; an Inspire leadership and community action to address energy issues in California and the world.