China, U.S. to collaborate on solar energy technology

China, U.S. to collaborate on solar energy technology

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The Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which is affiliated with the Department of Energy, signed a memorandum of understanding over the weekend.

Under the pact, they'll share research on photovoltaic (PV) power generation technologies.

One facet of collaboration, IEE director Xiao Liye said, will be a sophisticated PV cell and module test center, probably in Beijing. The program also includes research data sharing, personnel exchanges and battery-related efforts, Xiao said.

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It's been so long since I've heard of the U.S. and China cooperating on something that benefits the world hehe.

Both countries should move further towards the future of alternative energies because the people are scared of running out of fuel. No one wants to wake up one day and find out that gas stations quit selling gasoline.

Funny how both countries have not signed the Kyoto treaty yet they are trying to make alternative energy more practical. Perhaps this is bs? Who knows.


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