AzRISE supports and helps to coordinate the science, technology, economic and policy analysis, education and networks of partners necessary to bring about the accelerated development and implementation of solar energy solutions. This requires a creative and committed group of institutions and individuals as well as resources to further the work of the Institute. AzRISE partners are helping to support the development of cutting-edge research to overcome the critical technical obstacles in the utilization of solar energy and stimulate solar energy development, creating a bridge to bring these results into the world.
AzRISE Partner Resources:
Arizona Public Service (APS)
Generates, sells and delivers electicity and and sells energy related product and services in the Western United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona APS is a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation.
AZTERA
Providing support along the product development cycle, from engineering services, automated test, manufacturing and business development.
Providing support along the product development cycle, from engineering services, automated test, manufacturing and business development.
Non-contact infrared thermometry.
Installs residential and commercial solar power systems in Tucson, Arizona, and throughout Southern Arizona. GeoInnovation offers a sustainable energy alternative providing control of one's own electricity production.
General Plasma is the innovation leader in large area vacuum coating systems and sources. Their patented and patent-pending source technologies, superb mechanical engineering and attention to detail make General Plasma products the best in their class.
Since 1996, Global Solar Energy has been a major producer of thin-film photovoltaic Copper Indium Gallium DiSelenide (CIGS) solar cells and a leading manufacturer of CIGS thin-film solar on a flexible substrate.
The Lux Engineering Team has applied advanced technology battery designs that combine the latest state-of-the-art Lithium-Ion cell technology as well as solid state high current switching technology. Their mission is to bring cutting edge electrical and battery technology using innovative avionics to the aviation industry with certified turn-key products.
NanoTune Technologies Corp. designs, develops, and manufactures novel materials with various structures and functionalities, components, and devices. The company’s products and services include research and development of materials, components, and devices, serving the biotechnology, energy, natural resource, chemical, environment, and information technologies markets.
National Semiconductor creates energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal semiconductors as well as SolarMagic™ power optimizers. Its PowerWise® products enable systems that consume less power, extend battery life, and generate less heat. National's products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions.
At PV Recycling, LLC works with photovoltaic module manufacturers to develop, take back and recycle infrastructures for damaged, defective, and degraded modules. Through this collaboration they promote environmentally sound, cost effective, administrative processes, recycling technologies, and transport logistics, taking advantage of established proven methods while developing standardized processes for the industry.
Prism Solar Technologies designs and manufactures products that improve the efficiency of solar energy collection. Our mission is to develop solar as a real-life replacement of fossil fuels, and in the process, help grow the solar energy industry through partnerships and cooperation.
SRP is two entities: the Salt River Project Agriculatural Improvement and Power District, a political subdivision of the state of Arizona; and the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association, a private corporation.
The district provides electricity to nearly 934,000 retail customers in the Phoenix area. It operates or participates in 11 major power plants and numerous other generating stations, including thermal, nuclear, natural gas and hydroelectric sources.
The Association delivers nearly 1 million acre-feet of water annually to a service area in central Arizona. An extensive water delivery system is maintained and operated by the Association including reservoirs, wells, canals and irrigation laterals.
With a team covering start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, this company has a wide experience base in semiconductors, optoelectronics and advanced materials all of which are perfect for delivering concentrated photovoltaic systems with high efficiency, high reliability and at a low cost.
As an innovative enterprise operating in the renewable energy sector, SOLON is committed to the principles of sustainable business activity – from the efficient handling of resources to the effective use of alternative energy sources. Their aim is to help protect the Earth's climate not only through the use of our products, but also in the way we manufacture them.
Solar One Stop Az provides the latest information about solar energy and how to take advantage of our region's abundant sunshine.
Founded in 2008, Southwest Solar Technologies is an energy project development company which uses the SCI System to deliver concentrated solar power with large-scale energy storage. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Southwest Solar Technologies is working with numerous partners to make renewable solar and wind energy projects more viable and reliable by creating, testing and implementing the SCI System.
A locally owned Arizona-based company that has been serving Southern Arizona since 1981 specializing in solar pool heating, solar hot water and electric systems, energy efficient roof coatings, solar skylights, and complete solar homes.
Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP), the principal subsidiary of UniSource Energy, serves more than 375,000 customers in Southern Arizona and offers several conservation and renewable energy services.
W2 Energy, Inc. is a North American green technology company, committed to developing systems that provide real practical solutions to today's energy needs.
Government and Non-Profit Partners:
PAG (Pima Association of Governments)
Pima Association of Governments is a nonprofit metropolitan planning organization with Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, Energy Planning and Technical Services divisions.