Renewable Energy Production & Integration
There is a broad scientific consensus that global surface temperature warming trends will continue if a significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions isn’t achieved in the near future.
CE-CERT is addressing this issue by accelerating the transition to renewable energy through technologies that create energy from waste, capitalize on the sustainable energy sources that exist in nature, and explore methods to store, allocate, and integrate renewable energy with existing infrastructure.
Meet the Research Groups
CE-CERT researchers work across renewable fuels, solar energy, advanced materials, energy storage, and integrated power systems.
Bioenergy, Biorefining, and Biomaterials
The B³ team develops scalable technologies that convert plant-based biomass, agricultural residues, and forestry waste into renewable fuels, sustainable materials, and value-added bioproducts.
Southern California Research Initiative for Solar Energy
SC-RISE advances solar research, deployment, grid integration, and policy engagement through applied engineering, regional partnerships, and real-world clean energy demonstrations.
Sustainable Fuels Initiative
SFI develops and evaluates low-carbon fuel pathways, including hydrogen and renewable natural gas, through experimental research, energy systems modeling, life cycle assessment, and techno-economic analysis.
Sustainable Integrated Grid Initiative
SIGI integrates renewable generation, energy storage, electric and hybrid vehicles, and smart grid controls to advance resilient microgrids, bidirectional charging, load management, and clean energy deployment.
Winston Chung Global Energy Center
The center advances energy storage, generation, distribution, and grid integration research, connecting battery innovation and smart energy systems with practical solutions for resilient communities.
Connect With Renewable Energy Research
Explore partnerships, research capabilities, and opportunities to work with CE-CERT on renewable fuels, solar energy, storage, and integrated energy systems.