Research Partnerships and Innovation

Research Partnerships & Innovation

Vote for RRC Project in Create the Future Design Contest!

August 26, 2016

RRC instructor and researcher, Leon Fainstein and one of his former students, Serge Broeska have been entered in the “Create the Future Design Contest.
Their innovation: Flat Plate Solar Stirling Engine
It harnesses the power of the sun, using sustainable and environmentally friendly technology. The beauty of this low cost engine is that anybody can build it at home. A trip to the local hardware store provides everything you need!
Voting closes September 9th, 2016
Learn more and vote!
http://contest.techbriefs.com/2016/entries/sustainable-technologies/6615
Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QE-CmKxz40
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