Stanford University

The Precourt Institute for Energy is now part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.

Research Areas

Renewable Energy

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Energy Conversion & Storage

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Carbon Removal

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Electric Grid Modernization

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Policy, Economics & Society

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Environmental Impacts

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Energy Efficiency

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Sustainable Manufacturing

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Sustainable Transportation

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Conventional Energy

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Energy Systems

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Energy Systems Analysis
Energy Transition Pathways
Global Carbon Management
Zero-Emission Energy Solutions