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UTRGV Works With Catholic Diocese On Solar Panel Project

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UTRGV assistant professor Jesus Gonzalez, student Eugenio "Gene" Reyes and professor Immanuel Edinbarough are partnering with the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville on using solar energy. (photo David Pike, UTRGV)

The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville has taken a step toward green energy with the help of UTRGV. To help oversee the installation of solar panels at two parishes in Brownsville, a memorandum of understanding was established between the Catholic Diocese and the UTRGV Engineering Technology Program within the College of Engineering and Computer Science in August of last year. The Catholic Diocese owns 72 parishes, 44 missions and 14 Catholic schools across Starr,…

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Sun Fuels Industry Growth

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A solar roof installation on a building detached from the residence helps power an entire home in Mission. (VBR)

The scorching South Texas sun holds virtually unlimited potential to generate electricity, and consumer demand for solar power is on the rise. And while at one time about seven solar companies operated in the Rio Grande Valley, today there is only a handful, and only one of those is locally owned and operated. American Made Solar and Wind Technologies, based in Weslaco, specializes in meeting the demand for both commercial…

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