Texas Instruments and the 2009 Solar Decathlon
Texas Instruments has long been committed to driving energy innovation. In October, TI will continue its involvement in building a greener future as a returning sponsor of the 2009 Solar Decathlon. This event brings together 20 university teams from across the globe in a competition to design, build and operate the most energy-efficient and attractive solar-powered home. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Solar Decathlon will culminate in the creation a “solar village” on the National Mall in Washington D.C. on Oct. 9-13 and 15-18.
Texas Instruments and The University of Illinois
This year, Texas Instruments is excited to extend its involvement by sponsoring the University of Illinois Solar Decathlon team. As a gold sponsor, TI will contribute to the funding, as well as products, advice and mentoring toward UIUC’s $600,000 effort. TI technology is integrated into the home design, and TI is donating an energy-efficient DLP® HDTV as part of the sponsorship.
It is fitting in many ways that TI is sponsoring the University of Illinois, which is the alma mater of Jack Kilby, the TI pioneer who invented the integrated circuit. TI leaders view smart power, including solar and energy harvesting technologies, as a strategically important way to help move the company into a new age of electronics and growth.
Why the Solar Decathlon?
TI believes universities have the power to fuel innovation, and events like the Solar Decathlon are crucial to bringing together technological innovation and environmentalism to usher in a new age of responsible progress. “Living green” no longer has to be about deprivation or going without the latest convenience. It’s about creating smarter technology that makes “being green” effortless and uses the earth’s resources more efficiently.
As TI customers grow increasingly concerned with developing energy-efficient products, TI continues to innovate with smarter, low-power products. Check out TI’s fact sheet below for more information on how TI semiconductor innovation is addressing challenges to make solar power and sustainable designs increasingly viable.
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