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Welcome to LASER-TECThe Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education, LASER-TEC, is a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Center comprised of community and state colleges, universities, high schools and technical centers, trade associations, and laser and fiber optic (LFO) companies.
Headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, LASER-TEC started its operation in September 2013 with the goal of developing a sustainable pipeline of qualified laser and fiber optics technicians to meet the industry demand across the nation. To achieve our goal, we are committed to assisting colleges and high schools with creating and offering courses in lasers and fiber optics. Grant Opportunity
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Principal Investigator's Selection
Solar PV Costs are Dropping Below Coal Globally
Solar Could Beat Coal to Become the Cheapest Power on Earth by 2024 Shankleman and Martin of Bloomberg News report that “solar power is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world,” and in less than a decade, “it’s likely to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere.” Better technology, economies of scale, and manufacturing experience “has been key in boosting the industry.” Bloomberg reports that the average 1 megawatt-plus ground mounted solar system will cost 73 cents a watt by 2025 compared with $1.14 now, a 36 percent drop, according to a BNEF analysis. GTM Research expects parts of the US Southwest from $1 to drop as low as 75 cents in 2021, while DOE’s NREL expects costs of about $1.20 a watt now declining to $1 by 2020. To read the full report, click the link below: http://bloom.bg/2hINqSM |
In the Spotlight
Upcoming EventsFlorida Photonics Cluster & Manufacturers Assocation of Central Florida
Joint Members Meeting Date(s): 9/12/2019 Titusville, FL Coding with Arduino Bootcamp - Wireless Technologies Date(s): Wednesdays, 9/25/2019 - 10/30/2019 Fort Pierce, FL ICALEO Date(s): 10/7/2019 - 10/10/2019 Orlando, FL Advisory Board for Engineering, Technical Design and Aerospace, Ft. Pierce Central High School Date(s): 10/14/2019 Fort Pierce, FL 2019 Advanced Technological Education Principal Investigators (ATE PI) Conference Date(s): 10/23/2019 - 10/25/2019 Washington, DC Coding with Arduino Bootcamp - Game Programming Date(s): Wednesdays, 11/6/2019 - 12/18/2019 Fort Pierce, FL |
