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.
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