The Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) is a research unit of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Established in 1974 and officially recognized in 2007, HNEI conducts research to develop, test, and evaluate renewable energy technologies. Through public-private partnerships, HNEI aims to integrate emerging technologies into the energy mix and reduce Hawaii's dependence on imported energy resources.
HNEI's mission is to deliver commercially viable renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions to Hawaii and the world. They prioritize addressing technical, scientific, and policy barriers to achieving energy self-sufficiency, emphasizing innovative technologies and approaches that prioritize environmental attributes, reliability, and affordability. HNEI focuses on developing technologies and processes that are commercially viable and give priority to indigenous Hawaiian resources.
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