New US Department of Energy Grants (IMAGE) University of Delaware Caption University of Delaware researchers William Shafarman (left) and Jeremy Firestone each will lead new studies, each supported by $2 million in new grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. Shafarman, director of UD's Institute of Energy Conversion, will focus on solar panel manufacturing and efficiency. Firestone, director of UD's Center for Research in Wind, will look at factors that affect consumers' decisions about solar rooftop panels and/or electric vehicles. Credit Photos by Kathy F. Atkinson and Evan Krape Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.