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Solar Power Leaves Land Behind as Floating Systems Gain Ground

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2026 — The effects of global warming are becoming increasingly evident and catastrophic. To prevent irreversible consequences, international scientific consensus emphasizes the importance of […]

Updating Offshore Turbine Designs to Reflect Storms’ Complexity is Key

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024 – The U.S. is ramping up plans for a major increase in offshore wind production, with 30 gigawatts of new installations expected by […]

Cooling Down Solar Cells, Naturally

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 – A bright, sunny, cloudless day might seem like the optimal setting for solar cells. But too much sun, and too much heat, […]

Casting Shadows on Solar Cells Connected in Series

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 – Large obstacles, like clouds and buildings, can block sunlight from reaching solar cells, but smaller sources, such as dust and leaves, can […]

Solar-Biomass Hybrid System Satisfies Home Heating Requirements in Winter

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 – Adding an organic matter power source to a solar energy unit could provide 100% heating for a single-story home during the coldest […]

Improved Wind Forecasts Save Consumers Millions in Energy Costs

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – Wind energy is occupying an increasingly large share of the energy landscape, which comes with an increasing reliance on the intermittent nature […]

Bionic Wing Flaps Improve Wind Energy Efficiency

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2022 — Wind energy relies on efficient wind turbine blades, which act as airfoils, structures akin to an airplane wing. Air flow control accessories […]

Optimizer Tool Designs, Evaluates, Maximizes Solar-Powered Cooling Systems

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2022 — Solar-powered adsorption cooling systems (SACS) have gained traction as a renewable energy technology that could provide clean power for air conditioning and […]

100% Renewable Energy Using Building Science

WASHINGTON, November 3, 2021 — Renewable energy has the potential to decrease electricity costs, create jobs, improve environmental health, and reduce medical costs for issues related to […]