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Tests Measure Solar Panel Performance Beyond Established Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2, 2020 — Photovoltaics used in solar panels are sensitive to environmental factors and often suffer degradation over time. International Electrotechnical Commission standards for […]

Supporting Structures of Wind Turbines Contribute to Wind Farm Blockage Effect

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2019 — Offshore wind power generation has become an increasingly promising source of renewable energy. Much about the aerodynamic effects of larger wind […]

Saving Bats from Wind Turbine Death

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 26, 2019 — Wind energy holds great promise as a source of renewable energy, but some have wondered if measures taken to address climate […]

New Standard of Reference for Assessing Solar Forecast Proposed

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 24, 2019 — Being able to accurately forecast how much solar energy reaches the surface of the Earth is key to guiding decisions for […]

Which Climates Are Best for Passive Cooling Technologies?

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 25, 2019 — A group of University of California, San Diego researchers set out to gain a better understanding of the thermal balance of […]

Holistic View of Planning Energy Self-Sufficient Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2019 – Sustainable communities supplied by local renewable energy production are beginning to be established in the U.S. By using energy-efficient buildings and […]

New Approach Optimizes Use of Future Wave Electricity Generators During Disaster

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2019 — When hurricanes strike, loss of electricity ranks as one of the top concerns for relief workers. Blackouts lasting a week or […]

Release of Solar Panel Dataset Helps Cities Make Power Grids More Safe, Reliable

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28, 2019 — Solar power researchers have traditionally only used the power measurements from single residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to estimate the power […]

Scientists Discover Potential Sustainable Energy Technology for the Household Refrigerator

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 28, 2019 — While many advancements have been in improving its efficiency, the refrigerator still consumes considerable amounts of energy each year. “Energy efficiency […]