A New Way to Measure Solar Panel Degradation
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 10, 2019 — Despite many benefits and relative popularity as a renewable energy source, eventually, the sun does set on even the best solar […]
Demonstrated Natural Refrigerant Replacements Could Reduce Energy Costs and Conserve the Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 14, 2018 — The 1987 Montreal Protocol and the 1997 Kyoto Protocol called for countries around the world to phase out substances like CFCs […]
A Potentially Cheap, Efficient and Eco-Friendly System for Purifying Natural Gas
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2018 — Fundamental researchers at the Colorado School of Mines have proposed a novel two-part system for separating impurities from natural gas in […]
Why Polymer Solar Cells Deserve Their Place In the Sun
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 20, 2018 — Unlike traditional silicon solar cells, organic polymer solar cells (PSCs) may never cover the hillsides of a megawatt solar farm. But, […]
Alaskan Microgrids Offer Energy Resilience and Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 21, 2017 — The electrical grid in the contiguous United States is a behemoth of interconnected systems. If one section fails or is sabotaged, […]
Finding Better Wind Energy Potential with the New European Wind Atlas
WASHINGTON D.C., September 6, 2017 — Over the last 25 years, the world has seen an increased dependency on wind energy that promises to continue growing. This […]
High-Tech Electronics Made from Autumn Leaves
WASHINGTON, D.C., August, 29, 2017 — Northern China’s roadsides are peppered with deciduous phoenix trees, producing an abundance of fallen leaves in autumn. These leaves are generally […]
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Can Offer Cheaper Electricity for Urban and Suburban Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 3, 2017 — According to a prediction made by the U.S. Department of Energy, wind energy could provide 20 percent of electricity in the […]
A New Optimization Model Could Bring Higher Solar-Power Integration
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 25, 2017 — Solar power has been established as a source of mainstream power generation across the globe. With numerous installations of photovoltaic (PV) […]