solar energy
Affordable solar?
Sure, solar only generates about 1 percent of the electricity in the US. But that will change in a few years, says Pearce, an associate professor of electrical…
Scientific Literature Review Finds Opportunities for More Research on Solar Energy Development and Impacts to Wildlife
In their literature review, the authors of the paper, USGS scientist Jeffrey Lovich and Maryville College scientist Joshua Ennen, found that out of all the…
Landsat satellites Track Yellowstone's Underground Heat
But expected development by energy companies right outside Yellowstone’s borders have some fearing that Old Faithful could be cheated out of its energy.”If…
NDSU and COMSATS to Develop Solar Water Heating System for Harsh Climates
The project between the two universities involves developing an eco-friendly heating and cooling system for citizens in the underdeveloped region of…
Now you can determine the solar efficiency of your roof
Scientists from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have launched a tool that uses the actual conditions to determine the maximum possible magnitude of solar…
Lessons to be Learned from Nature in Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is one of nature’s finest miracles. Through the photosynthetic process, green plants absorb sunlight in their leaves and convert the photonic…