Publications From 8 Teams Capture Insights for Communities Seeking To Harness Resiliency and Economic Benefits of Solar Energy It takes grace and dexterity to manage the policy and technical challenges of adopting renewable energy while also addressing disaster preparedness—bringing diverse stakeholders to the table at the same time. Eight teams … [continued]
The renewable energy transition involves harnessing epic forces of nature. Sleek solar panels forged from silver and silica from the depths of the Earth translate the sun’s blindingly fiery light energy into electricity. Wind turbines with blades each the size of a 12-story building punctuate the skyline of wind-swept fields and help power … [continued]
Researchers at MIT have devised ultra-thin printed solar cells that outperform conventional solar cells on an output by weight basis.
Working to solve the climate crisis one building at a time, 124 teams from 97 collegiate institutions are participating in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Design Challenge. As part of the Solar Decathlon 2023 Design Challenge, top collegiate students from across the globe compete to design high-performance, low-carbon buildings … [continued]
Near-real-time data on avian–solar interactions will help the energy industry understand risks and opportunities for wildlife at solar energy plants. How does an array of solar panels change a habitat? The question is complex — and increasingly important, as solar energy plants proliferate across the United States. The industry and … [continued]
The U.S. solar energy industry has grown tremendously in the past decade. That growth has actually been one of the most phenomenal economic growth stories across the whole U.S. economy. However, the “Covid Era” hit solar hard, and it has struggled to get back on the trajectory it was on. … [continued]
Vehicle to grid trial programs are happening in more places like Massachusetts, Brooklyn, and Florida as utilities get on board.
Massachusetts has enacted a new law that will bring more renewable energy and electric vehicles to its residents.
Cambridge, Massachusetts — [On Thursday], Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a new clean energy and transportation bill. This bill will help reduce emissions from power plants and vehicles, improve public health and reduce the dangers of climate change, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Below is … [continued]
The Solar Sal 24 is the first solar-powered electric boat approved by the US Coast Guard to carry passengers.
