When we think of thermal energy storage, we typically think of things that are hot. However, all we really need for thermal energy storage is a temperature differential – regardless of whether it is hotter or colder than our baseline temperature.
In the final portion of this series, we would like to share a video that provides great information on potential energy solutions going forward.
In part 3 of this four part series, we would like to share a video that provides great information on what kind of obstacles climate change and our growing need for energy may bring.
In part 2 of this four part series, we would like to share a video that provides great information on Earth’s climate and its relation to CO2.
Energy is directly correlated with our quality of life. In this four part series, we would like to share a series of videos that provide a great overview on the history of energy, where we are today, where we are headed, and some potential solutions to the current issues in energy.
Solar energy is becoming a big deal. In 2015, China added an amazing 15 GW of solar capacity while the United States added an impressive 7.5 GW. Over 160 billion dollars were injected into the solar industry last year – the largest investment for any energy source.
Earth-based renewables have the potential to provide our energy needs, but their intermittency poses technical barriers to mass implementation.
We produce carbon emissions with many of our daily activities. One method that people are turning to as a way to reduce their environmental footprint is “carbon offsets”.
In the last seven years, perovskite-based solar cell efficiency has gone from less than 4% to over 22% – which is the fastest rise in efficiency ever seen in the solar PV industry.
LED (light emitting diode) technology utilizes an effect called “electroluminescence” to generate light. This is distinctly different, and far more efficient, than traditional incandescent technology which utilizes heat to generate light.