Retrofit vs. New-Build (Solar Planning for Urban Density)
By 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, creating unprecedented energy demands in areas where space comes at a premium. Urban
By 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, creating unprecedented energy demands in areas where space comes at a premium. Urban
While today’s best silicon solar panels achieve efficiency rates around 22%, they’re still hitting a ceiling that physics established over 60 years ago. The Shockley-Queisser
The convergence of renewable energy and alternative housing models is reshaping how Americans approach homeownership and energy independence. Community solar has experienced explosive growth, with
Training GPT-3, the language model behind ChatGPT, consumed 1,287 megawatt hours of electricity—enough to power 130 American homes for an entire year. By 2028, artificial
Industrial robots currently account for 8% of total energy consumption throughout a vehicle’s entire lifecycle in the automotive sector, highlighting the power demands of robotic
Traditional solar panels waste up to 80% of the sunlight that hits their surface, with most commercial panels achieving only 20-25% efficiency. This energy loss
Tens of thousands of contaminated sites across the United States have resulted from accidents, spills, leaks, and improper disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. As
Nature has been perfecting solar energy collection for millions of years. Walk through any sunflower field on a summer day, and you’ll witness one of
As our cities grow and expand, a silent environmental issue spreads across our night skies. Urban light pollution—the excessive artificial light that brightens our cities—has
Across America’s landscape of steeples, minarets, and temples, a revolution is taking place on the rooftops. Religious organizations of all faiths are turning their faces
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