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Graphene solar panels can generate electricity when it rains
Solar panels generate less power when it rains, but new, graphene-coated solar panels may be coming that can generate power from rain
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World Environment Day matters more than ever
The theme for this year's World Environment Day is biodiversity. It's an important topic because biodiversity is declining.
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California’s proposed million-home-battery initiative
The million home battery initiative is an ambitious proposal to install one million home battery systems in California homes by 2028.
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Solar expected to surpass coal in 2020
The coronavirus has accelerated the demise of coal based electrical power. Meanwhile wind and solar power are providing more power than ever.
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New supercapacitor could replace batteries
Imagine, a lightweight foldable battery that can store a huge amount of power. A new supercapacitor has the ability to do just that and charge in minutes!
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What if we responded to climate change as we have to Coronavirus
The world has gone all out to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But what about climate change? It is a slower-moving but ultimately a more dire threat
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Anti-Solar panels generate power at night
Imagine a solar system that could genrate power day and night. Thanks to research at UC Davis, anti-solar panels may be coming which work at night.
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What happens if California takes over PG&E
There are several different plans on the table for the State of California to take over PG&E. But PG&E is pushing back saying that it's not for sale.
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Why Australia is burning and what you can do to help
Australia is suffering from massive wildfires that have killed people and over a quarter-million animals. There are organizations that need our help.
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Future solar power technologies to watch
The future of solar power looks bright thanks to three cutting edge technologies that will increase efficiency and could lower costs.
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Could rooftop solar kill utility companies
Many homeowners dream of going off grid with a combination of rooftop solar and batteries. But what could be a homeowners dream is a nightmare for utilities
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How to prepare for planned blackouts in California
Planned blackouts are happening in California to prevent wildfires. Here are some things you can do to prepare before the next time the lights go out.