Floating Solar Panels Could Be the Next Big Thing in Clean Energy
To beat climate change, our electricity mix is going to need a lot more renewable energy systems to take over fossil fuels. Many in the solar industry are looking for a new home for solar panels—possibly even floating on water.
Market Transformation Research Group Publishes Study on Human Factors and Indoor Air Quality in Schools
While technical solutions to ensure adequate air exchange are crucial, this research focuses on teachers’ perceptions and practices that may also have important implications for achieving a safe classroom environment.
WCEC Newly Published Journal Article on Greenhouse Gas Emission Forecasts for Residential Heat Pumps
Newly published article aims to inform policymakers about the greenhouse gas emission impacts of heat pump deployment in residential homes.
R-466A Refrigerant Demonstration and Performance
Refrigerants used in vapor-compression air conditioners and heat pumps have been the subject of environmental regulations requiring the need to develop alternative solutions with lower global warming potential (GWP). In general, there is a trade-off when choosing alternative refrigerants between safety, performance, and GWP.
Energy Graduate Group Virtual Information Session
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | 2pm – 3:30pm PST UC Davis’ Energy Graduate Group (EGG) is designed to meet the world’s growing need for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems. EGG offers MS and PhD degrees in Energy Systems in two tracks of study: Energy Science & Technology and Energy Policy & Management. Students take […]
Large-Scale Solar can Cool Nearby Areas
An international team of scientists observed a cooling effect in a large radius around solar arrays. The cooling may have implications for local ecosystem management.
Student-Built Air Purifiers Tackle Wildfire Smoke and Covid-19: UC Davis Engages Students with Hands-On Citizen Science
Students at Rio Tierra Junior High School in Sacramento build a portable air cleaner using a box fan and high efficiency air filters. Schools are facing many challenges this fall, including minimizing risks to students and staff from Covid-19 and wildfire smoke exposure. Air purifiers are one tool that can help. Researchers from the UC […]
UC Davis CWEE Accelerates Water Conservation Research with Secure, Compliant Data Storage on AWS
To solve some of the most pressing water and energy challenges, scientists and engineers need access to robust, reliable data that is often sensitive and protected. Data providers, researchers, and host institutions need to adhere to strict requirements for protecting and securing this data.
Testing Different Configurations of Do-It-Yourself Portable Air Cleaners
A recent case study by the Western Cooling Efficiency Center (WCEC) seeks to answer: does making your own portable air cleaner match the cleaning performance of off-the shelf products and do so in a cost effective way?
How Water Conservation can Help Save Energy, Too
About 20% of the state of California’s energy use is associated with the water system
