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.
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.
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.
How Water Conservation can Help Save Energy, Too
About 20% of the state of California’s energy use is associated with the water system
The Pandemic Has Suddenly Shined Light On Long-Neglected Indoor Air Concerns
For more than 25 years, Tom Smith has run 3Flow, a company whose sole mission is to make sure people don’t get sick from airborne hazards in their workplaces.
UC Davis Energy Industry Expert Discusses Drought Impact on Hydroelectric Power
Lake Oroville is a clear example of the hot, dry conditions affecting the kind of hydroelectric output California can muster from its dams and reservoirs. FOX40 has been looking at this situation and talking about it from several different angles since the height of the pool hit critically low levels. Watch Story
Is California Ready for Brown Lawns and Shorter Showers? Drought Requires Less Water Use
In the face of rapidly worsening drought conditions this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom urged all Californians to voluntarily cut their water usage by 15% — but what exactly does that mean for the average California household? The governor made his plea Thursday as he extended a regional state of drought emergency to 50 counties, comprising about 42% […]
U.S. West faces little-known effect of raging wildfires: contaminated water
Early this spring, water bills arrived with notes urging Fort Collins Utilities customers to conserve. The Colorado customers may have thought the issue was persistent drought in the U.S. West. But the problem was not the quantity of water available. It was the quality. Utilities are increasingly paying attention to a little-known impact of large-scale […]
Worried About Returning to the Office? What to Ask Your Boss to Ensure You’re Safe
As employees and students prepare for their return to offices and classrooms, an NBC Bay Area investigation reveals a surprising lack of oversight regarding indoor air quality, which may have led to more COVID-19 infections and deaths. Experts argue the problem existed well before the pandemic and continues to threaten workplaces and schools across the […]
UC Davis Developed Sealing Technology Raises $22 Million from Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Aeroseal LLC, a company with a technology to better insulate buildings, raised $22 million from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a fund backed by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates. The technology, AeroBarrier, was developed at UC Davis by professor emeritus Mark Modera. Air leaks in buildings waste energy and can cause moisture and indoor air quality problems. […]
