The GRID Alternatives International Program has been installing off-grid solar electric systems on homes, schools, and clinics in Nicaragua for the last 9 years, and in Nepal since last year. Lauren Farwell, Program Coordinator, will be a guest at the RAEL lunch on April 12 to share more details about their work and energy access […]
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, wave energy has the potential to power over 100 million US homes, but is completely underutilized at the moment. Wave energy has the advantage of higher predictability, nighttime availability, and a high energy density (~30 kW/m of coastline). Such high energy densities also enable the use of the […]
From Alaska to Georgia, Why 6 Scientists Will March on Washington By Lindsay McKenzie APRIL 21, 2017 The Chronicle of Higher Education Thousands of scientists and their supporters are preparing to participate in the March for Science on Saturday, but the run-up to the event hasn’t been without controversy. Some scientists have charged that planning […]
Over half the world’s population lives in urban settings, and transportation within these regions is responsible for a substantial portion of global pollution and energy expenditures. The electrification of urban transportation offers several benefits including improved urban air quality, reduced noise, and decreased dependence on fuel imports and volatile fuel prices. Additionally, electrification programs centered […]