From a distance, the energy system on top of a college residence hall in Omaha, Nebraska looks like photovoltaic panels. But as you get closer, it becomes clear that this is something different, with ...

The discussion quickly shifted to whether one heat pump could realistically help with a building that size.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Solar panels can reduce the amount of grid electricity needed to run air conditioning, especially during sunny summer days. (Getty ...

Researchers at Thailand’s Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology demonstrated a novel hydrogel that has high cooling effect on silicon PV panels. The lightweight technology purportedly ...

Researchers in Malaysia designed a photovoltaic-thermal system that can be used in solar drying, space heating, rooftop systems, and off-grid thermal applications. It relies on a double-pass cooling ...

KAUST developed a cooling technology that improves the longevity and power output of a solar cell. Image: KAUST. As solar projects spread across the world, it is no longer uncommon to see a project ...

The world just experienced its hottest June on record, and 2024 is projected to be even hotter. Cooling accounts for 10% of global electricity demand, which can rise by more than 50% in summer. If ...