Energy ProductionHow the Next Big Solar Panel Tech is Already HereSolar panels are typically made with silicon as their semiconducting material. But you know what they say: The grass is always greener with ... By Matt Ferrell5 days ago0
Energy ProductionWhy Does The US Suck at Wind?The U.S. wind industry kinda blows. Okay, that might be a bit harsh, but the past few years haven’t been great for turbines ... By Matt Ferrell2 weeks ago0
Renewable EnergyThe World’s Largest Wind Farm has a Tiny ProblemIt’s already difficult to conceptualize the scale of wind turbines themselves. It can be even harder to wrap your head around how much ... By Matt Ferrell4 weeks ago0
Energy ProductionThe Weird Science Behind Living Solar PanelsAlgae. It’s gross green goo that collects in still water…and can possibly make our future greener, too. Researchers are finding weird and unique ... By Matt FerrellAugust 13, 20240
Renewable EnergyCan Solar Rooftops Power the World?Growing the world’s renewable energy capacity has always been a delicate balancing act, and one of the many plates we have to spin ... By Matt FerrellJuly 23, 20240
Renewable EnergyHow Quantum Dots Could Make the Most Efficient Solar PanelEver heard of a quantum dot? What about an artificial atom? Though it might sound like technobabble from Star Trek (which of course ... By Matt FerrellJune 18, 20240
Renewable EnergyIs This Rooftop Turbine the Future of Energy… or an Old Idea?About a year ago, I first talked about the Aeromine rooftop wind turbine and its unique “motionless” design. Now, a new rooftop turbine ... By Matt FerrellMay 14, 20240
Renewable EnergyTop 5 Reasons We’re Getting Ripped Off With Solar … or Are We?Did I get ripped off and scammed with my solar? According to the comments on my recent solar panel video, where I compared ... By Matt FerrellApril 23, 20240
Renewable Energy2024 Perovskite Breakthroughs are the Future of SolarPerovskites are often hailed as the next big thing for solar panels. They’re more efficient than silicon PVs could ever be, and they ... By Matt FerrellApril 16, 20240
Energy StorageHow a Sand Battery Could Revolutionize Home Energy StorageSand. It’s coarse, it’s rough, and it can make for a great battery. And as weird as that might sound, it’s just one ... By Matt FerrellMarch 26, 20240