Ep. 76: The [Sun]rise of Solar

Published: Aug. 20, 2018, 2:19 a.m.

HOT TOPIC: Solar energy. The co-hosts outline the basics of solar energy, ranging from solar panel function to interactions between arrays and the larger power grid. How are scientists addressing challenges associated with energy storage, conversion efficiency, and cost efficacy? What can we expect from solar energy in the future? Featuring: Bill Hutzel, Purdue University Socialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For more information on the ISGP or its podcast series, please visit www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.