Introduces the EPFL Open Science Workshop on Solar Fuels Standards and Benchmarking, emphasizing the principles of open science data management and the creation of the Solar Fuels Database.
Explores solar energy conversion into fuels, reactor concepts, stringent material requirements, proposed devices, efficiency considerations, and net value per energy.
Explores spacecraft electrical power sources, including solar panels, batteries, fuel cells, and radioisotope generators, with examples from past space missions.
Explores the efficiency and technologies of solar photovoltaics, covering working principles, temperature effects, material choices, and market technologies.
Explores charging electric vehicles with solar power from the owner's roof, showing the potential to cover a significant portion of home charging demand.
Explores the fabrication, testing, and integration of PV modules, including failure modes, detection methods, and the most efficient solar panels in 2022.
Presents a project to develop a solar array experimental facility for space engineering, focusing on implementing taper springs as a cost-effective alternative to traditional springs.
