Explores spacecraft electrical power sources, including solar panels, batteries, fuel cells, and radioisotope generators, with examples from past space missions.
Delves into the feasibility of decarbonizing the electricity sector by 2050 using renewable energies, emphasizing economic competitiveness and sustainability.
Explores solar energy capture, storage, and conversion into electricity, discussing photovoltaic and thermal systems, market trends, and future potential.
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 challenges and opportunities of photovoltaics as a main energy transition option, covering grid parity, storage solutions, and market dynamics.
Introduces the design of space mechanisms, covering satellites, spacecraft functions, and practical aspects, emphasizing the importance of engineering competencies in the space environment.
