… demand via expensive upgrades to substations and lines. However, investing in residential solar energy in high-value areas for the grid may have the potential to decrease pressure on … to a few thousand people depending on the density of residential households. The Yale-based Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS II) team along with the non-profit organization SmartPower, ran ten ground-breaking “Solarize” campaigns at the circuit level in the state of Connecticut. These campaigns aimed …
… expertise will be invaluable to long term success. Don’t be afraid to solve a nuanced problem that seems impossible, just make sure to keep a focus and minimize complexity as you … ideas forward for feedback and be aggressive if you are passionate about a solution to a problem or environmental/social issue. The only way you can have an impact is by testing … expertise will be invaluable to long term success. Don’t be afraid to solve a nuanced problem that seems impossible, just make sure to keep a focus and minimize complexity as you …
… to see students come up with such multi-faceted solutions to the climate crisis. A wicked problem like climate change requires some creative solutions, and every year, students show … Floe’s solution offers customers significant cost savings and emits 1% of the emissions. Solar.20 : Long-life battery systems for off-grid solar home power systems in low-income countries. Solar.20 offers solar power systems that …
… describe what’s needed to prevent the planet from becoming uninhabitable. They should think bigger. “Moonshot” is an extreme understatement for what’s necessary to address climate … change is a far more complex challenge. It’s what some experts call a “super wicked problem.” There are three main reasons why addressing climate change in the 21st century is … describe what’s needed to prevent the planet from becoming uninhabitable. They should think bigger. “Moonshot” is an extreme understatement for what’s necessary to address climate …
… other than their own. We want to foster collaboration to address the world’s most complex problems.” The curriculum was built by faculty from CBEY's two home institutions —the Yale … other than their own. We want to foster collaboration to address the world’s most complex problems.” The curriculum was built by faculty from CBEY's two home institutions —the Yale … other than their own. We want to foster collaboration to address the world’s most complex problems.” The curriculum was built by faculty from CBEY's two home institutions —the Yale …
… programs have been testing the potential grid services provided by smart appliances , solar inverters , batteries , and EV chargers , as well as by the integration of several … programs have been testing the potential grid services provided by smart appliances , solar inverters , batteries , and EV chargers , as well as by the integration of several … programs have been testing the potential grid services provided by smart appliances , solar inverters , batteries , and EV chargers , as well as by the integration of several …
… It was a big day for the Symbrosia team. It was early February 2019, and they had spent most of … Stories: Symbrosia Ben Soltoff (MBA '19, Master of Environmental Management '19) It was a big day for the Symbrosia team. It was early February 2019, and they had spent most of … Sustainability of Beef and Seafood Production Wins Sabin Prize … Ben Soltoff … It was a big day for the Symbrosia team. It was early February 2019, and they had spent most of …
… Introduction of Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and social networks to encourage residential solar adoption through a group pricing strategy. Solarize campaigns spread the knowledge of …
… interface of technology and sustainability. The attendees represented a range of groups: big companies, small companies, start-ups, governments, civil society, and academia. The … Yale students who are interested in applying data science to social and environmental problems can apply for the Data for Impact 101 Intensive , a collaboration between CBEY and … also heard about partnerships among start-ups, governments, and large companies to achieve big changes like electrifying air travel or exponentially improving the potential for …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in … the grid. After the introduction of DER, the Palmetto State went from having virtually no solar energy to having an installed capacity of 591 megawatts (MW). Statewide, an estimated 64,865 homes are currently powered by solar energy and approximately 3,000 people depend on solar-related jobs for income. With …