Researchers from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have demonstrated a hybrid system for drying woody biomass that utilizes both solar thermal energy and a heat pump. “We have indeed ...

Researchers in Italy have designed a novel carbon dioxide heat pump that can work with photovoltaic-thermal energy, a finned coil heat exchanger and a U-tube borehole heat exchanger. Their experiment ...

Many solar systems are still sized for yesterday’s homes. Here’s why EVs, heat pumps, and modern living demand a very ...

Ripan Deb, a 37 year old farmer putting water to his field through a solar-powered water pump which was installed in his field with the help of the Government of Tripuras subsidised policy in ...

William O'Neal Jamison's solar-powered pump system also allowed him to direct cattle away from their previous water source, a small dugout pond that's home to the California tiger salamander, which is ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

Major energy improvements like installing a heat pump or adding solar panels to your roof promise significant long-term savings. But they also require a hefty investment up front. How then, can we ...

The Executive Director (Technical Services) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has empowered farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs with solar power systems and ...