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We''re doomed if solar energy stalls—here''s how to keep it rising

Solar energy is the world''s cheapest and fastest-growing power source, but its rise is in danger of stalling, risking catastrophic climate change. Energy expert Varun Sivaram argues that realizing solar''s potential will require innovation—creative financing, revolutionary technologies, and flexible energy systems. Dr. Sivaram is the Philip D. Reed Fellow for Science and Technology at the

Elon Musk: The mind behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity | TED Talk

Entrepreneur Elon Musk is a man with many plans. The founder of PayPal, Tesla Motors and SpaceX sits down with TED curator Chris Anderson to share details about his visionary projects, which include a mass-marketed electric car, a solar energy leasing company and a

Saskia Toshimi de Luca Ito: Solar energy | TED Talk

Saskia is a 10-year old girl and a student at Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro. She likes to debate with people, read books and eat pasta. She is very stubborn, and worries about the environment and the scarcity of natural resources. She is always trying to find sustainable alternatives for her games and activities. At TEDxKids@PortoSeguroSchool, Saskia will

5 of the Best TED Talks about Renewable Energy

Here are five eye-opening TED Talks that show how renewables are taking over every corner of the world – from Bhutan to Costa Rica, back to Germany, and more. Skip to main content TELL WORLD LEADERS: PHASE OUT FOSSIL FUELS AND TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY NOW. Amar Inamdar: "The Thrilling Potential for Off-Grid Solar Energy"

Best renewables & sustainability documentaries | Taylor Hopkinson

Renewable Energy TED Talks. TED and TEDx talks are a great source of original insight into all kinds of topics big and small. Here are some of the best on renewable energy, sustainability and the environment. The Thrilling Potential For Off-Grid Solar Energy – Amar Inamdar. Topic: How the factors of

Tombo Banda: Meet mini-grids — the clean energy solution

Hundreds of millions of people lack access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa, relying on highly polluting diesel and firewood for power and light. Working to brighten the future in her home country of Malawi and beyond, energy access innovator Tombo Banda makes the case for mini-grids — localized energy systems powered by solar energy that are quick and cheap to deploy

The top TED talks on clean energy

5. Sam Stranks – Uncovering a radical discovery in solar energy. Sam Stranks, Royal Society University Research Fellow, TED Fellow, and Group Leader at the University of Cambridge, took the TED stage in 2016 to explain a radical new idea in solar – perovskites.This common mineral is cheap and easy to manufacture into solar cells.

Tombo Banda: Meet mini-grids — the clean energy solution

Hundreds of millions of people lack access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa, relying on highly polluting diesel and firewood for power and light. Working to brighten the future in her home country of

Luísa Andrade: The future of solar energy in our cities

The production of solar energy has experienced various challenges in recent years, and the current and most preeminent one is the difficulty of incorporating solar energy into urban environments in a harmonious way that does not disrespect architectural integrity. However, our cities would be that much more colorful and enjoyable if we managed to integrate photovoltaic

Why renewables can''t save the planet | Michael

In this provocative talk, Time Magazine "Hero of the Environment" and energy expert Michael Shellenberger explains why solar and wind farms require so much land for mining and energy production, and an alternative path to saving both

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Patrick van der Meulen: Solar energy for everyone

Shifting to renewable sources like solar energy can help us generate energy without burning, thus having a positive environmental impact. With this transition now taking at full speed, everyone needs to be on board to join the renewable

A "Eureka" for Solar Energy | Bert Conings | TEDxUHasselt

During his talk entitled "A "Eureka" for Solar Energy", Dr. Conings will discuss the relevance of solar energy, an everlasting sustainable energy source, that can reduce the dependency on...

Ideas about Solar system

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Solar system. Loading... Talks about Solar system. 12:53. Nour E. Rawafi. The probe on a mission to touch the Sun. 12 minutes 53 seconds. How wireless energy from space could power everything. 10 minutes 54 seconds. 06:00. Jessie Christiansen. What the discovery of exoplanets reveals

David MacKay: A reality check on renewables | TED Talk

How much land mass would renewables need to power a nation like the UK? An entire country''s worth. In this pragmatic talk, David MacKay tours the basic mathematics that show worrying limitations on our sustainable energy options and explains why we should pursue them anyway.

Marjan van Aubel: Solar Democracy | TED Talk

"In order to grow adaptation and acceptation of solar energy, solar cells needs to become accessible. Using the power of Design, solar cells can be integrated much more seamlessly into our environment. Solar cells no longer have to function as an add-on technology, where we only focus on efficiency and cost, but can be a beautiful natural part of our surrounding. The sun

The probe on a mission to touch the Sun

From its life-sustaining energy to its explosive geomagnetic storms, the Sun has many mysteries, says astrophysicist Nour E. Rawafi. He sheds light on NASA''s latest endeavor to better understand our fiery neighbor and its impact on the future of society: sending the cutting-edge Parker Solar Probe deep into the Sun''s atmosphere in humanity''s closest-ever approach to a

Shannon Odell: Are solar panels worth it? | TED Talk

So, how much money can you save by switching to solar? Shannon Odell shares how solar units could help pave the way for a cleaner and more reliable energy future. [Directed by Biljana Labović, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott, music by

Shannon Odell: Are solar panels worth it? | TED Talk

Today in many countries solar is the cheapest form of energy to produce. Millions of homes are equipped with rooftop solar, with most units paying for themselves in their first seven to 12 years and then generating further savings. So, how

Bill Gross: A solar energy system that tracks the sun | TED Talk

Bill Gross, the founder of Idealab, talks about his life as an inventor, starting with his high-school company selling solar energy plans and kits. Learn here about a groundbreaking system for solar cells -- and some questions we haven''t yet solved.

Natália Chaves: The incredible potential of solar energy | TED Talk

Natália Chaves is an environmental scientist and specialist in renewable energy management, with an emphasis on solar energy. She is an energy and sustainability coordinator, focusing on energy transition at the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK-RIO). With experience in the photovoltaic sector, she is co-founder of the Brazilian Network of Women in

Amar Inamdar: The thrilling potential for off-grid solar energy | TED Talk

There''s an energy revolution happening in villages and towns across Africa -- off-grid solar energy is becoming a viable alternative to traditional electricity systems. In a bold talk about a true leapfrog moment, Amar Inamdar introduces us to proud owners of off-grid solar kits -- and explains how this technology has the opportunity to meet two extraordinary goals: energy

Dan Kwartler: Why don''t we cover the desert with solar panels? | TED Talk

Stretching over roughly nine million square kilometers and with sands reaching temperatures of up to 80° Celsius, the Sahara Desert receives about 22 million terawatt hours of energy from the Sun every year. That''s well over 100 times more energy than humanity consumes annually. So, could covering the desert with solar panels solve our energy problems? Dan Kwartler digs into

Patrick van der Meulen: Solar energy for everyone | TED Talk

Shifting to renewable sources like solar energy can help us generate energy without burning, thus having a positive environmental impact. With this transition now taking at full speed, everyone needs to be on board to join the renewable energy revolution. Browse the library of TED talks and speakers. Playlists. 100+ collections of TED Talks

Bill Gross: A solar energy system that tracks the sun | TED Talk

Browse the library of TED talks and speakers. Playlists. 100+ collections of TED Talks, for curious minds. TED Series. Go deeper into fascinating topics with original video series from TED the founder of Idealab, talks about his life as an inventor, starting with his high-school company selling solar energy plans and kits. Learn here about

Hiroki Koga: The sweet future of vertical farming | TED Talk

Can strawberries grown inside a building taste sweeter than those grown in a field? Farming entrepreneur Hiroki Koga explores how his team is combining solar-powered vertical farms with AI, robotics and indoor bee colonies to grow delicious strawberries year-round — and how this practice, if widely adopted, could deliver a harvest of benefits for the future of food.

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