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By utilizing a mobile capture concept, University of Michigan researchers have designed a way to capture 70-80 percent of all CO2 emissions from truck exhaust pipes. The effort aims to help curb climate change.

Climate change is a pressing issue, and carbon dioxide emissions greatly contribute. This process being developed to collect heavy duty exhaust will help reduce emissions and is a renewable process. Once capacity in the tank is reached, steam or hot gas can be used to recycle the materials and repeat the cycle over and over.

This video features Christina Reynolds, PhD Candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Christian M. Lastoskie, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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In this video, we will discuss the use of drone technology in the solar industry for inspecting and maintaining photovoltaic systems. Solar PV systems are the world’s fastest-growing source of renewable energy, but concerns around how asset managers plan on maintaining these energy facilities poses a difficult question. What is the best cost-effective method for inspecting these PV systems that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and accuracy? The answer to this problem is drone technology.

Drones are revolutionizing every stage of the PV system lifecycle, from design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance. They are equipped with thermal imaging cameras that can identify solar anomalies such as cell hot spots, string outages, and reverse polarity. They can cover up to 50 megawatts per day and eliminate the need for plant downtime, making solar asset inspections more efficient than ever before.

Drones also provide a unique perspective that can be used to track the degradation of solar installations over time, and are safer for technicians as they are non-contact devices. Additionally, they provide an unmatched level of accuracy for data collection and analysis. Drones are increasingly being utilized by asset owners, EPC contractors, O&M teams, and OEM companies to fulfill their inspection needs.

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(Article) How Often Should Solar PV Systems be Inspected by Drones – https://thedronelifenj.com/solar-pv-aerial-inspection-frequency

(Article) 5 Steps to Choosing an Aerial Thermography Vendor for Your Solar Business –

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What are the environmental benefits of solar energy?

Solar isn’t just great for your wallet, it’s also an environmentally-friendly energy choice. Here are some of the many environmental benefits you’ll enjoy if you switch to solar energy.

To start, solar is a renewable resource, which means it is abundant and replenishes quickly. Compare this to fossil fuels which exist in a limited supply and replenish very slowly. Here’s a fun fact: enough solar energy hits the earth each hour to power the entire world for an entire year.

Additionally, harnessing solar energy is a low-impact process compared to harvesting fossil fuels. Drilling for oil involves digging deep into the earth and interfering with our natural environment. On the other hand, setting up a new solar panel installation has a much lower environmental impact. This is because – unlike traditional power plants – solar is commonly installed on existing structures or otherwise unusable plots of land – such as rooftops, over parking lots, or on landfills.

Solar energy is also an emission-free, clean source of power. Generating energy with fossil fuels increases carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere, which contributes to global climate change. Using fossil fuels also releases additional pollutants and toxins into the atmosphere and water supply. After you install solar panels, you’ll use less electricity generated from coal, oil and gas – this lowers your carbon footprint and helps protect the environment.

When you compare options for solar on the EnergySage Marketplace, your quotes will show you how much pollution you’ll personally offset by making the switch to solar power.

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Health and environmental benefits of solar: http://bit.ly/2GJe6nr
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Why conserve energy: http://bit.ly/2ML5EGQ
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