Nov 13, 2020
Solar panel on rooftops is a common sight in Europe. But many other human-made city surfaces could be used to generate clean energy. In Italy and the Netherlands, pavements and building façades are being turned into smart energy-harvesting surfaces equipped with sensors. Dr. Bart Erich leads a project called ENVISION...
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