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The Solar Power Tower in Three Minutes Flat - by Kyle Chavez

A 3-minute description of the technology and policy associated with one of the four main types of concentrated solar power - the solar power tower. Energy Technology & Policy Spring 2013, Dr. Michael Webber, UT Austin.

Why Do Icelanders Consume So Much Energy? - Brynjólfur V. Ólafsson

UT Austin, Energy Technology & Policy

An illustrated exploration of Iceland's energy consumption, and the underlying reasons for the country's high level of energy use. Energy Technology & Policy Spring 2013, Dr. Michael Webber, UT Austin.

Graphene Energy Storage: Powering Change - Andrew King

UT Austin, Energy Technology & Policy

Brief history and possible application of graphene as an energy storage material. Energy Technology & Policy Spring 2013, Dr. Michael Webber, UT Austin.

The Evolution of Hydropower Turbines: From Fish-Killing to Fish-Friendly - Lily Xu

UT Austin, Energy Technology & Policy

Hydropower turbines have become increasingly more fish-friendly as wildlife impacts have grown. This brief history highlights some fish preservation strategies and concludes with a promising fish-friendly turbine model by the Alden laboratories.... Read More