Europe Heatwave Boosts Solar Energy by 17%

According to an analysis published by energy think-tank Ember, European solar output rose by up to 17 per cent during heatwave days in June and July, providing vital generation as electricity demand spiked by up to a quarter due to heavy air conditioning usage. The data highlights solar’s growing role in grid stability during extreme … Read more

Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Cuts Heatwave Days and AC Use

Harvesting rooftop rainwater and automatically spraying it onto buildings during hot weather can significantly cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures, and reduce heatwave days, according to new research from The University of Manchester published in the science journal Earth’s Future. How Rooftop Rainwater Systems Cool Urban Centers The University of Manchester study modelled a … Read more