Solar in more shapes and sizes

Anne BrockOur Town Outdoors

So, you’ve seen solar on your neighbor’s rooftop or in the traditional community solar ground-mounted array along the interstate. Will it always look like that? Continuing research could put this …

Solar installation types

Anne BrockOur Town Outdoors

Been considering solar to cut your utility bill expenses? A lot of people have. There is much advancement and standardization when it comes now to the panels or modules. They …

Solar Basics

Anne BrockOur Town Outdoors

Question: How does solar energy work?
Sunlight contains particles of energy called photons. When the sun’s rays hit the panel, silicon inside the panel absorbs the photons, forming an electrical current. …

STEAM powering 2024 robotics learning

Anne BrockOur Town Outdoors

We’ve all heard the demands that the United States needs more highly trained professionals with the technical aptitude for tomorrow’s jobs. You’ve probably heard of the popular FIRST Robotics Competition …

Could Santa’s sleigh go electric?

Anne BrockOur Town Outdoors

Should Santa consider a higher-tech alternative to his team of highly trained reindeer? What if Dasher, Dancer and crew decided to spend the holiday on vacation in balmy Christmas, Florida? …