Curated Video
Evaluating Solar Energy
The video "Evaluating Solar Energy” explores solar energy, including its benefits and limitations.
Curated Video
Solar and Thermal Energy
Dr. Forrester talks about thermal energy. She defines thermodynamics and talks about conduction, convection, and radiation. She also defines photovoltaic energy. She talks about solar power and then shows how to make a solar oven.
Curated Video
Creating and Conserving Electricity
Dr. Forrester identifies the forms of energy used to power electricity by examining solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power. She also discusses the benefits of using alternative, renewable resources of energy by listing ways to...
Curated Video
Naturally Resourceful
Dr. Forrester explains that plants, animals, water, and fossil fuels are natural resources. She explains how regional and natural sources of energy influence what people use. She shows how to recognize that nonrenewable resources such as...
Curated Video
Photoelectric Effect Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
Photoelectric effect occurs when electromagnetic radiation above the threshold frequency of the given metallic surface, strikes the surface and releases electrons from it. This happens because light is made of massless particles called...
Curated Video
How Inverters Work - Working principle rectifier
How inverters work. In this video we take a look at how an inverter works to convert direct current (DC) into Alternating current (AC). Inverters are used increasingly throughout industry as well as building services HVAC systems to...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Will Solar Power Ever Run Out?
This video is answering the question of will solar power ever run out.
Physics Girl
Power - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern
Lesson 11 (Power) of Dianna's Intro Physics Class on Physics Girl. Never taken physics before? Want to learn the basics of physics? Need an AP Physics 1 review before the exam? This course is for you! Exercises in this video: 1A) You...
Sustainable Business Consulting
Energy Case Studies
Case studies of companies saving money through reducing energy usage and purchasing renewable energy.
Next Animation Studio
Construction begins on largest solar farm in the U.S.
Construction has begun on a solar plant in North Texas that will become the largest facility of its kind in the U.S.
Next Animation Studio
Graphene solar panels could generate electricity from raindrops
Scientists in China are producing solar panels that can produce energy from the last source you'd expect - rainwater. In a study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, researchers in China introduced a new type of solar panel that...
SWPictures
WHAT A WASTE - Oil Be Damned
Solar power and wind power are the two most promising options of how power will be provided in the future. Technology is improving all the time. We are on the brink of a renewable energy revolution. And nowhere is the need for renewable...
Next Animation Studio
Chernobyl gets converted into solar power plant
Ukraine has just unveiled a solar power plant just 100 meters from Chernobyl's nuclear site in which a nuclear disaster occurred 30 years ago.
Ancient Lights Media
Israel: Geographical Features and Climate
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the major geographical and climatic features of Israel.
TMW Media
Creating Greener Cars: Learn about hydrogen cars
How do fuel cells work? How is hydrogen created to fill up the cars? Will there be a lot of hydrogen cars created soon? Creating Greener Cars, Part 2
Restoration Planet
Finding land for homesteading
Finding land for homesteading requires due diligence and forethought. In this episode, we find the perfect parcel that ticks all the boxes: sunny slopes for solar panels, a weak cell signal perfect for a booster, several possible...
Curated Video
How much sunlight would equal the world’s yearly power consumption?
We ask people on the streets of London to guess how many hours of sunlight would be needed to power the world for a year, if we could capture all that hits the Earth.
Next Animation Studio
Solar-powered Switzerland school produces enough surplus energy for 50 homes
A Zurich-based architecture firm has designed a school with a rooftop covered in solar panels. The self-sufficient solar-powered school, located in Switzerland, produces enough solar energy to also power 50 homes.
Restoration Planet
Sketching out our dream cabin
Going off grid requires a lot of planning and a little patience! It’s springtime which means we’re anxious to get started, but without the land, we decide to begin sketching out our plans. As we wait for the pieces to fall into place, so...
Restoration Planet
Looking for “bear” land
Looking for land in the wild places sometimes leads to wildlife encounters! That couldn't be more true of the stunning Chilcotin region of the British Columbia Interior. We explore a true homestead and try not to get too attached to...
Restoration Planet
Grass-fed Grizzlies
As the search for a homestead continues, we travel through Nemiah Valley to stunningly beautiful Chilko Lake, British Columbia and find a lot of Grizzly bears! From there it's off to look at a small property on the Quesnel River near...
Mediacorp
Hydrogen-Powered Cars in Japan
Hydrogen-powered cars are already available for sale in Japan. But there are only 120 hydrogen fueling stations in the country at the moment and the cars are very expensive. In this video, find out if there other green...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Leighton Quon Talks About New Air Traffic System Demonstrations
A conversation with Leighton Quon, project manager in the Airspace Technology Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
Curated Video
How Africa could one day rival China
Africa is changing so fast, it is becoming hard to ignore. In the short term the continent faces many problems, including covid-19, but in the long term it could rival China's economic might.