Thomas ReisThe better choice for facades to combat the urban heat island effect3 min read·Jun 8, 2024----
Thomas Reis4000 Joshua trees to make way for a solar plantIn California, Joshua trees, which are up to 500 years old, are to make way for a photovoltaic system. I asked an AI about this, because…4 min read·May 12, 2024----
Thomas ReisVertical floating photovoltaics saves Storage and Space and Cools“Why would anyone plan a vertical system on water with the worst possible Albedo?”2 min read·Apr 23, 2024----
Thomas ReisThe heat island effect of photovoltaic can produce rainFor many people it is inconceivable that photovoltaics do not(!) use the sun’s thermal radiation to generate electricity, which is why a PV…2 min read·Mar 1, 2024----
Thomas ReisHow mirror improves the performance of photovoltaicsTwo new US-Saudi studies were published this week. It is a little disturbing how much KAUST University spends on energy research when we…2 min read·Jan 27, 2024----
Thomas ReisHow to Sunlight a BunkerThe Facebook operator is currently building one and former Chancellor Kurz’s new employer is waiting for approval to build one. It is…2 min read·Jan 15, 2024----
Thomas ReisCooling photovoltaic modules with concrete and mirrorsHeat can affect the durability of photovoltaic modules and their performance. Therefore, there have always been efforts to cool…1 min read·Jan 4, 2024----
Thomas ReisCarbon negative Bitcoin is now feasibleI’m not a fan of Bitcoin, but in times of declining interest in climate protection, we should allow innovative ideas. Like so many young…2 min read·Dec 8, 2023----
Thomas ReisMore space on the roof - sunlight to fight Viruses and Winter bluesThe Seestadt Technology Center promotes modern architecture and open spaces. There is an awareness that daylight creates pleasant office…2 min read·Nov 30, 2023----
Thomas ReisPhotovoltaics are like Roses more thermal sensitve than thoughtScientists in the Netherlands have sought to understand the reason for unexpected gains in vertical PV systems and found that these…2 min read·Nov 12, 2023----