PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, Texas (KBTX) – Following extensive power outages caused by Tropical Storm Beryl, Prairie View A&M University’s solar research lab looks for a renewable solution.
It’s one of many research efforts taking place at the lab where students of different academic levels and areas of focus can apply their knowledge in a practical way.
At the time of this article’s publishing, the sky was dark and overcast. Despite this, solar panels still collected energy from the sun, powering the research lab.
Electrical and computer engineering professor, Dr. Anthony Hill, showed the process through an app on his phone.
“We’re still getting rays from the sun, and right now the system is charging the batteries for night use,” Dr. Hill gave example.
Looking at mass power outages, especially ones caused by natural disasters, Dr. Hill said solar power could step in when power lines are down. In turn, this would minimize…
