How to protect native, endangered birds from solar installations in Hawaiʻi
The report concludes, “We all want solar power to succeed but it requires planning rather than reacting.”
Clean-energy tech developed at UH Mānoa earns patent
Researchers were awarded a U.S. patent for their recent invention that enhances the longevity and performance of fuel cells which produce clean energy for transportation.
UH Mānoa net zero heroes improve energy efficiency, track progress
The Campus Operations Planning and Facilities team increases energy savings through infrastructure upgrades, moving the campus toward its net zero energy goal.
Patent-pending tech extracts energy from fresh, salt water
The discovery illustrates a new way to generate electricity by mixing water with different salinity levels.
UH Maui College achieves net-zero goal
The campus has reduced fossil fuel use for energy by 100%.
Keck Observatory completes major sustainability, solar panel project
The photovoltaic system on the rooftop of Keck Observatory’s telescope facility will produce more than 259 MWh of energy
UH pursues ‘green tariff’ to help achieve net-zero energy goal
The innovative renewable energy initiative aims to help the university achieve its goal of net-zero energy by 2035 and bring more cost-effective, renewable energy resources the entire state.
Wave energy powers desalination system developed by UH team
Teams were challenged to develop concepts using wave energy to drive small-scale desalination systems for use in disaster response scenarios.
UHERO: Hawaiʻi rooftop solar rivals utility-scale power
Lower prices, combined with federal subsidies, make rooftop solar competitive with grid-scale solar in the islands.
UH energy simulation aims to save money for residents, home builders
The research will help Hawaiʻi developers, builders and residents identify energy-saving strategies to cut energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
