This VIPR team will provide students with hands-on opportunities to explore how emerging technologies—sensors, automation, and AI—can address real-world challenges in traditional manufacturing. Students will define case studies, assess technical and operational needs, and develop innovative solutions. Each project culminates in functional demonstrations that translate engineering theory into practical applications for advanced manufacturing. This team […]
December 2, 2024
Agrivoltaics: Land-Centered Solutions for a Sustainable Energy Transition
Rapid climate change associated with the burning of fossil fuels has stimulated a global transition towards renewable energy sources. However, the lower “energy density” of clean energy sources such as photovoltaics (solar power) means that large areas of land are needed to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Agrivoltaics provides a potential win-win for landowners […]