Cooling Electricity Radiation 
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 26, 2022
It has been reported that on August 25, the plant temporarily lost all of its off-site electrical power from the grid, which is essential for its safe operation, forcing it to rely on on-site backup power. That could lead to loss of the cooling ponds, which are needed to cool the plant’s diesel generators, enabling them to function.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The AC doesn’t work (or you don’t run it because there go your wages), but at least the pedestal fan pointed directly at your body and some cool water help. Under the sun, the sensation is stronger because solar radiation is heating up your body.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 30, 2024
SMRs are nuclear reactors that are “small” (defined as 300 megawatts of electrical power or less), can be largely assembled in a centralized facility, and would be installed in a modular fashion at power generation sites. What are SMRs? Some proposed SMRs are so tiny (20 megawatts or less) that they are called “micro” reactors.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 12, 2022
That often brings to mind images of people trying to catch some shade under a baking hot sun or city kids cooling off in a fountain while their parents sweat on the sidelines. The types of clouds that have increased—specifically thick, precipitating clouds —reflect sunlight back into space during the day and have a cooling effect.
Physics World
JANUARY 30, 2022
The researchers suggest future work should focus on increasing the reflectance of wavelengths of sunlight not converted to electricity. Specifically, we found that photovoltaics can significantly warm the urban environment during the day, but typically cool the urban environment at night. What research did you include in your study?
Physics World
APRIL 27, 2022
A new type of photovoltaic cell continues working after sunset thanks to an additional generator that harvests electricity from the temperature difference between the cell and its surroundings. At night, the cells lose heat to their surroundings, leaving them several degrees cooler than the ambient air due to radiative cooling.
Greenbuilding Law
JUNE 5, 2022
Albedo The amount of solar radiation reflected from an object or surface, often expressed as a percentage. It also includes greenhouse gases that come from producing the goods or services that the individual uses, including emissions from power plants that make electricity, factories that make products, and landfills where trash gets sent.
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