Solar Panels Raise City Temperatures and Wind Speeds, Study Finds

Solar Panels Raise City Temperatures and Wind Speeds, Study Finds

Researchers led by Ansar Khan from the University of Calcutta have discovered that solar panels can cause more variation in urban temperatures than previously thought. Their extensive simulation showed that as rooftop solar panel coverage increased from 25% to 100%, the five cities examined—Athens, Austin, Brussels, Kolkata, and Sydney—experienced higher daytime temperatures and cooler nights. Improved […]

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