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Floatovoltaics: Quantifying The Benefits Of A Hydro-Solar Power Fusion, Abe Mckay
Floatovoltaics: Quantifying The Benefits Of A Hydro-Solar Power Fusion, Abe Mckay
Pomona Senior Theses
To slow climate change, humans should take immediate and widespread action. One way to slow climate change is by switching to switch to renewable power plants such as solar fields. Recently, pioneering companies have built solar fields on water bodies. This study found that such a pairing of water and solar could increase production efficiency by 8-10% through panel cooling, save millions of liters of water from evaporation, and produce energy with under-utilized space.
Sustainable Urban Rail Trails: Designing The Cross Kirkland Corridor, Mia Cooledge
Sustainable Urban Rail Trails: Designing The Cross Kirkland Corridor, Mia Cooledge
Scripps Senior Theses
This thesis is a guide to building a sustainable rail-trail, wherein I focus on invasive species removal, green pavement, and creating an inviting space with the inclusion of integrated art. When the City of Kirkland, WA purchased the 5.75 mile long section of railroad going through the city, I approached city manager Kurt Triplett to ask about his plans for the corridor. He liked the idea of aiming for a sustainable trail, so I wrote a guide to building an environmentally friendly trail based on a number of prominent readings on sustainable design.