RENEWABLES
THE FACE OF energy is changing : traditional fossil fuel sources are giving way to a future reliant on more renewable energy . But that means that renewable energy must also change . To be viable in the long term , renewable energy sources must be more powerful and cost-effective . Here are five avenues researchers are exploring in an effort to make that more renewable future a reality . Building better solar solutions
Solar energy has been around for decades , but in recent years it has been receiving more funding and interest than ever . That attention is coming from both the public and private sectors . In September , the U . S . Department of the Navy made its largest renewable investment to date through a solar farm partnership with Sempra and the Western Area Power Administration , while massive private companies across various fields from Apple and Cisco to Kaiser Permanente are investing in solar to the tune of millions .
That increased interest in solar