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View article: The gift that keeps on giving: How solar panels on farms can help increase crop yields
The gift that keeps on giving: How solar panels on farms can help increase crop yields Open
View article: Strawberry agrivoltaics in Canada: Comparing uniform thin film and non-uniform crystalline silicon semi-transparent solar photovoltaic modules in controlled environment agriculture
Strawberry agrivoltaics in Canada: Comparing uniform thin film and non-uniform crystalline silicon semi-transparent solar photovoltaic modules in controlled environment agriculture Open
While colocation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and strawberry cultivation has shown promise, the impact of different types of illumination on plant growth remains uncertain. To provide information to strawberry agrivoltaic system designers, t…
View article: Jericho open resistive data logger: An open-source modular weather station and monitoring system for long-term solar photovoltaic outdoor experimentation
Jericho open resistive data logger: An open-source modular weather station and monitoring system for long-term solar photovoltaic outdoor experimentation Open
View article: An Open-Source Neonatal Phototherapy Device
An Open-Source Neonatal Phototherapy Device Open
Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (SNH) (jaundice) is responsible for over 114,000 preventable neonatal deaths annually, as the technology that can treat the condition is cost-prohibitive for low- and middle-income countries. In this stud…
View article: Should Agrivoltaics Ever Be Decommissioned? How Agrivoltaics Bolster Farm Climate Adaptation Even When Unpowered
Should Agrivoltaics Ever Be Decommissioned? How Agrivoltaics Bolster Farm Climate Adaptation Even When Unpowered Open
Solar photovoltaic systems now produce the lowest-cost electricity in history and coupling with agriculture in agrivoltaics increases crop yields. This indicates solar will continue to experience explosive growth. Concerns exist, however, …
View article: Climate‐Resilient Crop Production Under Agrivoltaics: Experimental Evaluation of Amaranth Production With Semi‐Transparent Photovoltaic Modules in Canada Under Changing Climates
Climate‐Resilient Crop Production Under Agrivoltaics: Experimental Evaluation of Amaranth Production With Semi‐Transparent Photovoltaic Modules in Canada Under Changing Climates Open
Climate change threatens global food security, requiring climate‐smart systems that enhance both crop resilience and sustainable energy production. While agrivoltaics is recognized for combining solar power generation with agriculture, its…
View article: Modular open-source solar photovoltaic-powered DC nanogrids for ambulances
Modular open-source solar photovoltaic-powered DC nanogrids for ambulances Open
View article: Is Non-Thermal Plasma Treatment of Commodity Lettuce Seeds Worth It? Economic Impacts and Yield of Lettuce in Indoor Vertical Farming Testing Dry Air, Wet Air, N<sub>2</sub> and O<sub>2</sub> Plasmas
Is Non-Thermal Plasma Treatment of Commodity Lettuce Seeds Worth It? Economic Impacts and Yield of Lettuce in Indoor Vertical Farming Testing Dry Air, Wet Air, N<sub>2</sub> and O<sub>2</sub> Plasmas Open
Agricultural seeds are sold as commodities yet seed quality can be non-uniform. Despite extensive literature plasma treatments of seeds providing advantages for many crops, lettuce studies are limited. This study provides a systematic inve…
View article: Agrivoltaics as a systems innovation: multi-dimensional benefits from global studies across climate, agriculture, energy, and ecosystems.
Agrivoltaics as a systems innovation: multi-dimensional benefits from global studies across climate, agriculture, energy, and ecosystems. Open
View article: Transparency effects in agrivoltaics lettuce cultivation using uniform/non-uniform semitransparent photovoltaic modules in controlled environments
Transparency effects in agrivoltaics lettuce cultivation using uniform/non-uniform semitransparent photovoltaic modules in controlled environments Open
View article: Open Source Neonatal Light Therapy Device
Open Source Neonatal Light Therapy Device Open
Severe neonatal jaundice (SNJ) or hyperbilirubinemia is responsible for over 114,000 unnecessary neonatal deaths annually as the technology that can treat the condition is cost prohibitive for low- and middle-income countries. In this stud…
View article: Advanced modeling and performance analysis of a photovoltaic-thermal double compression heat pump for industrial thermal applications
Advanced modeling and performance analysis of a photovoltaic-thermal double compression heat pump for industrial thermal applications Open
View article: Photosynthetically active radiation complexities in agrivoltaic policy mandates: Insights from controlled environment yields under semitransparent photovoltaics
Photosynthetically active radiation complexities in agrivoltaic policy mandates: Insights from controlled environment yields under semitransparent photovoltaics Open
View article: Open-Source Light Calibration System for Hyperbilirubinemia Phototherapy Treatments
Open-Source Light Calibration System for Hyperbilirubinemia Phototherapy Treatments Open
Neonatal jaundice or neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a common medical condition impacting newborns and pathological jaundice if left untreated leads to neurological encephalopathy and/or death. The majority of pathological jaundice cases oc…
View article: Effect of thermoplastic polyurethane filament on the cellular ceramics structures obtained from material extrusion and polymer-derived ceramic
Effect of thermoplastic polyurethane filament on the cellular ceramics structures obtained from material extrusion and polymer-derived ceramic Open
View article: Decarbonization of residential houses in northern Climates: Traditional vs fully electrified approaches in Ontario Canada
Decarbonization of residential houses in northern Climates: Traditional vs fully electrified approaches in Ontario Canada Open
View article: Additional value of non-electricity generating services (co-benefits) provided by non-conventional dual use solar photovoltaic systems: A PRISMA review
Additional value of non-electricity generating services (co-benefits) provided by non-conventional dual use solar photovoltaic systems: A PRISMA review Open
View article: Design of Alternatives to Stained Glass with Open-Source Distributed Additive Manufacturing for Energy Efficiency and Economic Savings
Design of Alternatives to Stained Glass with Open-Source Distributed Additive Manufacturing for Energy Efficiency and Economic Savings Open
Stained glass has played important roles in heritage building construction, however, conventional fabrication techniques have become economically prohibitive due to both capital costs and energy inefficiency, as well as high-level artistic…
View article: A Review of Phase-Change Material-Based Thermal Batteries for Sustainable Energy Storage of Solar Photovoltaic Systems Coupled to Heat Pumps in the Building Sector
A Review of Phase-Change Material-Based Thermal Batteries for Sustainable Energy Storage of Solar Photovoltaic Systems Coupled to Heat Pumps in the Building Sector Open
Buildings account for about a third of global energy and it is thus imperative to eliminate the use of fossil fuels to power and provide for their thermal needs. Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology can provide power and with electrification…
View article: Open-source three-dimensional IoT anemometer for indoor air quality monitoring
Open-source three-dimensional IoT anemometer for indoor air quality monitoring Open
Ventilation in an enclosed space can significantly influence people's comfort, health, and safety. Poor ventilation can generate temperatures dangerous to health or obstruct the dispersion of environmental pollutants, such as toxic gases o…
View article: Open-Source Photosynthetically Active Radiation Sensor for Enhanced Agricultural and Agrivoltaics Monitoring
Open-Source Photosynthetically Active Radiation Sensor for Enhanced Agricultural and Agrivoltaics Monitoring Open
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) is crucial for plant growth, influencing photosynthesis efficiency and crop yield. The increasing adoption of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) necessitates precise PAR monitoring. The high …
View article: Design of Alternatives to Stained Glass with Open-source Distributed Additive Manufacturing for Energy Efficiency and Economic Savings
Design of Alternatives to Stained Glass with Open-source Distributed Additive Manufacturing for Energy Efficiency and Economic Savings Open
Stained glass has played important roles in heritage building construction, however, conventional techniques of fabricating it have become economically prohibitive due to both capital costs and energy inefficiency. To overcome these challe…
View article: Effects of Spectral Ranges on Growth and Yield in Vertical Hydroponic–Aeroponic Hybrid Grow Systems for Radishes and Turnips
Effects of Spectral Ranges on Growth and Yield in Vertical Hydroponic–Aeroponic Hybrid Grow Systems for Radishes and Turnips Open
As climate change destabilizes food crop production, there is a growing interest in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Although light-emitting diodes (LED) have made CEA economically viable for some high-value crops when coupled to …
View article: Regenerative Agrivoltaics: Integrating Photovoltaics and Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Food and Energy Systems
Regenerative Agrivoltaics: Integrating Photovoltaics and Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Food and Energy Systems Open
Regenerative agriculture has emerged as an innovative approach to food production, offering the potential to achieve reduced or even positive environmental and social outcomes compared to the soil degradation and greenhouse gas emissions o…
View article: Experimental integration of a foam-based floating photovoltaic (floatovoltaic) system with an anion exchange membrane electrolyzer for 5 kW-Scale green hydrogen production
Experimental integration of a foam-based floating photovoltaic (floatovoltaic) system with an anion exchange membrane electrolyzer for 5 kW-Scale green hydrogen production Open
View article: Electrode Materials Comparison for Hydrogen Production from Wastewater Electrolysis of Spiked Secondary Effluent
Electrode Materials Comparison for Hydrogen Production from Wastewater Electrolysis of Spiked Secondary Effluent Open
Electrochemical methods show promise for wastewater treatment by removing pollutants, recovering nutrients, and generating hydrogen. To scale this technology, durable and affordable electrode materials are needed. This study evaluates alum…
View article: Potential paths to Canada's climate commitments through strategic solar photovoltaic deployment
Potential paths to Canada's climate commitments through strategic solar photovoltaic deployment Open
Canadian climate policy calling for a transition to renewable energy is not only a response to the increasing frequency and liability of climate-related disasters, but also a strategic move to mitigate fossil-fuel economic volatility. The …
View article: From blender to farm: Transforming controlled environment agriculture with synthetic data and SwinUNet for precision crop monitoring
From blender to farm: Transforming controlled environment agriculture with synthetic data and SwinUNet for precision crop monitoring Open
The aim of this study was to train a Vision Transformer (ViT) model for semantic segmentation to differentiate between ripe and unripe strawberries using synthetic data to avoid challenges with conventional data collection methods. The sol…
View article: Effect of Spectral Ranges on Growth and Yield in Vertical Hydroponic-Aeroponic Hybrid Grow Systems for Radishes and Turnips
Effect of Spectral Ranges on Growth and Yield in Vertical Hydroponic-Aeroponic Hybrid Grow Systems for Radishes and Turnips Open
As climate change destabilizes food crop production there is a growing interest in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Although light-emitting diodes (LED) have made CEA economic for some high value crops when coupled to agrivoltaics…
View article: Open-Source Photosynthetically Active Radiation Sensor for Enhanced Agricultural and Agrivoltaics Monitoring
Open-Source Photosynthetically Active Radiation Sensor for Enhanced Agricultural and Agrivoltaics Monitoring Open
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) is crucial for plant growth, influencing photosynthesis efficiency and crop yield. The increasing adoption of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) necessitates precise PAR monitoring. Commercia…