If society will ever transition away from fossil fuels, we will need abundant, safe, low-carbon energy to lead the way. During this virtual event, Randy Ellingson, professor of physics at the University of Toledo, will describe how solar energy can operate at scale, and explore why, despite its many positive qualities, solar energy has not been universally accepted by Ohio (and other) states.
About the Presenter:
Randy Ellingson is a professor of physics at the University of Toledo, and a faculty member of the University’s Wright Center for
Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC). He received his bachelor degree from Carleton College in 1987, and completed his Ph.D. degree in Applied Physics in 1994 at Cornell University. He spent the next 14 years at NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) in Golden, Colo. In 2008, Randy joined the faculty at the University of Toledo’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, where he teaches and oversees research on a wide variety of thin film photovoltaic (PV) materials, devices, and systems. He also serves as a faculty mentor for UToledo’s Student Green Fund, and as a founding member of Glass City Community Solar, Inc., a local charitable nonprofit focused on bringing the benefits of solar energy to Toledo’s low-income community.
Helpful Information:
Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link in their confirmation email and again closer to the event date.
This event was made possible by the Green Team Net Zero Project, a student organization dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and engagement around Denison’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2045. A landmark achievement toward this commitment is Denison’s ongoing installation of a solar array that will meet approximately 50 percent of Denison’s energy needs.