renewable energy

This is the dataset for project "Shifting Gears to Sustainability: A Deep-Dive into Solar-Powered Bike Pathways" (UCR-CT-FAST-086). This project explores the feasibility of integrating solar-powered infrastructure into bike pathways as a sustainable energy and transportation solution for California.

Unrestricted charging of electric vehicles (EVs) can result in violations of the grid’s operating limits, and/or equipment damage or failure. To address this, the researchers propose a two-stage smart charging algorithm for EVs in single-family residences.

This paper describes the development and demonstration of a smart charging system for a plug-in electric vehicle (EV) that can help manage grid impacts.

This report presents creative engagement activities based on the Designing with the Sun: Solar Curriculum Project that teaches high school and undergraduate students the principles of solar design and the steps needed to design and build a solar charging station.

The goal of this project is to serve as an off-grid energy power supply and environmental information center, with interactive displays of the solar station operation and an LED display of local air quality. 

Researchers employ a least-cost infrastructure planning framework to analyze the impacts of demand, supply, and government policy uncertainties for future hydrogen supply chains. Long-term investment strategies substantially reduce system costs in all our scenarios

This paper addresses the possibility of and reason for fugitive emissions of methane from the transportation sector by surveying and quantifying methane plumes from compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified natural gas (LNG) storage tanks at vehicle fueling facilities in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.

This white paper evaluates the feasibility of solar-powered bike paths in California, integrating renewable energy generation with sustainable transportation. Drawing on global case studies—including Germany’s solar cycle path roofing project, the Netherlands’ SolaRoad, and South Korea’s solar-integrated bike path—the study highlights the environmental, economic, and technical benefits of these systems.