Georgia Tech scientists played a critical role in the technology that led to a major investment in solar power in Georgia, and prompted a visit to the state from the Vice President.

Vice President Kamala Harris went to the Qcells facility in Dalton on Thursday. There, she announced the largest investment in solar energy in the country’s history.

Qcells is now the largest producer of solar panels in the western hemisphere.

As it turns out, Georgia Tech plays a key role in it all.

Russell Clark explains how sea level sensors are deployed around the city of Savannah, Ga.

Brian Stone explains the four main factors that drive the urban heat island effect.

Marilyn Brown explains how Georgia's carbon footprint is shrinking, but our reliance on cars and big SUVs persists.

A new study by Joe Bozeman and Arjun Ramshankar looks closer at using overhead cable line (OCL) technology to power trucks, evaluating if they are wise environmental and economical choices.

Marilyn Brown is quoted on how climate related tax incentives may not be equitably accessible.

The main thrust of the proposal is to foster the Atlanta area as a center of tech expertise similar to Silicon Valley or Seattle, but in the area of clean energy.

Massachusetts-based Ascend Elements currently employs 100 workers at the facility, which is near Rivian’s planned $5 billion electric vehicle plant in Rutledge.

Georgia Tech scientists hope a flood sensor project will give policy and lawmakers critical information about coastal flooding to prepare vulnerable neighborhoods for the impacts of climate change.