What has made solar-generated electricity cheaper than all other methods of power generation, and what does it mean for our energy future? Learn more from Dr. Erik Grumstrup, professor in the MSU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences, whose popular lecture series returns this month.
Co-sponsored by local nonprofit Hopa Mountain, the next talk of the series is set for Wednesday, February 11th. “Solar Energy: from Physics to Policy” will begin at 6:30pm. It will be held in the Community Room at Bozeman Public Library.
In his presentation, Grumstrup will explain the fundamental physics of photovoltaic generation and how economic and adjacent technological drivers are leading to unprecedented changes in how our energy needs will be met in the future.
Dr. Grumstrup holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from the University of Colorado, and served as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of North Carolina and the Army Research Office. He has led a research group at Montana State University since 2014, studying how electrons behave in “functional materials” – materials that make possible modern technologies from solar cells to computers.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period. The informative talks are presented in person on select Wednesdays. The presentations are free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences on social media or visit www.gallatinscience.org for additional details and information about future talks. The nonprofit was established in 2017 to explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society. •
