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Articles by Kyra Morris
Solar Spectrum Splitting for Photovoltaic Applications
You are already at the latest version Photovoltaic (PV) systems are fundamentally limited by spectral mismatch between the solar spectrum and semiconductor band gaps, resulting in thermalization and transmission losses that reduce overall efficiency. This paper presents a critical review of spectral management approaches, focusing on solar spectrum splitting as a means to improve energy conversion.
NEW for 11/15: Tax changes; Don’t ban books; New bio; Keb’ Mo’
Charleston Currents #14.03 | NOV. 15, 2021 GRAND OPENING: Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg cuts a ribbon Saturday at opening day of the Port of Call food court on Market Street. At left are owners Thomas Berry (white shirt) and Ryan Kaufmann. See something you think our readers would enjoy? Snap a shot and send it along. Photo by Andy Brack.
FOCUS: Analyst says to review portfolio on proposed tax law changes
By Kyra Morris, contributing editor | Many may be concerned about the changes in the new taxes under the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act, which is President Joe Biden’s signature social safety net and climate change bill. It has received a procedural vote in the House and still needs a final vote before it heads back to the U.S. Senate. The analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office indicating the ultimate cost of this bill will be a determining factor.
FOCUS, Morris: Divided federal government may help economy
By Kyra Morris, contributing editor | History shows the American economy prefers checks and balances. Since 1945, the S&P 500 stock index under a divided federal government has had a 14 percent return whereas under a unified government the experience was 12 percent.
NEW for 11/16: The economy ahead; Democrats ahead; Concert; Cook-off
Charleston Currents #13.03 | Nov. 16, 2020 DAPPLED. Sweetgrass blooming in the autumn is one of our favorite natural pleasures. Sunlight at just the right angle makes the pink fronds of glow in front of Stono Park Elementary School in West Ashley. Photo by Andy Brack.
NEW for 8/17: Regaining hope; Remembering Breeland; School opening
Charleston Currents #12.39 | Aug. 17, 2020 ZINNIA ZINGER. This beautiful orange zinnia is a perfect summer example of its species — proud, tall and lifting its petals to the sun. In the background is a majestic live oak. If you’ve got a photo our readers should see, send it along to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com. Photo by Andy Brack.
FOCUS: Encountering hope during a pandemic
By Kyra Morris, contributing editor | It is not over. This pandemic is still wreaking havoc with our lives. We still need to wear masks when we go into public places. We still need to wear masks anywhere when we are going to be closer than 6 feet from another person. We still need to wash our hands after doing any activity that has us touching things. We still must be careful about any socialization or eating out.
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