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General Motors Energy is Building an Electrified Future

General Motors Energy is Building an Electrified Future

By combining EVs, battery storage, and cloud-based data management, GM is moving beyond its traditional role as a carmaker.


Global Power Supply and the Future of Data Centers

Global Power Supply and the Future of Data Centers

The growing global power struggle is forcing a closer look at the future of data centers.


Energy Storage Inverter Company Nabs Investment From Goldman Sachs

Energy Storage Inverter Company Nabs Investment From Goldman Sachs

EPC Power, a utility-grade, smart inverter supplier, sells majority stake to Goldman Sachs and Cleanhill Partners.


News Sep 27, 2022 by Mike Falter
Naked Energy Enters the US Market

Naked Energy Enters the US Market

After debuting in the U.K., Naked Energy’s solar thermal and photovoltaic systems will soon enter the U.S. market.


News Sep 18, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nickel-Iron “Battolyser” for Long-term Renewable Energy Storage and Clean Fuel Production

Nickel-Iron “Battolyser” for Long-term Renewable Energy Storage and Clean Fuel Production

This article describes a new design for nickel-iron Battolyser, a rechargeable battery made from nickel and iron oxide.


News Sep 15, 2022 by Claire Turvill
Rooftop Solar Vacuum Tubes Create Electricity and Hot Water

Rooftop Solar Vacuum Tubes Create Electricity and Hot Water

UK-based solar technology developer Naked Energy's solar vacuum tubes can generate heat and electricity from a single solar collector.


News Sep 14, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Heat Wave Threatens California’s Grid Resilience

Heat Wave Threatens California’s Grid Resilience

A recent wave of triple-digit temperatures sheds light on the vulnerabilities of California’s power grid.


News Sep 11, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
$60M From DOE to go Toward Clean Hydrogen Tech

$60M From DOE to go Toward Clean Hydrogen Tech

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $60 million to lower costs of clean hydrogen technologies and establish a North American university…


News Sep 08, 2022 by Anteia Elswick
Giant Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility Opens in Switzerland

Giant Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility Opens in Switzerland

Fourteen years and more than $2 billion later, the Nant de Drance power plant has begun operation in the Swiss Alps.


News Aug 12, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Largest Solar Facility in Connecticut Completed in Record Time

Largest Solar Facility in Connecticut Completed in Record Time

Solar construction specialist Terrasmart took just seven months to construct the 66.5-megawatt facility—75 percent faster than the industry…


News Aug 05, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Floating Solar Tech Big on Benefits, Small on Installs

Floating Solar Tech Big on Benefits, Small on Installs

Although floating solar systems are an underutilized technology, some in the United States are taking advantage of its benefits.


GAF Energy to Build Second Solar Shingles Factory

GAF Energy to Build Second Solar Shingles Factory

GAF Energy plans to build a new factory in Texas to meet high demand for its Timberline Solar roof shingles.


News Jul 27, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Shifting Sunlight For Better Solar Cell Efficiency

Shifting Sunlight For Better Solar Cell Efficiency

By using filters, researchers can shift the wavelength of sunlight into near-infrared to increase solar cell efficiency.


News Jul 21, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells with Record-Breaking Efficiency

Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells with Record-Breaking Efficiency

Researchers achieved the highest reported efficiencies of 24.7% for flexible perovskite solar cells.


News Jul 19, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Abandoned Mines Could Provide Energy Storage

Abandoned Mines Could Provide Energy Storage

Pumped Underground Storage Hydro (PUSH) technology has the potential to provide the necessary energy storage for a zero-emission economy.


News Jul 18, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
The Smarter E Europe 2022

The Smarter E Europe 2022

Phenomenal Exhibition Success in Munich. Three triumphant exhibition days and two days full of inspiring conference sessions marked a real success…


Storing Heat in a Big Thermos Helps Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Storing Heat in a Big Thermos Helps Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Storing energy from renewable sources and excess heat from industrial processes can make district heating systems more efficient and less polluting.


News Jul 14, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Solar-Powered Cars: Gimmick or Great Idea?

Solar-Powered Cars: Gimmick or Great Idea?

It might be appealing to power electric vehicles with onboard solar panels, but is it practical?


News Jun 23, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
GE to Triple Solar and Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing

GE to Triple Solar and Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing

The company is expanding its solar and battery energy storage power electronics systems manufacturing capacity to 9 GW per annum.


News Jun 15, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
New York Makes History with Latest Solar/Storage Awards Batch

New York Makes History with Latest Solar/Storage Awards Batch

In a milestone procurement round, New York secures over 2 GW of new solar and energy storage projects.


News Jun 14, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell