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Google’s energy consumption and carbon footprint grow with every data center it opens. Is renewable energy the solution?

Google’s energy consumption and carbon footprint grow with every data center it opens. Is renewable energy the solution?

This article explores the potential of carrier-based pulse width modulation techniques such as sawtooth, triangular, and…

This article explores the potential of carrier-based pulse width modulation techniques such as sawtooth, triangular, and sinusoidal, and examines…

TIME’s notable inventions of 2024 included devices for generating and storing energy, AI-enhanced energy efficiency,…

TIME’s notable inventions of 2024 included devices for generating and storing energy, AI-enhanced energy efficiency, and chips the size of dinner…

In 2024, engineers created unusual turbine designs to harvest wind energy more efficiently.

In 2024, engineers created unusual turbine designs to harvest wind energy more efficiently.

Could 2025 could be the year of achieving record efficiency in solar cells?

Could 2025 could be the year of achieving record efficiency in solar cells?

Artificial intelligence will require so much power from the grid that placing data centers in space is beginning to look feasible.

Artificial intelligence will require so much power from the grid that placing data centers in space is beginning to look feasible.

In 2024, tech giants invested in solar, wind, and other renewable projects worldwide.

In 2024, tech giants invested in solar, wind, and other renewable projects worldwide.

DC microgrids can benefit industry and communities, but don’t overlook the drawbacks.

DC microgrids can benefit industry and communities, but don’t overlook the drawbacks.

Kairos Power, NuScale Power, and Westinghouse are moving their small modular reactors closer to commercialization.

Kairos Power, NuScale Power, and Westinghouse are moving their small modular reactors closer to commercialization.

Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.

Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to…

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to just 10 stories.

What’s driving the banner year the U.S. experienced, and what barriers might renewables face?

What’s driving the banner year the U.S. experienced, and what barriers might renewables face?

Nuclear fusion has progressed in 2024, but questions about future nuclear fusion remain.

Nuclear fusion has progressed in 2024, but questions about future nuclear fusion remain.

From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.

From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.

Lithium-ion improvements and alternative systems highlighted renewable energy storage this year.

Lithium-ion improvements and alternative systems highlighted renewable energy storage this year.

In 2024, wind energy expanded and continued its rise as a dominant renewable resource.

In 2024, wind energy expanded and continued its rise as a dominant renewable resource.

Are solar-powered EVs possible with nano-coated solar paint?

Are solar-powered EVs possible with nano-coated solar paint?

The article outlines maintenance procedures for photovoltaic systems, including inverters, charge controllers, PV arrays,…

The article outlines maintenance procedures for photovoltaic systems, including inverters, charge controllers, PV arrays, and battery banks.

Mini-grids and solar-home systems can bring electricity to countries with limited power grids.

Mini-grids and solar-home systems can bring electricity to countries with limited power grids.