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Google Turns to Nuclear as Fusion Progresses

Google Turns to Nuclear as Fusion Progresses

Could advanced nuclear reactors and fusion prototypes meet carbon-free energy demands?


Renewables Roundup: Growth and Gridlock

Renewables Roundup: Growth and Gridlock

How are renewables and energy storage faring worldwide? Here’s an update.


News Nov 11, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Is Rooftop Solar Making Cities Hotter?

Is Rooftop Solar Making Cities Hotter?

Research shows that temperatures could rise in cities with many rooftop solar panels. What are the impacts?


Wind, Water, and Megawatts: Powering Turbine Transport

Wind, Water, and Megawatts: Powering Turbine Transport

Transporting giant wind turbines across choppy waters takes power and finesse.


News Nov 08, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Can Railway Solar Panels Power Cities?

Can Railway Solar Panels Power Cities?

A Swiss company will install solar panels in the space between train tracks.


News Nov 03, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
3-in-1 Energy Generator Uses Waves, Wind and Solar

3-in-1 Energy Generator Uses Waves, Wind and Solar

Meet NoviOcean, a wave-wind-solar energy system offering higher outputs than standalone renewable resources.


News Nov 01, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
ANPC Converter Design for Efficient Energy Storage Systems

ANPC Converter Design for Efficient Energy Storage Systems

A doubling of new energy storage installations globally has driven a change in power converter design for utility-scale systems. With an…


Why Is Your Product’s Carbon Footprint Important?

Why Is Your Product’s Carbon Footprint Important?

Knowing your product's carbon footprint is important. We caught up with Infineon to explain why.


Bill-Gates Backed ‘Roller Coaster’ Wind Generator Takes Off

Bill-Gates Backed ‘Roller Coaster’ Wind Generator Takes Off

Airloom’s track-based wind system is set for a grid-scale pilot.


News Oct 28, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Breaking the Backlog: How To Solve Europe’s Wind Delays

Breaking the Backlog: How To Solve Europe’s Wind Delays

Wind farms wait for months for grid connection. What’s causing the delays, and what will it take to streamline the process?


Moon Power: NASA Seeks Energy Solutions for Lunar Living

Moon Power: NASA Seeks Energy Solutions for Lunar Living

Living on the moon requires reliable energy. Two teams have developed power solutions to withstand harsh lunar conditions.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Bringing Lightweight Solar to Commercial Rooftops

Bringing Lightweight Solar to Commercial Rooftops

Solivus installs rooftop solar where conventional solar panels won’t work.


News Oct 10, 2024 by Mike Falter
Can Thermoelectric Generators Replace Vehicle Alternators?

Can Thermoelectric Generators Replace Vehicle Alternators?

PyroDelta Energy thinks so.


News Oct 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Bigger, Taller, Stronger: Offshore Wind Installation Innovation

Bigger, Taller, Stronger: Offshore Wind Installation Innovation

Offshore wind turbines are getting bigger and heavier. Installation equipment is stepping up to the challenge.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Sunny-Side Up: The Truth About End-of-Life Solar Panels

Sunny-Side Up: The Truth About End-of-Life Solar Panels

Can solar panels last longer than the manufacturer’s “use by” date? A Texas recycling company has a plan.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Emily Newton
Enhancing PV Safety, Performance With Parallel Microinverter Tech

Enhancing PV Safety, Performance With Parallel Microinverter Tech

Learn how parallel microinverters overcome the limitations of string inverters in terms of safety, performance, and reliability, with support for…


Offshore Wind Platform Designs Tackle Tallest Turbines

Offshore Wind Platform Designs Tackle Tallest Turbines

Principle Power’s center-column WindFloat design can support larger wind turbine deployments.


News Oct 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
Hurricane Ready: World’s Largest Dual-Rotor Wind Turbine

Hurricane Ready: World’s Largest Dual-Rotor Wind Turbine

Wind generators could capture hurricane winds and turn weather challenges into energy solutions.


News Oct 02, 2024 by John Nieman
Can Hydrogen Replace Natural Gas in Power Plants?

Can Hydrogen Replace Natural Gas in Power Plants?

Research projects target stronger materials and hot gas path components for turbines using hydrogen-containing fuels. 


Waving From Hawaii: World’s Largest Ocean Generator Debuts

Waving From Hawaii: World’s Largest Ocean Generator Debuts

An 826-ton wave energy buoy has been deployed off Hawaii’s coast to capture wave energy at a scale large enough to help power the grid.


News Sep 30, 2024 by John Nieman