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Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.


MPPT Methods Keep Blades Turning

MPPT Methods Keep Blades Turning

Maximum power point tracking can maximize wind energy output under variable and unpredictable conditions.


Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Vestas says its V236-15.0 MW is its biggest offshore wind turbine yet. We compared the wind turbine’s dimensions to other human-made structures…


Moon Power: Nuclear Reactors Could Light Up the Lunar Night

Moon Power: Nuclear Reactors Could Light Up the Lunar Night

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.


Solar on Steroids: MPPT—The Secret Weapon to Maximize Sun Power

Solar on Steroids: MPPT—The Secret Weapon to Maximize Sun Power

Solar cell output can be variable, and weather can interfere with voltage, but maximum power point tracking allows operators to maximize solar…


Soaring Success? Airborne-Wind-Energy Research Takes Off

Soaring Success? Airborne-Wind-Energy Research Takes Off

Researchers hope studying wind and flight patterns will boost airborne-wind-energy development.


tech insights Jun 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Is Fusion’s Future Powered by AI?

Is Fusion’s Future Powered by AI?

Achieving nuclear fusion has been challenging, but advancements in artificial intelligence could offer some hope.


Power Plant Operations: The Journey From Entry Level to Senior Operator

Power Plant Operations: The Journey From Entry Level to Senior Operator

When beginning a new career, an obvious question is how to take positive steps, from your first day inside the plant all the way to becoming an…


Offshore Wind Design Captures Stronger Winds in Deeper Waters

Offshore Wind Design Captures Stronger Winds in Deeper Waters

Researchers seek to scale up semi-submersible floating platforms for wind farms farther from shore and in deeper water.


News Jun 01, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Cool Solar: Radiant Cooling Sends Heat Energy Into Space

Cool Solar: Radiant Cooling Sends Heat Energy Into Space

Researchers have found a way to provide a cooling surface while enhancing solar cell power output.


Wooden Wind Wonders: Turbine Blades Reduce Emissions

Wooden Wind Wonders: Turbine Blades Reduce Emissions

The laminated blades reduce carbon dioxide emissions and production costs, marking a significant step toward sustainable wind energy.


News May 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Power Factor’s Role in Active, Reactive and Apparent Power

Power Factor’s Role in Active, Reactive and Apparent Power

The diverse power terms in electrical generation systems include active, reactive, and apparent power, all of which lead to the introduction of…


Birds and Blades: Floating Radar Stops Offshore Wind Collisions

Birds and Blades: Floating Radar Stops Offshore Wind Collisions

Wind turbine size and movement have threatened bat and bird populations until now. Robin Radar has created floating radar systems to prevent…


News May 27, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Out of This World: Space-Based Solar Not So Far-Fetched

Out of This World: Space-Based Solar Not So Far-Fetched

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 


Methane Methods: Converting Harmful Gas to Renewable Energy

Methane Methods: Converting Harmful Gas to Renewable Energy

Companies are innovating ways to capture harmful methane from hydropower, sewers, and landfills and use it as renewable energy.


News May 23, 2024 by Emily Newton
Polarizing: Can Magnet-Free Turbines Produce Wind?

Polarizing: Can Magnet-Free Turbines Produce Wind?

A wind developer believes its technology can loosen China's tight grip on rare earth magnets.


Wind for Solar: Device Cleans Solar Panels Autonomously

Wind for Solar: Device Cleans Solar Panels Autonomously

Korean scientists pioneer an innovative technique leveraging wind power to enhance solar energy efficiency. 


tech insights May 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Drilling for Geothermal: DOD Expands Next-Gen Tech

Drilling for Geothermal: DOD Expands Next-Gen Tech

The Department of Defense will partner with private companies to develop advanced geothermal systems near military installations, advancing…


News May 15, 2024 by John Nieman
Going for Green: Can Offshore Wind Produce Hydrogen?

Going for Green: Can Offshore Wind Produce Hydrogen?

A university research team will explore the feasibility of wind-powered hydrogen production in New York’s waters.


News May 10, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Beyond the Blades: 6 Innovations Challenging Wind Turbine Design

Beyond the Blades: 6 Innovations Challenging Wind Turbine Design

Could the traditional three-blade wind turbine design soon become outdated? Six imaginative designs are offering alternatives to the tried-and-true…