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Apple ‘Thinks Different’ About Solar Charge-Matching

Apple ‘Thinks Different’ About Solar Charge-Matching

Apple is powering up its energy transition, adding new renewable capacity to offset charging consumption for its devices.


News May 08, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Are High-Temperature Superconductors the Key to Nuclear Fusion?

Are High-Temperature Superconductors the Key to Nuclear Fusion?

Proxima Fusion has raised €20M in seed funding to accelerate development of the first generation of fusion power plants using quasi-isodynamic…


News May 07, 2024 by Mike Falter
Maximizing Solar: Strategies for System Design and Efficiency

Maximizing Solar: Strategies for System Design and Efficiency

This article demonstrates how to capitalize on and maximize the efficiency of solar energy systems.


Doing More With Less: How Shell Is Increasing Wind Capacity

Doing More With Less: How Shell Is Increasing Wind Capacity

Shell is producing more wind power with fewer turbines. EEPower spoke with them to understand their strategy. 


Plasma Drive May Provide The Thrust For Future Space Travel

Plasma Drive May Provide The Thrust For Future Space Travel

RocketStar has developed a fusion-enhanced plasma rocket thruster system that will soon be tested in space.


News May 03, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Rural Renewables: Toolkit Targets Local Energy

Rural Renewables: Toolkit Targets Local Energy

A renewable energy toolkit answers questions and guides North East England residents wanting to develop local projects.


Unnatural Gas? Terraform’s Novel Approach Uses Electricity and Air

Unnatural Gas? Terraform’s Novel Approach Uses Electricity and Air

Start-up Terraform Industries has demonstrated the production of hydrocarbons without releasing carbon dioxide into the air.


tech insights Apr 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Fusion Future: From Concept to Reality

Fusion Future: From Concept to Reality

Part one of this series explored the concept of nuclear fusion. Part two focuses on the progress made in nuclear fusion research and the ongoing…


Doubling Up: Perovskite Adds Efficiency to Silicon Solar Cells

Doubling Up: Perovskite Adds Efficiency to Silicon Solar Cells

Researchers have reviewed the potential and challenges of combining and scaling silicon solar cells with perovskite. 


tech insights Apr 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Defining Voltage Pulse Test Requirements for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Defining Voltage Pulse Test Requirements for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Rapid progress in fast-switching devices presents new challenges that must be addressed by insulation material manufacturers and system integrators.


X-Shaped Rotors: The Future of Wind Turbine Innovation?

X-Shaped Rotors: The Future of Wind Turbine Innovation?

To reach renewable energy goals, the wind sector is exploring rotor designs like the X-Rotor to spur development. 


From City Bus to Desk Size: Steam Turbines Shrink To Meet Power Production Challenges

From City Bus to Desk Size: Steam Turbines Shrink To Meet Power Production Challenges

Smaller steam turbines have been engineered to match the output of their traditionally large counterparts while using minimal space—thanks to an…


tech insights Apr 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Fact or Fantasy? The Elusive Promise of Nuclear Fusion

Fact or Fantasy? The Elusive Promise of Nuclear Fusion

In the first part of this two-part series on nuclear fusion, we delve into the fundamentals: What exactly is nuclear fusion, and what are its key…


Walmart Powers Up With Over 1GW of Solar

Walmart Powers Up With Over 1GW of Solar

The retail giant is making a major commitment to renewable energy, backing the development of over 1 GW of solar projects through distributed,…


News Apr 23, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Next-Generation Geothermal Tech Leading Renewable Energy Transition

Next-Generation Geothermal Tech Leading Renewable Energy Transition

Geothermal energy plays a major role in the renewable energy transition with next-generation technologies for exploration and development.


Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Plans Unusual Nuclear Reactor

Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Plans Unusual Nuclear Reactor

The Bill Gates-founded company plans to start early design work on its advanced nuclear reactor in Wyoming this summer.


News Apr 19, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Wind Expansion Depends on 5 Critical Issues for Engineers

Wind Expansion Depends on 5 Critical Issues for Engineers

A recent report outlines five “grand challenges” in expanding global wind energy generation.


Measuring Effects of Solar Fluctuations on PV Output

Measuring Effects of Solar Fluctuations on PV Output

Researchers have devised a method to measure solar irradiance fluctuations between disparate geographic locations using data from a desert and the…


Solar Canopy Provides EV Charging Off-Grid and Under the Sun

Solar Canopy Provides EV Charging Off-Grid and Under the Sun

Can a bifacial solar electric vehicle charger give charging infrastructure the spark it needs?


News Apr 15, 2024 by Emily Newton
Solar Struggles Amid Changes in Demand, Policies

Solar Struggles Amid Changes in Demand, Policies

Numerous issues, including fierce competition, an oversupply of modules, and changes in net metering agreements, challenge solar equipment…