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Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

High costs in materials and production are holding back the scalability of hydrogen fuel cells, but researchers have found a way to reduce costs by…


The Future of Hydrogen Could Be Found Underground

The Future of Hydrogen Could Be Found Underground

Deep below the Earth’s surface may lie vast amounts of naturally occurring hydrogen that could fuel power plants of the future. Harvesting this…


Streamlining Rotor Blade Manufacturing With Advanced Materials

Streamlining Rotor Blade Manufacturing With Advanced Materials

The wind power sector is growing rapidly, especially with developments in offshore wind farms. The demolding process has traditionally relied on…


Clir’s Software Aims to Predict Renewable Energy Variability and Production

Clir’s Software Aims to Predict Renewable Energy Variability and Production

Clir’s software tackles traditional shortcomings in predicting weather variability and renewable energy production forecasting. 


new products Dec 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
MIT Researchers Take a Big Step Toward Superconductivity

MIT Researchers Take a Big Step Toward Superconductivity

By trapping an electron in a 3D crystal, researchers at MIT are paving the way toward room-temperature superconductors.


tech insights Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Better Perovskite Solar Cells

Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Better Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers used explainable AI and machine learning to understand perovskite solar cell manufacturing better. The process could lead to the…


tech insights Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Profits from Crypto Mining Could Jump-Start Renewables

Profits from Crypto Mining Could Jump-Start Renewables

Before connecting wind and solar projects to the grid, energy developers could profit by selling electricity to cryptocurrency miners. 


The Mechanics of Operating DC Generators

The Mechanics of Operating DC Generators

Learn about the operating mechanisms of DC generators involving components like the armature, commutator, brush assembly, and field windings.…


Perovskite Solar Cells See Advances in Efficiency, AI Tech

Perovskite Solar Cells See Advances in Efficiency, AI Tech

Two research breakthroughs in perovskite technology, one involving artificial intelligence, could pave the way for more efficient and affordable…


tech insights Dec 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

Offshore wind farms offer access to an abundant natural energy source: strong winds that whip across the ocean surface. Servicing these farms can…


News Dec 01, 2023 by John Nieman
Machine Learning Aids Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors

Machine Learning Aids Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors

Argonne National Laboratory researchers are testing machine learning on sodium-cooled fast reactors to aid anomaly detection and improve reactor…


Truly Green? Duke Energy Plans Solar-Powered Hydrogen Plant

Truly Green? Duke Energy Plans Solar-Powered Hydrogen Plant

Duke Energy’s self-contained hydrogen plant will use renewable energy to create renewable energy. Solar power will produce and store 100% green…


News Nov 27, 2023 by Jane Marsh
Bifacial Solar Panels: Dual-Sided Sustainability

Bifacial Solar Panels: Dual-Sided Sustainability

This article explores bifacial solar panels— how they work, why they are important to solar growth, and applications benefiting most from their…


Transforming Carbon Dioxide for Power Generation

Transforming Carbon Dioxide for Power Generation

MIT and Harvard University researchers are investigating a novel method for converting carbon dioxide. Their innovative approach transforms CO2…


Solar Recycler Wants To Close the Loop in Supply Chain

Solar Recycler Wants To Close the Loop in Supply Chain

SOLARCYCLE will recycle used solar panels from EDF Renewables' facilities and repurpose the recovered materials to make new solar components.


News Nov 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

This article examines the modeling and control techniques of grid-connected inverters and distributed energy power conversion challenges.


Airloom CEO: Small Wind Turbine Functions Like a Roller Coaster

Airloom CEO: Small Wind Turbine Functions Like a Roller Coaster

Airloom Energy's novel wind turbine is much smaller than the size and weight of a traditional turbine, yet the company is aiming toward…


News Nov 20, 2023 by Karen Hanson
Developments in Offshore Wind Speed, Wake Effect and Theft

Developments in Offshore Wind Speed, Wake Effect and Theft

This wind roundup examines offshore wind development in Virginia and separate studies predicting wind speed and wake effect and identifying wind…


News Nov 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…


Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

A team of researchers claims to cut cable requirements by 700 kg of copper per kilometer of cable with a higher voltage inverter system for…


News Nov 13, 2023 by Jake Hertz