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Modernizing Models for Advanced Grid Technology

Modernizing Models for Advanced Grid Technology

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy storage systems.


Offshore Wind Projects See Funding, Research and Cancellations

Offshore Wind Projects See Funding, Research and Cancellations

From advanced floating offshore wind technology to canceled projects, there’s plenty of news to cover in the offshore wind market.


News Oct 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Unlocking the Secrets of Turbulence To Mitigate Its Impact on Turbines

Unlocking the Secrets of Turbulence To Mitigate Its Impact on Turbines

A research team took an analytic approach to learn more about turbulence and its impact on wind turbines. 


tech insights Oct 13, 2023 by Jake Hertz
A Deep Dive Into NERC’s Revised Rules for Inverter-Based Resources

A Deep Dive Into NERC’s Revised Rules for Inverter-Based Resources

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as the…


tech insights Oct 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Bridging the Gap Between Field and Lab for Perovskite Solar Cells

Bridging the Gap Between Field and Lab for Perovskite Solar Cells

As solar technology hits commercial markets, the need for reliable research on solar cell performance grows. A research team at the U.S. Department…


Is Production of Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells Scalable?

Is Production of Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells Scalable?

Research highlights design and material considerations for manufacturing high-efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells at scale. Here’s…


Floating Offshore Wind Farms Show Growing Potential

Floating Offshore Wind Farms Show Growing Potential

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking to improve offshore wind…


Engineering Bioelectric Bacteria to Produce Renewable Energy

Engineering Bioelectric Bacteria to Produce Renewable Energy

Researchers were able to bioengineer E. coli to more efficiently produce electricity, making the modified E. coli capable of processing wastewater…


How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

The value of hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel depends on the weight of renewables in the electric grid. Using Chicago’s O’Hare…


News Oct 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Maximizing Coal Resources by Recycling Byproducts and Reducing Waste

Maximizing Coal Resources by Recycling Byproducts and Reducing Waste

Coal still fuels over a third of the world’s electricity. Reusing coal ash and repurposing coal waste can boost the benefits of a fossil fuel…


Using Water to Achieve Lower-Emission Energy Infrastructure

Using Water to Achieve Lower-Emission Energy Infrastructure

A research team at Johns Hopkins is developing a water-based method for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide that will reduce harmful…


The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?


Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses


Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Exploring Mars is no small undertaking and is fraught with challenges. This article will examine how solar energy supports exploration on Mars. 


Offshore Wind Needs Major HVDC Transmission Expansion

Offshore Wind Needs Major HVDC Transmission Expansion

A federal plan sets near- and mid-term goals for expanding transmission infrastructure along the Atlantic coast, including an interregional network…


News Sep 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Smart Inverter Meets Challenges of Shading, Uneven Terrain in Solar Arrays

Smart Inverter Meets Challenges of Shading, Uneven Terrain in Solar Arrays

The SolarEdge 330 kW inverter and H1300 power optimizer use maximum power point tracking to maximize power and improve the levelized cost of energy…


new products Sep 24, 2023 by Mike Falter
EU Projects Using Solar and Heat To Produce Hydrogen

EU Projects Using Solar and Heat To Produce Hydrogen

European Union-funded research projects aim to validate enhanced methods for generating renewable hydrogen with solar energy.


News Sep 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Good News for Coal? Condenser Coating Could Reduce Power Plant Emissions

Good News for Coal? Condenser Coating Could Reduce Power Plant Emissions

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been testing the effectiveness of a coating for steam condensers that can…


Engineers, Social Scientists Can Bridge the Renewable Energy Technology Gap

Engineers, Social Scientists Can Bridge the Renewable Energy Technology Gap

For renewable energy technologies to take off, engineers and social scientists must work together to bridge the gap between technology and society,…


Solar-Powered Hydrogen Project to Employ Control/EMS Tech

Solar-Powered Hydrogen Project to Employ Control/EMS Tech

Yokogawa’s energy management system (EMS) will integrate control and energy management functions at an upcoming renewable hydrogen project in…


News Sep 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell