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Google-Backed Project Paves Way for Enhanced Geothermal Development

Google-Backed Project Paves Way for Enhanced Geothermal Development

Fervo Energy recently completed a first-of-its-kind horizontal well test for its enhanced geothermal system in Nevada. With a high flow rate and…


News Aug 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
First Solar Lands Major 5 GW Procurement Deal

First Solar Lands Major 5 GW Procurement Deal

First Solar recently landed a sizable order for 5 gigawatts of modules, serving projects in the U.S., Israel, and Poland. 


News Jul 31, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
America’s Incentive-Driven Solar Manufacturing Boom

America’s Incentive-Driven Solar Manufacturing Boom

Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act tasked the federal government with investing billions to jumpstart domestic solar manufacturing, aiming to…


The Path to Decarbonization for China’s Manufacturing Industry

The Path to Decarbonization for China’s Manufacturing Industry

China’s manufacturing industry is a concern in combatting climate change, and researchers are studying the country's emissions and power…


EE Professors Provide Insights on Sustainability Gaps in Engineering Education

EE Professors Provide Insights on Sustainability Gaps in Engineering Education

As the world works toward an energy transition, is engineering education keeping up to produce skilled and knowledgeable workers?


What’s Going on With Clean Energy Jobs?

What’s Going on With Clean Energy Jobs?

The U.S. Department of Energy recently released a report on 2022 clean energy job growth, and the results might surprise you.


Advancing Recycling Methods for Carbon and Glass Fiber Composites

Advancing Recycling Methods for Carbon and Glass Fiber Composites

Scientists are actively developing recycling methods to address the expected increase in carbon and glass fiber waste.


Clean-burning Genset Passes Phase One Trial

Clean-burning Genset Passes Phase One Trial

In a marked first for the company, ClearFlame Engine Technologies successfully demoed a clean-burning genset powered by their patented FuelAdaptive…


News Jul 25, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Introducing an Efficient, Low-Cost Photoreactor for Solar-Driven Synthesis

Introducing an Efficient, Low-Cost Photoreactor for Solar-Driven Synthesis

German and Canadian researchers demonstrate a low-cost photoreactor concept supplying high photon/energy efficiency without sun tracking. 


Tuned Coupled Coils Explained

Tuned Coupled Coils Explained

Learn about tuned coupled coils and their key characteristics, including coupled impedance, measuring the impact of one coil's impedance on…


Despite Growing Global Interest, Barriers to Low-Carbon Hydrogen Deployment Remain 

Despite Growing Global Interest, Barriers to Low-Carbon Hydrogen Deployment Remain 

The still-nascent low-carbon hydrogen market is hindered by uncertainty around demand, emissions intensity, varying definitions of clean hydrogen,…


Swiss Startup Turns Retired Wind Turbines Into Solar Panel Support Beams

Swiss Startup Turns Retired Wind Turbines Into Solar Panel Support Beams

In an age of finding creative ways to recycle end-of-life products, a Swiss startup is using retired wind turbine blades as solar panel support beams.


EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

How did renewable energy fare in last year’s energy consumption data? A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals the…


Probing the Deep Blue for Green Resources

Probing the Deep Blue for Green Resources

Could water be the newest source of raw materials for the renewable energy infrastructure?


World-First Offshore Hydrogen Production Project Kicks Off in the Atlantic

World-First Offshore Hydrogen Production Project Kicks Off in the Atlantic

A world-first offshore wind-powered green hydrogen pilot project recently started producing its first kilograms of hydrogen in the Atlantic Ocean.


News Jul 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Swiss drone company RigiTech unveils an autonomous drone system with precision target capabilities to drop parts to offshore wind turbines miles…


News Jul 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Advancements in Clean Fuels: Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Advancements in Clean Fuels: Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

As the global drive toward sustainable energy intensifies, the demand for clean fuels has soared to the forefront of environmental and economic…


As Wind Turbines Get Bigger, Industry Trouble Blows In

As Wind Turbines Get Bigger, Industry Trouble Blows In

The industry is having its ups and downs—and it’s bad news for a world counting on wind power to combat climate change.


Inflation-Ridden Supply Chains, Interest Rates Dampen SMR Development

Inflation-Ridden Supply Chains, Interest Rates Dampen SMR Development

Small modular reactor developers face interest rate hikes and soaring commodity prices for steel piping, fabricated steel plates, and other…


Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Two programs led by the U.S. Department of Energy unveiled $15 million in awards for projects targeting cadmium telluride solar cells and workforce…