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New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

NASA is deploying a compact roll-out solar array to power the International Space Station through 2030.


Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

A research team in Tanzania found that soapstone and granite show promise in storing thermal energy for concentrated solar power generation and…


Exploring the Potential of Floating Solar Farms

Exploring the Potential of Floating Solar Farms

Floating solar farms are growing in popularity in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.


Carbon Transport, Hydrogen, Inverters & More Cleantech Projects Land DOE Funding

Carbon Transport, Hydrogen, Inverters & More Cleantech Projects Land DOE Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy recently injected hundreds of millions in grants to several clean energy projects. Here’s a briefing.


News Jun 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
TVA Gas Plant Proposal Clashes With Clean Energy Goals

TVA Gas Plant Proposal Clashes With Clean Energy Goals

The Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed gas plant sparks controversy as it clashes with the Biden Administration’s clean energy objectives.


Advanced Reactor Roadmap Details Nuclear’s North American Path 

Advanced Reactor Roadmap Details Nuclear’s North American Path 

How advanced nuclear reactors can gain commercial traction to meet electricity demands and emissions-reduction targets in North America’s energy…


$8.4B Funding for World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Facility

$8.4B Funding for World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Facility

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company has closed $8.4 billion in funding to construct the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in the NEOM region of Saudi…


News Jun 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
First Solar Buys Evolar AB in Quest for Next-Gen Solar Cells

First Solar Buys Evolar AB in Quest for Next-Gen Solar Cells

The U.S. solar cell maker will use Swedish technology to create innovative tandem solar cells using thin perovskite films.


Rooftop Solar Could Power Manufacturing-Sector Electricity Demand

Rooftop Solar Could Power Manufacturing-Sector Electricity Demand

A study from Northeastern University finds that roof-mounted solar panels could supply enough power for up to 35% of America’s manufacturing…


$1B Enel Solar PV Manufacturing Factory Coming to Oklahoma

$1B Enel Solar PV Manufacturing Factory Coming to Oklahoma

Enel North America selected Oklahoma for a 3-gigawatt solar cell and panel manufacturing plant—one of only a handful of high-volume projects in…


News Jun 02, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
ABB Inks Agreement with Bair Energy on Texas Green Hydrogen Project

ABB Inks Agreement with Bair Energy on Texas Green Hydrogen Project

ABB and Bair Energy penned an agreement to explore using digital twin technology at an upcoming green hydrogen production facility in Texas. 


News Jun 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Researchers Reimagine Solar With Bifacial Perovskite Breakthrough

Researchers Reimagine Solar With Bifacial Perovskite Breakthrough

The research demonstrates the best-performing bifacial perovskite solar cells yet.


tech insights May 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
$70M Grant to ASU to Bolster Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute

$70M Grant to ASU to Bolster Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute

ASU will oversee the efforts of a coalition under the umbrella of the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon program.


News May 31, 2023 by Shannon Flynn
What Do EPA Carbon Emission Caps Mean for the Energy Transition?

What Do EPA Carbon Emission Caps Mean for the Energy Transition?

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new carbon emissions limits on fossil fuel-fired power plants. Here’s what that means for the…


US-Lead Consortium Begins Work on Mini-Grid Feasibility Study in Fiji

US-Lead Consortium Begins Work on Mini-Grid Feasibility Study in Fiji

Backed by a U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant, the University of Arizona and other organizations are kicking off an 18-month feasibility…


Utility Companies Brace for GHG Emissions Disclosure Regulations

Utility Companies Brace for GHG Emissions Disclosure Regulations

Fortress Information Security is working with top utilities to prepare for the Security and Exchange Commission’s looming disclosure requirements…


News May 27, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Using Artificial Photosynthesis to Produce Hydrogen Fuel

Using Artificial Photosynthesis to Produce Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers from the University of Rochester are utilizing an artificial photosynthesis system to produce hydrogen fuel in a fully sustainable way.


Consortium Seeks to Advance Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells

Consortium Seeks to Advance Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells

A public-private research collaborative funded by the U.S. Department of Energy will explore methods to enhance the stability and extend the…


Hydrogen to Gain Momentum as Low-Carbon Resource in Energy Transition

Hydrogen to Gain Momentum as Low-Carbon Resource in Energy Transition

A report from British consulting firm GlobalData spotlights trends and advancements in the low-carbon hydrogen market. Let’s unpack the takeaways.


Renewable Energy Generation Could Impact Energy Sector Death Spiral

Renewable Energy Generation Could Impact Energy Sector Death Spiral

As more consumers switch to renewable energy generation, researchers from Japan are considering the effects on the financial stability of electric…