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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…


China’s First Desert Solar and Wind Project Is Online

China’s First Desert Solar and Wind Project Is Online

China excels at building infrastructure quickly, and its most recent project could help it reach its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2060.


News May 19, 2023 by Shannon Flynn
4 Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cell Research

4 Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cell Research

Research breakthroughs in perovskite solar cells are generating excitement about improved efficiencies and other possibilities.


ABB Pursues Green Hydrogen Project Powered by Offshore Wind 

ABB Pursues Green Hydrogen Project Powered by Offshore Wind 

ABB, Lhyfe, and Skyborn collaborate on an upcoming green hydrogen production facility powered by an offshore wind farm in Sweden. 


News May 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Dr. Peter Wawer brings insights from a distinguished career that has touched three unique major semiconductor technologies: silicon photovoltaics,…


Japanese Researchers Develop DC Transmission System for Offshore Wind

Japanese Researchers Develop DC Transmission System for Offshore Wind

Researchers in Japan are developing a DC power transmission system to transmit offshore wind power over long distances without interruptions from…


News May 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Coastal Phenomenon Could Disrupt or Enhance Offshore Wind

Coastal Phenomenon Could Disrupt or Enhance Offshore Wind

A vastly complex computer simulation helps researchers develop strategies for dealing with wind events that could damage offshore wind turbines.


Report: Strategies to Boost Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

Report: Strategies to Boost Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

An exhaustive report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined opportunities and barriers to bringing advanced…


Latest Coal Plant Closure Speeds Australia’s Renewables Push

Latest Coal Plant Closure Speeds Australia’s Renewables Push

Australia’s Liddell coal-fired power plant closed last month, marking the latest of several coal retirements over the last decade, with more on…


News May 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Google, EDP Renewables Partner on 80 Solar Energy Projects

Google, EDP Renewables Partner on 80 Solar Energy Projects

Google and EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC have partnered to provide more than 80 distributed solar photovoltaic projects, totaling 500 MW(AC),…


News May 05, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Cleantech Projects Get $8B Infusion From DOE

Cleantech Projects Get $8B Infusion From DOE

The U.S. Department of Energy is doling out federal cash for PV production, recycling, community solar projects, and electric heat pump…


News May 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Using Annual Energy Density to Determine Energy’s Environmental Impact

Using Annual Energy Density to Determine Energy’s Environmental Impact

A study introduces the concept of annual energy density to measure the environmental footprint of electric power generation.


Mitigating Harmonics in Power Systems

Mitigating Harmonics in Power Systems

This article will guide engineers in understanding harmonics, causes, types, equations, and sequences and mitigate harmonics effects.


Funding Initiatives Address Job Skills Issues for Energy Engineers

Funding Initiatives Address Job Skills Issues for Energy Engineers

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds five DOE-selected Regional Centers of Excellence to support the training of students and workers for clean…


Energy Price Volatility Could Hit Manufacturing Hard

Energy Price Volatility Could Hit Manufacturing Hard

With energy price swings becoming more common, the manufacturing sector faces more pressure to upgrade its efficiency and hedge risk exposure. 


US Partners With Geothermal-rich Japan on Renewables Research

US Partners With Geothermal-rich Japan on Renewables Research

Energy officials in the United States and Japan recently penned a commitment to work together on geothermal energy research and development…


US Commits $150B to Cleantech Manufacturing in 8 Months

US Commits $150B to Cleantech Manufacturing in 8 Months

A report from industry trade group American Clean Power shows an unprecedented number of clean energy facilities and expansions in the United…


News Apr 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell