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Marie Curie: Dual Nobel Prize Recipient

Marie Curie: Dual Nobel Prize Recipient

Marie Curie received Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry before being director of her research lab at the University of Paris. Her radioactivity…


National Labs Gain Headway on Concentrating Solar Power

National Labs Gain Headway on Concentrating Solar Power

Headed by the Department of Energy, two national laboratories are advancing their research in concentrating solar-thermal power systems. 


News Feb 27, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
US Moves Toward Grid Resiliency, Clean Energy Economy

US Moves Toward Grid Resiliency, Clean Energy Economy

The U.S. government makes strides with investments in domestic battery material processing and component production, clean energy technology…


News Feb 21, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Develop Novel Nanogenerator to Convert Wave Energy Into Electricity

Researchers Develop Novel Nanogenerator to Convert Wave Energy Into Electricity

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recently developed a cylindrical powerhouse to transform low-frequency wave energy into a…


Applications of Grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems

Applications of Grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems

Grid operators, distributed generator plant owners, energy retailers, and consumers may receive various services from grid-connected battery energy…


2023 EIA Solar and Battery Storage Outlook 

2023 EIA Solar and Battery Storage Outlook 

Solar and battery storage projects will add new utility-scale generating capacity to the power grid this year. It’s the amount that will astonish…


DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest funding announcements include carbon capture and storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and wind turbines. 


News Feb 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Floating Offshore Wind Projects Make Moves

Floating Offshore Wind Projects Make Moves

Two floating offshore wind projects make moves in Portugal and Norway.


News Feb 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Small Modular Reactor Developers Gain Traction

Small Modular Reactor Developers Gain Traction

Two companies developing small modular reactors, a relatively new niche in the renewable energy market, recently announced significant milestones.


News Feb 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE, EPRI, NREL Advance DER Innovation With Net Load Forecasting Prize

DOE, EPRI, NREL Advance DER Innovation With Net Load Forecasting Prize

The American-Made Net Load Forecasting Prize is open to competitors, encouraging technology development to help advance renewable energy…


News Feb 11, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Solar-powered Reactor: A Game-changer for the Circular Economy

Solar-powered Reactor: A Game-changer for the Circular Economy

An industry first, a solar-powered reactor from a University of Cambridge research team, promises to reduce plastic and greenhouse gas pollution by…


Fraunhofer Develops Self-cleaning Surface Coating for Solar Tech

Fraunhofer Develops Self-cleaning Surface Coating for Solar Tech

Researchers have developed a self-cleaning titanium dioxide-based coating for keeping solar installations and glass facades dirt-free.


News Feb 09, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Estonian Pumped-hydro Storage Project Gets Green Light

Estonian Pumped-hydro Storage Project Gets Green Light

Energiasalv gets the go-ahead for constructing a large-scale pumped-hydro energy storage project in Estonia, Zero Terrain.


News Feb 08, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Will Renewable Power Generation Outpace Coal and Natural Gas?

Will Renewable Power Generation Outpace Coal and Natural Gas?

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration is bright regarding solar and wind, but will clean energy surpass coal and natural gas?


Geothermal Energy Storage From Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

Geothermal Energy Storage From Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

Researchers have discovered a way of repurposing methane-emitting oil and gas wells, transforming them into geothermal batteries for industrial…


News Feb 02, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Developing DC Circuit Breaker Tech for Renewable Energy Integration

Developing DC Circuit Breaker Tech for Renewable Energy Integration

Research unveils the development of a new circuit breaker technology that could be a key enabler for electrification and renewable energy…


The Secret to More Efficient Solar Panels

The Secret to More Efficient Solar Panels

In this article from Infineon Technologies, learn more about the benefits of GaN-based components for the solar power market.


Siemens Gamesa Pushes US Government Action on Wind Market Barriers

Siemens Gamesa Pushes US Government Action on Wind Market Barriers

Siemens Gamesa recently released a whitepaper pushing the U.S. government to address critical barriers in the wind energy market, such as lengthy…


Earnings Analysis: Clean Tech Companies Report Challenges, Opportunities

Earnings Analysis: Clean Tech Companies Report Challenges, Opportunities

This earnings analysis covering a handful of solar and wind technology companies reveals some of the underlying challenges and opportunities in the…


India Aims to be Global Green Hydrogen Production Hub

India Aims to be Global Green Hydrogen Production Hub

India has approved $2.3 billion to support the production, use, and export of green hydrogen.


News Jan 24, 2023 by Mike Falter