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Why and How Fast: The Energy Transition

Why and How Fast: The Energy Transition

Putting the energy transition and the effort required in perspective.


Sodium-aluminum Battery Heats Up Grid Storage

Sodium-aluminum Battery Heats Up Grid Storage

A new design of a molten sodium battery could find large-scale grid storage applications.


Putting the Energy Transition in Perspective

Putting the Energy Transition in Perspective

To put the energy transition in perspective, some questions must be answered–like, how will we master producing, distributing, and consuming…


How Is Solar Panel Efficiency Measured?

How Is Solar Panel Efficiency Measured?

In this technical article, we'll dive into the details of how to accurately measure solar panel efficiency using industry-standard methods.


GeoPura Receives £36M for Green Hydrogen

GeoPura Receives £36M for Green Hydrogen

GeoPura, the U.K.-based leader in green hydrogen power, has raised a new round of funding to advance its green hydrogen production and power…


News Mar 19, 2023 by Mike Falter
Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

A 3.5-gigawatt offshore wind energy island off the coast of Belgium will begin construction in 2024, with full commissioning expected by 2030. 


News Mar 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Mobile Computing Technology to Support Renewables Demand

Mobile Computing Technology to Support Renewables Demand

As renewable energy investment and infrastructure grow, the energy sector must use connected, adaptable, and rugged technology to build and service…


tech insights Mar 16, 2023 by Chad Hall
Chien-Shiung Wu: First Lady of Physics

Chien-Shiung Wu: First Lady of Physics

Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu played an important role in nuclear and particle physics during World War II. Her accomplishments include disproving parity…


Universities Consider Micro Nuclear for Campus Power Systems

Universities Consider Micro Nuclear for Campus Power Systems

A new generation of micro nuclear reactors is being developed to provide a decarbonized electricity alternative at a lower scale.


News Mar 01, 2023 by Claire Turvill
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…