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Measuring Effects of Solar Fluctuations on PV Output

Measuring Effects of Solar Fluctuations on PV Output

Researchers have devised a method to measure solar irradiance fluctuations between disparate geographic locations using data from a desert and the…


Solar Canopy Provides EV Charging Off-Grid and Under the Sun

Solar Canopy Provides EV Charging Off-Grid and Under the Sun

Can a bifacial solar electric vehicle charger give charging infrastructure the spark it needs?


News Apr 15, 2024 by Emily Newton
Solar Struggles Amid Changes in Demand, Policies

Solar Struggles Amid Changes in Demand, Policies

Numerous issues, including fierce competition, an oversupply of modules, and changes in net metering agreements, challenge solar equipment…


Channeling Hydropower: How Waterways Can Support the Grid

Channeling Hydropower: How Waterways Can Support the Grid

From repurposing waterways to advancing projects with higher-performing technologies, the U.S. can invest in hydropower for reliable electricity…


Controlling Frequency Dips and Forced Oscillations in Wind Turbines

Controlling Frequency Dips and Forced Oscillations in Wind Turbines

Two new methods could minimize frequency dips and forced oscillations in power systems with a high concentration of wind turbines. 


Google Plans Solar, Wind, Battery To Power Expanded Data Center

Google Plans Solar, Wind, Battery To Power Expanded Data Center

Google’s data center in Mesa, Arizona, will be powered by more than 400 MW of renewable energy across three plants.


News Apr 08, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Renewable Oil? Chevron Plans Solar-Produced Hydrogen at CA Oil Field

Renewable Oil? Chevron Plans Solar-Produced Hydrogen at CA Oil Field

Chevron has plans to build a solar-powered electrolytic hydrogen production plant at a California oil field, marking its latest expansion in the…


News Apr 05, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Angling for Wind: Pitch Energy Modules Using Ultracapacitors

Angling for Wind: Pitch Energy Modules Using Ultracapacitors

The installation of over 50,000 pitch energy modules signifies North America's most extensive ultracapacitor retrofit.


News Apr 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Grid Stability: System Finds and Stops Wind Turbine Turbulence Effect

Grid Stability: System Finds and Stops Wind Turbine Turbulence Effect

Researchers have developed a control system to localize and isolate malfunctions from forced oscillations to protect grid stability and manage wind…


UK Tidal Power Project Set To Be World’s Largest

UK Tidal Power Project Set To Be World’s Largest

Liverpool is developing a riverside project that will harness abundant tidal flows to generate electricity for over a million people.


News Apr 01, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Optimal IGBT Performance in Diverse Applications

Optimal IGBT Performance in Diverse Applications

Selecting the appropriate discrete IGBT that aligns with the application-specific requirements is crucial to optimal performance.


Powering Healthcare: Toyota-Kohler Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

Powering Healthcare: Toyota-Kohler Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

Toyota and Kohler Power Systems merge technologies to create a hydrogen fuel cell system supplying critical hospital power.


News Mar 29, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
GE Vernova Pivots to Smaller Wind Turbines

GE Vernova Pivots to Smaller Wind Turbines

Facing economic headwinds, GE Vernova has introduced a “workhorse” strategy targeting smaller wind turbines with higher profit potential.


News Mar 22, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Texas Big: 1.1M Panel Solar Farm Impacts Engineering Future

Texas Big: 1.1M Panel Solar Farm Impacts Engineering Future

With more than a million solar panels, the Nova Solar farm in West Texas will power homes and businesses, create jobs, and assist with renewable…


tech insights Mar 19, 2024 by Zac Amos
Mojave Desert Welcomes Massive Solar-Plus-Storage Park at CA Air Force Base

Mojave Desert Welcomes Massive Solar-Plus-Storage Park at CA Air Force Base

A 4,600-acre solar-plus-storage facility sharing land with the Air Force has started operating in Southern California’s Mojave Desert.


News Mar 19, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Flexible Solar Panels Head Into Space

Flexible Solar Panels Head Into Space

Lightweight and flexible solar panels have the potential to power a range of small and large future spacecraft.


Nanostructures on Solar Cells Boost Power Conversion Efficiency

Nanostructures on Solar Cells Boost Power Conversion Efficiency

Researchers suggest building spherical nanoshells on solar cells can boost their conversion efficiency by up to 66%.


Geothermal Heat Pumps Smooth Grid Operations

Geothermal Heat Pumps Smooth Grid Operations

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s technical analysis spotlights the practical grid impacts of geothermal heat pumps. Mass deployment can electrify…


Bill Gates-Backed Hydrogen Startup Raises $245M in Investments

Bill Gates-Backed Hydrogen Startup Raises $245M in Investments

Natural hydrogen exploration start-up Koloma, backed by Bill Gates, has secured $245 million in Series B funding to expand operations for…


News Mar 12, 2024 by Mike Falter
How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

A German study analyzes the application-specific opportunities of electrification and hydrogen deployment in Europe.