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This Autonomous Robot Uses Solar Power To Clean Solar Panels

This Autonomous Robot Uses Solar Power To Clean Solar Panels

An autonomous robot from Enel Green Power addresses the challenges associated with keeping solar panels clean. 


new products Aug 25, 2023 by Zac Amos
Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

A Canadian diamond mine and manufacturing expansions in New Mexico and Louisiana are among the projects on the docket. 


News Aug 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Is Desert-Based Solar a Good Idea?

Is Desert-Based Solar a Good Idea?

This article explores the benefits of desert-based solar and some potential challenges and solutions associated with rolling out large-scale solar…


Demand for Solar PV Recycling Rises As Parts Head to Landfills

Demand for Solar PV Recycling Rises As Parts Head to Landfills

As solar adoption continues to rise and discarded parts hit landfills, cumulative solar panel waste presents a dual challenge and opportunity. 


State of the Industry: The Evolution of US Energy Jobs and Salaries

State of the Industry: The Evolution of US Energy Jobs and Salaries

The growth of renewables promises a robust job market for engineers and technicians.


Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine has passed new legislation to advance its offshore wind development, aiming to procure 3 gigawatts by 2040.


News Aug 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Worth the Watts? A Closer Look at the Energy Footprint of NFTs

Worth the Watts? A Closer Look at the Energy Footprint of NFTs

Can NFT power consumption emissions be eliminated using excess renewable energy?


Using Quantum Computing for Grid Optimization

Using Quantum Computing for Grid Optimization

As the options for energy generation continue to grow, so does the complexity of power grids, and classic computers are struggling to keep up.…


First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

With the recent installation of its offshore substation, New York’s 130-megawatt South Fork Wind is one step closer to coming online by the end…


News Aug 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Engineers demonstrate a renewable energy-based mobile backup power system at a hydropower plant in rural Idaho. 


Offshore Floating Wind Farms Provide Lifelong Environmental Benefits

Offshore Floating Wind Farms Provide Lifelong Environmental Benefits

An Italian study dug into the environmental advantages of floating wind farms throughout their life cycles. Here are the eye-opening takeaways,…


tech insights Aug 07, 2023 by Zac Amos
Energy and Automation Join Forces: Solar and Robots

Energy and Automation Join Forces: Solar and Robots

The worlds of power and control engineering are collaborating to create a new research robot, scanning multiple materials to configure the most…


Mitigating Supply Concerns: A Circular Economy for Rare-Earth Elements

Mitigating Supply Concerns: A Circular Economy for Rare-Earth Elements

Introducing a circular economy for rare-earth elements that can eliminate environmental impact and mitigate supply concerns.


DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced four funding programs for increased grid modernization, energy code updates, solar manufacturing,…


News Aug 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Google-Backed Project Paves Way for Enhanced Geothermal Development

Google-Backed Project Paves Way for Enhanced Geothermal Development

Fervo Energy recently completed a first-of-its-kind horizontal well test for its enhanced geothermal system in Nevada. With a high flow rate and…


News Aug 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
First Solar Lands Major 5 GW Procurement Deal

First Solar Lands Major 5 GW Procurement Deal

First Solar recently landed a sizable order for 5 gigawatts of modules, serving projects in the U.S., Israel, and Poland. 


News Jul 31, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
America’s Incentive-Driven Solar Manufacturing Boom

America’s Incentive-Driven Solar Manufacturing Boom

Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act tasked the federal government with investing billions to jumpstart domestic solar manufacturing, aiming to…


EE Professors Provide Insights on Sustainability Gaps in Engineering Education

EE Professors Provide Insights on Sustainability Gaps in Engineering Education

As the world works toward an energy transition, is engineering education keeping up to produce skilled and knowledgeable workers?


What’s Going on With Clean Energy Jobs?

What’s Going on With Clean Energy Jobs?

The U.S. Department of Energy recently released a report on 2022 clean energy job growth, and the results might surprise you.


Advancing Recycling Methods for Carbon and Glass Fiber Composites

Advancing Recycling Methods for Carbon and Glass Fiber Composites

Scientists are actively developing recycling methods to address the expected increase in carbon and glass fiber waste.