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Selecting and Sizing Solar System Components

Selecting and Sizing Solar System Components

This article explains how to design solar power systems with a focus on calculating energy requirements and sizing solar panels, batteries,…


Firms Seal Largest US Community Solar Deal 

Firms Seal Largest US Community Solar Deal 

Following its $2.5 billion manufacturing expansion in the U.S., Qcells has landed a deal to supply 1.2 gigawatts of solar panels for Summit Ridge…


News Apr 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Northeastern States Align for Clean Hydrogen Hub

Northeastern States Align for Clean Hydrogen Hub

Seven states have requested funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for research and development into the benefits of hydrogen.


News Apr 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Hydrogen Might Be the Best Hope for the Steel Industry

Hydrogen Might Be the Best Hope for the Steel Industry

To meet climate goals, carbon emissions from steel must drop 50 percent by 2050.


US Solar Panel Manufacturing Could Cut Emissions

US Solar Panel Manufacturing Could Cut Emissions

Research from Cornell suggests moving solar panel manufacturing back to the U.S. could help further cut carbon emissions. Reshoring and expanding…


PID Control for Solar Panel Temperature Regulation

PID Control for Solar Panel Temperature Regulation

Temperature regulation is key to maximizing the potential of solar panels and extending their lifespan. This article examines the innovative use of…


DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

Here’s EE Power’s semi-regular briefing on the U.S. Department of Energy’s latest clean energy funding programs and other announcements.


News Apr 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Decentralization and the Energy Transition

Decentralization and the Energy Transition

Decentralization describes the activity needed to make the energy system more sustainable and resilient, using decentralized energy resources…


Swiss Startup Introduces Solar Tracks to Increase Renewable Energy Generation

Swiss Startup Introduces Solar Tracks to Increase Renewable Energy Generation

A Switzerland-based startup is looking to utilize the open space between railroad tracks to install removable solar panels. 


News Apr 05, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Could hydrogen fuel cells be the sustainable savior industries battling climate change have been looking for?


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
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…