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Largest Solar Facility in Connecticut Completed in Record Time

Largest Solar Facility in Connecticut Completed in Record Time

Solar construction specialist Terrasmart took just seven months to construct the 66.5-megawatt facility—75 percent faster than the industry…


News Aug 05, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Floating Solar Tech Big on Benefits, Small on Installs

Floating Solar Tech Big on Benefits, Small on Installs

Although floating solar systems are an underutilized technology, some in the United States are taking advantage of its benefits.


GAF Energy to Build Second Solar Shingles Factory

GAF Energy to Build Second Solar Shingles Factory

GAF Energy plans to build a new factory in Texas to meet high demand for its Timberline Solar roof shingles.


News Jul 27, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Shifting Sunlight For Better Solar Cell Efficiency

Shifting Sunlight For Better Solar Cell Efficiency

By using filters, researchers can shift the wavelength of sunlight into near-infrared to increase solar cell efficiency.


News Jul 21, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
DOE Offers Over $3B for Hydropower, Mine Transformation & Grid Resilience Projects

DOE Offers Over $3B for Hydropower, Mine Transformation & Grid Resilience Projects

The Department of Energy recently unveiled another batch of funding for clean energy projects totaling more than $3 billion.


News Jul 19, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells with Record-Breaking Efficiency

Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells with Record-Breaking Efficiency

Researchers achieved the highest reported efficiencies of 24.7% for flexible perovskite solar cells.


News Jul 19, 2022 by Darshil Patel
The Smarter E Europe 2022

The Smarter E Europe 2022

Phenomenal Exhibition Success in Munich. Three triumphant exhibition days and two days full of inspiring conference sessions marked a real success…


Hydroelectric Archimedes Screw Launches in Scottish Highlands

Hydroelectric Archimedes Screw Launches in Scottish Highlands

A hydroelectric power project utilizing a unique Archimedes screw design recently came online along the banks of Scotland’s River Ness.


News Jun 28, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Fault Currents Are One Challenge Facing Grid-Scale Renewables

Fault Currents Are One Challenge Facing Grid-Scale Renewables

Adapting large-scale power grids to run safely and reliably on solar and wind power will require some adaptations.


News Jun 24, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Solar-Powered Cars: Gimmick or Great Idea?

Solar-Powered Cars: Gimmick or Great Idea?

It might be appealing to power electric vehicles with onboard solar panels, but is it practical?


News Jun 23, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
GE to Triple Solar and Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing

GE to Triple Solar and Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing

The company is expanding its solar and battery energy storage power electronics systems manufacturing capacity to 9 GW per annum.


News Jun 15, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
New York Makes History with Latest Solar/Storage Awards Batch

New York Makes History with Latest Solar/Storage Awards Batch

In a milestone procurement round, New York secures over 2 GW of new solar and energy storage projects.


News Jun 14, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Panasonic Unveils World’s First Trial Manufacturing Facility Capable of Running on Renewable Energy

Panasonic Unveils World’s First Trial Manufacturing Facility Capable of Running on Renewable Energy

Panasonic creates a trial manufacturing facility with a renewable energy-powered system that has the potential for large-scale commercialization.


News Jun 13, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
New Material for Cheaper Solar Power

New Material for Cheaper Solar Power

Researchers have discovered a new organic solar material for less expensive and more efficient solar cells.


News Jun 07, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Semi Leading Smart Grid Change

Semi Leading Smart Grid Change

Semiconductor manufacturers are leading the charge toward zero-emission grid solutions using the latest AI and communications technologies.


News Jun 01, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
US Military Relies On More Renewable Energy

US Military Relies On More Renewable Energy

Microgrids with solar arrays and battery storage are playing an increasing role in DoD sustainability efforts.


News Jun 01, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Smaller-scale Distributed Wind has Big Potential

Smaller-scale Distributed Wind has Big Potential

A US Department of Energy study shows that smaller-scale wind turbines could bring cleaner power to millions of households.


News May 23, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
EIA Predicts Summer Energy Usage Will be Higher

EIA Predicts Summer Energy Usage Will be Higher

Wind and solar power take up the slack as rising natural gas prices make fossil fuels less attractive.


News May 20, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
How not to Manage Your Power Grid

How not to Manage Your Power Grid

Lebanon offers lessons to the rest of the world on how not to manage your power grid.


News May 19, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Researchers Employ New Method to Clean Solar Panels Without Water

Researchers Employ New Method to Clean Solar Panels Without Water

The method, which utilizes electrostatic induction, has significant implications for water-limited regions, especially those in the developing world.


News Apr 24, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine