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How Is Retractable Solar Roof Technology Redefining EV Charging?

How Is Retractable Solar Roof Technology Redefining EV Charging?

Retractable solar roofs made from flexible, glass-free PV panels can be used to charge electric vehicles in areas where snow is common.


EU Projects Using Solar and Heat To Produce Hydrogen

EU Projects Using Solar and Heat To Produce Hydrogen

European Union-funded research projects aim to validate enhanced methods for generating renewable hydrogen with solar energy.


News Sep 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Good News for Coal? Condenser Coating Could Reduce Power Plant Emissions

Good News for Coal? Condenser Coating Could Reduce Power Plant Emissions

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been testing the effectiveness of a coating for steam condensers that can…


‘REDi’ for Hydro: Virtually Visualizing Hydropower’s Potential

‘REDi’ for Hydro: Virtually Visualizing Hydropower’s Potential

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has pioneered a virtual space with the help of engineers and design teams to showcase current research and…


Engineers, Social Scientists Can Bridge the Renewable Energy Technology Gap

Engineers, Social Scientists Can Bridge the Renewable Energy Technology Gap

For renewable energy technologies to take off, engineers and social scientists must work together to bridge the gap between technology and society,…


Wide Bandgap Tech Institute Gets More DOE Funding

Wide Bandgap Tech Institute Gets More DOE Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy allocated $8 million to fund continued research and workforce development at PowerAmerica, an organization serving…


News Sep 18, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Addressing the Data Center Power Challenge

Addressing the Data Center Power Challenge

This article examines complex data center power challenges and explores how changing the power architecture using advanced power technology and…


Power Supply Offers Fast Voltage Response for Precision Industrial Processes

Power Supply Offers Fast Voltage Response for Precision Industrial Processes

The output voltage of the low profile FETA3000BC, 3000 W,  AC-DC power supply from COSEL can adjust in less than 2 milliseconds across its full…


new products Sep 17, 2023 by Mike Falter
New WBG Products Meet Key Performance Requirements

New WBG Products Meet Key Performance Requirements

Wide bandgap products from ROHM, STMicroelectronics, and Toshiba leverage the capabilities of silicon carbide and gallium nitride to meet key…


new products Sep 16, 2023 by Mike Falter
Solar-Powered Hydrogen Project to Employ Control/EMS Tech

Solar-Powered Hydrogen Project to Employ Control/EMS Tech

Yokogawa’s energy management system (EMS) will integrate control and energy management functions at an upcoming renewable hydrogen project in…


News Sep 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Solving the Challenges of Solid-State Battery Recycling

Solving the Challenges of Solid-State Battery Recycling

A new viscoelastic electrolyte material can pave the way toward recyclable solid-state batteries.


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Is Hydrogen’s Future Powered by Nuclear?

Is Hydrogen’s Future Powered by Nuclear?

Hydrogen energy holds much potential in clean energy but is woefully underutilized. While hydrogen fuel cells are quite clean, the process of…


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jane Marsh
Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Featuring an electric motor-driven waterjet propulsion system and an energy storage capacity of 40 megawatt-hours, the 426-foot-long Incat Hull 096…


News Sep 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Discussing the Impact of Chinese Restrictions on Semiconductor Metals

Discussing the Impact of Chinese Restrictions on Semiconductor Metals

Chinese restriction of germanium and gallium exports could have big implications for the global electronics industry. 


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

Researchers across the industry are exploring technologies to improve the performance of electric vehicles. In this article, we’ll look at a slew…


tech insights Sep 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Demand-Side Improvements Could Cut 91% of US Building Emissions

Demand-Side Improvements Could Cut 91% of US Building Emissions

Focusing on demand-side measures, a study pinpoints strategies to cut 91% of U.S. building emissions by 2050.


How Does Closed-Loop Pumped Hydro Storage Measure Up?

How Does Closed-Loop Pumped Hydro Storage Measure Up?

How does the global warming potential of closed-loop pumped storage hydropower systems stack up against other types of energy storage? A new life…


New Algorithms Push Toward High-Fidelity EMT Modeling for Grid Data Analysis

New Algorithms Push Toward High-Fidelity EMT Modeling for Grid Data Analysis

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is pioneering research to make high-fidelity electromagnet transient models for grid data analysis.


tech insights Sep 13, 2023 by Jake Hertz
EV Batteries Need Road Data, Not Laboratory Data

EV Batteries Need Road Data, Not Laboratory Data

Electric vehicles depend on battery management systems that have been designed and tested under ideal laboratory conditions, and researchers are…


Charge-Curve Prediction Using Machine Learning to Identify Battery Charge, Health

Charge-Curve Prediction Using Machine Learning to Identify Battery Charge, Health

Researchers have developed a machine learning model to predict battery charge and health with minimal charge-curve data.