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Researchers Explore ‘SolarEV City’ Systems in Indonesia

Researchers Explore ‘SolarEV City’ Systems in Indonesia

A new techno-economic analysis from Japanese researchers backs the concept of pairing rooftop PV systems and EV batteries to meet electricity…


Self-taught Battery Inventor: Stanford Ovshinsky

Self-taught Battery Inventor: Stanford Ovshinsky

This amazing self-taught inventor was instrumental in developing batteries for hybrid and all-electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and…


ABB Installs Battery Storage at Carbon-neutral Timber Building

ABB Installs Battery Storage at Carbon-neutral Timber Building

Swedish-Swiss industrial giant ABB recently installed a battery energy storage system to power fire safety sprinklers inside one of the tallest…


News Feb 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
2023 EIA Solar and Battery Storage Outlook 

2023 EIA Solar and Battery Storage Outlook 

Solar and battery storage projects will add new utility-scale generating capacity to the power grid this year. It’s the amount that will astonish…


DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest funding announcements include carbon capture and storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and wind turbines. 


News Feb 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
EU to Refine Industrial Climate Strategy

EU to Refine Industrial Climate Strategy

The European Union is refining its climate strategy with new updates around regulatory policies, financing, workforce training, and trade.


News Feb 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Aprille Joy Ericsson: Aerospace Engineering Trailblazer and STEM Advocate

Aprille Joy Ericsson: Aerospace Engineering Trailblazer and STEM Advocate

Aprille Joy Ericsson is a notable figure in engineering and aerospace, best known for her work as a NASA engineer. She had many impressive…


Small Modular Reactor Developers Gain Traction

Small Modular Reactor Developers Gain Traction

Two companies developing small modular reactors, a relatively new niche in the renewable energy market, recently announced significant milestones.


News Feb 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Commercial Fusion Research Company Spins Out Power Innovations for e-Mobility, Storage

Commercial Fusion Research Company Spins Out Power Innovations for e-Mobility, Storage

TAE Power Solutions will spin out from TAE Technologies to apply fusion research-derived power management solutions to the broader markets of…


News Feb 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Second-life EV Batteries Add Capacity to Solar Storage Facility

Second-life EV Batteries Add Capacity to Solar Storage Facility

A hybrid solar and storage facility in California recently reached 25 MWh of capacity from 1,300 reused electric vehicle battery packs. 


News Feb 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Solar-powered Reactor: A Game-changer for the Circular Economy

Solar-powered Reactor: A Game-changer for the Circular Economy

An industry first, a solar-powered reactor from a University of Cambridge research team, promises to reduce plastic and greenhouse gas pollution by…


Onsemi, VW Partner on EV Traction Inverter Development

Onsemi, VW Partner on EV Traction Inverter Development

Onsemi and Volkswagen announce a strategic partnership to develop electric vehicle traction inverter solutions for VW EVs using onsemi SiC power…


News Feb 10, 2023 by Mike Falter
Generating Energy From Moving Trains Supports Smart Rail Infrastructure

Generating Energy From Moving Trains Supports Smart Rail Infrastructure

This article explores the latest research surrounding electricity generation to develop a safer smart rail infrastructure.


News Feb 09, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Fraunhofer Develops Self-cleaning Surface Coating for Solar Tech

Fraunhofer Develops Self-cleaning Surface Coating for Solar Tech

Researchers have developed a self-cleaning titanium dioxide-based coating for keeping solar installations and glass facades dirt-free.


News Feb 09, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Estonian Pumped-hydro Storage Project Gets Green Light

Estonian Pumped-hydro Storage Project Gets Green Light

Energiasalv gets the go-ahead for constructing a large-scale pumped-hydro energy storage project in Estonia, Zero Terrain.


News Feb 08, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Will Renewable Power Generation Outpace Coal and Natural Gas?

Will Renewable Power Generation Outpace Coal and Natural Gas?

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration is bright regarding solar and wind, but will clean energy surpass coal and natural gas?


New Database Aggregates ‘Software Bill of Materials’ for Utility Cybersecurity

New Database Aggregates ‘Software Bill of Materials’ for Utility Cybersecurity

Aiming to combat cybersecurity threats that could take down the grid, a new database aggregates software vulnerabilities, component risks,…


News Feb 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Self-healing Distribution Circuit Restores Power in 60 Seconds

Self-healing Distribution Circuit Restores Power in 60 Seconds

S&C Electric Company unveiled the EdgeRestore underground distribution restoration platform at Distributech International. This automated…


new products Feb 07, 2023 by Mike Falter
William Hunter Dammond: Railway Engineer With a History of Firsts

William Hunter Dammond: Railway Engineer With a History of Firsts

William Hunter Dammond was an American civil engineer whose inventions helped improve the safety of railroads.


Promising Electrodes for Long-lasting Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Promising Electrodes for Long-lasting Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Researchers explore different material combinations for long-lasting, high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries.