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Transformer Crisis: Delays Slow Renewables Progress

Transformer Crisis: Delays Slow Renewables Progress

A transformer shortage impacts the entire energy industry, but renewable projects have been hardest hit. What are the causes, and how can renewable…


News Jul 16, 2024 by Devin Partida
Meltdown Maneuvers: Advanced Robotics for Safer Nuclear Cleanup

Meltdown Maneuvers: Advanced Robotics for Safer Nuclear Cleanup

Robots are removing radioactive material at nuclear disaster sites like Fukushima.


GE Vernova Pivots to Smaller Wind Turbines

GE Vernova Pivots to Smaller Wind Turbines

Facing economic headwinds, GE Vernova has introduced a “workhorse” strategy targeting smaller wind turbines with higher profit potential.


News Mar 22, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Georgia Plant To Produce Solar Panel Glass from Recycled Parts

Georgia Plant To Produce Solar Panel Glass from Recycled Parts

A solar panel recycling company plans to construct a $344 million factory in Georgia to manufacture solar panel glass.


News Mar 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon Partners With Honda for EV Solutions

Infineon Partners With Honda for EV Solutions

Infineon has entered into a strategic collaboration with Honda to develop semiconductor solutions for cars. The company has also secured a key…


News Mar 03, 2024 by Mike Falter
LG Chem To Supply GM With Tons of Battery Cathode Material

LG Chem To Supply GM With Tons of Battery Cathode Material

LG Chem has agreed to supply General Motors with $19 billion worth of battery cathode materials, enough for 5 million battery-electric vehicles.


News Mar 02, 2024 by Mike Falter
Wolfspeed Expands SiC Wafer Supply Partnerships for E-Mobility and Energy Storage

Wolfspeed Expands SiC Wafer Supply Partnerships for E-Mobility and Energy Storage

Wolfspeed has expanded agreements with Infineon and another leading global semiconductor manufacturer to supply 150 mm silicon carbide (SiC) wafers…


News Feb 25, 2024 by Mike Falter
LG, Northvolt Target Renewable Energy in Manufacturing

LG, Northvolt Target Renewable Energy in Manufacturing

LG and Northvolt are expanding factories to support electric vehicle infrastructure, batteries, and the supply chain.


News Jan 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Texas Adds Utility-Scale Liquid-Cooled Battery Storage System

Texas Adds Utility-Scale Liquid-Cooled Battery Storage System

A 150 MW/300 MWh liquid-cooled battery storage project started commercial operation in West Texas.


News Jan 15, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Longest Land, Subsea Interconnector Will Transform Renewable Energy Sharing

Longest Land, Subsea Interconnector Will Transform Renewable Energy Sharing

The Viking Link, the longest interconnector traversing both land and sea, will help Denmark and the U.K. share renewable energy economies, lower…


News Jan 15, 2024 by John Nieman
PNNL Centralizes AI Energy Research Under One Roof

PNNL Centralizes AI Energy Research Under One Roof

The artificial intelligence center will coordinate research projects to improve the nation's energy security and grid reliability.


News Jan 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Construction Begins on Largest Renewable Energy Project in US

Construction Begins on Largest Renewable Energy Project in US

SunZia, the renewable energy project in New Mexico and Arizona, will cost $11 billion and add more than 2,000 jobs.


News Jan 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Novel Natural Gas Plant Design Attains Over 99% Carbon Capture

Novel Natural Gas Plant Design Attains Over 99% Carbon Capture

Researchers achieved near net-zero emissions from a hybrid membrane solid sorbent carbon capture system for natural gas plants. Here’s how the…


News Jan 01, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
FERC, ERCOT Aim To Accelerate Renewable-To-Grid Connection

FERC, ERCOT Aim To Accelerate Renewable-To-Grid Connection

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reforms and a new Texas program could streamline the process of integrating renewable energy into the power grid.


tech insights Dec 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Securing the Supply of Electrical Steel in EV Motors

Securing the Supply of Electrical Steel in EV Motors

The unprecedented growth in the electric vehicle market has taxed supply chains in surprising ways, including shortages of crucial materials. U.S.…


News Dec 04, 2023 by John Nieman
Remote Grids Replace Distribution Lines to Combat Wildfire Risk

Remote Grids Replace Distribution Lines to Combat Wildfire Risk

A renewable standalone power system just came online in a wildfire-prone area in rural California, replacing nearly 1 mile of overhead distribution…


News Nov 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Largest US Solid-State Battery Facility To Address Scalability Challenges

Largest US Solid-State Battery Facility To Address Scalability Challenges

Factorial Energy’s Massachusetts facility will be the largest solid-state battery plant in the U.S. This article examines solid-state batteries,…


News Nov 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

STMicroelectronics is releasing its latest silicon carbide power module for EVs and other high-voltage applications, while onsemi completes the…


new products Nov 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Energy Island of the Future: Offshore Wind Uses HVDC, HVAC

Energy Island of the Future: Offshore Wind Uses HVDC, HVAC

A futuristic energy island concept in the North Sea aims to be the central connection hub for offshore wind farms in Europe.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Eaton Invests More Than $500M in Manufacturing for Grid Modernization

Eaton Invests More Than $500M in Manufacturing for Grid Modernization

Eaton will invest over $500 million in manufacturing capacity for electrical solutions in utility, commercial, healthcare, industrial, and…


News Sep 11, 2023 by Mike Falter