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Report: HVDC Not Ready for Future Energy Demand

Report: HVDC Not Ready for Future Energy Demand

Is HVDC technology ready for future energy needs? One group says more work is needed.


Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Tesla’s Supercharger network was a strategic move, but is it spreading or stalling? 


Can AI Keep Nuclear Plants Safe?

Can AI Keep Nuclear Plants Safe?

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?


EV Fast Charging: 8 Companies Expanding the Infrastructure

EV Fast Charging: 8 Companies Expanding the Infrastructure

EV fast chargers have become more prominent internationally as electric cars increase their market share. Which companies produce the best…


News Sep 02, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Solar Combats Data Center Drain: Microsoft Plans 1 Billion kWh

Solar Combats Data Center Drain: Microsoft Plans 1 Billion kWh

Microsoft will help bring 500 MW of community solar capacity online across 150 projects.


News Aug 27, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
From Pistons to Powertrains: EVs Could Reshape Engineers’ Careers

From Pistons to Powertrains: EVs Could Reshape Engineers’ Careers

Transitioning to electrification will have profound effects on U.S. auto industry employment.


A Cool Contender: Can Liquid Nitrogen Freeze Out Hydrogen?

A Cool Contender: Can Liquid Nitrogen Freeze Out Hydrogen?

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?


tech insights Aug 12, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.


Cool Tech: Data Centers Inspire Energy Storage Innovation

Cool Tech: Data Centers Inspire Energy Storage Innovation

With energy storage demand growth comes challenges, and solutions lie in an unlikely source: data center innovation.


Nuclear Redux: The Complexities of Recommissioning

Nuclear Redux: The Complexities of Recommissioning

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines the possible benefits.


Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?


Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Fires in battery energy storage systems put renewable energy systems at risk. How can they be prevented?


Microgrid Mania: Trending Technology in Alternative Energy

Microgrid Mania: Trending Technology in Alternative Energy

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  


Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.


tech insights Jul 19, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Road Trip Ready: 4 Creative Solutions for Rural EV Charging

Road Trip Ready: 4 Creative Solutions for Rural EV Charging

Public electric vehicle chargers are scarce in rural areas. Will creative technology provide solutions?


Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

The need for charging networks has grown as electric vehicles gain popularity. How can businesses safeguard their operations to maintain consumer…


tech insights Jul 09, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Summer Peaks: Can Virtual Power Plants Handle the Heat?

Summer Peaks: Can Virtual Power Plants Handle the Heat?

Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants handle the peak load growth?


Beyond Boom: How Tech Transforms Summer Celebrations

Beyond Boom: How Tech Transforms Summer Celebrations

Technology creates new ways to experience summer traditions. This article dives deep into the tech transforming your favorite celebrations, from…


Renewables Race Propels Tech Titans Amazon, Apple, Meta, More

Renewables Race Propels Tech Titans Amazon, Apple, Meta, More

Amazon’s AI-powered solar farm is its latest effort to meet its renewable energy deadlines. Meta, Microsoft, and other tech companies have also…


News Jun 28, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.