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Hurricane Ready: World’s Largest Dual-Rotor Wind Turbine

Hurricane Ready: World’s Largest Dual-Rotor Wind Turbine

Wind generators could capture hurricane winds and turn weather challenges into energy solutions.


News Oct 02, 2024 by John Nieman
Fast Charging’s Rapid Rise Raises EV Security Risks

Fast Charging’s Rapid Rise Raises EV Security Risks

What measures must be implemented to secure electric vehicle fast chargers from cyberattacks and other threats?


tech insights Oct 01, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Waving From Hawaii: World’s Largest Ocean Generator Debuts

Waving From Hawaii: World’s Largest Ocean Generator Debuts

An 826-ton wave energy buoy has been deployed off Hawaii’s coast to capture wave energy at a scale large enough to help power the grid.


News Sep 30, 2024 by John Nieman
Underwater Energy: Wave Converter Nearing Commercial Deployment

Underwater Energy: Wave Converter Nearing Commercial Deployment

CETO’s certification is a major step toward making wave energy converters commercially feasible.


News Sep 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Betting on Blades: Wind Technology Roundup

Betting on Blades: Wind Technology Roundup

Developments include turbine yaw and a “jack-up on jack-up” concept for offshore turbine repair.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Underground Energy: How This Mile-Deep Nuclear Reactor Works

Underground Energy: How This Mile-Deep Nuclear Reactor Works

Deep Fission adds an underground twist to conventional nuclear reactor technology.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Internet of Things Is Making Renewables Integration Easier

The Internet of Things Is Making Renewables Integration Easier

How is the IoT taking over renewable energy management?


Microsoft Bets on Fusion for AI Energy Solution

Microsoft Bets on Fusion for AI Energy Solution

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 


Future-Proofing the Grid: The PLTE, Industry Cloud Advantage

Future-Proofing the Grid: The PLTE, Industry Cloud Advantage

Traditional utility-telecom systems are strained under the data loads of the clean energy transition. Private LTE and industry cloud for…


Seeing Clearly: Siemens Grid Sensor Enhances Transparency

Seeing Clearly: Siemens Grid Sensor Enhances Transparency

Siemens’ SICAM-enhanced grid sensor is a comprehensive solution for distribution network transparency.


Testing Turbines: Mobile Emulator Speeds Offshore Wind Connection

Testing Turbines: Mobile Emulator Speeds Offshore Wind Connection

German researchers developed a mobile platform to emulate realistic grid conditions for offshore wind turbine compliance tests. 


Solar Cells: The New Frontier of Cyber Warfare?

Solar Cells: The New Frontier of Cyber Warfare?

Why are solar energy systems so easy to hack, and what should be done to secure the systems?


Wish List: What Power Pros Need To Meet Future Energy Demands

Wish List: What Power Pros Need To Meet Future Energy Demands

What do power industry leaders prioritize in modernizing the grid?


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.


Boosting Microgrids: Smart Algorithms Unlock Hybrid Storage Potential

Boosting Microgrids: Smart Algorithms Unlock Hybrid Storage Potential

How can a simple algorithm solve hybrid energy storage problems?


Hail No! Preventing Storm Damage to Solar Farms

Hail No! Preventing Storm Damage to Solar Farms

Terrasmart employs high-tilt stow angles to protect solar panels from hail damage.


News Sep 16, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

China’s OceanX double-rotor offshore wind turbine generates 16.6 MW of power in deep waters.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy efficiency.  


Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

MIT uses artificial intelligence to find malfunctioning wind turbines more quickly. How can this tech be applied in the real world?


tech insights Sep 11, 2024 by Jane Marsh
Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

A drone with embedded AI can detect grid problems, including small issues like power line insulation defects. 


News Sep 10, 2024 by John Nieman