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Existing Water Infrastructure Could Maximize Hydropower Opportunities

Existing Water Infrastructure Could Maximize Hydropower Opportunities

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have determined that using conduit hydropower could increase…


Nickel-Iron “Battolyser” for Long-term Renewable Energy Storage and Clean Fuel Production

Nickel-Iron “Battolyser” for Long-term Renewable Energy Storage and Clean Fuel Production

This article describes a new design for nickel-iron Battolyser, a rechargeable battery made from nickel and iron oxide.


News Sep 15, 2022 by Claire Turvill
Linear Generator Technology Aims to Transform Local Power Generation

Linear Generator Technology Aims to Transform Local Power Generation

Power generation uses linear generator technology to deliver clean and scalable back-up power across fuel sources.


News Sep 14, 2022 by Mike Falter
Rhode Island Adds Energy Storage to its Renewables Portfolio

Rhode Island Adds Energy Storage to its Renewables Portfolio

A new lithium-ion battery storage facility is one step toward a goal of 100% renewable energy for the state by 2033.


News Sep 13, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Could the Climate Bill Throw a Wrench in the Gears of Offshore Wind?

Could the Climate Bill Throw a Wrench in the Gears of Offshore Wind?

Utility-scale farms are finally breaking ground and the BOEM is accelerating its leasing, but fine print in the Inflation Reduction Act may lead to…


News Aug 26, 2022 by Ian Hahn
New York Advances Clean Energy, Net-Zero Goals with NextEra Energy Transmission Empire State Line

New York Advances Clean Energy, Net-Zero Goals with NextEra Energy Transmission Empire State Line

NextEra Energy Transmission’s Empire State transmission line is set to boost New York’s renewable energy consumption and provide valued…


News Jul 22, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Fault Currents Are One Challenge Facing Grid-Scale Renewables

Fault Currents Are One Challenge Facing Grid-Scale Renewables

Adapting large-scale power grids to run safely and reliably on solar and wind power will require some adaptations.


News Jun 24, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

With its aggressive funding, the DOE will look to counter growing integration gridlock, ensure stability in the face of intermittent renewables,…


News May 23, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Zenobē Kicks off Construction of Scotland’s First Transmission-Connected Battery

Zenobē Kicks off Construction of Scotland’s First Transmission-Connected Battery

Zenobē’s Wishaw-based battery project is forecast to remove 450,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere and is expected to provide more affordable…


News May 06, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

This article presents an overview of the Ferranti effect, describing the causes and consequences of the phenomenon and highlighting which main…


Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to…


VoltServer’s Digital Electricity gets $7.4 Million Series A Funding

VoltServer’s Digital Electricity gets $7.4 Million Series A Funding


News Nov 25, 2019 by Paul Shepard
Compact DC-Based Power Distribution System for Smaller Marine Vessels

Compact DC-Based Power Distribution System for Smaller Marine Vessels


News Jun 02, 2019 by Scott McMahan
Hybrid AC and DC Distribution Design Would Lower Costs and Improve Reliability

Hybrid AC and DC Distribution Design Would Lower Costs and Improve Reliability


News Feb 02, 2019 by Scott McMahan
Smart Transformers as the Central Control Point in Distribution Grids

Smart Transformers as the Central Control Point in Distribution Grids

This article highlights universities in UK for power electronics development with Smart Transformer (ST) as a central control point in the…


Resilient Distribution System Technologies to be Validated

Resilient Distribution System Technologies to be Validated


News Sep 13, 2017 by Paul Shepard
Solar Eclipse to Hammer U.S. Grid in August

Solar Eclipse to Hammer U.S. Grid in August

Transforming the European Energy Distribution Grid

Transforming the European Energy Distribution Grid


News Feb 01, 2017 by Jeff Shepard
Solar Power and Smart Grid Groups to Merge

Solar Power and Smart Grid Groups to Merge


News Jan 30, 2017 by Jeff Shepard
Initiative Aims to Provide Off-Grid Solar in Remote Areas

Initiative Aims to Provide Off-Grid Solar in Remote Areas


News Jan 18, 2017 by Jeff Shepard