Latest Renewable Energy Articles

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…

Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

This article examines the modeling and control techniques of grid-connected inverters and distributed energy power conversion challenges.

Airloom CEO: Small Wind Turbine Functions Like a Roller Coaster

Airloom Energy's novel wind turbine is much smaller than the size and weight of a traditional turbine, yet the company is aiming toward…

UK Plans Electrification of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms. These selected studies…

Solar-Plus-Storage Plants Dominate Hybrid Power Growth in 2022

New data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory tracks last year’s immense growth in hybrid power plants, particularly in solar-plus-storage…

Study Outlines Potential of Floating Solar in Tropical Regions

A study out of Australia analyzes the potential impact of floating solar panel projects in tropical areas free of strong winds and waves. 

State of the Industry: The Evolution of US Energy Jobs and Salaries

The growth of renewables promises a robust job market for engineers and technicians.

EV Charging Future: Xendee Report Highlights Challenges, Solutions

A recent report delves into the challenges facing commercial EV charging. Xendee CTO and Co-Founder Michael Stadler offers EE Power readers a…

San Diego Jumpstarts Microgrid Projects to Boost Resilience

A 25-year deal between the City of San Diego and Shell New Energies promises a long-term commitment to solar microgrid projects. 

Introduction to STATCOM Systems

Modern power electronics provide keys to improving the performance and reliability of electrical power grids.

Advancing Recycling Methods for Carbon and Glass Fiber Composites

Scientists are actively developing recycling methods to address the expected increase in carbon and glass fiber waste.

Heat Wave Threatens Texas Power Grid…Again. Here’s How To Protect the Grid

Solar power and battery storage have come to the rescue to help keep the fragile Texas electricity grid up and running.

Say Goodbye to Outages: How Solar Plus Storage is Fueling the Microgrid Revolution

US-Lead Consortium Begins Work on Mini-Grid Feasibility Study in Fiji

Backed by a U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant, the University of Arizona and other organizations are kicking off an 18-month feasibility…

Funding Initiatives Address Job Skills Issues for Energy Engineers

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds five DOE-selected Regional Centers of Excellence to support the training of students and workers for clean…

Selecting and Sizing Solar System Components

This article explains how to design solar power systems with a focus on calculating energy requirements and sizing solar panels, batteries,…

PID Control for Solar Panel Temperature Regulation

Temperature regulation is key to maximizing the potential of solar panels and extending their lifespan. This article examines the innovative use of…

Decentralization and the Energy Transition

Decentralization describes the activity needed to make the energy system more sustainable and resilient, using decentralized energy resources…