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EMS Unlocks Performance for Solar, Wind, and Hybrid Plants

EMS Unlocks Performance for Solar, Wind, and Hybrid Plants

GreenPowerMonitor’s advanced energy management system is designed to meet the unique requirements of utility-scale renewable power production.


new products Aug 17, 2024 by Mike Falter
Ultrasound Technology Drives Toxin-Free Solar Panel Recycling

Ultrasound Technology Drives Toxin-Free Solar Panel Recycling

An Italian startup claims to recover 90% of reusable materials from solar panels without using toxic chemicals.


News Aug 16, 2024 by Emily Newton
Low-Wind Turbines Generate Big Energy

Low-Wind Turbines Generate Big Energy

Two projects have catalyzed advances in wind turbine technology and performance.


News Aug 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Research Round-Up: Solar, Battery Sustainability Via Design

Research Round-Up: Solar, Battery Sustainability Via Design

Researchers worldwide are exploring methods in sustainable batteries and renewable energy technologies.


tech insights Aug 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Blade Recycling Turns Wind Into Storage

Blade Recycling Turns Wind Into Storage

Swedish startup Sinonus is transforming discarded wind turbine blades into large batteries to create a cutting-edge energy storage solution.…


News Aug 14, 2024 by John Nieman
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
Lighting Las Vegas: Huge Solar+Storage Heats Up

Lighting Las Vegas: Huge Solar+Storage Heats Up

The largest co-located solar-plus-battery storage system in the U.S. has started delivering power near Las Vegas.


News Aug 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Ditching the Draft: Heat Pump Uses Water Instead of Air

Ditching the Draft: Heat Pump Uses Water Instead of Air

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.


tech insights Aug 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Smart Solar: Machine Learning Helps Add Renewables to the Grid

Smart Solar: Machine Learning Helps Add Renewables to the Grid

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.


Handling the Heat With Tesla Backup

Handling the Heat With Tesla Backup

Here’s how Tesla’s Powerwall fleet helped California’s grid operators manage peak demand during a heatwave.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Fishing Boats Become Hydropower Producers?

Can Fishing Boats Become Hydropower Producers?

Alaskan-based startup Sitkana has created small-scale hydropower installations for coastal regions or fishing vessels.


News Aug 06, 2024 by John Nieman
Infineon Boosts Power Density in Daihen’s Grid Storage Power Conditioner

Infineon Boosts Power Density in Daihen’s Grid Storage Power Conditioner

Daihen deployed Infineon’s CoolSic 2000 V modules for its grid storage unit-type advanced power conditioners.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
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.


What Will Stop Google From Guzzling AI Energy?

What Will Stop Google From Guzzling AI Energy?

Google’s energy consumption has skyrocketed with artificial intelligence. Here, we dive into how the tech giant can offset its data center…


News Jul 30, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
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?


Math for Microgrids: Easing PHEV, DER Grid Integration

Math for Microgrids: Easing PHEV, DER Grid Integration

Researchers have developed an algorithm to optimize costs, emissions, and energy distribution for microgrids with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles…


Google-Backed Inverters Pave the Way for Smart(er) Grid

Google-Backed Inverters Pave the Way for Smart(er) Grid

CSIRO, Tapestry, and Google Australia have developed a smart inverter prototype to streamline renewable-to-grid communication.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Tiny Spheres, Big Energy: PV ‘Balls’ Challenge Solar Panel Tech

Tiny Spheres, Big Energy: PV ‘Balls’ Challenge Solar Panel Tech

The company claims these spheres could achieve 60 times more energy output than solar panels in natural or artificial light.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Is Supercritical Carbon Dioxide the Future of Power Generation?

Is Supercritical Carbon Dioxide the Future of Power Generation?

The Southwest Research Institute has developed a supercritical carbon dioxide power plant that will be fully operational in 2025.


News Jul 24, 2024 by John Nieman
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?