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Up in the Air: The Future of Great Lakes Wind

Up in the Air: The Future of Great Lakes Wind

What will it take to bring wind power to the Great Lakes? EEPower spoke to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory about how lake-based wind…


Retrofitting Forgotten Street Cabinets: BT’s EV Charging Tactic

Retrofitting Forgotten Street Cabinets: BT’s EV Charging Tactic

BT Group wants to turn unused electrical street cabinets into electric vehicle charging stations.


How Does Weather Affect PV System Degradation and Performance?

How Does Weather Affect PV System Degradation and Performance?

Researchers collected data on an unprecedented sample size of solar systems in the U.S., yielding some interesting findings on extreme weather and…


Researchers Boost Flexible Electronics Sustainability With Water-Based Inks

Researchers Boost Flexible Electronics Sustainability With Water-Based Inks

The team leveraged ground-state electron transfer to develop water-based conductive ink for use in flexible electronics.


tech insights Feb 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Determining Electrical Load for Stand-Alone PV System Sizing

Determining Electrical Load for Stand-Alone PV System Sizing

This article explores determining electrical loads for stand-alone PV systems, emphasizing load shifting strategies, calculating electrical load,…


Self-Healing Microgrids: Sandia’s Innovative Methods for Load Shedding and Fault Isolation

Self-Healing Microgrids: Sandia’s Innovative Methods for Load Shedding and Fault Isolation

Research at Sandia National Laboratories proposes prioritized undervoltage load shedding and undervoltage-supervised overcurrent for fault isolation.


tech insights Feb 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Improving Thermoelectric Conversion to Power the Internet of Things

Improving Thermoelectric Conversion to Power the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things offers interconnectivity for connected devices but creates a significant energy problem. A more efficient method of…


Examining the Priorities of Research and Development Teams

Examining the Priorities of Research and Development Teams

Mersen EP examines how important research & development is and the methods that assist in this process.


Research Pushes Vanadium Flow Battery Boundaries

Research Pushes Vanadium Flow Battery Boundaries

The researchers developed a 70 kW vanadium flow battery stack, surpassing conventional 30 kW solutions.


tech insights Feb 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Supercrystal Catalyst Enables Efficient Hydrogen Generation From Solar

Supercrystal Catalyst Enables Efficient Hydrogen Generation From Solar

Researchers have developed a photocatalyst that efficiently produces hydrogen upon solar irradiance.


Can a Tiny Electrostatic Generator Boost Renewable Energy?

Can a Tiny Electrostatic Generator Boost Renewable Energy?

An electrostatic generator the size of a centimeter can be woven into large fabrics to harness renewable energy. These hexagonal distributed…


Understanding PV Module Performance Characteristics

Understanding PV Module Performance Characteristics

This article examines the performance characteristics of PV modules, emphasizing key measurements, factors influencing efficiency, and the…


Hawaii Installs Tesla Battery Storage for Critical Grid Support

Hawaii Installs Tesla Battery Storage for Critical Grid Support

An advanced 565 MWh battery storage facility featuring 185 MW of Tesla Megapacks will provide critical load shifting and frequency response…


News Jan 29, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Liquid Hydrogen Power Long-Distance Trucking?

Can Liquid Hydrogen Power Long-Distance Trucking?

The trucking industry is pioneering liquid hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks capable of hauling large payloads with less refueling.


News Jan 26, 2024 by John Nieman
A Guide to the Hydrogen Rainbow

A Guide to the Hydrogen Rainbow

One molecule, two molecules, “green” hydrogen and “blue.” Why is colorless and odorless hydrogen referred to with distinct colors, and what…


LG, Northvolt Target Renewable Energy in Manufacturing

LG, Northvolt Target Renewable Energy in Manufacturing

LG and Northvolt are expanding factories to support electric vehicle infrastructure, batteries, and the supply chain.


News Jan 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Nano-Structuring Enables Next-Gen Energy Technologies

Nano-Structuring Enables Next-Gen Energy Technologies

MIT researchers engineer nanoparticles with ion irradiation to create efficient catalysts and microelectronics. 


ICS Performance Opens New Perspectives for System Design

ICS Performance Opens New Perspectives for System Design

Here are four reasons integrated current sensors should be considered where accurate control, efficiency, and protection are essential.


Microsoft, Costco Make Solar Strides as Research Heats Up

Microsoft, Costco Make Solar Strides as Research Heats Up

While Microsoft and Costco adopt major solar installations, researchers are investigating space-sourced energy and more efficient solar panels.


Plug Power’s Hydrogen Electrolyzer Drives Amazon Forklifts

Plug Power’s Hydrogen Electrolyzer Drives Amazon Forklifts

A 1 MW electrolyzer will produce hydrogen for hundreds of fuel cell-equipped forklifts at an Amazon fulfillment center. Here’s how it works.


News Jan 23, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell