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Can Solar Mitigate Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges?

Can Solar Mitigate Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges?

ETH Zurich’s aCentauri Solar Racing Team has designed a race car fueled exclusively by solar power, and they came in 12th place at the 2023…


News Nov 13, 2023 by John Nieman
Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

A team of researchers claims to cut cable requirements by 700 kg of copper per kilometer of cable with a higher voltage inverter system for…


News Nov 13, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Keratin From Chicken Feathers Powers Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Innovation

Keratin From Chicken Feathers Powers Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Innovation

Researchers from Zurich and Singapore are testing the applications of keratin to aid in the creation of less expensive, more sustainable fuel cells…


Thermoplastic Resin Offers Recyclable Alternative for Tidal Turbines

Thermoplastic Resin Offers Recyclable Alternative for Tidal Turbines

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory teamed up with Verdant Power to bring recyclable materials to tidal turbines.


Powering Rural Areas With Solar Mini-Grids

Powering Rural Areas With Solar Mini-Grids

Husk Power Systems recently secured $100 million to scale its mini-grid deployments in rural Africa and Asia.


News Nov 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Invests $3.5B in Infrastructure Upgrades, Microgrids, and Smart Grid

DOE Invests $3.5B in Infrastructure Upgrades, Microgrids, and Smart Grid

The federal government is pouring nearly $3.5 billion into 58 projects targeting infrastructure upgrades, microgrids, smart controls, and advanced…


News Nov 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars

The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars

Electric vehicles with built-in solar panels seem like a good idea—until you confront reality. This article examines the possibilities and…


Boost Solar Cybersecurity With This Toolkit

Boost Solar Cybersecurity With This Toolkit

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent attacks or deal with them…


tech insights Oct 31, 2023 by Zac Amos
Wind & Solar Tower: A Renewable Answer to EV Infrastructure Challenges?

Wind & Solar Tower: A Renewable Answer to EV Infrastructure Challenges?

A novel invention combining wind and solar could address some major challenges facing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.


News Oct 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Hydrogen Serves Gas Turbine Demo,  Regional Supply Hub Projects

Hydrogen Serves Gas Turbine Demo,  Regional Supply Hub Projects

The latest developments in hydrogen use and production include hydrogen-powered turbines, production plants, and regional supply hubs.


News Oct 30, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Turning to 3D Printing to Solve Wind Turbine Manufacturing Woes

DOE Turning to 3D Printing to Solve Wind Turbine Manufacturing Woes

3D printing can solve challenges, including cost, material limitations, and scalability in manufacturing wind turbines.


News Oct 27, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Powering Electric Construction Equipment Without Compromising the Grid

Powering Electric Construction Equipment Without Compromising the Grid

European researcher SINTEF has assessed how electric construction equipment impacts grid performance and reduces emissions. The challenge is…


How RMIT’s BIPV Enabler is Paving the Way for Integrated Solar Solutions

How RMIT’s BIPV Enabler is Paving the Way for Integrated Solar Solutions

RMIT University has created a tool that could make the development of building-integrated photovoltaics more accessible and tenable. This article…


tech insights Oct 26, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Renewable Energy Jobs Abound for Fossil Fuel Engineers

Renewable Energy Jobs Abound for Fossil Fuel Engineers

Those working in the fossil fuel industry may need to pivot to renewables. Here’s how. 


Energy Island of the Future: Offshore Wind Uses HVDC, HVAC

Energy Island of the Future: Offshore Wind Uses HVDC, HVAC

A futuristic energy island concept in the North Sea aims to be the central connection hub for offshore wind farms in Europe.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Drivetrain Design Updates Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?

Can Drivetrain Design Updates Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for drivetrains that could…


tech insights Oct 18, 2023 by Zac Amos
Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Onshore wind farms are using aircraft detection lighting systems that operate on demand to reduce light pollution.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
HVDC Transmission Expansions in Japan, US

HVDC Transmission Expansions in Japan, US

A pair of high-voltage direct current transmission projects are coming to Japan and the U.S., while the DOE funds other HVDC innovations.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Study Spots Gaps in Renewable Energy Transition Modeling

Study Spots Gaps in Renewable Energy Transition Modeling

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last decade’s steep drops in solar and…


Modernizing Models for Advanced Grid Technology

Modernizing Models for Advanced Grid Technology

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy storage systems.