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San Diego Jumpstarts Microgrid Projects to Boost Resilience

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. 


News Aug 17, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine has passed new legislation to advance its offshore wind development, aiming to procure 3 gigawatts by 2040.


News Aug 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Worth the Watts? A Closer Look at the Energy Footprint of NFTs

Worth the Watts? A Closer Look at the Energy Footprint of NFTs

Can NFT power consumption emissions be eliminated using excess renewable energy?


Using Quantum Computing for Grid Optimization

Using Quantum Computing for Grid Optimization

As the options for energy generation continue to grow, so does the complexity of power grids, and classic computers are struggling to keep up.…


First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

With the recent installation of its offshore substation, New York’s 130-megawatt South Fork Wind is one step closer to coming online by the end…


News Aug 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
High-Voltage Devices: What’s New in the Market?

High-Voltage Devices: What’s New in the Market?

These devices aim to reimagine the design of high-voltage systems.


new products Aug 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Onsemi Long-Term Supply Agreements Heat Up

Onsemi Long-Term Supply Agreements Heat Up

Power semiconductor manufacturer onsemi continues its fast pace of deal-making, announcing new long-term supply agreements (LTSA) with auto…


News Aug 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Engineers demonstrate a renewable energy-based mobile backup power system at a hydropower plant in rural Idaho. 


Offshore Floating Wind Farms Provide Lifelong Environmental Benefits

Offshore Floating Wind Farms Provide Lifelong Environmental Benefits

An Italian study dug into the environmental advantages of floating wind farms throughout their life cycles. Here are the eye-opening takeaways,…


tech insights Aug 07, 2023 by Zac Amos
Energy and Automation Join Forces: Solar and Robots

Energy and Automation Join Forces: Solar and Robots

The worlds of power and control engineering are collaborating to create a new research robot, scanning multiple materials to configure the most…


Solar System in an Oil Barrel? Reimagining Solar Harvesting

Solar System in an Oil Barrel? Reimagining Solar Harvesting

Solar harvesting takes many forms, but Italian company Barrel’s solution is truly unique. This article will examine the need for portable solar…


new products Aug 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Mitigating Supply Concerns: A Circular Economy for Rare-Earth Elements

Mitigating Supply Concerns: A Circular Economy for Rare-Earth Elements

Introducing a circular economy for rare-earth elements that can eliminate environmental impact and mitigate supply concerns.


DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced four funding programs for increased grid modernization, energy code updates, solar manufacturing,…


News Aug 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Google-Backed Project Paves Way for Enhanced Geothermal Development

Google-Backed Project Paves Way for Enhanced Geothermal Development

Fervo Energy recently completed a first-of-its-kind horizontal well test for its enhanced geothermal system in Nevada. With a high flow rate and…


News Aug 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
NEC 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Metal

NEC 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Metal

Learn about the rules for bonding piping systems and exposed structural metal.


First Solar Lands Major 5 GW Procurement Deal

First Solar Lands Major 5 GW Procurement Deal

First Solar recently landed a sizable order for 5 gigawatts of modules, serving projects in the U.S., Israel, and Poland. 


News Jul 31, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Introduction to STATCOM Systems

Introduction to STATCOM Systems

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


America’s Incentive-Driven Solar Manufacturing Boom

America’s Incentive-Driven Solar Manufacturing Boom

Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act tasked the federal government with investing billions to jumpstart domestic solar manufacturing, aiming to…


What’s Going on With Clean Energy Jobs?

What’s Going on With Clean Energy Jobs?

The U.S. Department of Energy recently released a report on 2022 clean energy job growth, and the results might surprise you.


Clean-burning Genset Passes Phase One Trial

Clean-burning Genset Passes Phase One Trial

In a marked first for the company, ClearFlame Engine Technologies successfully demoed a clean-burning genset powered by their patented FuelAdaptive…


News Jul 25, 2023 by Claire Turvill