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Intermittent and Volatile: Renewable Energy Challenges Grid Stability 

Intermittent and Volatile: Renewable Energy Challenges Grid Stability 

As climate change continues without signs of diverting its path toward warmer temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events, electricity…


This Autonomous Robot Uses Solar Power To Clean Solar Panels

This Autonomous Robot Uses Solar Power To Clean Solar Panels

An autonomous robot from Enel Green Power addresses the challenges associated with keeping solar panels clean. 


new products Aug 25, 2023 by Zac Amos
Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

A Canadian diamond mine and manufacturing expansions in New Mexico and Louisiana are among the projects on the docket. 


News Aug 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Performance Enhancements to Experimental Proton Battery Yield Promising Results

Performance Enhancements to Experimental Proton Battery Yield Promising Results

With tweaks offering higher performance, an experimental proton battery developed by Australian researchers may be a promising alternative to…


Is Desert-Based Solar a Good Idea?

Is Desert-Based Solar a Good Idea?

This article explores the benefits of desert-based solar and some potential challenges and solutions associated with rolling out large-scale solar…


GaN-Based Server Power Reference Platform Drives Efficiency in AI, Edge Computing 

GaN-Based Server Power Reference Platform Drives Efficiency in AI, Edge Computing 

Navitas Semiconductor has released the GaN CRPS185 3,200 W Titanium Plus server power reference platform designed to bring efficiency and high…


new products Aug 20, 2023 by Mike Falter
Demand for Solar PV Recycling Rises As Parts Head to Landfills

Demand for Solar PV Recycling Rises As Parts Head to Landfills

As solar adoption continues to rise and discarded parts hit landfills, cumulative solar panel waste presents a dual challenge and opportunity. 


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

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.


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.