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Hydrogen Might Be the Best Hope for the Steel Industry

Hydrogen Might Be the Best Hope for the Steel Industry

To meet climate goals, carbon emissions from steel must drop 50 percent by 2050.


US Solar Panel Manufacturing Could Cut Emissions

US Solar Panel Manufacturing Could Cut Emissions

Research from Cornell suggests moving solar panel manufacturing back to the U.S. could help further cut carbon emissions. Reshoring and expanding…


National Labs Demo Remote Hybrid Power Plant

National Labs Demo Remote Hybrid Power Plant

Two National Labs have revealed their “SuperLab” research plant, a hybrid concept combining solar, battery, hydrogen electrolysis, and nuclear…


News Apr 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
PID Control for Solar Panel Temperature Regulation

PID Control for Solar Panel Temperature Regulation

Temperature regulation is key to maximizing the potential of solar panels and extending their lifespan. This article examines the innovative use of…


DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

Here’s EE Power’s semi-regular briefing on the U.S. Department of Energy’s latest clean energy funding programs and other announcements.


News Apr 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
$750M Released to DOE for Clean Hydrogen Research and Development

$750M Released to DOE for Clean Hydrogen Research and Development

The U.S. Department of Energy will receive the first $750 million of the $1.5 billion allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for clean…


News Apr 10, 2023 by Mike Falter
Swiss Startup Introduces Solar Tracks to Increase Renewable Energy Generation

Swiss Startup Introduces Solar Tracks to Increase Renewable Energy Generation

A Switzerland-based startup is looking to utilize the open space between railroad tracks to install removable solar panels. 


News Apr 05, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Geothermal Could Make Decarbonization More Affordable

Geothermal Could Make Decarbonization More Affordable

Research from the University of Canterbury has identified a sustainable and cost-effective solution to reduce carbon emissions and generate…


Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Could hydrogen fuel cells be the sustainable savior industries battling climate change have been looking for?


Alice Min Soo Chun Brings Light to Remote Areas

Alice Min Soo Chun Brings Light to Remote Areas

Alice Min Soo Chun designed a solar-powered, portable, and collapsible lantern to reduce emissions and bring light to remote areas without…


Innovations for Next-gen Solar Cell Commercialization

Innovations for Next-gen Solar Cell Commercialization

​​​​​​​New studies improve perovskite solar cell technology and open a pathway for its commercialization.


How Is Solar Panel Efficiency Measured?

How Is Solar Panel Efficiency Measured?

In this technical article, we'll dive into the details of how to accurately measure solar panel efficiency using industry-standard methods.


GeoPura Receives £36M for Green Hydrogen

GeoPura Receives £36M for Green Hydrogen

GeoPura, the U.K.-based leader in green hydrogen power, has raised a new round of funding to advance its green hydrogen production and power…


News Mar 19, 2023 by Mike Falter
Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

A 3.5-gigawatt offshore wind energy island off the coast of Belgium will begin construction in 2024, with full commissioning expected by 2030. 


News Mar 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Mobile Computing Technology to Support Renewables Demand

Mobile Computing Technology to Support Renewables Demand

As renewable energy investment and infrastructure grow, the energy sector must use connected, adaptable, and rugged technology to build and service…


tech insights Mar 16, 2023 by Chad Hall
Increasing Transmission and Distribution Efficiency for Decarbonization

Increasing Transmission and Distribution Efficiency for Decarbonization

A study from Carnegie Mellon considers the effects of increasing efficiency in electricity delivery to ease the renewable energy transition.


Solving Instability in Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

Solving Instability in Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers highlight instability in halide perovskite solar cells and offer insights on how to solve the problem.


Impacts of Tidal Power as a Complement to Solar, Wind

Impacts of Tidal Power as a Complement to Solar, Wind

The use of tidal power as a renewable energy source has been increasing. A new study considers the impacts of using it to complement solar and wind…


Hydrogen-boron Fusion gets an Energy Boost

Hydrogen-boron Fusion gets an Energy Boost

Injecting boron into a magnetically contained hydrogen plasma may be a productive way to finally reach the promise of nuclear fusion.


Honda Plans for Plug-in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV

Honda Plans for Plug-in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV

Honda Motor Co. has announced plans for an all-new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to hit the market in 2024.


News Feb 28, 2023 by Claire Turvill