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Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Smart Inverter Meets Challenges of Shading, Uneven Terrain in Solar Arrays

The SolarEdge 330 kW inverter and H1300 power optimizer use maximum power point tracking to maximize power and improve the levelized cost of energy…

Next-Gen Solar Power for Underwater Vehicles

Solar cells can be a useful power source for autonomous underwater vehicles combined with rechargeable batteries. However, limitations in…

How Is Retractable Solar Roof Technology Redefining EV Charging?

Retractable solar roofs made from flexible, glass-free PV panels can be used to charge electric vehicles in areas where snow is common.

Solar-Powered Hydrogen Project to Employ Control/EMS Tech

Yokogawa’s energy management system (EMS) will integrate control and energy management functions at an upcoming renewable hydrogen project in…

Discussing the Impact of Chinese Restrictions on Semiconductor Metals

Chinese restriction of germanium and gallium exports could have big implications for the global electronics industry. 

How Are Renewables Faring in the US Generation Mix So Far in 2023?

While electrical generation from renewables remained relatively flat in the first half of 2023, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV)…

NREL Builds Detailed Database for Wind, Solar Materials

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory unveiled a database of essential materials used in wind and solar technologies, including rare earth…

California’s Progress Toward Power Grid Resilience and Carbon Neutrality

California has made significant clean energy gains and strives to reach 100 percent clean electricity by 2045, a goal outlined by Senate Bill 100. 

Soft Technology: One More Hurdle for Clean Energy Adoption

A research team at MIT has created a quantitative model to differentiate between hardware expenses and soft costs. This distinction is critical for…

Researchers Use Quantum Computing to Develop More Efficient Solar Cells

Quantum computing helps solve the challenge of singlet fission in the linear H4 molecule. 

Hybrid PV Leaf Design Beats the Efficiency of Conventional Solar Panels

Researchers in the U.K. drew inspiration from nature to design a solar photovoltaic leaf with superior efficiency.

University of Pittsburgh Finds DC-Optimized Inverter to Solve Solar Installation Challenges

The University of Pittsburgh has partnered with SolarEdge to use an innovative inverter design in a campus solar project.

Study Outlines Potential of Floating Solar in Tropical Regions

A study out of Australia analyzes the potential impact of floating solar panel projects in tropical areas free of strong winds and waves. 

Harnessing the Power of the Sun: A Comprehensive Mid-Year Solar Outlook

Recent market research projections bode well for solar PV deployment in 2023 and beyond. Here’s a briefing. 

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

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

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.