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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
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. 


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…


A Deep Dive Into NERC’s Revised Rules for Inverter-Based Resources

A Deep Dive Into NERC’s Revised Rules for Inverter-Based Resources

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as the…


tech insights Oct 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Rooftop PV + EVs = Solar Power Synergy

Rooftop PV + EVs = Solar Power Synergy

Researchers believe solar rooftops can power a city while charging electric vehicles, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. They propose…


tech insights Oct 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Bridging the Gap Between Field and Lab for Perovskite Solar Cells

Bridging the Gap Between Field and Lab for Perovskite Solar Cells

As solar technology hits commercial markets, the need for reliable research on solar cell performance grows. A research team at the U.S. Department…


Is Production of Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells Scalable?

Is Production of Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells Scalable?

Research highlights design and material considerations for manufacturing high-efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells at scale. Here’s…


Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses


Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Exploring Mars is no small undertaking and is fraught with challenges. This article will examine how solar energy supports exploration on Mars. 


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

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…


new products Sep 24, 2023 by Mike Falter
Next-Gen Solar Power for Underwater Vehicles

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?

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.


EU Projects Using Solar and Heat To Produce Hydrogen

EU Projects Using Solar and Heat To Produce Hydrogen

European Union-funded research projects aim to validate enhanced methods for generating renewable hydrogen with solar energy.


News Sep 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Solar-Powered Hydrogen Project to Employ Control/EMS Tech

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…


News Sep 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell