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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
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
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
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…


Introducing an Efficient, Low-Cost Photoreactor for Solar-Driven Synthesis

Introducing an Efficient, Low-Cost Photoreactor for Solar-Driven Synthesis

German and Canadian researchers demonstrate a low-cost photoreactor concept supplying high photon/energy efficiency without sun tracking. 


Tesla Rolls Out Solar EV Charging for Powerwall Users

Tesla Rolls Out Solar EV Charging for Powerwall Users

Owners of Tesla’s electric vehicles and Powerwall services can now charge their cars using excess solar energy. 


News Jul 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Swiss Startup Turns Retired Wind Turbines Into Solar Panel Support Beams

Swiss Startup Turns Retired Wind Turbines Into Solar Panel Support Beams

In an age of finding creative ways to recycle end-of-life products, a Swiss startup is using retired wind turbine blades as solar panel support beams.


EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

How did renewable energy fare in last year’s energy consumption data? A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals the…


Gate Driver Solutions for Si, SiC, and GaN

Gate Driver Solutions for Si, SiC, and GaN

The portfolio combines robust isolation technology that meets the latest isolation standards with electrical parameters and protection features to…


Advancements in Clean Fuels: Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Advancements in Clean Fuels: Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

As the global drive toward sustainable energy intensifies, the demand for clean fuels has soared to the forefront of environmental and economic…


Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Two programs led by the U.S. Department of Energy unveiled $15 million in awards for projects targeting cadmium telluride solar cells and workforce…


The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.


The Power of Perovskite: From Lab to Market, the Latest Advances in Solar Cells

The Power of Perovskite: From Lab to Market, the Latest Advances in Solar Cells

Three studies highlight advancements in perovskite solar cell materials, efficiency, and commercialization. Here’s a briefing. 


Heat Wave Threatens Texas Power Grid…Again. Here’s How To Protect the Grid

Heat Wave Threatens Texas Power Grid…Again. Here’s How To Protect the Grid

Solar power and battery storage have come to the rescue to help keep the fragile Texas electricity grid up and running.


Renewables, Audience Energy Literally Powering Coldplay Summer Concert Tour

Renewables, Audience Energy Literally Powering Coldplay Summer Concert Tour

Coldplay has found a way to reduce the environmental impact of their tours, setting an example for musicians globally.


Join the Race to Solar Power the Nation: DOE Launches $4M American-Made Solar Prize

Join the Race to Solar Power the Nation: DOE Launches $4M American-Made Solar Prize

The U.S. Department of Energy has opened applications for a new round of the multi-million dollar American-Made Solar Prize. 


Say Goodbye to Outages: How Solar Plus Storage is Fueling the Microgrid Revolution

Say Goodbye to Outages: How Solar Plus Storage is Fueling the Microgrid Revolution

Solar plus energy storage microgrids with advanced controls can supplement the current energy grid cost-effectively.


Artsy Solar Awning for Off-Grid RV Travelers

Artsy Solar Awning for Off-Grid RV Travelers

A decorative rollable solar awning for RVs has hit the U.S. market, with pre-orders live and deliveries expected to begin in December. 


News Jun 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Recycling Opportunities for End-of-Life Solar Panels

Recycling Opportunities for End-of-Life Solar Panels

Global solar panel use is expected to grow rapidly in the coming decade. Solar experts are concerned that recycling opportunities for PVs are not…