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Data Centers in Space? Energy Demands Could Make It Reality

Data Centers in Space? Energy Demands Could Make It Reality

Artificial intelligence will require so much power from the grid that placing data centers in space is beginning to look feasible.


News Jan 03, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
TIME Hails EV, Hydrogen, and Battery Innovations as Best of 2024

TIME Hails EV, Hydrogen, and Battery Innovations as Best of 2024

Fast-charging electric vehicles, hydrogen-fueled aircraft, dry-coated electrodes, and space solar energy top TIME’s list.


News Jan 02, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
2024 EV Takeaways: Driving Forward With Caution

2024 EV Takeaways: Driving Forward With Caution

Electric vehicles had a strong year in the U.S., but electrification faces headwinds moving forward.


News Dec 31, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Fleets Are Electrifying. How Can Utilities Plan for the Impact?

Fleets Are Electrifying. How Can Utilities Plan for the Impact?

As companies switch to electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure must expand, and utilities must prepare.


News Dec 31, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Google, Meta, Amazon Led the Big Tech Push for Renewables in 2024

Google, Meta, Amazon Led the Big Tech Push for Renewables in 2024

In 2024, tech giants invested in solar, wind, and other renewable projects worldwide.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Japan Handles Fluctuations in Renewables With Flow Batteries

Japan Handles Fluctuations in Renewables With Flow Batteries

The vanadium-based energy storage technology enables efficient grid-scale energy storage.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
From Coal to Solar: Repurposing Mines for Renewable Energy

From Coal to Solar: Repurposing Mines for Renewable Energy

A U.S. coal firm will convert former mining sites in Illinois and Indiana into solar energy and battery storage installations.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Si Solution: Doubling EV Driving Range

Si Solution: Doubling EV Driving Range

Could silicon anodes increase electric vehicle range?


News Dec 26, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Trending in 2024: Battery-Powered Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Trending in 2024: Battery-Powered Heavy-Duty Vehicles

From semi-trucks to forklifts, heavy-duty vehicles electrified in 2024. What drove the trend?


News Dec 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Editor’s Top 10 2024 News Picks: Innovation and Challenges

Editor’s Top 10 2024 News Picks: Innovation and Challenges

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to just 10 stories.


Canadian Grid Gets Smart Upgrade With AI

Canadian Grid Gets Smart Upgrade With AI

The University of Toronto and Siemens Canada will join forces to modernize the grid for renewable energy integration.


News Dec 22, 2024 by John Nieman
2025 Opens With 4 Major Energy and EV Tech Events

2025 Opens With 4 Major Energy and EV Tech Events

Tradeshow season is coming up. Here’s a preview of CES, PowerGen, APEC, and Distributech in 2025.


News Dec 21, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
9 Notable Renewable Energy Successes in 2024

9 Notable Renewable Energy Successes in 2024

What’s driving the banner year the U.S. experienced, and what barriers might renewables face?


News Dec 20, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Beyond Li-Ion: 5 Top Battery Tech Advances in 2024

Beyond Li-Ion: 5 Top Battery Tech Advances in 2024

From solid-state to lithium-ion alternatives, battery technology leaped forward in 2024.


News Dec 20, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Die-Attach Process Handles the Heat of GaN Transistors

Die-Attach Process Handles the Heat of GaN Transistors

QPT’s qAttach technology improves heat removal and reliability from GaN transistors in high-voltage applications.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Beaming: A Look Back at Space-Based Solar Power

Beaming: A Look Back at Space-Based Solar Power

From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
AI Advancements Modernize Grid and Industrial Systems

AI Advancements Modernize Grid and Industrial Systems

Innovations in artificial intelligence are making complex power grid systems easier to manage.


News Dec 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
AMI 2.0: Grid Management Tools Integrate Artificial Intelligence

AMI 2.0: Grid Management Tools Integrate Artificial Intelligence

MicroEJ, GE Vernova, and Landis+Gyr are implementing artificial intelligence to improve grid reliability and operations.


News Dec 12, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Pitch the Plug. Mercedes-Benz Can Power EVs With Solar Paint

Pitch the Plug. Mercedes-Benz Can Power EVs With Solar Paint

Are solar-powered EVs possible with nano-coated solar paint?


News Dec 12, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Can Google’s Virtual Power Plant Solve Texas Grid Issues?

Can Google’s Virtual Power Plant Solve Texas Grid Issues?

Google Cloud has partnered with NRG Energy and Renew Home to launch an AI-powered VPP to address grid challenges.


News Dec 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell