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Briefs: Projects Begin in Energy Storage, Batteries, and Nuclear Reactors

Briefs: Projects Begin in Energy Storage, Batteries, and Nuclear Reactors

CATL, Antares Nuclear, Idaho National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and DARPA are planning projects in batteries, energy…


News Jun 11, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: Developments in Data Centers, Storage, and Nuclear

Briefs: Developments in Data Centers, Storage, and Nuclear

NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy, EnerVenue, National Laboratory of the Rockies, and many other energy companies are focusing on AI data centers,…


News May 21, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: Fission and Fusion, Nuclear Projects Abound

Briefs: Fission and Fusion, Nuclear Projects Abound

Brookfield, The Nuclear Company, Westinghouse Nuclear, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Blue Energy, GE Vernova, FANCO, and X-energy are among the…


News May 07, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Small Moves, Big Goals: Advances in Nuclear Reactors and Fusion

Small Moves, Big Goals: Advances in Nuclear Reactors and Fusion

TerraPower receives historic Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval for construction, while micro modular reactors and fusion continue to develop.


News Mar 20, 2026 by Luke James
Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy and PPL Electric…


News Mar 19, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Google and Tesla Lead Coalition for Grid Optimization

Google and Tesla Lead Coalition for Grid Optimization

The Utilize coalition wants to address the energy crunch by maximizing the power grid’s efficiency through software tools, battery storage, and…


News Mar 18, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Future Flight: Archer Plans eVTOL Taxis for U.S. Cities by 2027

Future Flight: Archer Plans eVTOL Taxis for U.S. Cities by 2027

Archer Aviation advances its Midnight eVTOL aircraft toward deployment in U.S. cities.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Briefs: Deals in Electronics, GaN, Batteries, and Nuclear

Briefs: Deals in Electronics, GaN, Batteries, and Nuclear

ABB, Gamesa Electric, Onsemi, Innoscience, Desert Mountain Energy, and Antares Nuclear have been busy making deals and plans to strengthen their…


News Dec 04, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: Modernizing Renewables, Nuclear, and Smart Grids

Briefs: Modernizing Renewables, Nuclear, and Smart Grids

A group with ties to Bill Gates is promoting renewable energy, while Westinghouse, Hyundai, Fermi America, InstaVolt, and Itron are making bold…


News Oct 30, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Toyota, Mitsubishi Electric, and Infineon have launched projects, while two government agencies—the State of California and the U.S. Department…


News Oct 23, 2025 by Karen Hanson
DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with…


News Mar 06, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Alabama Power Takes Predictive Power Mapping to the Next Level

Alabama Power Takes Predictive Power Mapping to the Next Level

A predictive power mapping system has won $275,000 and propelled Alabama Power and partner E Source to the third round in the Department of…


News Feb 28, 2025 by Karen Hanson
ABB Upgrades NASA Wind Tunnel With Powerful Motor Drive

ABB Upgrades NASA Wind Tunnel With Powerful Motor Drive

ABB modernized NASA's wind tunnel drive for aircraft testing, extending its life by 10+ years.


News Feb 18, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Global Efforts Push for a Nuclear Fusion Future

Global Efforts Push for a Nuclear Fusion Future

What progress are countries worldwide making in developing nuclear fusion?


News Feb 14, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
What Will Power the Space Race in 2025?

What Will Power the Space Race in 2025?

Missions to the Moon and Mars are on the horizon. What will supply power for human space explorers?


News Feb 07, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

A subsurface sensing system allows faster and safer undergrounding of power lines.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
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
Gridlock to Grid Growth: HV Transmission for a Renewable Future

Gridlock to Grid Growth: HV Transmission for a Renewable Future

Constructing high-voltage transmission lines would upgrade the U.S. national grid to accommodate renewable energy sources.


News Oct 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Challenging China: The Push for a Domestic Battery Supply Chain

Challenging China: The Push for a Domestic Battery Supply Chain

Over two dozen companies will develop a U.S. supply chain for critical battery inputs.


News Oct 21, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Battery Makers Scale Up

Battery Makers Scale Up

Battery manufacturers expand capacity to support electric vehicles, energy storage, and industrial applications.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell