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Offshore Wind Projects See Funding, Research and Cancellations

Offshore Wind Projects See Funding, Research and Cancellations

From advanced floating offshore wind technology to canceled projects, there’s plenty of news to cover in the offshore wind market.


News Oct 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Offshore Wind Needs Major HVDC Transmission Expansion

Offshore Wind Needs Major HVDC Transmission Expansion

A federal plan sets near- and mid-term goals for expanding transmission infrastructure along the Atlantic coast, including an interregional network…


News Sep 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
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
Wide Bandgap Tech Institute Gets More DOE Funding

Wide Bandgap Tech Institute Gets More DOE Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy allocated $8 million to fund continued research and workforce development at PowerAmerica, an organization serving…


News Sep 18, 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
DOE Reports Wind Power Data, Clean Energy Funding

DOE Reports Wind Power Data, Clean Energy Funding

A briefing on the latest federal funding programs and other activities serving the clean energy sector.


News Sep 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Tesla has secured approval to run two virtual power plants for Powerwall customers in Texas.


News Sep 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tesla Bags Big Wins in Ongoing Charging Expansion

Tesla Bags Big Wins in Ongoing Charging Expansion

Texas transportation authorities rubber-stamped the inclusion of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard in state infrastructure expansion…


News Sep 03, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE’s Latest Funding Supports Energy Infrastructure, Building Technology

DOE’s Latest Funding Supports Energy Infrastructure, Building Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy will invest $107 million in four projects focusing on the nation’s energy infrastructure and building technologies.…


News Aug 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Unlocks $100M Incentive for Products Made From Carbon Emissions

DOE Unlocks $100M Incentive for Products Made From Carbon Emissions

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $100 million grant program to incentivize states, local governments, and utilities to purchase…


News Aug 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
GM to Build Energy Storage Prototype for DOD

GM to Build Energy Storage Prototype for DOD

As part of a new defense contract, General Motors will develop an advanced energy storage prototype to power mission-critical equipment in tactical…


News Jul 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
NYC Accelerates Micro-Mobility Charging Infrastructure After Deadly Battery Fires

NYC Accelerates Micro-Mobility Charging Infrastructure After Deadly Battery Fires

After over a dozen people were killed this year in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, New York City secured $25 million in emergency federal…


News Jul 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
AI-Based Platform Predicts Electrical Transformer System Failure

AI-Based Platform Predicts Electrical Transformer System Failure

Charles River Analytics’ AI-based predictive maintenance platform for transformers recently landed a Small Business Innovation Research contract.


News Jun 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Carbon Transport, Hydrogen, Inverters & More Cleantech Projects Land DOE Funding

Carbon Transport, Hydrogen, Inverters & More Cleantech Projects Land DOE Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy recently injected hundreds of millions in grants to several clean energy projects. Here’s a briefing.


News Jun 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

Another round of Department of Energy funding announcements graces America’s electric vehicle market. Here’s a briefing. 


News Jun 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Utility Companies Brace for GHG Emissions Disclosure Regulations

Utility Companies Brace for GHG Emissions Disclosure Regulations

Fortress Information Security is working with top utilities to prepare for the Security and Exchange Commission’s looming disclosure requirements…


News May 27, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
$500M in Grants Target Metros Vying to Become Self-Sustaining Tech Hubs

$500M in Grants Target Metros Vying to Become Self-Sustaining Tech Hubs

A $500 million program drawn from the coffers of last year’s CHIPS and Science Act will serve federal grants to regional technology hubs focusing…


News May 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Cleantech Projects Get $8B Infusion From DOE

Cleantech Projects Get $8B Infusion From DOE

The U.S. Department of Energy is doling out federal cash for PV production, recycling, community solar projects, and electric heat pump…


News May 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Funding Targets Carbon Capture Projects

DOE Funding Targets Carbon Capture Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $2.5 billion for two carbon capture project opportunities after recent legislation offering more…


News Mar 15, 2023 by Claire Turvill
National Labs Gain Headway on Concentrating Solar Power

National Labs Gain Headway on Concentrating Solar Power

Headed by the Department of Energy, two national laboratories are advancing their research in concentrating solar-thermal power systems. 


News Feb 27, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell