EEPower

Latest Renewable Energy News

Categories

How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

Offshore wind farms offer access to an abundant natural energy source: strong winds that whip across the ocean surface. Servicing these farms can…


News Dec 01, 2023 by John Nieman
Truly Green? Duke Energy Plans Solar-Powered Hydrogen Plant

Truly Green? Duke Energy Plans Solar-Powered Hydrogen Plant

Duke Energy’s self-contained hydrogen plant will use renewable energy to create renewable energy. Solar power will produce and store 100% green…


News Nov 27, 2023 by Jane Marsh
Remote Grids Replace Distribution Lines to Combat Wildfire Risk

Remote Grids Replace Distribution Lines to Combat Wildfire Risk

A renewable standalone power system just came online in a wildfire-prone area in rural California, replacing nearly 1 mile of overhead distribution…


News Nov 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Solar Recycler Wants To Close the Loop in Supply Chain

Solar Recycler Wants To Close the Loop in Supply Chain

SOLARCYCLE will recycle used solar panels from EDF Renewables' facilities and repurpose the recovered materials to make new solar components.


News Nov 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Airloom CEO: Small Wind Turbine Functions Like a Roller Coaster

Airloom CEO: Small Wind Turbine Functions Like a Roller Coaster

Airloom Energy's novel wind turbine is much smaller than the size and weight of a traditional turbine, yet the company is aiming toward…


News Nov 20, 2023 by Karen Hanson
Developments in Offshore Wind Speed, Wake Effect and Theft

Developments in Offshore Wind Speed, Wake Effect and Theft

This wind roundup examines offshore wind development in Virginia and separate studies predicting wind speed and wake effect and identifying wind…


News Nov 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Solar Mitigate Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges?

Can Solar Mitigate Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges?

ETH Zurich’s aCentauri Solar Racing Team has designed a race car fueled exclusively by solar power, and they came in 12th place at the 2023…


News Nov 13, 2023 by John Nieman
Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

A team of researchers claims to cut cable requirements by 700 kg of copper per kilometer of cable with a higher voltage inverter system for…


News Nov 13, 2023 by Jake Hertz
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
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
Hydrogen Serves Gas Turbine Demo,  Regional Supply Hub Projects

Hydrogen Serves Gas Turbine Demo,  Regional Supply Hub Projects

The latest developments in hydrogen use and production include hydrogen-powered turbines, production plants, and regional supply hubs.


News Oct 30, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Turning to 3D Printing to Solve Wind Turbine Manufacturing Woes

DOE Turning to 3D Printing to Solve Wind Turbine Manufacturing Woes

3D printing can solve challenges, including cost, material limitations, and scalability in manufacturing wind turbines.


News Oct 27, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Energy Island of the Future: Offshore Wind Uses HVDC, HVAC

Energy Island of the Future: Offshore Wind Uses HVDC, HVAC

A futuristic energy island concept in the North Sea aims to be the central connection hub for offshore wind farms in Europe.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Onshore wind farms are using aircraft detection lighting systems that operate on demand to reduce light pollution.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
HVDC Transmission Expansions in Japan, US

HVDC Transmission Expansions in Japan, US

A pair of high-voltage direct current transmission projects are coming to Japan and the U.S., while the DOE funds other HVDC innovations.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
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
How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

The value of hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel depends on the weight of renewables in the electric grid. Using Chicago’s O’Hare…


News Oct 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Solid Stored Hydrogen Fuel Free Drones From Combustion Engines?

Can Solid Stored Hydrogen Fuel Free Drones From Combustion Engines?

Although drones offer flexibility and precision for industrial applications, current battery power options limit their range, and combustion…


News Sep 27, 2023 by John Nieman
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