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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
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
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
Floating Offshore Wind Farm Powers Oil and Gas Fields in Norway

Floating Offshore Wind Farm Powers Oil and Gas Fields in Norway

The world’s largest deep-water floating offshore wind project started delivering power to oil and gas fields in the North Sea.


News Sep 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
University of Pittsburgh Finds DC-Optimized Inverter to Solve Solar Installation Challenges

University of Pittsburgh Finds DC-Optimized Inverter to Solve Solar Installation Challenges

The University of Pittsburgh has partnered with SolarEdge to use an innovative inverter design in a campus solar project.


News Aug 28, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

A Canadian diamond mine and manufacturing expansions in New Mexico and Louisiana are among the projects on the docket. 


News Aug 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
San Diego Jumpstarts Microgrid Projects to Boost Resilience

San Diego Jumpstarts Microgrid Projects to Boost Resilience

A 25-year deal between the City of San Diego and Shell New Energies promises a long-term commitment to solar microgrid projects. 


News Aug 17, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine has passed new legislation to advance its offshore wind development, aiming to procure 3 gigawatts by 2040.


News Aug 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

With the recent installation of its offshore substation, New York’s 130-megawatt South Fork Wind is one step closer to coming online by the end…


News Aug 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Onsemi Long-Term Supply Agreements Heat Up

Onsemi Long-Term Supply Agreements Heat Up

Power semiconductor manufacturer onsemi continues its fast pace of deal-making, announcing new long-term supply agreements (LTSA) with auto…


News Aug 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
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
Google-Backed Project Paves Way for Enhanced Geothermal Development

Google-Backed Project Paves Way for Enhanced Geothermal Development

Fervo Energy recently completed a first-of-its-kind horizontal well test for its enhanced geothermal system in Nevada. With a high flow rate and…


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