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To help supply power to its growing data center and cloud services, Google is expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Taiwan.

To help supply power to its growing data center and cloud services, Google is expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Taiwan.

Many airports are protecting against power outages by adding microgrids using solar and other energy sources.

Many airports are protecting against power outages by adding microgrids using solar and other energy sources.

Scientists say it’s possible for lunar astronauts to make solar panels using dust from the lunar surface. The panels…

Scientists say it’s possible for lunar astronauts to make solar panels using dust from the lunar surface. The panels could power a future moon…

German startup RAZO Energy is using AI and real-time data to optimize EV charging, solar, and storage.

German startup RAZO Energy is using AI and real-time data to optimize EV charging, solar, and storage.

Chinese battery giant CATL will begin mass production of its sodium-ion battery later this year. It also introduced a…

Chinese battery giant CATL will begin mass production of its sodium-ion battery later this year. It also introduced a super-fast charging battery…

A survey of energy customers could give utilities insights into grid management needs and long-term planning.

A survey of energy customers could give utilities insights into grid management needs and long-term planning.

Utilities take different approaches to modernizing their grids, but an IBM Institute for Business Value report outlines…

Utilities take different approaches to modernizing their grids, but an IBM Institute for Business Value report outlines three strategies they all…

The manufacturer envisions a rideable, hydrogen-powered robotic horse. Is this back to the future?

The manufacturer envisions a rideable, hydrogen-powered robotic horse. Is this back to the future?

Using a reliable efficiency index, researchers discovered that smart grids with renewable sources can save energy and costs.

Using a reliable efficiency index, researchers discovered that smart grids with renewable sources can save energy and costs.

ZincFive’s new report reveals data center trends in meeting challenges in power density, backup power, scalability, and…

ZincFive’s new report reveals data center trends in meeting challenges in power density, backup power, scalability, and sustainability.

Stanford research suggests water facilities could add grid flexibility as grid-scale energy storage technologies.

Stanford research suggests water facilities could add grid flexibility as grid-scale energy storage technologies.

Nuclear fusion could be a long-term solution for low-carbon, reliable energy production. But how long will it be until…

Nuclear fusion could be a long-term solution for low-carbon, reliable energy production. But how long will it be until fusion powers the grid?

Energy jobs are growing and advancing, but the workforce is aging out. How can energy and electronics companies help?

Energy jobs are growing and advancing, but the workforce is aging out. How can energy and electronics companies help?

Multiple companies are on the brink of commercializing compact nuclear reactors that can be quickly deployed.

Multiple companies are on the brink of commercializing compact nuclear reactors that can be quickly deployed.

Virtual power plants can enhance grid reliability and meet growing energy demand by aggregating distributed energy resources.

Virtual power plants can enhance grid reliability and meet growing energy demand by aggregating distributed energy resources.

U-M engineers developed an electric battery upgrade that charges significantly faster in cold weather and could extend…

U-M engineers developed an electric battery upgrade that charges significantly faster in cold weather and could extend driving range.

Vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charging offers grid stability, but obstacles stand in the way of widespread adoption.

Vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charging offers grid stability, but obstacles stand in the way of widespread adoption.

Nanomaterials for anodes could make aqueous seawater batteries a better alternative to lithium-ion in renewable energy…

Nanomaterials for anodes could make aqueous seawater batteries a better alternative to lithium-ion in renewable energy storage systems.

According to a new report, recovering valuable materials from used electric vehicle batteries and other electronics is…

According to a new report, recovering valuable materials from used electric vehicle batteries and other electronics is vital to the supply chain.