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It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations…

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…

Researchers from Zurich and Singapore are testing the applications of keratin to aid in the creation of less expensive,…

Researchers from Zurich and Singapore are testing the applications of keratin to aid in the creation of less expensive, more sustainable fuel cells…

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory teamed up with Verdant Power to bring recyclable materials to…

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory teamed up with Verdant Power to bring recyclable materials to tidal turbines.

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent…

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent attacks or deal with them…

RMIT University has created a tool that could make the development of building-integrated photovoltaics more accessible…

RMIT University has created a tool that could make the development of building-integrated photovoltaics more accessible and tenable. This article…

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for…

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for drivetrains that could…

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last…

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last decade’s steep drops in solar and…

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy…

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy storage systems.

A research team took an analytic approach to learn more about turbulence and its impact on wind turbines. 

A research team took an analytic approach to learn more about turbulence and its impact on wind turbines. 

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution…

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as the…

As solar technology hits commercial markets, the need for reliable research on solar cell performance grows. A research…

As solar technology hits commercial markets, the need for reliable research on solar cell performance grows. A research team at the U.S. Department…

Research highlights design and material considerations for manufacturing high-efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem solar…

Research highlights design and material considerations for manufacturing high-efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells at scale. Here’s…

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking…

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking to improve offshore wind…

Researchers were able to bioengineer E. coli to more efficiently produce electricity, making the modified E. coli capable…

Researchers were able to bioengineer E. coli to more efficiently produce electricity, making the modified E. coli capable of processing wastewater…

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses

For renewable energy technologies to take off, engineers and social scientists must work together to bridge the gap…

For renewable energy technologies to take off, engineers and social scientists must work together to bridge the gap between technology and society,…

Chinese restriction of germanium and gallium exports could have big implications for the global electronics industry. 

Chinese restriction of germanium and gallium exports could have big implications for the global electronics industry. 

While electrical generation from renewables remained relatively flat in the first half of 2023, utility-scale solar…

While electrical generation from renewables remained relatively flat in the first half of 2023, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV)…