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How RMIT’s BIPV Enabler is Paving the Way for Integrated Solar Solutions

How RMIT’s BIPV Enabler is Paving the Way for Integrated Solar Solutions

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


tech insights Oct 26, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Can Drivetrain Design Updates Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?

Can Drivetrain Design Updates Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand.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


tech insights Oct 18, 2023 by Zac Amos
Study Spots Gaps in Renewable Energy Transition Modeling

Study Spots Gaps in Renewable Energy Transition Modeling

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


Modernizing Models for Advanced Grid Technology

Modernizing Models for Advanced Grid Technology

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


Unlocking the Secrets of Turbulence To Mitigate Its Impact on Turbines

Unlocking the Secrets of Turbulence To Mitigate Its Impact on Turbines

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


tech insights Oct 13, 2023 by Jake Hertz
A Deep Dive Into NERC’s Revised Rules for Inverter-Based Resources

A Deep Dive Into NERC’s Revised Rules for Inverter-Based Resources

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


tech insights Oct 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Bridging the Gap Between Field and Lab for Perovskite Solar Cells

Bridging the Gap Between Field and Lab for Perovskite Solar Cells

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


Is Production of Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells Scalable?

Is Production of Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells Scalable?

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


Floating Offshore Wind Farms Show Growing Potential

Floating Offshore Wind Farms Show Growing Potential

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


Engineering Bioelectric Bacteria to Produce Renewable Energy

Engineering Bioelectric Bacteria to Produce Renewable Energy

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


The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

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


Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

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


Engineers, Social Scientists Can Bridge the Renewable Energy Technology Gap

Engineers, Social Scientists Can Bridge the Renewable Energy Technology Gap

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


Discussing the Impact of Chinese Restrictions on Semiconductor Metals

Discussing the Impact of Chinese Restrictions on Semiconductor Metals

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


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
How Are Renewables Faring in the US Generation Mix So Far in 2023?

How Are Renewables Faring in the US Generation Mix So Far in 2023?

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


California’s Progress Toward Power Grid Resilience and Carbon Neutrality

California’s Progress Toward Power Grid Resilience and Carbon Neutrality

California has made significant clean energy gains and strives to reach 100 percent clean electricity by 2045, a goal outlined by Senate Bill 100. 


Soft Technology: One More Hurdle for Clean Energy Adoption

Soft Technology: One More Hurdle for Clean Energy Adoption

A research team at MIT has created a quantitative model to differentiate between hardware expenses and soft costs. This distinction is critical for…


Researchers Use Quantum Computing to Develop More Efficient Solar Cells

Researchers Use Quantum Computing to Develop More Efficient Solar Cells

Quantum computing helps solve the challenge of singlet fission in the linear H4 molecule. 


tech insights Aug 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Hybrid PV Leaf Design Beats the Efficiency of Conventional Solar Panels

Hybrid PV Leaf Design Beats the Efficiency of Conventional Solar Panels

Researchers in the U.K. drew inspiration from nature to design a solar photovoltaic leaf with superior efficiency.


Study Outlines Potential of Floating Solar in Tropical Regions

Study Outlines Potential of Floating Solar in Tropical Regions

A study out of Australia analyzes the potential impact of floating solar panel projects in tropical areas free of strong winds and waves.