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As Wind Turbines Get Bigger, Industry Trouble Blows In

As Wind Turbines Get Bigger, Industry Trouble Blows In

The industry is having its ups and downs—and it’s bad news for a world counting on wind power to combat climate change.


Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Two programs led by the U.S. Department of Energy unveiled $15 million in awards for projects targeting cadmium telluride solar cells and workforce…


Research: Iridium Gives Hydrogen Production Superior Boost of Efficiency, Stability

Research: Iridium Gives Hydrogen Production Superior Boost of Efficiency, Stability

Australian researchers have demonstrated how a lattice-water-assisted oxygen exchange technique offers superior efficiency and stability as a…


The Power of Perovskite: From Lab to Market, the Latest Advances in Solar Cells

The Power of Perovskite: From Lab to Market, the Latest Advances in Solar Cells

Three studies highlight advancements in perovskite solar cell materials, efficiency, and commercialization. Here’s a briefing. 


Is Bigger Better? Study Grades Economic Recovery Strategies on Energy Project Size

Is Bigger Better? Study Grades Economic Recovery Strategies on Energy Project Size

A study compares four countries’ strategies for mobilizing public funds to ramp up low-carbon projects after the COVID pandemic. 


European Firms Float Gulf Hydrogen Pipeline Concept

European Firms Float Gulf Hydrogen Pipeline Concept

An assessment from two European consultancies backs the feasibility of a green hydrogen pipeline from Qatar to Europe. 


Renewables, Audience Energy Literally Powering Coldplay Summer Concert Tour

Renewables, Audience Energy Literally Powering Coldplay Summer Concert Tour

Coldplay has found a way to reduce the environmental impact of their tours, setting an example for musicians globally.


Cluster-Type Wind Turbines: A New Approach to Renewable Energy

Cluster-Type Wind Turbines: A New Approach to Renewable Energy

A Japanese university and startup are developing an array of small wind turbines to replace the huge traditional turbines now in use. 


Join the Race to Solar Power the Nation: DOE Launches $4M American-Made Solar Prize

Join the Race to Solar Power the Nation: DOE Launches $4M American-Made Solar Prize

The U.S. Department of Energy has opened applications for a new round of the multi-million dollar American-Made Solar Prize. 


Securing the Renewable Energy Grid Against Cyberattacks

Securing the Renewable Energy Grid Against Cyberattacks

As the world plans to boost renewable power generation, can we protect the grid against cyberattacks?


Seismic Analysis Informs Geothermal and Carbon Storage Projects

Seismic Analysis Informs Geothermal and Carbon Storage Projects

Two subsets of the renewable energy field—carbon storage and geothermal projects—can benefit from new machine learning-based 3D seismo-acoustic…


Government Support, Partnerships Advancing Clean Hydrogen Tech Deployment 

Government Support, Partnerships Advancing Clean Hydrogen Tech Deployment 

Clean hydrogen is a versatile, flexible energy alternative with an emerging role in achieving global decarbonization goals.


NREL Visualization Offers 3D Peek Inside Water-Powered Island 

NREL Visualization Offers 3D Peek Inside Water-Powered Island 

A 3D visualization from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory showcases a virtual island with several renewable energy-powered systems,…


UK Must Overcome Shortfall to Meet Offshore Wind Goals

UK Must Overcome Shortfall to Meet Offshore Wind Goals

An ABB analysis places a number on the shortfall of offshore wind projects needed to meet the U.K.’s 2030 target: Reaching 50 GW in seven years…


Recycling Opportunities for End-of-Life Solar Panels

Recycling Opportunities for End-of-Life Solar Panels

Global solar panel use is expected to grow rapidly in the coming decade. Solar experts are concerned that recycling opportunities for PVs are not…


New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

NASA is deploying a compact roll-out solar array to power the International Space Station through 2030.


Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

A research team in Tanzania found that soapstone and granite show promise in storing thermal energy for concentrated solar power generation and…


Exploring the Potential of Floating Solar Farms

Exploring the Potential of Floating Solar Farms

Floating solar farms are growing in popularity in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.


First Solar Buys Evolar AB in Quest for Next-Gen Solar Cells

First Solar Buys Evolar AB in Quest for Next-Gen Solar Cells

The U.S. solar cell maker will use Swedish technology to create innovative tandem solar cells using thin perovskite films.


Rooftop Solar Could Power Manufacturing-Sector Electricity Demand

Rooftop Solar Could Power Manufacturing-Sector Electricity Demand

A study from Northeastern University finds that roof-mounted solar panels could supply enough power for up to 35% of America’s manufacturing…