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Nanostructures on Solar Cells Boost Power Conversion Efficiency

Nanostructures on Solar Cells Boost Power Conversion Efficiency

Researchers suggest building spherical nanoshells on solar cells can boost their conversion efficiency by up to 66%.


In the Dark: Limited DER Data Causes Grid Ops Challenges

In the Dark: Limited DER Data Causes Grid Ops Challenges

Behind-the-meter distributed energy resources like home electric vehicle chargers and solar panels offer opportunities for boosting grid…


Geothermal Heat Pumps Smooth Grid Operations

Geothermal Heat Pumps Smooth Grid Operations

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s technical analysis spotlights the practical grid impacts of geothermal heat pumps. Mass deployment can electrify…


Protecting Grid Resilience as Electric Vehicles Surge

Protecting Grid Resilience as Electric Vehicles Surge

How will the power grid handle the rapid increase in electric vehicles? A North American Electric Reliability Corporation report outlines the need…


Real Power, Virtual Plants: VPPs Connect Diverse Energy Sources

Real Power, Virtual Plants: VPPs Connect Diverse Energy Sources

Virtual power plants have the potential to optimize the grid by integrating and managing energy from renewable sources, electric vehicles,…


tech insights Mar 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

A German study analyzes the application-specific opportunities of electrification and hydrogen deployment in Europe. 


Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why EVs Are Shrinking

Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why EVs Are Shrinking

Go big or go home? Not necessarily with EVs. Find out here why EVs may be shrinking and putting U.S. legacy manufacturers to the test.


AI, ML Add Resilience, Safety to Aging Power Grid

AI, ML Add Resilience, Safety to Aging Power Grid

The aging power grid faces threats from extreme weather. Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory spoke with EEPower about using artificial…


Powering Carbon Capture With Geothermal Energy

Powering Carbon Capture With Geothermal Energy

Ohio State University researchers have developed a system combining direct air carbon capture technology with geothermal energy to remove carbon…


Engineering Groups Empower Women With Growth and Community

Engineering Groups Empower Women With Growth and Community

These professional engineering groups provide ways for women to network, learn, and develop their careers. As part of EEPower’s Women’s History…


 Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Volkswagen is backing a Chinese EV startup to introduce sodium-ion batteries. This article examines how sodium-ion batteries work and reviews the…


Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America will inaugurate an indoor electric vehicle fast-charging station to increase availability of EV charging infrastructure.


tech insights Mar 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

This article reviews three breakthroughs in battery technology and their potential for extending electric vehicle range.


tech insights Mar 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Engineering More Efficient Solar Cells: Perovskite and TPVs

Engineering More Efficient Solar Cells: Perovskite and TPVs

Latest advancements in perovskite manufacturing and thermophotovoltaics promise to advance how solar technologies capture and convert light and…


Comparing Marine Energy-Powered Carbon Removal Methods

Comparing Marine Energy-Powered Carbon Removal Methods

National Renewable Energy Laboratory examined the pros and cons of the most promising marine energy-powered carbon management techniques. 


‘Ghost’ Hunting: Researchers Detect Fault Hiding in Batteries

‘Ghost’ Hunting: Researchers Detect Fault Hiding in Batteries

Argonne National Laboratory researchers have identified soft-shorts as an early precursor to permanent battery failure.


tech insights Mar 01, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Meet Dr. Don: From Electronics to Legos, an Innovator and Creator

Meet Dr. Don: From Electronics to Legos, an Innovator and Creator

Don Wilcher shares some sage advice with EEPower readers on navigating the engineering landscape and becoming a better engineer. 


Repurposing Radioactive Waste for Clean Energy Innovation

Repurposing Radioactive Waste for Clean Energy Innovation

An agreement between Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Department of Energy, and Zeno Power promotes decaying radioisotopes to generate clean…


Research Advances Hope for Scalable Green Hydrogen

Research Advances Hope for Scalable Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen is emerging as a promising fuel alternative for carbon-free combustion. The options for green hydrogen production are growing, but…


Examining Unique Alternatives to Conventional Energy Storage

Examining Unique Alternatives to Conventional Energy Storage

Research demonstrates a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy storage systems.


tech insights Feb 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz