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Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

The revolutionary microcomputer has become a favorite for CubeSats and monitoring sensors.


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.


Inflation-Ridden Supply Chains, Interest Rates Dampen SMR Development

Inflation-Ridden Supply Chains, Interest Rates Dampen SMR Development

Small modular reactor developers face interest rate hikes and soaring commodity prices for steel piping, fabricated steel plates, and other…


GM Scaling EV Production: Unveiling the Australian Manganese Connection

GM Scaling EV Production: Unveiling the Australian Manganese Connection

The carmaker has signed an agreement with Element 25 to process manganese from Australia into battery precursor material in a new plant located in…


AI-Powered Solutions for Toyota EV Engineers: Conquering Design Challenges

AI-Powered Solutions for Toyota EV Engineers: Conquering Design Challenges

A new AI technique will help engineers and designers create vehicles that meet a variety of conflicting requirements.


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. 


Tesla Supercharger Wins Big as Part of Electric Vehicle Design

Tesla Supercharger Wins Big as Part of Electric Vehicle Design

The  Society of Automotive Engineers will standardize Tesla’s NACS connector design for electric vehicles in North America.


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. 


Could Flywheels Be the Future of Energy Storage?

Could Flywheels Be the Future of Energy Storage?

Flywheels are one of the world’s oldest forms of energy storage, but they could also be the future. This article examines flywheel technology,…


tech insights Jul 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
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. 


Heat Wave Threatens Texas Power Grid…Again. Here’s How To Protect the Grid

Heat Wave Threatens Texas Power Grid…Again. Here’s How To Protect the Grid

Solar power and battery storage have come to the rescue to help keep the fragile Texas electricity grid up and running.


From Drones to Augmented Reality: Exciting New Tech Trends for July 4th

From Drones to Augmented Reality: Exciting New Tech Trends for July 4th

Traditional fireworks and new technologies light up the sky in the annual celebration of independence. Here, discover how fireworks are made and…


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?


1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

Moving an aircraft through the air takes a lot of power—engineers at MIT are developing an electric motor that might be able to do the job.


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.