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If you think you will soon be driving a hydrogen-powered vehicle, think again. 

If you think you will soon be driving a hydrogen-powered vehicle, think again. 

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage…

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage stability in power lines.

Gallium nitride will be a key enabler for high-temperature electronics, including possible missions to Venus.

Gallium nitride will be a key enabler for high-temperature electronics, including possible missions to Venus.

Researchers hope studying wind and flight patterns will boost airborne-wind-energy development.

Researchers hope studying wind and flight patterns will boost airborne-wind-energy development.

Digital twins can simulate physical environments and quickly analyze numerous variables. How can they help expand the…

Digital twins can simulate physical environments and quickly analyze numerous variables. How can they help expand the electric vehicle charging…

The quartz-based solar absorber reached 1,050°C, paving the way for decarbonizing steel and cement production.

The quartz-based solar absorber reached 1,050°C, paving the way for decarbonizing steel and cement production.

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.

Achieving nuclear fusion has been challenging, but advancements in artificial intelligence could offer some hope.

Achieving nuclear fusion has been challenging, but advancements in artificial intelligence could offer some hope.

Standard lithium-ion batteries face numerous challenges, driving the need for more sustainable, affordable, and widely…

Standard lithium-ion batteries face numerous challenges, driving the need for more sustainable, affordable, and widely accessible solutions.

When extreme weather or natural disasters occur, de-energizing the grid becomes necessary. Smart grid technology can help.

When extreme weather or natural disasters occur, de-energizing the grid becomes necessary. Smart grid technology can help.

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  

Researchers are innovating ways to increase copper’s conductivity and make it stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective.

Researchers are innovating ways to increase copper’s conductivity and make it stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective.

Researchers have transformed chicken fat to make carbon-based electrodes for supercapacitors.

Researchers have transformed chicken fat to make carbon-based electrodes for supercapacitors.

Researchers have found a way to provide a cooling surface while enhancing solar cell power output.

Researchers have found a way to provide a cooling surface while enhancing solar cell power output.

Researchers have identified a material structure to enhance the energy storage capacity of capacitors. 

Researchers have identified a material structure to enhance the energy storage capacity of capacitors. 

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.

Scientists have developed an aqueous battery that could surpass conventional lithium-ion batteries. 

Scientists have developed an aqueous battery that could surpass conventional lithium-ion batteries. 

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the…

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the benefits and drawbacks of…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part series, examines the benefits…