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Out of This World: Space-Based Solar Not So Far-Fetched

Out of This World: Space-Based Solar Not So Far-Fetched

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 


Small but Mighty: Transmission Cables Use Nanotech To Boost Conductivity

Small but Mighty: Transmission Cables Use Nanotech To Boost Conductivity

TS Conductor has designed carbon nanotube composite fibers to create stronger, faster,  and more efficient transmission cables.


Traveling Wave Monitoring of Transmission Lines Promises Ease, Accuracy

Traveling Wave Monitoring of Transmission Lines Promises Ease, Accuracy

Researchers have developed an online monitoring system to locate transmission line disturbances. This method requires less information and provides…


Polarizing: Can Magnet-Free Turbines Produce Wind?

Polarizing: Can Magnet-Free Turbines Produce Wind?

A wind developer believes its technology can loosen China's tight grip on rare earth magnets.


Sea to Shore: Artificial Energy Island Connects Wind To Grid

Sea to Shore: Artificial Energy Island Connects Wind To Grid

Princess Elisabeth Island will serve as an international electricity exchange grid built on the North Sea seabed. 


tech insights May 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Improving Microgrid Resilience With New Sensitivity Analysis Method

Improving Microgrid Resilience With New Sensitivity Analysis Method

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.


Blockchain Could Make Smart Grids Even Smarter

Blockchain Could Make Smart Grids Even Smarter

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 


Renewable Integration Issues: Can Virtual Synchronous Generators Help?

Renewable Integration Issues: Can Virtual Synchronous Generators Help?

Renewable energy requires both AC and DC interconnections. Researchers are investigating how virtual synchronous generators can resolve reliability…


Wind for Solar: Device Cleans Solar Panels Autonomously

Wind for Solar: Device Cleans Solar Panels Autonomously

Korean scientists pioneer an innovative technique leveraging wind power to enhance solar energy efficiency. 


tech insights May 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Playing Nice: System Interoperability Key to Smart Grid

Playing Nice: System Interoperability Key to Smart Grid

Effective grid digitalization requires interoperability among systems, networks, and assets. Achieving interoperability is complex and involves…


Old Becomes New: Retrofitting Legacy Equipment for Smart Grid

Old Becomes New: Retrofitting Legacy Equipment for Smart Grid

Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a series examining technical…


Digital Dilemma: Keeping Smart Grid Data Safe But Accessible

Digital Dilemma: Keeping Smart Grid Data Safe But Accessible

Successful grid digitalization must overcome problems sharing necessary data while protecting privacy and security. This is the third part in a…


Beyond the Blades: 6 Innovations Challenging Wind Turbine Design

Beyond the Blades: 6 Innovations Challenging Wind Turbine Design

Could the traditional three-blade wind turbine design soon become outdated? Six imaginative designs are offering alternatives to the tried-and-true…


Guarding the Grid: Cyber Barriers to Grid Digitalization

Guarding the Grid: Cyber Barriers to Grid Digitalization

Cyberattacks on a digitalized and interconnected power grid can have devastating effects. Preventing them will require technical innovation. This…


Which Offshore Transmission Technology Should States Adopt?

Which Offshore Transmission Technology Should States Adopt?

Demand exceeds supply for offshore wind transmission converters, cables, and installation vessels. What do experts recommend? 


Doing More With Less: How Shell Is Increasing Wind Capacity

Doing More With Less: How Shell Is Increasing Wind Capacity

Shell is producing more wind power with fewer turbines. EEPower spoke with them to understand their strategy. 


Rerouting Power for Wildfire Prevention

Rerouting Power for Wildfire Prevention

Researchers have developed a technique to prevent public safety power shut-offs during fire-prone weather conditions.


tech insights May 01, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Rural Renewables: Toolkit Targets Local Energy

Rural Renewables: Toolkit Targets Local Energy

A renewable energy toolkit answers questions and guides North East England residents wanting to develop local projects.


Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

With the increasing number of electric vehicles worldwide straining the grid, a comprehensive study looks at how EV efficiency could lessen the…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
X-Shaped Rotors: The Future of Wind Turbine Innovation?

X-Shaped Rotors: The Future of Wind Turbine Innovation?

To reach renewable energy goals, the wind sector is exploring rotor designs like the X-Rotor to spur development.