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Electric vehicles with built-in solar panels seem like a good idea—until you confront reality. This article examines…

Electric vehicles with built-in solar panels seem like a good idea—until you confront reality. This article examines the possibilities and…

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent…

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent attacks or deal with them…

European researcher SINTEF has assessed how electric construction equipment impacts grid performance and reduces…

European researcher SINTEF has assessed how electric construction equipment impacts grid performance and reduces emissions. The challenge is…

RMIT University has created a tool that could make the development of building-integrated photovoltaics more accessible…

RMIT University has created a tool that could make the development of building-integrated photovoltaics more accessible and tenable. This article…

Those working in the fossil fuel industry may need to pivot to renewables. Here’s how. 

Those working in the fossil fuel industry may need to pivot to renewables. Here’s how. 

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for…

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for drivetrains that could…

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last…

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last decade’s steep drops in solar and…

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy…

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy storage systems.

A research team took an analytic approach to learn more about turbulence and its impact on wind turbines. 

A research team took an analytic approach to learn more about turbulence and its impact on wind turbines. 

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution…

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as the…

Researchers believe solar rooftops can power a city while charging electric vehicles, thereby reducing carbon dioxide…

Researchers believe solar rooftops can power a city while charging electric vehicles, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. They propose…

As solar technology hits commercial markets, the need for reliable research on solar cell performance grows. A research…

As solar technology hits commercial markets, the need for reliable research on solar cell performance grows. A research team at the U.S. Department…

Research highlights design and material considerations for manufacturing high-efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem solar…

Research highlights design and material considerations for manufacturing high-efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells at scale. Here’s…

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking…

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking to improve offshore wind…

Researchers were able to bioengineer E. coli to more efficiently produce electricity, making the modified E. coli capable…

Researchers were able to bioengineer E. coli to more efficiently produce electricity, making the modified E. coli capable of processing wastewater…

While Toyota has been slow to develop electric vehicles, the Japanese company has announced plans for a hydrogen-powered…

While Toyota has been slow to develop electric vehicles, the Japanese company has announced plans for a hydrogen-powered pickup truck.

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses

In part one of this op-ed, Kevin Clemens examines the potential and problems associated with hydrogen production and use.

In part one of this op-ed, Kevin Clemens examines the potential and problems associated with hydrogen production and use.