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According to a study of Alberta's oil sands workers, engineers working in oil and gas transition to renewable energy with…

According to a study of Alberta's oil sands workers, engineers working in oil and gas transition to renewable energy with minimal retraining.…

Solar energy technologies are widely used to capture one of the planet's most abundant natural power sources, but solar…

Solar energy technologies are widely used to capture one of the planet's most abundant natural power sources, but solar cells can still be…

MIT and Harvard University researchers are investigating a novel method for converting carbon dioxide. Their innovative…

MIT and Harvard University researchers are investigating a novel method for converting carbon dioxide. Their innovative approach transforms CO2…

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms.…

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms. These selected studies…

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations…

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…

Researchers from Zurich and Singapore are testing the applications of keratin to aid in the creation of less expensive,…

Researchers from Zurich and Singapore are testing the applications of keratin to aid in the creation of less expensive, more sustainable fuel cells…

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory teamed up with Verdant Power to bring recyclable materials to…

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory teamed up with Verdant Power to bring recyclable materials to tidal turbines.

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…