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Beyond Solar: The Nuclear Solution for Space Travel

Beyond Solar: The Nuclear Solution for Space Travel

Solar power won’t provide sufficient power for manned missions to Mars. Can nuclear power help?


Solar, EV Batteries, and Lithium Extraction Heat Up

Solar, EV Batteries, and Lithium Extraction Heat Up

Energy research has progressed using machine learning to improve photovoltaic performance, waste heat harvesting, self-repairing EV batteries, and…


3 Projects Making Energy Cleaner and Leaner

3 Projects Making Energy Cleaner and Leaner

Researchers have made breakthroughs in carbon-free energy, battery electrodes, and grid modeling.


tech insights Mar 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Research Pushes Perovskite and Solar to New Levels

Research Pushes Perovskite and Solar to New Levels

Recent advancements aim to improve efficiency in harvesting renewable energy and achieving power grid resilience.


tech insights Mar 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Smart Buildings Could Reinvent the Power Grid

Smart Buildings Could Reinvent the Power Grid

Managed efficiently using advanced data-driven platforms, smart buildings could participate in the energy ecosystem and make the grid more…


tech insights Mar 20, 2025 by Jake Hertz
UCLA Builds Supercapacitors From Plastics

UCLA Builds Supercapacitors From Plastics

The high-capacity supercapacitors could perform better than lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.


Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

Renewable sources and natural gas led the growth in power generation and infrastructure in 2024.


Hot Wire: 5 Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy Tech

Hot Wire: 5 Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy Tech

Researchers worldwide innovate solutions for grid-edge management, carbon capture tech, nuclear batteries, dry-coated electrodes, and more.


tech insights Mar 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Maximizing Grid Management With Quantum Optimization

Maximizing Grid Management With Quantum Optimization

Researchers found quantum particle swarm optimization could manage grids with renewable energy, microgrids, and extreme temperatures.


Achieving Grid Resilience With Building-Level Renewable Generation

Achieving Grid Resilience With Building-Level Renewable Generation

Commercial buildings with on-site microgrids help relieve grid congestion and aid in load balancing.


Zero-Trust: Preventing Grid Cyber Attacks

Zero-Trust: Preventing Grid Cyber Attacks

Iowa State University and Central Iowa Power Cooperative are collaborating to develop a zero-trust architecture to strengthen grid cybersecurity.


tech insights Mar 12, 2025 by Jake Hertz
IoT Sensors and Actuators: Transforming Legacy Grid Infrastructure

IoT Sensors and Actuators: Transforming Legacy Grid Infrastructure

IoT sensors in power grids can optimize grid management and make integrating renewable energy sources easier.


Sun and Nuclear Queens: 4 Women Who Pioneered Energy Solutions

Sun and Nuclear Queens: 4 Women Who Pioneered Energy Solutions

During Women’s History Month, EEPower highlights Lise Meitner, Chien-Shiung Wu, Leona Woods, and Maria Telkes for their significant contributions…


Tensor-Based Analysis for a More Stable Grid

Tensor-Based Analysis for a More Stable Grid

Fraunhofer IWES and partners are developing TenSyGrid, a toolkit for grid operations using a unique mathematical model.


Are Solar Farms on Federal Waters Feasible?

Are Solar Farms on Federal Waters Feasible?

A National Renewable Energy Laboratory study suggests placing floating solar panels on federal waters could generate enough electricity for millions.


Smarter Power Grids: IoT Brings Efficiency and Innovation

Smarter Power Grids: IoT Brings Efficiency and Innovation

While some challenges remain, IoT-enhanced smart grids make management easier and streamline renewable energy integration.


Using Solar Energy, Researchers Grow Copper Nano Flowers for Clean Fuel

Using Solar Energy, Researchers Grow Copper Nano Flowers for Clean Fuel

The method produces clean chemicals and fuels made from carbon dioxide, water, and glycerol without any additional carbon emissions.


tech insights Feb 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

As AI data centers multiply, what can data center owners and grid operators do to ensure grid stability?


Flames of Change: 5-Day BESS Inferno Teaches Hard Lessons

Flames of Change: 5-Day BESS Inferno Teaches Hard Lessons

A fire at the world’s second-largest battery storage facility may change designs for future storage systems.


Solar in Space: Organic PV Cells Hold Up

Solar in Space: Organic PV Cells Hold Up

The carbon-based solar cells are less susceptible to damaging radiation in space.