HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Reinforcement learning for power engineers
Reinforcement learning is being increasingly used by power engineers to solve optimization and control problems in demand-response programs, microgrid management and other applications.
Report records global rise in renewable energy contributions
Wind and solar energy projects combined to meet more than a tenth of global electricity demand for the first time in 2021.
Energy costs cut CERN operations
Escalating energy costs and supply concerns are taking a toll on every sector, including CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Virtual energy storage systems: Storing power without batteries
These systems integrate multiple controllable elements of energy systems, such as traditional energy storage and microgrids.
Primary causes of power outages
Safeguarding the power grid from severe weather conditions can reduce power outages and lessen the time it takes for the electricity supply to return.
Video: Wind, solar and storage combine in Oregon
The first utility-scale energy system in North America to co-locate wind, solar and battery storage has been commissioned in Morrow County, Oregon.
Video: Successful demo of submerged wave energy system
The scalable xWave unit demonstrated over 99% system uptime during the open-ocean trial.
Video: A grid-independent hydrogen EV charging solution
Leveraging alkaline fuel cell, hydrogen and ammonia technologies, the system produces green, grid-independent, on-site power to charge EVs anytime, anywhere.
Video: Green light for world’s largest SOEC electrolyzer plant
Topsoe is moving ahead with plans to build the world’s largest solid-oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Herning, Denmark.
Video: First networked geothermal system planned for Massachusetts
The pilot, scheduled to begin in late 2022, is expected to include 30 homes, five commercial buildings and 10 apartment buildings.
Electrofit introduces its first electric crate motor
The permanent synchronous magnet motor with built-in inverter significantly reduces cost and complexity of integration.
Energy harvester taps low velocity wind
The low-cost triboelectric system harnesses and stores energy from low velocity wind.
Video: Dutch students design for sustainable mobility
Powered by a Cleantron lithium-ion battery pack, this two-seater electric vehicle captures more carbon than it emits.
Nanomaterial transforms to speed battery charging
The need for speed in charging the lithium batteries that power electric vehicles has spurred development of a new electrode material that restructures itself to accelerate the charging process.
Fundamentals of transformer design
The operating principle of transformers hasn’t changed since initially developed, but the designs, efficiency and dimensions have drastically improved.
Anode design benefits battery performance
The battery architecture features a high cathode loading that offers scope to double the energy density without forming lithium dendrites.
Single-phase vs three-phase AC: What’s the difference?
Learn about the unique characteristics, advantages, drawbacks and suitability of each phase system for different applications.
The largest grid-connected flow battery
The system, billed as the world’s largest flow battery, has been connected to the grid in the city of Dalian, China.
Design tips for toroidal transformers
Compared to conventional transformers, toroidal transformers offer greater efficiency, lower energy losses and vibration, and more compact size.
Video: Solar solutions for transportation refrigeration units
A solar panel solution for a trailer refrigeration unit reduces jump-start service calls, premature battery replacements and diesel fuel usage.