HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Green light for North America’s first freshwater-based wind facility
The Supreme Court of Ohio has approved the permit to construct a freshwater offshore wind-powered electric-generation facility in Lake Erie.
Report provides direction for engineering research to address climate change
Discover specific research directions through which engineering can take the lead and have impact in combatting climate change.
Video: Funding advances magnetized target fusion tech
Armed with new funding awards from the U.S. Department of Energy, General Fusion will advance its Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) technology for use in commercial fusion power plants.
Ford’s Michigan factories to go solar
Every Ford vehicle produced in Michigan will be assembled with the equivalent of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2025.
LAPP introduces UL AWM-certified single-core OLFLEX cables for extreme temperatures
The heat-resistant single-core industrial cable is ideal for applications subject to extreme temperatures.
Video: Sand-based energy storage system switched on in Finland
The system represents the world's first commercial solution to store electricity in sand as heat for use in a district heating network.
TVA seeks suppliers of carbon-free energy
In a request for proposals, the utility seeks 5 GW of clean energy to be available before 2029.
Hydrogen-ready engines to power waste-to-hydrogen plant
"Ready-for-hydrogen" engines will operate on a blend of landfill gas and hydrogen-rich waste fuel, producing renewable power.
US energy job growth outpaces overall employment
In 2021, energy jobs grew 4.0% from 2020, outpacing overall U.S. employment, which climbed 2.8% in the same period.
Understanding solar charge controllers
By hooking solar panels to a grid-tied inverter, engineers can expect them to rely on the sun’s energy.
A greener battery chemistry for EVs
This battery technology could reduce the carbon footprint of an electric vehicle (EV) battery by up to 39%.
Video: Fuel-flexible generators fired with ammonia and hydrogen
The system is designed to dynamically switch between natural gas and renewable fuels like biogas and hydrogen, delivering both high efficiency and low emissions.
The largest PV power plant in Europe
The 590 MW Francisco Pizarro solar farm in the region of Extremadura, western Spain, is capable of powering over 334,000 households.
EV charging app channels renewable energy sources
Electric vehicle (EV) owners can charge from specific power plants and match their charging session with close to real-time production from renewables.
Video: Record efficiency for nuclear-based hydrogen production
Efficient high-temperature electrolysis paves the way for large-scale hydrogen production in the nuclear industry.
Refrigerated trailers to chill with solar power
Integrated solar panels will power refrigeration systems, cut petroleum-based fuel use and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Transforming US mines into clean energy centers
The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a $500 million program to transform current or former mine sites into clean energy hubs.
Funds support research on renewable energy contributions to grid reliability
Funds are being allocated by the U.S. Department of Energy to support projects demonstrating how the U.S. electricity grid can reliably run with a mix of solar, wind and battery energy storage systems.
Proper ventilation helps clear the office air of COVID
Learn which ventilation measures both protect worker health and deliver energy-efficient outcomes.
Initiative to cut CdTe solar cell costs
A $20 million initiative is designed to make cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells less expensive, more efficient and develop new markets for solar cell products.