HEADLINES ARCHIVE
A federal boost for US clean energy tech
The new Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations will support clean energy technology demonstration projects in areas including clean hydrogen, carbon capture, grid-scale energy storage and small modular reactors.
Hornsea 2 delivers first power
When fully operational, the project's 165 8 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines will be capable of generating 1.32 GW of renewable power.
Consortium focuses on heliostat cost reduction
Researchers seek to lower the cost of these crucial concentrating solar power system components.
Supercomputers to model molten salt reactor materials
The properties of advanced nuclear reactor materials will be studied using U.S. Department of Energy high-performance computers.
Solar power, battery storage now required in new California construction
New residential and commercial structures must incorporate solar power and battery energy storage systems.
Greenlight for deep borehole disposal in these European states
This disposal option is feasible for high-level and intermediate-level long-lived nuclear waste now temporarily stored by five countries.
Video: Launch of first hydrogen-based marine propulsion system
A full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions drivetrain powered by hydrogen fuel cells designed for ships and ferries has been tested and verified.
Video: NASA to test nuclear fuel for space missions
Fuel that could power a roundtrip to Mars via nuclear thermal propulsion technology is being tested.
Paper-based battery designed to biodegrade
Paper-thin biodegradable zinc batteries may offer an environmentally sustainable option for powering flexible and wearable electronic systems.
Public input sought on DOE nuclear fuel supply program
Feedback is requested to design a new program to help fuel and support advanced reactor demonstration and deployment projects.
DOE launches 2022 Geothermal Collegiate Competition
Participate in the competition, which is accepting submissions until February 17, 2022.
Video: Compact limit switch optimizes hydropower plant process flow
The vibration sensor and compact limit switch improve wood chip conveyance efficiency at a hydropower plant.
Video: Federal green light for New York’s first offshore wind farm
The 132 MW South Fork Wind project will be located 35 miles east of Montauk Point, New York.
Nuclear power as part of a clean energy future
Consideration of a clean energy future does not typically conjure visions of nuclear power plants, but it should.
Test system deployed for Vestas wind turbines
The 66 kV fault ride through test system proves compliance with international grid codes.
Executive order catalyzes US clean energy economy through federal sustainability
The executive order will reduce emissions across federal operations, invest in American clean energy industries and manufacturing, and create clean, healthy and resilient communities.
Video: Australia’s largest battery now operating
The biggest battery in the southern hemisphere is now operating in the Australian state of Victoria.
Extreme fast charge capability for EV batteries
A charging rate of six minutes to 80% from 0% state of charge is promised with silicon-nanowire anode technology.
Compact antenna for 4G/5G application
The high performing antenna is engineered for compact 4G/5G designs with high-speed data or video.
Thick film shunt resistors support higher power in consumer, industrial applications
The series achieves the industry’s highest rated power of 4 W in the 3264 size by revising resistor materials and applying terminal temperature derating.