Key headlines Renewable generation was a record 144.7 TWh in 2024, up 6.5 per cent from 2023, with new capacity more than offsetting less favourable weather conditions. Increased generation was driven by record levels of generation from bioenergy, wind, and solar PV. Renewable’s share of electricity generation was 50.8 per … [continued]
By Niels Haverkorn, General Manager of Connected Transport at Irdeto As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their rapid integration into the modern world, the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) ecosystem is emerging as a game-changer. With technology advancing at an unprecedented rate, V2X enables communication between EVs and their surroundings—whether it be vehicle-to-grid (V2G), … [continued]
The re-election of President Donald J. Trump has created considerable uncertainty regarding the future of the U.S. automotive industry and the nation’s transition to electrified vehicles. Through executive orders, President Trump has indicated intentions to eliminate federal regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks, repeal subsidies … [continued]
As a continuation to Types Of Power Converters In A PV System (yes, published 11 years ago), let’s discuss the power converters relevant to residential solar application. Aside from this power converter, one might need to consider available roof space, number of facets (which depend on the type of house), … [continued]
How Robust Facilities, Like NREL’s, Could Shrink the Chasm From Data to Demonstration By Caitlin McDermott-Murphy This article is the first in a “Found at Flatirons” series that showcases the various technologies at NREL’s Arvada, Colorado, campus. In a large room with concrete-block walls, a crane lifts what looks like … [continued]
Multistakeholder Teams of Community-Based Organizations, Local Governments, Utilities, and Others Share Insights Gained Through the Solar Energy Innovation Network Round 3 The Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) Round 3 brought together eight multistakeholder teams from various locations across the United States to develop new approaches to solar deployment, focusing on … [continued]
At Ponderosa High School in Coconino County, Arizona, students are determined to overcome obstacles on their path to graduation. Some arrive behind on credits, while others are returning to the classroom after time away. The alternative school offers more than a second chance—it is an opportunity for transformation. That is … [continued]
T&E’s Giorgia Ranzato explains how financial instruments can be used to clean up one of Europe’s dirtiest industries The transport sector is Europe’s largest contributor to GHG emissions and the major player in driving climate change. Unlike other industries, emissions from transportation are still on the rise and over 75% … [continued]
Solar and Energy Storage Can Be Built Twice as Fast as Other Technologies President Trump recently declared an energy emergency. In his Executive Order, he states “We need a reliable, diversified, and affordable supply of energy to drive our Nation’s manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and defense industries, and to sustain the … [continued]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been assisting the local government and residents in the wake of catastrophic fires in Los Angeles County. EPA has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with the first stage of the overall recovery and cleanup: the project to remove lithium-ion batteries and … [continued]
