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Are You Geared Up for the Grid? Microgrid Technologies: A Win-Win Solution
Today’s residential and business sectors have never been more dependent on the reliable flow of electricity. From consumers demanding instantaneous internet connectivity—both at home and on-the-go— to the vast majority […]
How IEEE Standard 1547 Is Modernizing Power Grids
Smart inverters are advanced power electronics that bring autonomy to electrical grids, making them more reliable, resilient, and secure. These inverters better connect distributed energy resources (DERs) to the electrical […]
Innovation At Work’s Top Five Reads from 2021
Climate change. The COVID-19 pandemic. Cyber security attacks. Artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy regulations. The shift to 5G. These were all common themes in 2021, and are likely to […]
Wind and Solar Almost Quadruple in U.S., Expected to Set Records in 2021
Renewable energies are surging. Between 2011 and 2020, the amount of energy the United States generated from solar and wind almost quadrupled. When combined with geothermal generation, it accounted for […]
Innovative Renewable Projects Pave Way to Zero Carbon Electricity Generation
Global temperatures are soaring. Since pre-industrial times, human activity has warmed the planet global by 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Any further warming could be potentially catastrophic. Integrating renewable sources such as […]
These Discoveries Could Power An Energy Efficient Future
Not only are electronic devices everywhere in our homes, they also take large amounts of energy from the power grid. According to a 2015 report from the Natural Resources Defense […]
Innovative Smart Grid Projects Launch in Canada and Sweden
The smart grid is a digitized electrical grid that allows for two-way communication between the utility and the consumer. While the smart grid can provide a greener, cost-effective solution to […]
Renewable Breakthroughs Fuel Hope for Greener Planet
In recent weeks, natural disasters such as hurricanes and the California wildfires have wrought a path of destruction across the United States. Without investment in renewable technology that can help […]
Can Plants and Humidity Be Harnessed to Generate Electricity?
While the global pandemic has created an uncertain future for renewables, new discoveries are giving researchers hope for a greener tomorrow. According to a pair of recently published studies from […]