In a world-first move, Australia is mandating that energy providers offer households free electricity during peak solar hours. The plan aims to shift energy use patterns and reduce strain on the grid while accelerating the transition from coal and gas.
The era of tolerating inefficient energy storage is ending as explosive electricity demand from data centers and electrification makes every percentage point of efficiency critical. New analysis reveals how high-efficiency systems could save billions in infrastructure costs.
The evolution from AMI 1.0 to AMI 2.0 represents a fundamental shift in grid architecture. These advanced metering systems are becoming the digital nervous system for managing distributed energy resources and enabling true grid intelligence.
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico’s grid, the island transformed tragedy into innovation. Now 81,000 home batteries form America’s largest virtual power plant, sending 48MW to the grid during emergencies and creating a blueprint for energy resilience.
Nuclear power is experiencing a remarkable renaissance after decades of public opposition. The energy sector’s complex dance with public opinion reveals why attitudes toward carbon emissions are now shifting in response to new technological demands.
Helion Energy has unveiled its secretive Polaris fusion prototype, a 60-foot machine operating at 100 million degrees. The company’s $2.8 billion bet challenges conventional fusion approaches by avoiding ignition entirely.
The UK Atomic Energy Authority has deployed a groundbreaking virtual control room for tritium fuel cycle training. This digital innovation represents a quantum leap in preparing engineers for next-generation fusion energy operations while maintaining critical safety standards.
The explosive growth of AI computing is creating unprecedented energy demands that renewable grids can’t meet quickly enough. Natural gas infrastructure is becoming the default solution for tech giants racing to deploy AI capabilities at scale.
Researchers have developed a novel atmospheric pressure microwave plasma system that converts CO2 and methane into hydrogen fuel. The technology achieves up to 33% hydrogen concentration in output gas while addressing greenhouse gas conversion challenges.
Wind energy costs are accelerating faster than solar as new tariffs and policy changes create market uncertainty. Corporate buyers face rising prices for clean energy contracts amid shifting federal landscape.
