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🆕 Johnson Matthey Technology Review has released a new article titled ‘Reactive Power Observability for Improved Voltage Stability and Loadability: A Detailed Review’ This article by Sachan et al. aims to investigate the ideal placement and sizing of reactive power compensation devices. The authors explore renewable energy sources; minimisation of power losses; multi-objective optimisation 📝 Read the article now: https://lnkd.in/ekqrtJ5N #Digitalisation #Devices #Sustainability

We are pleased to introduce one of our new members: Leap Solutions ❇️ Leap Solutions delivers consulting and development services across energy technologies, with a strong focus on Power-to-X facilities, biogas plants, and energy storage systems. Alongside consulting services, Leap Solutions develops proprietary products in collaboration with researchers and technology partners. Examples include an advanced tool for precise and autonomous impedance analysis in power circuits already used by several European TSOs to support grid stability. Leap combines technical expertise with a pragmatic approach, helping clients navigate complex energy projects from concept to implementation. Their work bridges innovation and real-world application, ensuring solutions are ambitious, reliable, and actively support the global energy transition.

As Switzerland continues to champion renewable energy, setting unique transparency targets for 2025, innovative research is paving the way for the next generation of solar technology. A key player in this evolution is the PEARL project, a Horizon Europe initiative focused on developing flexible perovskite solar cells.

Research update: The latest research article titled “Energy, exergy, entropy generation, economic and environmental (5E) analysis of a photovoltaic/ thermal system using nanofluid circulation”. The article was published in the Taylor & Francis- Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects (Q1, WoS, SCOPUS, IF = 2.9). The present work addresses a critical problem of improving the efficiency of photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) systems in the context of rising global energy demands. The study is aimed at designing and enhancing a nanofluid circulation-based PVT system to improve its thermal management and overall system performance through the introduction of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT)/ethylene glycol/water nanofluid. The added value is that it integrates a detailed consideration of the operational parameters, namely a nanoparticle concentration of (1 wt.%), and a wide range of flow rates (0.125, 0.150, and 0.175 kg/s), and irradiation (0 to 1000 W/m2), the plate temperature variation (0 to 80°C), and an overall 5E analysis framework (energy, exergy, entropy generation, economics, and environment). The present paper shows that nanofluid cooling leads to a PV surface temperature drop by as much as 24.45°C, i.e. achieving efficiency improvement over the conventional water-cooled PVT scheme by 28.7% in flow rates of 0.175 kg/s and 800 W/m2 irradiation. Cost management and a higher payback period, which feature in economic analysis, indicate long-term profitability in spite of a 10% higher initial outlay. Such environmental assessment using life cycle assessment indicators establishes a carbon footprint that is much smaller (14–130 g CO₂-eq/kWh) than that of alternative fossil fuel resources. The proposed integrated method offers a sound methodology for optimizing the performance of PVT, which will enhance the implementation of renewable energy, owing to the integration of thermal, economic, and environmental results. The results provide definitive recommendations toward earnest action and scale-up of the system as part of the sustainable means of power. https://lnkd.in/d4sYyQ3r

The September edition of Energy Focus⚡is now online and free to read🔎. This month, we hear from some of the industry's key voices who explain how major developments are moving along📈. The energy transition has, from the very start, required innovation at scale - and at the heart of all of this progress is engineering⚙️. And the best engineers are, at their core, complex problem solvers 🔧. We speak to some of the best to understand more. Learn more today - subscribe, understand, grow📚: 👏 https://lnkd.in/ezxSUTqk 👏 #engineering #renewables #decarbonisation

Recommended Read: Floating Offshore Wind Commercialization Happy to share this comprehensive analysis led by Amy Robertson at National Renewable Energy Laboratory, published in Nature Reviews Clean Technology (#NatRevCleanTech) with contributions from our CTO, Alexia Aubault. The article examines FOW's journey from pilot projects to commercial-scale deployment, addressing the technical innovations needed, the industrialization challenges ahead, and the broader value proposition beyond just cost. Key themes include: - Integrated design approaches between turbines and floating platforms - The infrastructure investments required—specialized ports, vessels, and transmission systems - How FOW can offer unique benefits: stronger winds farther from shore, fewer conflicts with other ocean uses, and major economic opportunities for coastal communities The technology is proven. Now it's about coordinated action across industry, government, and communities to unlock FOW's full potential in the global energy transition. At Ocergy, we're committed to being part of this transformation. Download the article here: https://lnkd.in/g7nTU-zz

In this fast-moving time of realising the potential of renewable energy applications in manufacturing, quality and precision are vital. The requirement for high precision, and the ability to deliver high quantities in consistent high quality to a complex design while constantly pushing technology limits all create ongoing challenges for GreenTech. As the technology evolves, Veco is emerging as a pioneer in exploring how to offer the most efficiency in terms of performance and costs. Discover more in our latest blog: https://hubs.li/Q03MfL9k0 #renewables #greentech #sustainability #microprecision #electroforming

Washington State University is leading a $4M federal ARPA-E grant project to pioneer carbon-negative EV charging technology. The proof-of-concept system converts bioethanol into hydrogen and electricity in a single, low-temperature step with built-in CO₂ capture. By storing the power in recycled batteries, the stations can operate fully off-grid, offering a scalable and sustainable solution to meet the energy demands of the nation’s growing EV fleet. EV WSU Voiland U.S. Department of Energy #cleanenergy #engineering #transportation #Energy https://buff.ly/jxYcAJA

Researchers Invent New-Age AC Unit That Can Slash Household Energy Costs (And Lower Grid Strain): ‘It’s A Complete Rethinking’ "This is a large step forward." The Cool Down Sep 27, 2025 A new Energy-Storing and Efficient Air Conditioner (ESEAC), developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and start-up Blue Frontier, re-engineers cooling by separating humidity control from temperature control and storing energy in a low-cost salt-water solution. In simulations for Miami, the system cut annual cooling electricity use by ~38%, lowered electric bills by ~45%, and reduced peak power demand by over 90%, easing stress on summer grids. Each unit could save building owners ≈ $165,000 over 15 years while storage costs are about 10× cheaper than batteries.

Gravity Research, a technology start-up founded by Erik Barna, has secured funding to develop an Artificial Intelligence-powered software solution for optimizing solar energy production in photovoltaic parks – the Heliotech.ai platform. https://lnkd.in/dqTHh75u