The energy industry is at a critical juncture, grappling with both surging demand and a growing talent shortage that threatens progress. As utilities adapt to the needs of an evolving grid, the lack ...

NASA’s Glenn Research Center developed a new flywheel-based mechanical battery system that redefined energy storage and spacecraft orientation. This innovative approach demonstrated the potential of ...

Pioneering research and innovation, the Advanced Power and Energy Center aims to craft the future of electric power and energy systems for seamless integration of high-capacity renewable and ...

For decades, fusion power has been shorthand for a future that never quite arrived, a promise of virtually limitless clean ...

The United States should strive toward an energy system with fewer barriers to innovation and more opportunities for consumers to access affordable and dependable power systems, decide how and when ...

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and growing energy demands—all compounded by infrastructure challenges due to persistent extreme weather events—the concept of distributed power ...

Imagine McCormick’s future. What will it look like? Over the past academic year, Northwestern Engineering leadership—including Dean Christopher Schuh, the school’s nine department faculty chairs, and ...

The global energy transition is inevitable, and the shift from traditional energy production methods to innovative solutions will pioneer this transformation. Whether it's bio-waste conversion or ...

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing our power grids, dramatically enhancing resilience, and facilitating greater integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. This ...

Fluid–structure interaction (FSI) governs how flowing water and air interact with marine structures—from wind turbines to ...

The energy crisis is knocking, and for many towns across the U.S., this reality is immediate. Many communities face a mix of issues: higher energy costs, weather-related challenges, and strained power ...