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Institutional researchers and industry recently have been exploring a different way to use hydropower: in abandoned mines.

Transparent solar cells got a step closer to being used on home windows, thanks to an advancement at the University of Michigan.

Wisconsin utility Alliant Energy is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to create an agrivoltaic research project on campus.

An addition to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's first-of-its-kind biodigester will equip the system to generate heat in addition to power.

As utilities transition away from fossil fuel generation, small modular reactors are gaining momentum in the country’s midsection.

A research team led by the University of Michigan developed a clear coating that reduces the amount of snow and ice accumulation on solar panels.

Cows are known for being good at efficiently digesting and extracting nutrients from materials that other animals cannot. That’s why they’re often fed plant byproducts (stems, shells, etc.) left over after grains...

A solar cell design from University of Michigan engineers boasts an estimated 30-year lifespan while offering high efficiency.

Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory say “controlled flexing” could allow railroads to ship longer, more efficient blades.

Cincinnati, Ohio, hydroelectric tech startup kW River's technologies are “aesthetically invisible” and don't inhibit water flow.