How much solar power do we receive?

How much solar power do we receive?

How much solar power do we receive?

In our Learn Solar series we answer some of the big questions about solar, clarifying a topic that’s often difficult to understand and riddled with misinformation. In our first post, we investigate how much power the sun gives us, then calculate that as a unit of energy. In future posts we’ll look at how this … Read more

Thor Offshore Substation En Route to Denmark

Thor Offshore Substation En Route to Denmark

The offshore substation for the 1 GW Thor offshore wind farm has left HSM Offshore Energy’s Schiedam yard in the Netherlands and is on its way to the project site in the Danish North Sea. HSM Offshore Energy HSM Offshore Energy “[The] sail-away of the fully assembled substation for THOR is an important step for … Read more

A Brief Update on Latin America’s EV Manufacturing: Brazil Rises, Mexico Waits, and Smaller Actors Appear on the Radar

A Brief Update on Latin America’s EV Manufacturing: Brazil Rises, Mexico Waits, and Smaller Actors Appear on the Radar

Last Updated on: 17th July 2025, 01:57 am EV sales get all the coverage, but EV manufacturing is as important (if not more) in the sustainability of this transition and the political will to support it. Latin America, despite its relatively small vehicle market, has a significant vehicle manufacturing base, be it because of the … Read more

MassRobotics’ inaugural BlueTech Robotics Academy, July 24th-28th, 2023

MassRobotics’ inaugural BlueTech Robotics Academy, July 24th-28th, 2023

In collaboration with our sponsor MITRE, we hosted our inaugural BlueTech Robotics Academy July 24th-28th. The week-long academy was open to high school students in the Boston area and was designed to explore robotics in underwater environments.  Students had the opportunity to integrate various STEM concepts and build an aquatic drone that could operate underwater.  Technical … Read more

Opinion – Solar Without Storage Is A Half Measure: The Investment Case For Hybrid Systems

Opinion – Solar Without Storage Is A Half Measure: The Investment Case For Hybrid Systems

The adoption of solar energy has surged in recent years, driven by growing environmental concerns and the pursuit of long-term cost savings. For homeowners, commercial establishments, and small industries alike, solar power presents a compelling proposition: clean energy, lower electricity bills, and increased independence from utility providers. However, many current installations fall short of realizing … Read more

How is energy supplied to our homes?

How is energy supplied to our homes?

We’re so used to energy being there when we want it, we often forget how it reaches us.  It never hurts to know a bit of the science behind your energy supply. If you hadn’t guessed already, we’re really into it – so here’s a quick introduction to read over your morning coffee.   Let’s start … Read more

MG S5 SUV — Quick Review

MG S5 SUV — Quick Review

Last Updated on: 17th July 2025, 01:20 am This morning, Majella and went to check out MG’s latest entrant to the crowded Australian electric vehicle market — the MG S5. (What, only one number and one letter? I felt cheated.) And, yes, it comes in red. After being briefly sidetracked by the red Cyberster on … Read more

MassRobotics Hosts Intern Social Networking Lunch

MassRobotics Hosts Intern Social Networking Lunch

Interns and supervisors from different resident startups all came together on Tuesday, August 8th, to meet and celebrate their time and internships at MassRobotics.  All enjoyed lunch and conversation. Startups hosting summer interns included: Tatum Robotics, Ubiros, Maglev Aero, GreenSight, International Fabric Machines, Andromeda, Phuc Labs, Cleo Robotics, Black-i Robotics, and our partner MITRE brought … Read more