Rapid Control Prototyping and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing help accelerate innovation by enabling engineers to develop, test, and validate control systems early in the design process. Speedgoat real-time target machines, seamlessly integrated with Simulink, provide a powerful ecosystem for rapid development and reliable testing. DM me if you are interested in a live demonstration using a Speedgoat target machine and Simulink. #MBD #HIL #Speedgoat #Simulink

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆—𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 Congratulations to the Swiss Solar Boat team from EPFL on being crowned Overall Champion of the 2026 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. The competition brought together 54 teams from 21 countries to advance sustainable marine technology through cleaner propulsion, improved energy efficiency, autonomous capabilities, and innovative vessel design. Swiss Solar Boat competed with Lobst’Air, a three-seater Renewable Energy Foiler powered by a hybrid solar-hydrogen system. Designed for performance and autonomy, the vessel combines green hydrogen, solar energy, electric propulsion, and hydrofoil technology in one ambitious engineering platform. We are proud to have supported a small part of that journey. The team used Speedgoat as a central real-time control platform for the propulsion system. Described by Swiss Solar Boat as the “brain of the boat,” it communicated with the electronic speed controllers over CAN and helped the engineers test and characterize the motors under different load and speed conditions before integrating them into the vessel. That ability to validate controls before going onto the water is especially valuable in marine development, where real-world trials can be limited, costly, and dependent on weather and operating conditions. Real-time testing helps engineers refine functionality beforehand and gain more value from every run. Congratulations to Swiss Solar Boat—and to all participating teams for pushing sustainable marine technology forward through engineering, collaboration, and determination. - Explore the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: https://loom.ly/kWL_HjM - Discover Swiss Solar Boat: https://loom.ly/Ix6YRzo #SwissSolarBoat #EPFL #MonacoEnergyBoatChallenge #SustainableMarineTechnology #MarineEngineering #Hydrogen #SolarEnergy #ElectricPropulsion #ControlEngineering #RealTimeTesting

What drives Innovation？ At the Elektrek American Solar Challenge, the answer goes beyond speed. The ultimate challenge of solar racing comes from the combination of Technology × Strategy × Teamwork. Technology builds the foundation. Solar cells are the direct energy source of the vehicle, transforming sunlight into the power that drives every kilometer forward. Strategy turns energy into performance. Across 8 days and thousands of kilometers, teams must continuously optimize energy management, driving decisions, and race strategies. Teamwork brings innovation to life. Behind every solar race car is a global ecosystem of engineers, students, partners, and innovators working toward one shared goal. This year, LONGi is proud to support two world-class solar racing teams — Innoptus Solar Team and Delft Solar Team — with our advanced BC technology as they take on the challenge of pushing solar mobility further. Because the future of solar is created when technology, strategy, and collaboration come together. Technology powers possibility. Strategy unlocks possibility. Teamwork makes possibility real. Together, we Make It Possible. #ElektrekAmericanSolarChallenge #ASC2026 #MakeItPossible #SolarInnovation #CleanEnergy #LONGi

Proud to see our concept of ultra-compact & safe transportable energy for remote sites be taken one major step further by ZemQuest b.v. through their 5MWh/day reactivation prototype.

Innovation grows through collaboration. We are proud to have supported ZemQuest b.v. in advancing its patent-protected aluminium battery reactivation system from concept to prototype. Congratulations on achieving this key milestone toward affordable, sustainable off-grid energy storage!

With support of NL Space Campus and Stellar Space Industries, following concept work at Leidse instrumentmakers School, we were able to prototype our patent-protected aluminium battery reactivation system. This compact low-cost technology lies at the heart of ZemQuest's innovation that shall make #clean #energy #affordable #offgrid. It will semi-automatically reactivate a #ZemBox 10-ft container for #5MWh #energy #storage on-site every day. Read more about the project and NL Space Campus voucher that made this possible here: https://lnkd.in/epi8S_uB Jerre Sweers Michiel Kruijff Gian Mario Rossi Digott Designs

⚡2 minutes 27 seconds. That's all it took. At Intersolar Europe 2026, installation teams raced against time in the ESA Speed-Install Challenge, assembling the ESA Series all-in-one residential energy storage solution live at the GoodWe booth. The winning team crossed the finish line in just 2 minutes 27 seconds, putting ESA’s simple, modular and quick-connect design to the ultimate test. Designed around the 4S principles of Silent, Smart, Secure and Simple, ESA makes installation easier with its highly integrated system configuration, which reduces time on site and helps homeowners start using and managing their home energy sooner. 🏁🔧 Watch the video and relive the excitement of the ESA Speed-Install Challenge! #GoodWe #ESA #AllinOne #SimpleInstallation #ResidentialEnergy #EnergyStorage

Innovation in solar O&M continues to evolve. A NASA-backed study explores an electric dust shield that uses electrostatic fields to remove dust from solar panels without water or mechanical cleaning. Originally developed for lunar and Martian missions, the technology is now being investigated for terrestrial solar installations in dusty environments. The research highlights a familiar challenge for the industry: soiling remains one of the biggest factors affecting solar performance, particularly in arid regions. As global solar capacity continues to grow, improving energy yield will depend on selecting the right cleaning strategy for each site. Whether through robotics, electrostatic systems, or other emerging technologies, smarter and more efficient O&M solutions will play an increasingly important role in maximizing asset performance. At Solbotix, we welcome innovations that help the industry move toward more sustainable, efficient, and intelligent solar operations. #SolarEnergy #SolarOandM #Robotics #Innovation #CleanEnergy #UtilityScaleSolar #EnergyTransition #Solbotix https://lnkd.in/g5t-p98f

Just presented my latest research at the ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Energy Sustainability Conference (ES 26) in Bellevue, WA. I had the opportunity to talk about: "Cost-Optimal Sizing and Control of Hybrid Hydrogen-Battery Propulsion Systems". Different strategies to balance techno-economic sizing and energy management for heavy-duty hybrid powertrains have been explored, aiming to optimize system performance and reduce lifecycle costs. 🛤️ 💶 #ASMEES2026 #Hydrogen #EnergySustainability #Powertrain #CleanTech #PhDResearch

Can railway stations transform from massive energy consumers into Net-Zero hubs? 🚄⚡ From an engineering perspective, the idea is fascinating: instead of relying on traditional grids, we can redesign railway stations and tracks to act as self-sustaining, clean energy generation ecosystems. However, when analyzing this concept through the lens of fluid mechanics and power engineering, key technical nuances redefine the approach: 1️⃣ Wind Turbines Alongside the Tracks: While capturing a moving train's airflow sounds ideal, physics tells a different story. Placing turbines too close to the train creates significant aerodynamic drag. This forces the train's motor to draw more energy from the grid just to overcome the resistance—ultimately consuming more power than the turbines could ever generate! The optimal engineering solution is placing turbines in parallel open corridors to harvest natural ambient wind without affecting train dynamics. 2️⃣ The Net-Zero Smart Station (The Winning Strategy): Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Utilizing the vast surface areas of station roofs and platform canopies to generate massive solar power, fully covering the station’s baseline demand and feeding the surplus back into the national grid. Regenerative Braking: Harnessing the immense kinetic energy released as heavy trains decelerate into the station, converting it back into electrical energy via the rail lines or grid storage. Piezoelectric Kinetic Floors: Harvesting mechanical energy from the foot traffic of thousands of daily passengers in main concourses to power emergency lighting and smart turnstiles. 📊 Economic Viability & Environmental Impact: Because stationary solar and mechanical systems have a long operational lifespan and low maintenance overhead, the return on investment is highly viable within sustainable infrastructure budgets. More importantly, this model directly reduces the carbon footprint of the transportation sector, driving us closer to real eco-friendly transit. Transitioning toward smart and sustainable infrastructure is no longer a luxury—it is the essential engineering of our future. #ElectricalEngineering #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SmartCities #RailTransit #NetZero