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Southco: Future-Proofing Energy Storage - How Hardware Standards Secure Infrastructure that Lasts

For an enclosure to pass rigorous testing, every component on that enclosure must be trusted not to fail. Let’s explore some of these standards and considerations, the environments they are used in, and the hardware that can help meet them.

Why edge AI alleviates the need for “flexible” data centers

The future of sustainable AI isn’t about managing massive centralized loads more cleverly—it’s about distributing intelligence to where it’s actually needed, with the energy efficiency that comes naturally from edge computing.

Recent Advances in Solar Cell Technology for Transportation Applications

VIPVs are seen as a viable environment- and nature-promoting transportation source, as solar energy is provided onboard, along with batteries, so that vehicles do not have to depend entirely on external charging resources.

INDJI Watch - Plan - Respond - Investigate

Our patented methodology of modeling threats against the wind farm’s complete assets has often given our customers 5-10 minutes earlier alerts for lightning.

Printed, Placed, Powered: Can Robotics Close the Gap in Flexible Solar Manufacturing?

This article takes a look at what flexible solar actually is, along with its challenges, and the technical steps needed to make it a practical reality.

Terrasmart Launches In-House Ground Screw Production for Solar Sites

The move is the latest in the company’s vertical integration strategy to strengthen supply chain resilience

Solar Under Storm III

The next chapter in designing hurricane-resilient PV systems in a world of increasing tropical storms. Solar Under Storm III is the next step forward to providing technical guidance to enhance solar system durability against Category 5 hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.

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US energy storage installations reach new quarterly record in Q2 with 5.6 GW

The utility-scale market led the way, setting a record with 4.9 GW installed in Q2, enough capacity to power 3.7 million American homes during average peak demand.

Wasted wind and the UK's curtailment challenge - Why clean energy goes unused and how technology can help

Every time turbines are switched off, revenue is lost, bills rise and carbon savings are wasted. For consumers, that means paying for energy that never reaches their homes — a frustration that grows as wind makes up more and more of the power mix.

EVE Energy Achieves World's First 400MWh Energy Storage Project with 628Ah Ultra-Large Cells

EVE Energy delivered and grid-connected 80 Mr.Giant energy storage systems and 40 integrated converter cabins within just one week, demonstrating exceptional project execution capabilities.

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GoldenPeaks Capital and Huawei Expand Their Renewable Energy Partnership with Grid Forming BESS Projects in Europe

This cooperation is strengthened at a significant moment of global transition from classic energy structures accelerating into their transition to renewable energy. With the aim to cope with grid stability challenges due to the increasing high proportion of renewable energy and its integration into the grid, the two parties will combine their core strengths to build state of the art industry benchmark projects.

Trinity Energy Delivers Blueprint for Large-Scale Energy Independence at Costco's Largest Distribution Center

Integrated solar, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure at Mira Loma and Ontario sites ensure Costco's operations remain reliable and sustainable.

Madison Energy Infrastructure Completes Acquisition of NextEra Energy Resources' Distributed Generation Platform

Expanded ecosystem strengthens Madison's ability to deliver operational value for organizations and communities across the U.S.

Flir and Extech Expand Test & Measurement Portfolio with New Tools for Plumbing, HVAC, Air Quality, and Water Testing

Flir, together with Extech Instruments, today announced the launch of several new products designed to give professionals smarter, faster, and more reliable ways to tackle inspections, diagnostics, and environmental testing.

Spruce Power Partners with Treehouse to Accelerate Expansion into Home Battery Storage, Opening a New Avenue of Growth

- Marks Spruce's Entry into the Next Frontier of Distributed Energy - Pairs Nationwide Solar Scale with Electrification Installation Platform - Accelerates Adoption of Home Battery Storage.

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HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer

HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer

HPS EnduraCoil is a high-performance cast resin transformer designed for many demanding and diverse applications while minimizing both installation and maintenance costs. Coils are formed with mineral-filled epoxy, reinforced with fiberglass and cast to provide complete void-free resin impregnation throughout the entire insulation system. HPS EnduraCoil complies with the new NRCan 2019 and DOE 2016 efficiency regulations and is approved by both UL and CSA standards. It is also seismic qualified per IBC 2012/ASCE 7-10/CBC 2013. Cast resin transformers are self-extinguishing in the unlikely event of fire, environmentally friendly and offer greater resistance to short circuits. HPS also offers wide range of accessories for transformer protection and monitoring requirements.

Alternative Energy - Featured Company

CSP US Inc.

CSP US Inc.

As a software manufacturer, CSP GmbH & Co. KG offers its customers bespoke solutions for the discrete manufacturing applications. This makes it easy to secure and document the quality of production processes - from development to delivery!