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IDTechEx Discusses Developments in Long Duration Energy Storage Technologies

It is expected that while mechanical energy storage systems are to be a key contributor to LDES deployments globally, a greater diversification of LDES technologies will be seen in the 2040s.

Making a Splash With Solar Energy

The initial pull test and geotechnical report showed no traces of underground rock. However, during the installation, our crew found a vein of shale approximately two to three feet down on certain segments of the site.

Reducing the Risk of Battery Thermal Runaway

One solution to reducing the risk of a battery fire are infrared cameras. Infrared fire detection systems monitor large areas and are able to detect heat releasing from battery packs or single batteries.

Artificial Photosynthesis: An interesting up and coming alternative energy source

Natural photosynthesis has various steps that are so complex that replicating it is challenging. Each step is equally important in the pathway of converting carbon dioxide and other reactants into energy.

Bringing India made Solar Panels to the US Market

The long-term vision for our company’s presence in the US is to establish Gautam Solar as a trusted and reputable brand of solar panels. We want not only to export our panels from India, but also our brand which is synonymous with high-quality solar panels.

Thermal Battery Technology

Relying on lithium-ion batteries, which are expensive and require the mining of critical minerals, will not be sufficient or even feasible for the scale at which we will need energy storage to achieve a fully renewable grid.

Innovative solution: Solar power generation in urban areas

In a pilot project, the first solar cycle path roofing was put into operation in the German city of Freiburg. In densely populated areas, this project demonstrates the coexistence of traffic surfaces and solar energy generation with extremely durable glass-glass PV modules

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Why 2024's Top Solar Picks Matter

The 2024 top solar picks embody the intersection of sustainability and smart business, offering advanced photovoltaic technology that ensures efficiency, durability, and smart energy management for diverse business needs.

Lyten Achieves Manufacturing Milestone; Now Producing Lithium-Sulfur Batteries At Greater Than 90% Yield

Lyten’s successful manufacturing of lithium-sulfur batteries, with a lithium metal anode, on its automated pilot line in Silicon Valley confirms the ability to rapidly scale delivery of its next generation battery using existing lithium-ion manufacturing infrastructure.

Loviisan Lämpö Invests in Polar Night Energy's Sand Battery in Pornainen - Towards Non-Combustion Heat Production

The new 1 MW Sand Battery will be built in Pornainen, integrating with Loviisan Lämpö's district heating network. The thermal energy storage medium will be crushed soapstone, a byproduct of Tulikivi's production of heat retaining fireplaces.

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CLEANPOWER 2024 Set to Kick-Off in Minneapolis May 6

Discussion will focus on the multi-tech industry: onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, storage, green hydrogen and transmission and include sub-sectors within each of those areas; manufacturers, construction firms, owner operators, utilities, financial firms, corporate buyers, and more.

Energy Toolbase Launches Groundbreaking Feature Enabling Grid Services and Utility Bill Savings Modeling for Solar + Storage Projects

Energy Toolbase is thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to its ETB Developer product, marking a new era in solar and storage project optimization.

Onsite Solar Generation: TotalEnergies Surpasses 1.5 GW of PPAs with 600 B2B Customers Worldwide

By solarizing its customers' sites, TotalEnergies will support the energy transition of various industries, including agrifood, automotive, cement, digital, manufacturing, metals, mining, retail, and warehousing.

SolarEdge's First Commercial Storage System for PV Applications Now Available for Order in Italy

Availability in Italy follows first shipment of the South African version of the new commercial storage system in the fourth quarter of 2023

Saint-Gobain Reduces Manufacturing-related Emissions by 96% at Three Exterior Products Manufacturing Facilities in the United States

Achievement is a significant step on road to near net-zero carbon emissions facilities in CertainTeed Siding

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MORNINGSTAR - GenStar MPPT

GenStar MPPT is the industry's first fully integrated solar DC charging system, an all-new design with "lithium DNA" from the leader in charge controllers. Out of the box, GenStar is an overachiever-delivering legendary Morningstar quality, efficiency, power and reliability along with the latest in advanced communications and control technologies. All the most installer-requested features are on-board; additional features can be easily added via Morningstar's ReadyBlock expansion technology, with snap-in blocks that provide battery metering and monitoring, signaling and load control, and lithium battery communications/control

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MoviTHERM

MoviTHERM - Advanced Thermography Solutions is a FLIR Systems, Inc. distributor for FLIR thermal cameras and application specific thermal imaging solutions. The company offers infrared thermal imaging systems for remote monitoring, automated thermal imaging and non-destructive testing.