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Climate Tech VC Clean Energy Ventures Closes $305M Fund II Aiming to Mitigate 75 Gigatons of Emissions by 2050

The firm closes an oversubscribed second fund to scale climate tech startups that can mitigate gigaton-scale greenhouse gas emissions. Investing with a technology-first lens, more than 60% of CEV's team began as scientists and engineers, a critical validator in the

Ensuring Supply Chain Resilience: Key to Energy Sustainability

According to the DOE, global demand for photovoltaic solar energy is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, requiring a total investment of $8 billion in supply chain facilities to meet the demand.

Securing the EV - Charging and Grid Battery Storage Infrastructure

EV charging stations need a broad range of engineered access hardware access panels on charging dispensers and power substations to protect valuable electronics from theft, vandalism, and outdoor weather conditions

Using Solar-Powered Flood Monitoring Systems to Make New York City Safer

Through a pilot program underway in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, solar design firm Voltaic Systems is working with NYC’s FloodNet cooperative to potentially bring greater security to neighborhoods throughout the metropolitan area.

What Is Hybrid Inverter

A hybrid inverter combines a solar inverter's functions and a battery storage inverter into one. Consequently, it can manage power produced by the solar array, the solar battery storage, and power from the grid.

Embracing Change: UK Pump Systems Manufacturer Champions Energy Transition Support

Today, the pump systems we design and manufacture for energy transition applications are becoming a large part of our portfolio and we are heavily involved in the development of new technology to aid the race to net zero.

Long Duration Energy Storage

Although there are several LDES technologies, A-CAES offers distinct advantages, including the ability to flexibly locate and at a scale that will enable the large-scale displacement of fossil fuels in energy systems.

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Metal Roof Solar Project Survives Category 5 Hurricane Winds

Just one month before Hurricane Otis made landfall, solar EPC “Energía Real” completed the solar photovoltaic installation of 538 Trina Solar 545W modules for a total installed capacity of 293 kWp, on the store’s KR-18 sheet metal roof.

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Effective operations and monitoring of distributed energy resources

Large-scale DER installations are undoubtedly a positive addition to the energy network, but their integration and management is more complex than that of individual, smaller scale DERs.

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Earth Anchors Keep Solar Arrays Grounded

The anchors ensure array stability and safety as well as positioning, to maximize energy output

Intersolar Europe: How About Some More?

Intersolar Europe presents innovations in the field of hybrid systems.

NEW HONEYWELL FORGE AI-ENABLED SOFTWARE SOLUTION TO ACCELERATE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND MODERNIZATION OF UTILITY GRID ASSETS

Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Utilities helps companies boost energy reliability and resiliency through advanced analytics

Unlocking efficiency: TrinaTracker's smart upgrades revitalize solar power plant

TrinaTracker, a leading provider of smart tracker solutions under Trinasolar, drew on its extensive expertise and advanced digital intelligence technology, Smart Control System, to carry out a landmark technological transformation.

DNV LEADS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR NEXT GENERATION BLADES

The improved rotor blade certification standard was updated through a long-term joint industry project (JIP) to reflect the latest needs of wind turbine owners and manufacturers to ensure safe and reliable rotor blades

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