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Microgrids are the future of green energy - Self-sufficient grids reduce strain on traditional energy networks

Having an independent, self-sufficient grid in proximity to the area it serves mitigates the loss of the around eight to fifteen per cent of electricity that dissipates when it is transported from a central power station via a distribution network in a traditional grid.

Solar + Sheep = Success! Renewable ways to live off the land

The success of “solar grazing” programs at Arnprior and other facilities across Canada and the U.S. has garnered attention from landowners, sheep farmers and solar developers alike.

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.

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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

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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Soltec extends syndicated financing of its industrial division until November 2024

Soltec Power Holdings is working on a business plan setting out its medium and long-term financing needs.

GameChange Solar Sees Growing Interest in its Fixed-Tilt Solar Mounting Solutions

Fixed tilt systems have advantages and disadvantages compared to trackers. Trackers lead to higher energy generation per module, and more even energy generation over the course of the day, reducing the need for energy storage.

FTC Solar Introduces Automated Hail Stow Solution to Mitigate Solar Panel Damage

Hail storms pose a significant threat to solar panel installations, with insurance claims in the US averaging about $58.4 million per incident. In response to this challenge, FTC Solar has developed an automated hail stow solution that leverages its expertise in solar tracker technology and strategic partnerships with industry experts.

Brazil and Mexico go Munich: Green Energy Transition in Latin America

In Munich, Germany, the teams of The smarter E South America and Intersolar Mexico are hosting an side event on the role of Brazil and Mexico in regards to the "Green Energy Transition in Latin America".

element1 - Powering Brazil's Green Hydrogen Movement

For the first time, The smarter E South America 2024 introduces "Element1", a dedicated special exhibition spotlighting the high potential of green hydrogen in Brazil.

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