Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Sodium-Ion Batteries for Personal Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review of Performance, Cost, and Sustainability
Sodium-ion batteries offer a compelling alternative to lithium-ion batteries for personal electric vehicles and grid storage applications. Their key advantages include low cost, material abundance, and enhanced safety, particularly under extreme temperature conditions.
Insuring the Energy Transition
Insurers need to understand the risks of new and emerging hydrogen technologies. While there may be very little loss data available, there is a lot of innovation that can help insurers understand the quality of new technology.
Solar Walkway Installation for Hawaii’s Veterans
The Lumos solar walkway installation is equipped with (1,020) S60 Vision modules. Our industry leading Vision Module system greets the clinic’s patrons with beautiful shade and powerful protection!
Talking RE+ with OMCO Solar
Attendees will get a first look and deep dive introduction to the new innovative OMCO Star™ Tracker Control System featuring reliable long-range LoRa – not Zigbee wireless technology and industry-leading weather features for hail, wind, and snow.
The Future of Energy Demand is Flexible
While program structures differ across markets, the consistent need for flexible energy use during peak demand events makes automation and demand-side solutions increasingly valuable.
Selecting the Right Deep Cycle Battery
Knowing the benefits of each battery technology can help you make a more informed decision on the next set of batteries for your equipment based on your usage, capacity needs, and overall budget.
Scaling Battery Production Without Breaking the System
Manufacturing battery packs at scale requires a relentless focus on consistency. You are managing volatile materials, strict safety standards, and increasingly aggressive performance demands.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Design Considerations for Efficient and Effective Battery Energy Storage Installations

Designing effective and efficient energy storage infrastructure involves a careful balance of technical, environmental and human factors. Creating a thoughtful design not only improves the system's reliability but also increases its contribution to a sustainable future.
Effective Project Management in the Commercial Solar PV Industry: What It Really Takes!

As Project Delivery Manager at Astro Renewables I wanted to share a few of my own thoughts around the Project Management role in the commercial solar space and reflect on some of the skills I think make it work.
What Does the History of Alternative Energy Suggest About Its Future? 6 Insights
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It wasn’t until the 20th century that large-scale interest in renewable alternatives returned. Since then, technology, policy and market forces have pushed alternative energy from the margins to the mainstream.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
Natural Power supports Buchan Offshore Wind consent bid to Scottish Ministers
Natural Power, the leading independent renewable energy consultancy, has provided crucial support to the Buchan Offshore Wind Farm to submit offshore consent applications to Scottish Ministers for its proposed floating wind farm northeast of Fraserburgh - a major project milestone.
Eaton and ChargePoint Launch Breakthrough Ultrafast DC V2X Chargers and Power Infrastructure to Accelerate the Future of EV Charging
-Modular and DC Grid design can be deployed with 30% lower capex in a 30% smaller footprint while delivering up to a 30% reduction in ongoing operational costs, compared to other available solutions
-Joint solution debuts at the RE+ trade show September 9, where Eaton will demonstrate broad capabilities advancing electrification and energy transition
CATL Unveils TENER Stack at Smarter E South America 2025, Expands Presence in South America
TENER Stack-currently the world's first stackable, 9MWh ultra-large capacity energy storage system-is adaptable to CATL's different cell technologies, offering either up to five years of zero degradation or high-temperature resistance. It is suitable for South America's varied climates, underscoring CATL's commitment to sustainable energy development throughout the region.
Solar Power Driving the Next Global Energy Revolution
Solar power has evolved from early experiments to today's global energy driver. With PV, CSP, and emerging innovations like space-based solar, it's shaping a cleaner future. Falling costs, mega projects, and life-saving applications position solar as the backbone of tomorrow's energy.
HiTHIUM's Breakthrough ∞Cell 1175Ah Powers Landmark 4GWh Long-Duration Energy Storage Project in Saudi Arabia
This landmark project, developed in partnership with Alfanar Projects, represents one of the largest BESS deployments in the Middle East and will play a pivotal role in advancing Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by enhancing grid stability and renewable energy integration.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product

MORNINGSTAR - ReadyEdge
The ReadyEdgeTM (RE-1) accessory is an intelligent system controlling and reporting device meant to make monitoring your solar energy system more transparent. Enabling access to LiveViewTM 2.0 and Morningstar Solar ConnectTM, ReadyEdge provides data from all compatible Morningstar devices in your system. It is designed to be paired with the three ReadyBlock options, up to six total, with the possibility to use multiple ReadyShunts and ReadyRelays. The ReadyEdge is compatible with select Morningstar products.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company

Terrasmart
Terrasmart, the renewable energy portfolio of Gibraltar (NASDAQ: ROCK), is a leading provider of solar racking technologies, electrical balance-of-system products, installation services, and project optimization software. Harnessing the combined strengths, technical expertise, and heritage of its four legacy brands, Terrasmart delivers a holistic project experience providing leading solar technologies and smart solutions across the project lifecycle to mitigate risks and amplify returns for solar projects of any size, type, and location. Serving the commercial, DG and utility sectors across North America, Terrasmart integrates products and solutions across the PV lifecycle to minimize risks and maximize returns. With over 24 GWs of solar deployed across 6,000 PV systems, Terrasmart creates unique value for more profitable solar on any terrain, anywhere in the U.S.