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The role of Big Data and IoT in optimizing grid operation and energy consumption
The energy grid has undergone a radical transformation. There has been a significant shift away from traditional energy distribution systems as technology highlighted weakness in the grids of the past.
What Are the Inherent Risks of BESS Sites, and How Can Operators Overcome Them?
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing the way we power our world, acting as the source that keeps renewable energy flowing even when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.
Battling Revenue Erosion: Sharper SOC Accuracy Can Lift BESS Earnings by 11 %
For lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries—now powering more than 80 % of new BESS builds—SOC error margins of 10-20 % points are routine because LFP’s flat voltage profile makes precise measurements tricky.
A Foundation for Success: Navigating Bedrock & 180-mph Winds
Bahamas Solar & Renewables took a non-traditional path to build their first solar site by bypassing the use of an EPC. Instead, they hired local contractors to execute their civil and electrical work. This initiative ensured economic support for the local community.
Inspection of critical infrastructure using intelligent drones
A research group at the University of Klagenfurt has designed a real-time capable drone based on object-relative navigation using artificial intelligence. Also on board: a USB3 Vision industrial camera from the uEye LE family from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH.
Latest Advances in Hydrogen Fuel Technologies
This paper briefly outlines contemporary advancements in hydrogen fuel (HF) quality assurance, focusing on the development of traceable calibration standards, compact analytical instrumentation, and refined on-site sampling protocols.
Eagleview One™ - AI and Precise 3D Models in One Easy Platform
By combining cutting-edge technology like high-resolution imagery and AI-driven analytics, it eliminates traditional silos in data and empowers industries to make more informed, data-driven decisions faster.
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The winds of change - technology, trends and the road ahead
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Wind power has become a fundamental pillar of the world’s energy mix, generating over 2,300 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity each year as of 2023, or around 10 per cent of the world’s total supply.
SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE BRINGS TEENS FROM ACROSS U.S. TO DFW FOR EPIC RACE
Twenty-seven teams of high school students are preparing to head to Texas for the 32nd annual Solar Car Challenge, when they will race around Texas Motor Speedway for four days to see which team’s car goes the greatest distance. The race begins Sunday, July 20.
The resistance to renewables - Why are energy providers abandoning net-zero strategies?
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BP is not the only energy provider to backtrack on its sustainability commitments. The move comes a year after fellow oil giant Shell dialled back its 2030 target to cut net carbon intensity from 2016 levels.
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Sungrow Unveils Next-Generation Residential ESS
Designed for Reliable Backup Power
Eastron's UL-Certified Smart Meter: Critical for Reliable Energy Monitoring in North American PV Systems
This abstract summarizes the explosive growth of North America's PV market-driven by policy (U.S. IRA's 30% ITC), rising energy costs, and 100% clean electricity goals-and the critical monitoring challenges it faces: power quality risks (harmonics, voltage fluctuations), data communication issues, and extreme temperature impacts. Eastron's UL-certified SDM630MCT three-phase smart meter addresses these pain points with bidirectional metering (IMP&EXP), multi-parameter power quality monitoring, Modbus RS485 compatibility, a -40℃~+70℃ operating range, and 0.5s class accuracy. It ensures stable operation, avoids grid fines, and maximizes economic benefits for North American PV users, serving as a compliant, reliable solution for the market's rapid expansion.
Pusan National University Researchers Develop Game-Changing Method to Create Safer, Long-Lasting Lithium-Ion Batteries
A novel mathematical framework unlocks unlimited customization of full concentration gradient in high-nickel cathodes for improved safety and stability
SolaREIT Surpasses $125M in Battery Energy Storage Land Financing
SolaREIT Capital Solutions Support Over 1.4 GW of Storage Projects Across the U.S.
Solestial Awarded $1.2M by SpaceWERX for Space Solar Development
The project will culminate in a two-week production sprint to manufacture 1 kilowatt of solar cells and modules, followed by a two-week solar array assembly and integration run with the goal of demonstrating that a complete solar array wing can be manufactured in only one month's time.
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