Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Enabling Great British Energy - A zero-carbon grid requires specific technologies to ensure reliability
Starmer’s government intends to invest £8.3 billion of funding into a new, publicly owned green power company as part of wider energy security and sustainability goals.
Powering the Future: Emerging Trends in the Energy Storage Systems Market
North America energy storage systems industry size will record substantial growth through 2032 attributed to the increasing focus on grid modernization and energy resilience.
Insights from Data
Solar and storage plants aren’t one machine; they’re actually decentralized, interconnected ecosystems. Rows of solar panels capture sunlight and generate electricity, while BESS systems store that energy in rows of batteries packed together.
Decrease Downtime: Ergonomic Process for Healthier, More Productive Workplace
Preventing worker discomfort and addressing early signs of injury are proven to save companies time and money, all while improving worker satisfaction and reducing turnover.
World’s first in-situ major component exchange on floating wind turbine successfully completed
Applying this groundbreaking new process has eliminated the need for tow-to-port operations, which has previously been the only way to perform MCEs at floating offshore wind farms.
How to Increase Lithium-Ion Battery Life to Improve Performance
Grid-connected large-scale battery storage systems are leading the charge of the energy transition, and for good reason. They offer unparalleled flexibility and reliability in managing renewable energy integration and grid stability.
The Role of Thermal Cameras in Preventing Fires in Industrial Battery Backup Systems
As more industries turn to battery backups, the potential for dangerous thermal events like overheating or fires becomes a serious concern. Thermal cameras have emerged as a game-changing technology, transforming how fire prevention is handled in battery backup systems.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Sun-Ways solution turns the space between railroad tracks into removable solar power plants
By integrating photovoltaics into the railway ecosystem, we can directly power trains with renewable energy, but also power charging stations for electric vehicles, while reducing CO2 emissions and increasing the energy independence of an entire public transport system.
Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries
Because it doesn’t need expensive energy storage for times without sunshine, the technology could provide communities with drinking water at low costs.
Case Western Reserve University-led research team awarded $4M federal grant to develop ArgoPV-a generative AI to improve lifecycle of solar energy systems
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Research to understand and prevent common causes of early breakdowns and power loss, such as damage from harsh outdoor conditions and extreme weather, can extend solar-panel lifespans, the DOE said.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
How to claim the residential Solar Tax Credit
Charlottesville-based Virtue Solar, one of Virginia's most trusted solar installation companies, has recently published an insightful article titled "How to Claim the Residential Solar Tax Credit." As one of the leading solar providers in the state, Virtue Solar is committed to empowering homeowners with knowledge, helping them maximize their investment in solar energy.
Lyten Announces Plans to Build the World's First Lithium-Sulfur Battery Gigafactory in Nevada
-At full capacity, the facility near Reno, Nevada, will produce up to 10 GWh of lithium-sulfur batteries annually.
-The facility will manufacture cathode active materials, lithium metal anodes and assemble lithium-sulfur cells, enabling a 100% domestically manufactured battery.
-Lyten has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dermody Properties to locate the facility on land owned by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.
-The facility initially will create 200 jobs, growing to more than 1,000 jobs in the northern Nevada economy.
SolarEdge Technologies Energy Storage Division and Pacific Energy utilize battery technology to decarbonise Australian mine sites and towns
-55MWh of BESS delivered and more than 66MWh in the pipeline and expected to be delivered to the national market
-BESS projects spanning from Esperance in WA's Southwest to the Pilbara in the Northwest
-One of the largest numbers of deployed BESS projects in Australia
7-Megawatt Solar Project in Development by SolarBank in Pennsylvania
-24.8 MW of Projects Expected in the Near Term
-820 Homes Expected to be Powered by this Project
-SolarBank's First Community Solar Project in Pennsylvania
Shine in Aisa - Kseng Solar Solidified Its Leading Position in Asia by Successfully Concluded Three Expos in Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia
Recently, Kseng Solar made a significant impact by exhibiting its advanced solar racking solutions at three major solar expos in Asia, PV EXPO Tokyo, ENERGY TAIWAN, and IGEM 2024 in Malaysia.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
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
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
QuickBOLT
QuickBOLT is known for their patented Microflashing® and BoltSeal™ powered mounting solutions, and have been working with solar installers for nearly a decade to make solar installation easier than ever before. Today, QuickBOLT has a wide range of innovative products for mounting solar panels onto residential roofs. QuickBOLT can produce custom products from start to finish in 60 days and are continually working with installers to deliver the exact products needed for any type of roof.
