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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.
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.
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.
Harnessing Wind Intelligence to Safeguard Solar Arrays
Seeing the storm before it arrives can mean the difference between shutdown losses and uninterrupted solar yield. Beyond rattling panels or nudging trackers out of place, the wind can quietly rack up costs and downtime and even shorten the life of critical equipment.
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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.
Climate Transition Risks Impacting Global Shipping
Allianz Commercial’s annual Safety and Shipping Review identifies loss trends and highlights a number of risk challenges for the maritime sector. Below are the climate transition risks currently affecting the global shipping industry.
Propane's Evolving Role in a Lower-Carbon Energy System
With comparatively lower carbon emissions than many traditional fuels and a growing renewable supply chain, propane is positioned to play a supporting role in the transition to cleaner energy, especially in areas where full electrification remains unviable in the short term.
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Radius Launches Strategic ERG Handbook to Strengthen Employee Networks and Drive Inclusive Culture
Radius launches a powerful ERG Handbook to help organisations build inclusive, purpose-driven workplace communities.
Power Queen Unveils High-Performance 12V 140Ah Smart Lithium Battery for RVs, Off-Grid, and Home Energy Use
Built on advanced lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) technology, the battery delivers superior safety, a longer lifespan, and greater discharge efficiency compared to traditional lead-acid options. With a scalable capacity of up to 1792Wh (4P4S configuration), it's ideal for high-load scenarios including motorhomes and solar setups.
Trina Storage Demonstrates High Efficiency and Long-Term Reliability in Verified Field Results
Independent testing confirms 95.2% DC efficiency and 98% capacity retention after one year of operation
SOLARBANK ISSUES UPDATE ON STRATEGIC POSITIONING AMID SHIFTING U.S. AND CANADIAN POLICY LANDSCAPE
In the United States, recent federal legislation-the so-called Big Beautiful Bill ("BBB")-has introduced a new timeline for clean energy investment tax credits (ITCs). Under the BBB, projects that begin construction by July 4, 2026 can still qualify for the full tax credit, provided they reach commercial operation within four years.
Sunshine Solar Power Selects the IONiX SmartWall for its Premium Energy Independence Solutions Portfolio
Partnership Brings Round-The-Clock Energy Resilience To Ontario Homes and Businesses Through Advanced Battery Storage And Solar Integration
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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.
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Morningstar Corporation
With over 4 million products installed and sold since 1993-in some of the most extreme environments and mission-critical applications in the world-Morningstar Corporation is the world's leading supplier of solar controllers and inverters. The US-based, privately-owned company is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with an engineering research and development center in Maryland, and a global network of dedicated, best-in-class distribution and manufacturing partners. With some three decades of consistent, independent ownership and management behind it, Morningstar today enjoys stability and staying power unique in the industry- a result of the high morale, independent culture carefully cultivated by its founders and their original vision.
