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Case Study: Streamlining Solar Panel Replacement and Recycling in Bermuda

This case study explores how utility scale solar maintenance may require global access to replacement parts and recycling facilities, spanning three countries, utilizing both land and sea shipping, and ensuring compliance with all international regulations.

Inlyte Energy and HORIEN Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Iron-Sodium Battery Manufacturing in the United States

Combining HORIEN's 25+ years of manufacturing expertise and Inlyte's innovative, low-cost battery design will help accelerate the scale-up of Inlyte's first US factory, simplify its supply chain, and facilitate introduction of the iron-sodium battery to the market.

A Review of Recent Advances in Metal Recovery through Hyperaccumulator Phytomining

This review explores key hyperaccumulator species, their physiological mechanisms for metal uptake, and advancements in genetic engineering, soil amendments, and microbial-assisted strategies to enhance bioavailability and translocation.

How New Leaf Energy Uses Anza’s Module Data to Improve Its Solar Development Design Process

New Leaf Energy faced hurdles in module selection and project optimization due to the lack of up-to-date pricing and production data. The team struggled to access reliable cost and availability information.

Common Misconceptions about Integrating a Battery with a Solar System

Panasonic developed the SmartBox to offer homeowners the ability to control their solar systems to run how best suits their needs. For example, with Smart Load Control homeowners can prioritize and schedule select appliances and their energy usage.

Preparing for change - Resistors help to get the most out of wind power

Offshore farms are much further from the grid than their onshore counterparts, meaning there are less readily available connection points to distribute power to the transmission network.

Automotive Electrification Movement

Experts from two industry-leading electronics companies Molex and DigiKey—shed light on the current state of the electrification movement and key considerations for the future of the automotive industry.

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BYD Energy Storage launches Battery-Box LV5.0+ Energy Storage System and Power-Box inverters at Solar & Storage Live Africa

This new residential energy storage system is the latest addition to the award-winning Battery-Box solution family. The Battery-Box LV5.0+ can be used with BYD Energy Storage’s own Power-Box inverters and is also compatible with inverters of many proven inverter partners.

Thin-Film Solar PV: Powering Satellites with Low Sun Exposure

As technological advancements continue to emerge, a particularly innovative variant of solar technology, thin-film photovoltaic (PV) cells, is gaining attention for its use in applications that extend beyond the reach of our planet.

The importance of energy efficiency for industrial ESG goals

Energy efficiency is essential in building a strong ESG strategy. With industries responsible for over a third of global energy consumption and related CO₂ emissions, optimizing energy use is no longer just an environmental concern — it’s critical.

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'Record renewables generation underscores untapped potential of commercial solar' says expert

Recent UK renewables statistics showcase significant progress but also highlight the crucial role that commercial rooftop solar installations must play in the country's renewable energy transition, states solar expert Solivus.

Intersolar Europe 2025: Valentin Software with new program versions of PV*SOL premium and GeoT*SOL

Valentin Software will once again be presenting its powerful design software for photovoltaic, solar thermal and heat pump systems at Intersolar Europe in Munich in 2025. From 7-9 May, trade visitors can find out about the latest program versions of PV*SOL, T*SOL and GeoT*SOL at booth A4.331.

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Ecobat Accelerates Battery Recycling with Three Fully Operational Lithium Recycling Plants in 12 Months

Operational Facilities to Process 10,000 Tons of Lithium-Ion Batteries Annually, with Future Lithium Expansion Plans

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Size to Reach USD 2.79 Trillion by 2034

The global solar photovoltaic (PV) market size was estimated at USD 398.21 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 2,793.83 billion by 2034 and is growing at a CAGR of 21.50% from 2025 to 2034.

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MORNINGSTAR - GenStar MPPT

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

Terrasmart

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 brands, the new Terrasmart delivers a holistic project experience and best-in-class solutions across markets, 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 and utility sectors across North America, Terrasmart integrates products and solutions across the PV lifecycle to minimize risks and maximize returns. With over 19 GWs of solar deployed across 4600 PV systems, Terrasmart creates unique value for more profitable solar on any terrain, anywhere in the U.S.