Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Scaling Laboratory Solar Cell Research with High-Purity Boron Nitride Crucibles
As laboratories move from proof-of-concept cells to reproducible high-efficiency prototypes, every component in the processing line must preserve purity, chemical stability, and reproducibility. This is where Boron Nitride (BN) Crucibles have become indispensable.
The Future of Lead, Lithium and Vanadium Energy Storage Unveiled at CES 2026
Stryten Energy highlights lead, lithium, and vanadium redox flow battery technologies designed for grid resilience and renewable energy integration. The tech-agnostic BESS solutions support data centers, manufacturing, and EV charging amid surging energy demand.
What’s Slowing Down Solar Deployment in Europe and How to Fix It
This paper analyzes this slowdown through a dual lens: first, the well-researched systemic barriers of market design, grid limitations, and policy friction & the critically under-examined operational and delivery bottlenecks within the industry's project execution model.
Why Compliance Documentation Matters in Electronic Recycling
Partner with the wrong ITAD and e-waste provider, and your business faces lawsuits and damage to your reputation. It’s beneficial to be very selective about who handles your e-waste.
Engineering the Future of Lubricants: From Plants to Performance
The global movement towards sustainability has put a spotlight on biolubricants as a great alternative to petroleum-based lubricants due to their ability to not harm the environment like petroleum-based lubricants do.
Corban Commons Solar Project - 436kW Solis C&I Grid-tied Projects
For Corban Commons, the challenge was to secure a renewable energy solution that would provide long-term cost savings for its low-income senior residents without burdening the facility with initial capital expenditures.
Optimizing Tantalum Sheets for Sputtering Targets in Optical and Solar Applications
From advanced optics to next-generation solar cells, engineers across the United States are turning to high-quality tantalum sheets and tantalum plates to ensure durability and efficiency in demanding environments.
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2026 Outlook: U.S. Solar Adapts to Policy Shifts as Retrofitting and New Technology Drive Growth
PV Hardware USA expects policy adaptation, domestic manufacturing progress and energy storage to shape the next phase of industry growth
How Mechanical Engineering Services Support Sustainable Buildings
Mechanical engineering sits at the centre of energy performance, covering heating, cooling, ventilation, water systems and building services.
Trina Storage Completes 5MWh Large Scale Fire Test Under Maximum Severity Conditions, Demonstrating System-Level Safety Performance
The test occurred under the full supervision of internationally recognized third-parties, including TÃœV Rheinland and a leading North American fire protection and life-safety engineering firm, Hiller.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
Perovskite Technology Breaks New Ground! BILIGHT Debuts Three Disruptive Products at CES 2026, Reshaping the Home, Office, and Outdoor Energy Ecosystem
Targeting core home and office scenarios respectively, these products have redefined the boundaries of traditional photovoltaic applications. Through technological breakthroughs in flexibility, battery-free design, and scenario-based integration, the launch has attracted widespread attention across the show floor.
TOYO Secures Strategic Polysilicon Supply with a U.S. Polysilicon Manufacturer
This agreement adds U.S.-sourced polysilicon to TOYO's existing non-Foreign Entity of Concern ("FEOC") overseas supply, strengthening TOYO's dual-source strategy and ensuring a stable and regulatory compliant supply for its solar manufacturing operations.
DC Fast Charging Stations Market Driven by Ultra-Fast EV Charging Demand
The DC fast charging stations industry is projected to grow from $4.3 billion in 2022 to $121.5 billion by 2032, driven by rapid EV adoption, expanding public charging networks, and advances in energy-efficient fast-charging technologies.
Off-Grid Solar Market Gains Momentum Amid Decentralized Energy Shift
The global off-grid solar market is set to grow from $1.9 billion in 2021 to $5.8 billion by 2031, driven by falling system costs, technology advances, and rising demand for decentralized energy in remote and rural regions.
BLUETTI Unveils New Energy Solutions for Home, Road, and Planet at CES 2026
BLUETTI, a global leader in energy storage, today unveiled its groundbreaking CES 2026 lineup. Under the theme 'Innovate for All,' these solutions address the full spectrum of modern living-from home resilience to off-grid freedom and sustainable stewardship.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K
A 10,000W plug & play whole-home generator with a 10kWh LiFePO4 battery for reliable backup power. Features easy setup, flexible 120V/208-240V input, and solar/wind charging. Expandable with extra batteries or solar panels, and can pair two units for 20,000W for even larger energy needs. Powers your home during power outages, reduces electricity costs, and supports sustainable energy.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Hammond Power Solutions
HPS is one of the largest manufacturer of dry-type transformers in North America. We engineer and manufacture a wide range of standard and custom transformers that are exported globally in electrical equipment and systems. We support solid industries such as oil and gas, mining, steel, waste and water treatment, commercial construction, data centers and wind power generation. HPS leads the industry in these markets through its technical design strength, breadth of product, and manufacturing capabilities, making HPS a stronger company both fundamentally and financially.
