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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.

The resistance to renewables - Why are energy providers abandoning net-zero strategies?

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.

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.

Ultimate Guide to Battery Aging - How to Prevent Aging in Battery Energy Storage

This article will explain aging in lithium-ion batteries, which are the dominant battery type worldwide with a market share of over 90 percent for battery energy stationary storage (BESS).

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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.

Aerones Secures $62M in Oversubscribed Financing Round

Funding will be used to expand globally, boost R&D in AI and robotics, scale manufacturing, and enhance predictive maintenance for the wind industry.

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What the "Big Beautiful Bill" Means for Solar in Virginia

Virtue Solar explains the impact of the OBBB on the solar industry in VA

JinkoSolar Powers Clean Energy Future with 21.6 MWh Energy Storage Systems for Distributed Energy Infrastructure

This milestone marks a significant step in advancing clean, reliable, and dispatchable energy in Massachusetts through the state's Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program.

SolarBank's 7.2 MW Hoadley Hill Project Successfully Completes Major Interconnection Study on Path to Permit

Project to Power Equivalent of 850 Homes

Solar Energy Harvesting Market size to surpass $521 Mn By 2034

The global solar energy harvesting market was valued at USD 218.6 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% to reach USD 521 million by 2034.

Narada's Center L Ultra 6.25MWh Liquid-Cooled Energy Storage System Ready for Global Delivery

The system features an innovative dual-battery compatibility design, supporting both 783Ah and 587Ah battery models.

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