Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Design Considerations for Efficient and Effective Battery Energy Storage Installations
Designing effective and efficient energy storage infrastructure involves a careful balance of technical, environmental and human factors. Creating a thoughtful design not only improves the system's reliability but also increases its contribution to a sustainable future.
Talking RE+ with OMCO Solar
Attendees will get a first look and deep dive introduction to the new innovative OMCO Star™ Tracker Control System featuring reliable long-range LoRa – not Zigbee wireless technology and industry-leading weather features for hail, wind, and snow.
The Future of Energy Demand is Flexible
While program structures differ across markets, the consistent need for flexible energy use during peak demand events makes automation and demand-side solutions increasingly valuable.
Selecting the Right Deep Cycle Battery
Knowing the benefits of each battery technology can help you make a more informed decision on the next set of batteries for your equipment based on your usage, capacity needs, and overall budget.
Scaling Battery Production Without Breaking the System
Manufacturing battery packs at scale requires a relentless focus on consistency. You are managing volatile materials, strict safety standards, and increasingly aggressive performance demands.
ADVANCING A SAFETY-FIRST SOLAR CULTURE
Terrasmart has always fostered a culture of safety, and we continually look for ways to raise our own bar. This year, we engaged our entire team in a centralized, weeklong, in-person training, going far beyond standard practices for safety training in the industry.
Recent Advances in Solar Integration for Transportation
Solar power, as a renewable and decentralized resource, offers a unique opportunity to complement grid electricity, reduce emissions, and enhance energy resilience. This paper investigates recent advancements in solar energy integration for transportation.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Effective Project Management in the Commercial Solar PV Industry: What It Really Takes!
As Project Delivery Manager at Astro Renewables I wanted to share a few of my own thoughts around the Project Management role in the commercial solar space and reflect on some of the skills I think make it work.
What Does the History of Alternative Energy Suggest About Its Future? 6 Insights
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It wasn’t until the 20th century that large-scale interest in renewable alternatives returned. Since then, technology, policy and market forces have pushed alternative energy from the margins to the mainstream.
Surplus Solar Panels: A Timely Solution for an Industry Under Pressure
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As demand for second-life solar products continues to rise in both developed and developing markets, the availability of these surplus panels not only supports maintenance of existing installations but also facilitates the growth of new solar projects.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
ACORE Statement on the Stop-Work Order Affecting the Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project
Statement from American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) President & CEO Ray Long on the Stop-Work Order Affecting the Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project:
New AI-Powered Solution To Accelerate Energy Policy Analysis and Tracking - Policy Pulse Inc.
Policy Pulse Inc., which has officially launched as of August 25th, 2025, is a public policy and regulatory affairs analysis firm that has developed a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform leveraging AI to simplify energy policy tracking in a way that is user-friendly, accurate, timely, and cost-effective. Policy Pulse Inc. addresses the needs of regulated businesses, developers, lawyers, lobbyists, utilities, and other energy companies with a platform that tracks, searches, summarizes, and curates complex regulations and legislation within the regulated sector.
EPA Issues Terminations of GRID Alternatives' Solar For All Grants
Federal Government Seeks to Cancel $7 Billion Program to Provide Solar Energy to Underserved Communities.
Gripple® Highlights Power-Tie: The Fast, Secure, and Tool-Free Solution for Solar Cable Management
Engineered for Superior Cable Protection, Rapid Installation, and Long-Term Performance in Demanding Environments, Gripple's Power-Tie delivers a comprehensive, reliable, and efficient solution for solar cable management.
Tigo Energy Initiates 'Made in the USA' Manufacturing Partnership With EG4 Electronics
Inverter and optimizer manufacturing partnership will bring Tigo products into the American domestic market manufacturing lines; companies to host joint session for installers at RE+ 2025 tradeshow.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
U.S. BATTERY RENEWABLE ENERGY SERIES DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES
Our RE Series batteries are designed to provide the highest peak capacity, longest cycle life, and greatest reliability for use in industrial or residential renewable energy applications. Renewable Energy Series batteries utilize the company's exclusive XC2™ formulation and Diamond Plate Technology® to create the industry's most efficient battery plates, delivering greater watt-hours per liter and watt-hours per kilogram than any other flooded lead-acid battery in the market. Our Deep Cycle batteries are engineered to work with solar panels as well as other renewable energy applications.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
CSP US Inc.
As a software manufacturer, CSP GmbH & Co. KG offers its customers bespoke solutions for the discrete manufacturing applications. This makes it easy to secure and document the quality of production processes - from development to delivery!
