Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
2021 Top Article - Artificial Photosynthesis as a Renewable Energy Source
There is a growing effort toward establishing a high-tech energy-generating system that is fundamentally inspired by nature itself: artificial photosynthesis.
How batteries and solar are keeping major events sustainable
One of the most effective ways to dramatically reduce an event’s carbon footprint is to look at how it is powered. Thanks to readily available portable systems, there are a range of power solutions that can make major events more sustainable.
Freezing Winter Weather is No Match for Roof Tech AlphaSeal™ Technology
Extreme winter cold can cause asphalt shingles to become brittle and crack if they are lifted during the PV installation process – a scenario that can quickly compromise the integrity of the roof and cause leaks.
Roadmap to Zero Emissions: What Will Mass EV Uptake Look Like?
Before drivers can start looking into the future, they need to take a look at the promises that automotive manufacturers and governments are making in regards to electric vehicle adoption and moving toward a zero-emission future.
U.S. Navy, KIUC, AES, and NREL Innovate and Collaborate for Resilience and Cost-Effective Clean Energy Project on Kauai
Largest 100% Clean Energy Microgrid Within U.S. Department of Defense Supports Island Community, Pacific Missile Range Facility, KIUC, and Hawaii’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals
Honda Tests Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at Solar Construction Site with Black & Veatch
Second-generation prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicles (AWV) successfully performed a range of functions at large-scale solar energy construction site
Waste Plastic Conversion to Lubricant Base Oils
The conversion of plastic waste into fuel is beneficial for the global economy and environment. Plastic conversion to fuel has the potential to create almost 40,000 jobs.
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Heliogen Demonstrates AI-Powered Autonomous Robot Designed to Lower Installation and Maintenance Costs of Full-Scale Concentrated Solar Plants

ICARUS, Heliogen’s Installation & Cleaning Autonomous Robot & Utility Solution, is Expected to be Enhanced and Deployed Across Heliogen’s Full-Scale Facilities by 2023
Solar Prices Continue to Rise but Build Back Better Act Will Boost Installs 31% Through 2026
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As supply chain challenges persist, the solar industry awaits massive growth with the potential passage of the Build Back Better Act
Fast Tracking the Growth and Implementation of Renewable Energy
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To help facilitate change, leaders in the renewables industry must cultivate a sort of “do-it-now” mentality, educating the public wherever possible, and offering clean energy alternatives for different price points to meet the needs of every consumer.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
KROHNE announces that Branom Instrument Company is their new Sales Representative for Northern California
KROHNE's established partner in Washington and Oregon is expanding their reach
ENEL GREEN POWER PAIRS RENEWABLE ENERGY WITH STORAGE, ADDING GRID RESILIENCY IN TEXAS
- Enel Green Power has started operations at the Lily solar + storage project in Texas, its first utility-scale renewables + storage project in North America, along with the Rockhaven wind project in Oklahoma
- Under a three-year, $8 billion growth plan, the company plans to install more than 6.5 GW of new capacity to reach a total portfolio of over 14 GW of renewable capacity and add 1.4 GW of energy storage by 2024
Getting information rich
Network operators should turn to Software-as-a-service (SaaS) analytics to make better use of data
About Self-discharge of Lithium ion Solar Batteries
Lithium-ion solar batteries with inconsistent self-discharge will have a large difference in their SOC after a period of storage, and their capacity and safety will be greatly affected.
Bloom Energy to Power India's First Green Hydrogen Microgrid
New project with the Indian Ministry of Power will showcase Bloom's hydrogen and power production technologies
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
SOLTEC - SF8 SINGLE-AXIS TRACKER
Under the slogan "engineered for greatness", the SF8 tracker aims to revolutionize the photovoltaic market with its new minimum 2x60 configuration and 4 to 6-strings. This tracker is elegantly designed while it reinforces its structure to perform in any terrain. In addition, the SF8 tracker increases the rigidity of its structure by 22% more than the previous generation of Soltec trackers, the SF7. The SF8 is specially designed for larger 72 and 78 cell modules, an increasing market trend.
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