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Sungrow's Brand Story Film Debuts Worldwide: Unveiling the Value of Technology and Embodying the Brand's Warmth
Sungrow held its first Global Brand Week from November 25 to 29 to boost innovation and brand awareness. The event linked global entities through a mix of online and offline activities, including brand story exhibitions, knowledge-sharing, and volunteer meetings.
Second Life Battery Economy Endorsed by City of Phoenix: Project Case Study
“Repurposed batteries are a perfect solution [for battery storage systems], cutting costs and contributing to the sustainability and our circular economy goals,” says Amanda Jordan, Circular Economy project manager for the City of Phoenix.
Utilizing Energy Storage and Renewables in Extreme Weather Events
Despite an uncertain economic landscape, Americans are prioritizing their access to consistent power, which is a clear sign that energy reliability has become a critical need.
Is It Worth Buying A Whole Home Generator?
Discover the benefits of a whole home generator! Ensure uninterrupted power supply during outages with our top-rated solutions. Learn about features, installation, and maintenance to keep your home safe and powered.
To Solve Data Center’s Unique Energy Demand Problem, The Industry Needs Unique Strategies
While the productivity benefits of AI are still up for debate, its environmental impact is not. ChatGPT on average needs 10x as much electricity to process a query compared to a Google search and data center emissions are set to double by 2030.
Guide to Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for BESS
BESS systems undergo rigorous testing during the development process to ensure they operate safely and reliably. One of the most important steps of this pre-deployment protocol is Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
The Impact of EMP Hardening on Solar Hybrid Inverters
EMPs can severely damage electronic devices and disrupt power supplies. EMP hardening offers a safeguard, especially for residential hybrid inverters like the Sol-Ark 15K-2P Whole Home hybrid inverter.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $303.5 Million Loan Guarantee to Eos Energy Enterprises to Advance Next Generation Battery Energy Storage Systems
Funding Will Support Two Pennsylvania-Based Manufacturing Facilities Developing Innovative Long-Duration Batteries, Strengthen Grid Resilience, and Create Up to 1,000 High-Quality Union Jobs
Harnessing Rugged Mobile Technology In Renewable Energy Grids
Rugged mobile technology enables utility workers to meet current and future demands more effectively. With powerful processing capabilities, rugged devices allow field technicians to securely send required reports directly to regulatory agencies or customers.
Can biomass help the UK achieve net zero? - How resistor technology supports renewable energy projects
Although biomass releases carbon dioxide (CO2) during the combustion process, the plants used as fuel capture almost as much CO2 through photosynthesis, meaning that it is widely considered to be carbon neutral.
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OCI ENERGY AND CPS ENERGY ANNOUNCE 120 MW / 480 MWh BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
CPS Energy, the largest municipally owned electric and natural gas utility in the United States, and OCI Energy, a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, have entered into a long-term storage capacity agreement (SCA) for a 120 megawatt (MW) - 480 megawatt-hour (MWh) - battery energy storage project called "Alamo City ESS LLC" which will be located in southeastern Bexar County, Texas.
EIT InnoEnergy's Skills Institute surpasses 100,000 workers trained to meet evolving battery industry needs
EIT InnoEnergy's Skills Institute has reached a milestone by training over 100,000 workers through its European Battery Alliance (EBA) Academy. Launched in 2022, the Academy focuses on addressing the evolving needs of the battery industry by offering tailored courses for both new talent and experienced professionals. Popular courses include Battery Management Systems and Battery Technician, with 27,000 learners completing the latter. The courses, available in 10 languages, have made a significant impact across Europe, with the highest numbers of learners in Germany, France, Spain, Poland, and Romania. This achievement supports Europe's competitiveness in the sustainable energy sector.
Inlyte Energy Announces Milestone Achievement in Iron-Sodium Battery Technology, Delivering Breakthrough Results for Long Duration Energy Storage
Inlyte Energy, a pioneer in energy storage, today unveiled breakthrough results in its iron-sodium battery technology. These advancements position the company to address the most critical electricity megatrends: low-cost renewable energy integration, efficient industrial electrification, and electric capacity needs for high-performance computing.
Eaton Helps Sustainably Power Wisconsin's Second Net Zero, All-Electric School
-Clean energy project at Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School supports significant energy savings and advances regional decarbonization goals
-Flexible, resilient power supported by Eaton's latest microgrid controller and battery energy storage system
-Eaton highlights electrification projects driving energy resilience and affordability at the Reuters Energy Transition North America 2024 event
Oxford Flow gets $25M to cut fugitive emissions and enable hydrogen-ready valve innovation
bp Ventures and EIP co-led the $25 million USD Series C funding round, that will be used to scale up Oxford Flow's operations.
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Canadian Solar - HiKuBlack - Black Backsheet & Frame (Mono)
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Morningstar Corporation
With over 4 million products installed and sold since 1993-in some of the most extreme environments and mission-critical applications in the world-Morningstar Corporation is the world's leading supplier of solar controllers and inverters. The US-based, privately-owned company is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with an engineering research and development center in Maryland, and a global network of dedicated, best-in-class distribution and manufacturing partners. With some three decades of consistent, independent ownership and management behind it, Morningstar today enjoys stability and staying power unique in the industry- a result of the high morale, independent culture carefully cultivated by its founders and their original vision.