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Electronic Recycling on a Global Scale: Collaborative Efforts and Success Stories
Global e-waste is currently around 53.6 metric tons in 2020. In another seven years, estimates are that we’ll reach 75 million metric tons. In the 2010s, the generation of e-waste increased by 60%.
RE+ 2023: The Largest Clean Energy Event in North America attracts 40K attendees
With an outstanding lineup of speakers, innovative products and services, and immersive experiences, RE+ 2023 showcased its position as the pinnacle event of the industry.
Why Are Wind Turbines Being Switched Off? - Power Transmission is Just as Important as Generation
Despite reaching impressive milestones in recent years, there’s a massive problem with the wind sector — power wastage. In 2022, it was reported that Brits paid millions to switch off wind turbines as networks were unable to deal with the levels of power generated.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Understanding the Zero-emissions Automobile Industry
To support both the requirements for a scalable EU battery supply chain, and a reduction in whole lifecycle carbon emissions, greater knowledge of the possibilities and realities of battery recycling is critical.
Addressing Fire Suppression Needs for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The threat from ICE vehicle fires and filling stations is well known and documented. But what we do not know yet is the level of hazard that will accompany so many vehicles being charged all over the world.
Recent Advancements in Solar Car Technology
The automobile industry is currently undergoing a revolution, moving to electrification; part of this shift is including a focus on renewable power sources3. Notably, solar-powered cars, then, became an avenue worth pursuing.
Electrochemical Processes for Advancing Carbon Capture Efficiency
The typical carbon capture approach happens in two steps. The first involves using high-pH liquids to separate the carbon dioxide from mixed-gas streams.
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U.S. grid-scale energy storage installations set new record in Q2 2023
The grid-scale segment drove the market and achieved 172% growth quarter-over-quarter. California dominated activity, with 738 megawatts (MW) and a 49% share of installed capacity.
U.S. grid-scale energy storage installations set new record in Q2 2023
The grid-scale segment drove the market and achieved 172% growth quarter-over-quarter. California dominated activity, with 738 megawatts (MW) and a 49% share of installed capacity.
U.S. grid-scale energy storage installations set new record in Q2 2023
The grid-scale segment drove the market and achieved 172% growth quarter-over-quarter. California dominated activity, with 738 megawatts (MW) and a 49% share of installed capacity.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
India Will See a Substantial Growth in Residential Rooftop Solar, and Utility-Scale PV Power Projects Will Seek More Efficient Products
Compared to conventional energy sources, solar energy has been largely cheaper in India due to the rapid decline in photovoltaic manufacturing costs. This allows India to generate electricity at relatively high interest rates.
SolAgra Contracts with University of Delaware for Agrivoltaics Research
These facilities will allow faculty and students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to study the benefits of co-locating solar tracking systems with crop production.
Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022
Employment expands despite crises and challenges and growing use of industrial policies can create more localised supply chains, a new report finds
Soltec supplies 50 MW of solar trackers to Renantis in Italy
• Projects are located in the regions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Puglia, and Sicily
• These projects will prevent the emission of approximately 91,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere and will produce energy to power around 7,700 households
HPS Announces Ted Simpson as Vice-President of Marketing
Ted brings extensive experience in product management, sales, and strategic marketing to this role. His experience in successfully developing and executing new products and marketing strategies across distribution, consumer and OEM channels utilizing customer and market data will be essential to pioneering new marketing technologies ensuring execution of our commercial plans.
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Stat-X® Fire Suppression for Energy Storage Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems
Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire suppression is a solution for energy storage systems (ESS) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) applications. Our Stat-X condensed aerosol fire extinguishing product was tested for efficacy in suppressing li-ion battery fires. It was found that the product successfully extinguished single and double cell battery fires. This testing was conducted in parallel with a large battery fire testing program on behalf of a large energy storage company.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Terrasmart
Terrasmart, the renewable energy portfolio of Gibraltar (NASDAQ: ROCK), is a leading provider of solar racking technologies, electrical balance-of-system products, installation services, and project optimization software. Harnessing the combined strengths, technical expertise, and heritage of its four brands, the new Terrasmart delivers a holistic project experience and best-in-class solutions across markets, providing leading solar technologies and smart solutions across the project lifecycle to mitigate risks and amplify returns for solar projects of any size, type, and location. Serving the commercial and utility sectors across North America, Terrasmart integrates products and solutions across the PV lifecycle to minimize risks and maximize returns. With over 19 GWs of solar deployed across 4600 PV systems, Terrasmart creates unique value for more profitable solar on any terrain, anywhere in the U.S.
