Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
6 Steps to Take to Become Carbon-Neutral
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Some regions are preventing further damage by minimizing carbon emissions. Residents, companies and communities can become carbon-neutral by following six conservation steps that may also help countries achieve their sustainability goals.
Digitizing the Energy Transition: How Are Digital Technologies Accelerating Decarbonization?
With growing energy demand and increasing focus on energy security and supply resiliency, governments and businesses alike have turned to digital strategies to shape the new energy landscape.
Solar Atmospheres, Fontana, CA
By combining onsite generation, an advanced energy storage system and a world-class artificial intelligence-powered analytics platform, SCA optimizes energy usage by automatically switching between onsite generation, battery power and grid power.
Custom Installation Creates Net Zero SoCal Home
This project, like most, came with its share of challenges and requests from a discerning homeowner who wanted top quality. The ask: plan and install a solar system to handle the high electricity needs of this large home with a customized design and clean aesthetics.
Transition To Clean Energy With Vanadium Battery Technology
A successful transition to clean energy requires safe, cost-effective, and reliable energy storage systems. Such storage systems will also be necessary to improve the efficiency of the electrical distribution grid by reducing power surges and balancing the load over time.
On-time Foundation Installation on Flood-prone and High Slope Site
When assessing the site, the installation team noticed some challenges that would make foundation installation difficult—a 21% north and south slope, rocky terrain, and drainage swales.
Case Study - Outfitting an Off-Grid Canvas Geodesic Dome - Part 1
The setup would consist of a 24ft canvas geodesic dome, an outdoor kitchen, a separate enclosed bathroom, and a utility trailer with solar panels mounted on the roof and all the required electrical inside.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
The Future of Distributed Wind in the United States: Considerations for Unlocking Terawatt-Level Potential
NREL’s Distributed Wind Energy Futures Study Finds the Most Promising Locations, Sectors for Distributed Wind To Play a Meaningful Role in the U.S. Energy Future
Are EVs as Clean as They Seem?
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EV production is similar to thermal cars — raw materials are extracted, processed, transferred and engineered to assemble the vehicle. However, manufacturing EVs generates more carbon emissions than their conventional counterparts.
NREL Scientists Advance Renewable Hydrogen Production Method
Perovskite materials may hold the potential to play an important role in a process to produce hydrogen in a renewable manner, according to an analysis from scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
Nextracker and Atkore Announce Dedicated Solar Tracker Manufacturing Line in Arizona
Nextracker and manufacturing partners commission second factory in two months, onshoring U.S. manufacturing to fortify the solar supply chain
Electriq Power Partners with SEDC Solar to Provide Energy Storage + Solar At No Cost to Homes and Businesses in Washington D.C.
Electriq Power, Inc. ("Electriq"), a leading provider of intelligent and integrated energy storage solutions, announces its partnership with SEDC Solar. The partnership will provide complete solar and battery storage systems to homes and small businesses in and around Washington D.C.
Seattle Central College to Decarbonize with Unique EcoDistrict Development
McKinstry Awarded Clean Energy Fund Grant to Lead Project
SAKOR TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDES NEW DYNAMOMETER SYSTEM TO NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE FOR TESTING ELECTRIC VEHICLE MOTORS AND INVERTERS
SYSTEM WILL BE USED TO TEST NEW LINE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROPULSION SYSTEMS
WATT Fuel Cell Achieves Cell Technology Milestone Representing Major Efficiency Gain and Carbon Dioxide Reduction in its Residential Systems
Energy Tech Firm Continues on Fuel Cell System Commercialization Path
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
Stat-X® Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression
Stat-X® Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression is a solution for energy storage systems (ESS) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) applications. This includes in-building, containerized, and in-cabinet applications. The Stat-X product was tested for efficacy in putting out Li-ion battery fires. It was found that the Stat-X agent successfully extinguished single and double cell battery fires. This testing was conducted in parallel with a large battery fire testing program. DNV GL Energy conducted the testing and validated effectiveness of the Stat-X aerosol agent on cell level Li-ion battery fires.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
OMG Roofing Products
OMG Roofing Products is a major supplier to the commercial roofing industry and offers a roof mount product for solar racks called PowerGrip. PowerGrip provides a secure watertight connection to the roof deck or structural members. Once heat welded in place, properly installed PowerGrips virtually elminate rack movement and remain watertight.
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