Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Why edge AI alleviates the need for “flexible” data centers
The future of sustainable AI isn’t about managing massive centralized loads more cleverly—it’s about distributing intelligence to where it’s actually needed, with the energy efficiency that comes naturally from edge computing.
US energy storage installations reach new quarterly record in Q2 with 5.6 GW
The utility-scale market led the way, setting a record with 4.9 GW installed in Q2, enough capacity to power 3.7 million American homes during average peak demand.
Recent Advances in Solar Cell Technology for Transportation Applications
VIPVs are seen as a viable environment- and nature-promoting transportation source, as solar energy is provided onboard, along with batteries, so that vehicles do not have to depend entirely on external charging resources.
INDJI Watch - Plan - Respond - Investigate
Our patented methodology of modeling threats against the wind farm’s complete assets has often given our customers 5-10 minutes earlier alerts for lightning.
Printed, Placed, Powered: Can Robotics Close the Gap in Flexible Solar Manufacturing?
This article takes a look at what flexible solar actually is, along with its challenges, and the technical steps needed to make it a practical reality.
Terrasmart Launches In-House Ground Screw Production for Solar Sites
The move is the latest in the company’s vertical integration strategy to strengthen supply chain resilience
Solar Under Storm III
The next chapter in designing hurricane-resilient PV systems in a world of increasing tropical storms. Solar Under Storm III is the next step forward to providing technical guidance to enhance solar system durability against Category 5 hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.
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Wasted wind and the UK's curtailment challenge - Why clean energy goes unused and how technology can help
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Every time turbines are switched off, revenue is lost, bills rise and carbon savings are wasted. For consumers, that means paying for energy that never reaches their homes — a frustration that grows as wind makes up more and more of the power mix.
EVE Energy Achieves World's First 400MWh Energy Storage Project with 628Ah Ultra-Large Cells
EVE Energy delivered and grid-connected 80 Mr.Giant energy storage systems and 40 integrated converter cabins within just one week, demonstrating exceptional project execution capabilities.
From backup to business-critical: The rise of battery packs in resilience planning
Over the past 12 months, and particularly in the aftermath of events like the Spain blackout, we’ve seen a shift. Battery systems are now being viewed less as a green box to tick and more as a core part of business continuity planning.
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"Bright Harvest: Powering Earth From Space" Documentary Showcases Caltech Professors' Groundbreaking Work to Harness Solar Energy from Space
Produced by philanthropist and Caltech Trustee Brigitte Bren, wife of Irvine Company Chairman Donald Bren, and written, directed, and produced by Steven Reich, the film chronicles the extraordinary journey of three Caltech professors as they work to make space-based solar power a reality.
OSSO secures major geothermal contract in Europe
OSSO has secured a major geothermal contract in Central Europe, with a project in Germany's Upper Rhine region. The multi-well, multi-rig campaign further strengthens the company's position in the market and as a result of this growing activity on the continent, OSSO has also established a dedicated European entity in Amsterdam to support increasing demand.
Solerus Energy and SolaX Power Announce New Hybrid Inverter & Storage Product Line
Solar Equipment and Design Provider Partners with SolaX Power to Distribute New All-in-One Inverter and BESS Solutions
Trinasolar Vertex N Shield module wins comprehensive reliability award from TÜV Rheinland
Trinasolar announced its Vertex N Shield module has been honored with the PV module Comprehensive Reliability Award at the 11th TÜV Rheinland "All Quality Matters" Solar & ESS Congress 2025, highlighting the exceptional reliability of Trinasolar's modules.
What is Sodium-Ion Inverter?
This text answers four key questions about sodium-ion inverters: A sodium-ion inverter converts DC from sodium-ion batteries to AC for homes, industries, or grids, optimized for sodium-based storage with better efficiency and safety via sodium's thermal stability and temperature tolerance.
Technically, it handles lower voltages (2.5-3.0V vs lithium's 3.2-3.7V) but has greater stability, 30-40% lower material costs due to abundant sodium, better cold performance (-20°C with 85% efficiency vs lithium's 60%), and simpler cooling. Current uses include Germany's Nordex wind farm (storing excess wind energy) and rural Kenya's off-grid solar systems.
The market outlook is positive: it's projected to hit $1.2B by 2030 (27% CAGR 2025-2030), with major players scaling production, and experts foresee mass-market parity with lithium by 2026 as sodium batteries grow cost-competitive.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
MORNINGSTAR - ReadyEdge
The ReadyEdgeTM (RE-1) accessory is an intelligent system controlling and reporting device meant to make monitoring your solar energy system more transparent. Enabling access to LiveViewTM 2.0 and Morningstar Solar ConnectTM, ReadyEdge provides data from all compatible Morningstar devices in your system. It is designed to be paired with the three ReadyBlock options, up to six total, with the possibility to use multiple ReadyShunts and ReadyRelays. The ReadyEdge is compatible with select Morningstar products.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Hammond Power Solutions
HPS is one of the largest manufacturer of dry-type transformers in North America. We engineer and manufacture a wide range of standard and custom transformers that are exported globally in electrical equipment and systems. We support solid industries such as oil and gas, mining, steel, waste and water treatment, commercial construction, data centers and wind power generation. HPS leads the industry in these markets through its technical design strength, breadth of product, and manufacturing capabilities, making HPS a stronger company both fundamentally and financially.
