Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
The Evolution of Commercial Solar: Lessons from Discontinued Solar Brands
As countries move toward decarbonization and grow the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix, the commercial solar panel sector has seen both meteoric rises and sudden declines among its most prominent brands.
Battery storage projects surge as utilities prepare for next grid era in 2026
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The expansion of renewable energy and the urgent need for grid reliability in the face of climate-driven extremes are expected to intensify even further in 2026 and that will escalate the need for storage even more.
Preventing Vermin Damage and Other Solar Hazards
Here’s a little-known fact about residential and commercial solar systems: wildlife damage is a real problem. Wildlife can affect system efficiency, lifespan, and create safety risks for both homeowners and business owners. The solution? Proactive prevention.
Scaling Laboratory Solar Cell Research with High-Purity Boron Nitride Crucibles
As laboratories move from proof-of-concept cells to reproducible high-efficiency prototypes, every component in the processing line must preserve purity, chemical stability, and reproducibility. This is where Boron Nitride (BN) Crucibles have become indispensable.
What’s Slowing Down Solar Deployment in Europe and How to Fix It
This paper analyzes this slowdown through a dual lens: first, the well-researched systemic barriers of market design, grid limitations, and policy friction & the critically under-examined operational and delivery bottlenecks within the industry's project execution model.
Why Compliance Documentation Matters in Electronic Recycling
Partner with the wrong ITAD and e-waste provider, and your business faces lawsuits and damage to your reputation. It’s beneficial to be very selective about who handles your e-waste.
Engineering the Future of Lubricants: From Plants to Performance
The global movement towards sustainability has put a spotlight on biolubricants as a great alternative to petroleum-based lubricants due to their ability to not harm the environment like petroleum-based lubricants do.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
The Future of Lead, Lithium and Vanadium Energy Storage Unveiled at CES 2026
Stryten Energy highlights lead, lithium, and vanadium redox flow battery technologies designed for grid resilience and renewable energy integration. The tech-agnostic BESS solutions support data centers, manufacturing, and EV charging amid surging energy demand.
2026 Outlook: U.S. Solar Adapts to Policy Shifts as Retrofitting and New Technology Drive Growth
PV Hardware USA expects policy adaptation, domestic manufacturing progress and energy storage to shape the next phase of industry growth
How Mechanical Engineering Services Support Sustainable Buildings
Mechanical engineering sits at the centre of energy performance, covering heating, cooling, ventilation, water systems and building services.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
FranklinWH Turns Arizona Batteries Into Grid Assets
As data centers increase demand and electricity rates rise across Arizona, more homeowners are seeking ways to lower their bills and stay powered during outages. FranklinWH is leading this shift as the first residential energy storage provider to support both SRP's Battery Partner Program and APS's Storage Rewards Pilot. For Arizona homeowners, this leadership translates into real impact-delivering financial incentives as electricity costs rise, while ensuring their homes remain powered during increasingly frequent outages.
Oxford PV Recognised in 2026 Global Cleantech 100 for Breakthrough Solar Innovation
Global leader in next-generation solar recognised for unlocking unprecedented efficiency in solar technology
Sunshare Glory: The 20-Year Semi-Solid Balcony Power Storage System for Maximum Energy Savings
Unlike traditional storage solutions, Glory is positioned not just as an efficient fix for current bills but as a robust family asset built to last over 20 years.
A Year Defined by Intensifying Competition, Resource Security, and the Rise of Economic Durability as Cleantech's New Mandate
Now in its 17th year, the report highlights innovators addressing some of the world's most urgent environmental and infrastructure challenges. The Global Cleantech 100 is sponsored by Chubb.
Solar and wind capacity in MENA set for tenfold growth by 2040, DNV report finds
Electricity demand and new sectors drive rapid solar and wind expansion as countries scale large projects and storage
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Teledyne FLIR
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