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What Are the Inherent Risks of BESS Sites, and How Can Operators Overcome Them?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing the way we power our world, acting as the source that keeps renewable energy flowing even when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.

The winds of change - technology, trends and the road ahead

Wind power has become a fundamental pillar of the world’s energy mix, generating over 2,300 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity each year as of 2023, or around 10 per cent of the world’s total supply.

Battling Revenue Erosion: Sharper SOC Accuracy Can Lift BESS Earnings by 11 %

For lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries—now powering more than 80 % of new BESS builds—SOC error margins of 10-20 % points are routine because LFP’s flat voltage profile makes precise measurements tricky.

A Foundation for Success: Navigating Bedrock & 180-mph Winds

Bahamas Solar & Renewables took a non-traditional path to build their first solar site by bypassing the use of an EPC. Instead, they hired local contractors to execute their civil and electrical work. This initiative ensured economic support for the local community.

Inspection of critical infrastructure using intelligent drones

A research group at the University of Klagenfurt has designed a real-time capable drone based on object-relative navigation using artificial intelligence. Also on board: a USB3 Vision industrial camera from the uEye LE family from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH.

Latest Advances in Hydrogen Fuel Technologies

This paper briefly outlines contemporary advancements in hydrogen fuel (HF) quality assurance, focusing on the development of traceable calibration standards, compact analytical instrumentation, and refined on-site sampling protocols.

Eagleview One™ - AI and Precise 3D Models in One Easy Platform

By combining cutting-edge technology like high-resolution imagery and AI-driven analytics, it eliminates traditional silos in data and empowers industries to make more informed, data-driven decisions faster.

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SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE BRINGS TEENS FROM ACROSS U.S. TO DFW FOR EPIC RACE

Twenty-seven teams of high school students are preparing to head to Texas for the 32nd annual Solar Car Challenge, when they will race around Texas Motor Speedway for four days to see which team’s car goes the greatest distance. The race begins Sunday, July 20.

The resistance to renewables - Why are energy providers abandoning net-zero strategies?

BP is not the only energy provider to backtrack on its sustainability commitments. The move comes a year after fellow oil giant Shell dialled back its 2030 target to cut net carbon intensity from 2016 levels.

Climate Transition Risks Impacting Global Shipping

Allianz Commercial’s annual Safety and Shipping Review identifies loss trends and highlights a number of risk challenges for the maritime sector. Below are the climate transition risks currently affecting the global shipping industry.

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Pusan National University Researchers Develop Game-Changing Method to Create Safer, Long-Lasting Lithium-Ion Batteries

A novel mathematical framework unlocks unlimited customization of full concentration gradient in high-nickel cathodes for improved safety and stability

SolaREIT Surpasses $125M in Battery Energy Storage Land Financing

SolaREIT Capital Solutions Support Over 1.4 GW of Storage Projects Across the U.S.

Solestial Awarded $1.2M by SpaceWERX for Space Solar Development

The project will culminate in a two-week production sprint to manufacture 1 kilowatt of solar cells and modules, followed by a two-week solar array assembly and integration run with the goal of demonstrating that a complete solar array wing can be manufactured in only one month's time.

The Importance of Gas Changeover Manifold System in Solar Module Manufacturing

Jewellok Is Commercial And Industrial Natural Gas Regulators Manufacturer And Supplier In China, Supplying Industrial Gas And Medical High Medium Low Pressure Regulators, Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas And Chemical Delivery Systems And Ultra High Purity Diaphragm Valves

SGX-Listed Mooreast Partners Norway's GeoProvider AS For Geotechnical Solutions for Floating Energy; Signs MoU with South Korea's KOCECO

Mooreast Holdings Ltd. ("Mooreast" or the "Group") said today that it has partnered with Norway-based GeoProvider AS ("GeoProvider") to strengthen capabilities in offshore data analysis and enhance its value proposition to the floating offshore renewable energy market.

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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.

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Terrasmart

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 legacy brands, Terrasmart delivers a holistic project experience 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, DG and utility sectors across North America, Terrasmart integrates products and solutions across the PV lifecycle to minimize risks and maximize returns. With over 24 GWs of solar deployed across 6,000 PV systems, Terrasmart creates unique value for more profitable solar on any terrain, anywhere in the U.S.