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Corban Commons Solar Project - 436kW Solis C&I Grid-tied Projects

For Corban Commons, the challenge was to secure a renewable energy solution that would provide long-term cost savings for its low-income senior residents without burdening the facility with initial capital expenditures.

Lessons from COP30 - The critical role of grid stability in the energy transition

As the world pushes to triple renewable power capacity by 2030, attention is shifting from adding generation to preparing grids for the change.

Optimizing Tantalum Sheets for Sputtering Targets in Optical and Solar Applications

From advanced optics to next-generation solar cells, engineers across the United States are turning to high-quality tantalum sheets and tantalum plates to ensure durability and efficiency in demanding environments.

Small Modular Reactors and Microreactors: A Review of Safety, Economics, Regulation, and Environmental Impacts in Energy Transition

SMRs aim to replace traditional carbon-based fuels, aiming to reduce the negative environmental impacts that these fuels cause. This paper evaluates their safety, economics, regulatory frameworks, and environmental impacts based on recent articles and developments.

How UHPC Accelerated Research on Degradation Trends in LFP Cells: A Case Study with Eniko Zsoldos, PhD and Dalhousie University

Using ultra-high precision coulometry measurements and various other methods, Eniko and the team demonstrated that the commonly assumed robustness of LFP may not hold under certain operational windows.

Energy Storage Technology: A Vital Component of a Modern Power Grid

With enough energy storage on the grid, we will no longer have to size infrastructure to the highest peak. We can reduce system inefficiencies, improve utilization of assets, and lower the cost to the ratepayers.

Battery Powered Generator vs Solar Powered Generator: What is the Difference?

Learn the key differences between battery and solar powered generators, their pros and cons, and which option best fits your home or off-grid backup power needs.

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Beyond the Device: The Real Drivers of Industrial Mobility

Accessories don’t just complement rugged devices, they complete them. They turn durability into productivity, resilience into results, and hardware into workflow platforms.

Nextpower Opens Southeast Operations Hub and Doubles Manufacturing Capacity in Tennessee with Partner MSS Steel Tubes USA

Expanded capacity and regional presence strengthen U.S. supply chains and support increasing solar power demand across the Southeast

Connecting distributed energy resources to central control

For more than a century, electricity has flowed in one direction: from large central power plants, down transmission lines and into homes and businesses. That model is breaking down.

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Natural Power supports OX2 secure financing for three Finnish wind farms

Leading renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has supported OX2 in securing project financing for three Finnish onshore wind farms: Korkeamaa, Salo-Ylikoski and Kannisto, by delivering comprehensive technical due diligence.

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Advanced Service Plans for Critical Power Systems

Built for durability, long life, minimal maintenance, and reliable performance

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Unveils Educational Program Exploring State Leadership and Transformation at 2026 Flagship Event

28 Expert-led sessions examine permitting reform, grid flexibility, and deployment opportunities

Trina Storage unveils Elementa 3, advancing safety, flexibility and system value for utility-scale energy storage

Elementa 3 is equipped with Trina Storage in-house 587Ah high-capacity cell, increasing single-container capacity to 6.25 MWh. Through optimised module and enclosure design, the product delivers a 12.3% improvement in module energy density compared with the previous generation.

Battery Energy Storage System Market to Surpass USD 183.7 Billion by 2035 as Renewable Integration Accelerates

The Battery Energy Storage System Market is on a strong growth trajectory, expected to reach USD 183.7 billion by 2035. With renewable energy expansion, falling battery costs, and supportive policies, BESS is reshaping how the world stores and manages electricity for a sustainable future.

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