Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
2026 Top Business Risks for Renewable Energy Companies
Now in its 15th year, this annual business risk ranking by corporate insurer Allianz Commercial incorporates the views of 3,338 global risk management professionals on the main perils on their radar for the year ahead.
Effect of AI on Hydroelectricity Over the Past Three Years
Artificial intelligence is changing the field of hydroelectric power by improving forecasting, maintenance, and operational decision-making. This review collects research published between 2022 and 2025 on the use of data-driven methods in hydropower plants.
Critical Skills the Next Generation of Engineers Must Develop
Transitioning from hands-on engineering roles in the field to strategic leadership, I’ve learned that the importance of communication in making complex technical concepts easily understandable and actionable for teams is essential for building alignment and driving growth.
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.
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.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Bad Charging Infrastructure: A Decade of Inequitable Deployment
We need to build better systems that make dedicated charging more affordable, reliable, and feasible for those who need it the most. We need to build for the reality that vehicles dwell for 95% of their lifetime. We need to build for a changing world.
How Can the Early History of Alternative Energy Inform Future Innovations?
Understanding this history enables today’s innovators to view alternative energy as a continuation of long-standing ideas that were once limited by economic and technological constraints rather than vision.
How to Extend Solar Racking Lifespan With Smart Material Pairing
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Whether engineers use sacrificial anodes, hybrid materials or specialized coatings, these materials extend solar panel racking systems’ lifespans. This change has far-reaching implications on the renewable energy sector and related fields.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
EV charging infrastructure in commercial buildings: best practices and future readiness
As the UK accelerates towards electric vehicle adoption, EV charging is becoming a vital consideration for commercial buildings. Beyond meeting employee and customer expectations, charging infrastructure supports sustainability targets and future-proofs assets.
SMA and CEP Expand Partnership to Launch U.S. Integration of Medium Voltage Power Stations
SMA America announces an expanded partnership with long-standing collaborator CEP to launch domestic integration of SMA's Medium Voltage Power Station (MVPS) solutions in the United States. The initiative establishes new U.S.-based capabilities for utility-scale solar and storage projects and strengthens SMA's commitment to the United States as a focus market in the global energy transition.
PVH USA Advances Low-Carbon Solar Infrastructure with Sustainable-by-Design Tracker Innovation
Integration of low-carbon steel into AxoneDuo Infinity highlights the role of responsible materials in the next generation of renewable energy
Yes Solar Announces Annual Maintenance Plan Offering Discounts and Savings
Annual Maintenance Plan and Customer Portal launch on January 20 is in response to demand from "orphan" solar systems.
Energy Transition Market to Surpass USD 6.24 Trillion by 2035 | Global Clean Energy Outlook
The global Energy Transition Market, valued at USD 2.58 trillion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 6.24 trillion by 2035 at an 8.9% CAGR, driven by decarbonization efforts, renewable energy adoption, electrification, and smart grid investments.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
FLIR PV KIT - Solar Troubleshooting Kit for Photovoltaic Systems
FLIR PV kits are designed to assess the performance, safety, and efficiency of residential, commercial, and industrial solar panels and photovoltaic systems. PV kits from FLIR help you diagnose faults and potential failures and ensure optimal energy production, system longevity, and compliance with industry standards. With a PV kit from FLIR, you'll be perfectly equipped for any solar installation or repair.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Nature's Generator
Nature's Generator Inc., is one of the original North American solar generator brands. Established in 2015, with distribution facilities located in North America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Nature's Generator continues to design and develop industry leading whole home power solutions that are designed for easy home integration.
