Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Floating Solar Panels Could Support US Energy Goals
New Study Shows Federally Controlled Reservoirs Could Host Enough Energy To Power Approximately 100 Million US Homes a Year
Strengthening the Future of Electrical Trades: Collaboration, Education, and Innovation at IBEW 134 NECA Technical Institute
SMA proudly contributed to this collaboration, discussing advancements in the agrivoltaics market and how colocation of solar technology on farms can improve efficiency and returns while reducing operational costs.
How Agrivoltaics Can Help Solve Land Access Challenges for Emerging and Young Farmers
The 2022 National Young Farmer Survey, a survey conducted by the National Young Farmers Coalition, found that land access is the number one challenge faced by young farmers.
Is Solar Panel Cleaning Safety the Next Frontier in EHS?
While this task is generally classified as “non-electrical” maintenance, a more accurate label might be “quasi-electrical,” given the potential hazards involved.
End-of-Life and Damaged Battery Shipping: Navigating State and Federal Regulations
Regulators are playing catch-up with the technologies and markets which are developing at high speed and carry significant risks as they mature. The requirements are constantly changing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance
Electrical power delivery systems are usually the most impactful on plant operation. The cost of failure of certain pieces of equipment can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars of equipment replacement costs and production downtime.
Top Viewed Articles of 2024
AltEnergyMag readers sought out Use Cases and Expert Insights to help guide them through the rapid changes happening throughout the industry. Here are the Top 4 Viewed articles from 2024.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Half of energy will come from solar by 2035: ground-breaking climate modeling tool challenges previous energy projections
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Birch is challenging decades of inaccurate solar energy forecasting, correcting a flawed equation at the heart of projections: he says the metric of primary energy is only applicable to fossil fuels, as over half of fossil fuel energy is wasted when it is burned.
Schletter supplies Central Europe's largest Agri-PV project
A total of 260,000 PV modules were installed on around 180 hectares of farmland in the municipalities of Wallern and Tadten in the Austrian province of Burgenland. The modules were mounted on the Schletter Tracking System 2V in an east-west orientation.
Microvast Announces Breakthrough in True All-Solid-State Battery Technology
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This advancement represents a key step forward in improving safety, energy density, and efficiency for critical applications such as data center backup power systems and electric school buses.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
Terrasmart Integrates Ground-Mount Racking Portfolio with First Solar Series 7 TR1 Module
As available flat land for solar dwindles, foreign-made components for rough terrain often prevent developers from taking full advantage of domestic content incentives. Terrasmart and First Solar are addressing this with a U.S.-made ground-mount solution built for projects across diverse terrains and challenging climates, from rocky soils and frosty Northeast conditions to steep terrain and environmentally sensitive sites like landfills.
Together, they've integrated Terrasmart's fixed-tilt racks and TerraTrak 1P Single Axis Tracker with First Solar's Series 7 TR1 module, offering a fully American-manufactured solution. With components made from 100% domestic structural steel and iron, this partnership provides a straightforward path to securing the IRA's domestic content bonus credit.
JA Solar Signs 1.25GW Module Deal with CEEC to Supply Africa's Largest PV-Storage Project
The agreement secures JA Solar as the exclusive supplier of high-efficiency n-type photovoltaic (PV) modules for the Abydos Phase II 1GW+600MWh PV-Storage Project, the largest of its kind in Africa, developed by AMEA Power and constructed by CEEC.
Wind Energy Market on Track for USD 496.9 Billion Boom by 2032
By 2032, the wind energy market is projected to exceed USD 496.9 billion, driven by technological advancements, supportive government policies, and a growing focus on decarbonization.
Solas Energy® Achieves 75 GW Milestone for Due Diligence Services
Solas Energy today announced the successful completion of more than 75 GW of due diligence consulting services on projects throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and other international markets. This significant milestone represents potential investment of more than $65 billion in energy infrastructure.
Stracker Solar's Elevated Solar Trackers Stand Ready to Meet New French Parking Lot Mandate
• Stracker solar trackers produce 50-70% more power than any other mount on the market.
• Stracker Solar Swiss-based fabrication facility is ready to take orders for European installations.
• Strackers are EV-ready with available Level 2 charging station integration using no additional space.
• Solar startup offers French installers immediate IP opportunities to meet new mandates.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer
HPS EnduraCoil is a high-performance cast resin transformer designed for many demanding and diverse applications while minimizing both installation and maintenance costs. Coils are formed with mineral-filled epoxy, reinforced with fiberglass and cast to provide complete void-free resin impregnation throughout the entire insulation system. HPS EnduraCoil complies with the new NRCan 2019 and DOE 2016 efficiency regulations and is approved by both UL and CSA standards. It is also seismic qualified per IBC 2012/ASCE 7-10/CBC 2013. Cast resin transformers are self-extinguishing in the unlikely event of fire, environmentally friendly and offer greater resistance to short circuits. HPS also offers wide range of accessories for transformer protection and monitoring requirements.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Soltec
Soltec technical reliability comes from our team of amazing people combining seasoned solar tracker experience with young talent and cutting-edge technology to push the boundaries of innovation within standard product cost-effectiveness criteria. Customers choose Soltec for the combined cost-effectiveness of high-yield equipment with high-tolerance installation features, and the proven reliability of Soltec to meet project criteria of schedule, cost and quality.
