Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
Mon Power Brings Solar Grazing to West Virginia Site
Hundreds of sheep kept vegetation trimmed at 80-acre solar facility in Monongalia County. This method of natural lawnmowing is currently being used at 506 solar sites in 30 states, according to the American Solar Grazing Association.
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.
Renewable Grid Integration
Ensuring grid stability with high levels of IBRs is a growing technical challenge. Traditional grids derived strength and inertia from big spinning generators, but when those are replaced by solar inverters and wind turbines, the system behaves differently.
Recent Progress in the US EV Industry: Greener and Safer EV Battery Technologies
This paper explores a range of approaches aimed at enhancing battery performance while reducing production costs and mitigating existing limitations. These approaches span from theoretical frameworks to practical advancements in anode and cathode materials.
8 Things Battery Storage Brings to Solar Systems
In this article, we'll explore eight key differences between grid-tied solar systems and home energy systems with battery storage, highlighting how solar plus battery storage offer distinct advantages.
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Building Climate-Resilient Utility Infrastructure Beyond Traditional Risk
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The integration of climate risk into fundamental infrastructure planning and project execution processes has become a key priority for both utilities and their regulators.
Solid-state sodium batteries could be safer, cheaper, more powerful option

Researchers at Western University are working on a new type of battery – called solid-state sodium batteries – that show considerable promise in addressing these challenges.
PolyU research drives commercialisation of energy-efficient solar cell technology towards 40% efficiency milestone

The team hopes to accelerate the commercialization of perovskite/silicon TSCs through industry-academia-research collaboration, while aligning with the Nation’s strategic plan of carbon peaking and neutrality.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
FranklinWH aPower S Wins "Best-in-Show" in Solar Power World's 2025 Top Products Awards
FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc., a leader in residential energy storage solutions, is proud to announce that its newly launched home battery, the aPower S, has been selected as a Best-in-Show winner in the Residential category of Solar Power World's 2025 Top Products contest.
PV*SOL premium 2026 released: now with a new customer presentation and flexible combinations of PV, thermal and battery storage systems
With the 2026 release, users can now generate a new, visually appealing customer presentation in PDF and DOCX once the system planning is complete. This compact overview of the most important project data and results is ideally suited for quotations and customer consultations.
AFCI & RSD: Safeguarding PV Systems from Hidden DC Arc Hazards
Amid the global energy transition fueled by carbon neutrality, photovoltaic (PV) power has become a core clean energy source, with global new installations reaching 495GW in 2024-over half from China. However, rapid expansion raises critical safety risks, particularly DC arc faults in PV systems: high-voltage, non-self-extinguishing arcs from wiring issues or aging equipment easily cause fires, while traditional protection devices lack effectiveness.
International regulations (U.S. NEC 2023, IEC 63027, UL 1699B) now mandate DC arc protection, with China updating standards accordingly. YAS's innovative embedded AFCI & RSD solutions address gaps: AFCI uses a custom ASIC chip and CNN algorithm for 99% detection accuracy, zero false alarms, and 2.5-second response; RSD enables rapid high-voltage unloading. Offering independent core technologies, superior performance, and low integration costs, these dual-protection solutions fit household/commercial PV scenarios, safeguarding the industry's safe development and global green energy transition.
Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Set for Explosive Growth: What's Driving the Surge in 2024-2032
With global regulations tightening and hydrogen infrastructure scaling up, the fuel cell vehicle market is projected to soar - rising from USD 2.2-2.79 billion in 2023/2024 to over USD 65 billion by 2032. Explore the key trends, regional dynamics, and market drivers shaping this clean-mobility revolution.
First Solar Inaugurates New $1.1 Billion AI-Enabled Louisiana Manufacturing Facility
-First Solar's fifth operating US manufacturing facility creates over 800 new manufacturing jobs
-Facility forecast to raise Iberia Parish's GDP by 4.4% in first full year of operations at capacity
-Largest American solar manufacturer expects almost 18 GW of domestic production capacity in 2027
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