Effect of AI on Hydroelectricity Over the Past Three Years

Raj Shah, Justin Zheng, Mathew Stephen Roshan, Beau Eng, William Chen | Koehler Instrument Company

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.

Bad Charging Infrastructure: A Decade of Inequitable Deployment

Article from Stephan Luna Ng, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moon Five Technologies

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.

Critical Skills the Next Generation of Engineers Must Develop

Q&A with Mobolaji Adediran | Electrical and Electronics Engineer

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

Article from | Bluewater Battery Logistics

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

Article from | Silfab Solar

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

James Charles, Marketing Specialist | M-Kube Enterprise LLC

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

Article from | Hive Module

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.

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How Can the Early History of Alternative Energy Inform Future Innovations?

Article from Martin Banks, Managing Editor at Modded

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

Article from Emily Newton, Revolutionized

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.

Battery storage projects surge as utilities prepare for next grid era in 2026

Article from Mary Scott Nabers, President and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

The expansion of renewable energy and the urgent need for grid reliability in the face of climate-driven extremes are expected to intensify even further in 2026 and that will escalate the need for storage even more.

SMA and CEP Expand Partnership to Launch U.S. Integration of Medium Voltage Power Stations

01/27/26, 12:28 PM | Solar Power | Energy Storage

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

01/27/26, 10:17 AM | Solar Power | Other Renewables | PV Hardware (PVH)

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

01/27/26, 09:18 AM | Solar Power | Other Renewables

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

01/27/26, 05:31 AM | Other Renewables | Acumen Research and Consulting

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.

The Complete Guide to Single-Family Home Energy Storage Capacity: Size It Right for Resilience & Savings

01/26/26, 05:40 AM | Solar Power | Energy Storage | Ktech Energy Co.,Ltd

This guide focuses on single-family home energy storage capacity for U.S. homeowners. The optimal capacity ranges 10-20 kWh for daily resilience and bill savings, 4-10 kWh for essential-only backup, and 20-30+ kWh for whole-home coverage. Capacity (kWh) determines backup duration and solar shift efficiency, while key factors include battery chemistry (LiFePO4 is preferred for safety and long life), system efficiency, depth of discharge, and temperature. Sizing requires measuring actual loads, calculating based on backup needs, adjusting for losses, and adding a 15-20% margin. Pairing with solar is recommended, with specific capacity matches for different PV arrays. Power ratings (kW) matter for simultaneous device use. Economics involve installation costs, incentives, and intelligent controls like Ktech's îHEMSess. Emerging trends include lithium dominance and grid-interactive features.

OMCO Origin® Factory-Direct Trackers

A One-In-Portrait (1P) solution that support a wide range of solar projects (utility scale, distributed generation (DG), & C&I markets). Manufactured and factory preassembled in the USA at one of OMCO Solar's 5 US plants (AZ, IN, AL, OH), OMCO makes all structural components with domestic steel and now can offer a 100% domestic tracker. OMCO Origin® Factory-Direct Trackers include universal module mounts with options for all commercially available modules, labor-saving bearings with 6 adjustable ways to compensate for posts and terrain issues, and foundation solutions for every terrain including OMCO C Piles.

US Battery

(Corona, CA, United States of America)

Since 1926, we have been designing and manufacturing the highest quality deep cycle batteries in the world. Starting out as a small manufacturing operation in San Diego, California and growing to the global company that you see today, having loca­tions in Corona, California, Evans, Georgia and Augusta, Georgia, we work each day to supply our customers with the best batteries available. Through innovation and technology our products are the go-to energy storage batteries for a variety of applications including: scissor lifts, sweeper/scrubbers, golf carts, boats, RVs, renewable energy, and many other industries that require the constant energy delivered by quality deep-cycle batteries.