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The role of Big Data and IoT in optimizing grid operation and energy consumption
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Smart sensors, real-time monitoring and advanced analytics enable faster, data-driven decision making — moving from reactive to proactive grid management. This results in optimized energy flows, smoother renewable integration and lower emissions.
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.
Blackmon Power Fast-Tracks Asset Monitoring with Flir i65 and Condoit App
By combining Flir’s new i65 thermal imaging camera with the Condoit electrical data platform, the company has overhauled its asset monitoring and reporting process – cutting turnaround times from 8-12 hours to less than five minutes.
Can Nuclear Infrastructure Help Meet the Energy Demand of AI
Nuclear power presents a reliable solution to meet this increased demand, by offering stable baseload power to ensure a consistent supply of electricity that can help stabilize the electrical grid and that AI infrastructure can depend on.
Why edge AI alleviates the need for “flexible” data centers
The future of sustainable AI isn’t about managing massive centralized loads more cleverly—it’s about distributing intelligence to where it’s actually needed, with the energy efficiency that comes naturally from edge computing.
Recent Advances in Solar Cell Technology for Transportation Applications
VIPVs are seen as a viable environment- and nature-promoting transportation source, as solar energy is provided onboard, along with batteries, so that vehicles do not have to depend entirely on external charging resources.
INDJI Watch - Plan - Respond - Investigate
Our patented methodology of modeling threats against the wind farm’s complete assets has often given our customers 5-10 minutes earlier alerts for lightning.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Fortress Power Launches the eBoost Energy Storage System
Designed with installers and homeowners in mind, the eBoost delivers more power for less cost through a simplified design that streamlines installation and maximizes system performance.
4 Grid-Scale Storage Technologies Transforming Renewable Energy Integration
Unless there is a way to store excess generation when it is abundant, companies can release it whenever demand spikes. Grid-scale storage fills this gap, turning weather-dependent generation into on-demand electricity and smoothing the way to a cleaner system.
Registration Now Open for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Flagship 2026
28 conference sessions covering critical topics including Financing the Energy Transition, Energy Policy, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Distributed Energy Resources, and more.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
Upcell Announces TOGETHER: An open consortium to deliver battery gigafactory turnkey solutions
Backed by Upcell's 150+ member ecosystem, the consortium provides a practical framework to accelerate turnkey solutions, streamline collaboration, and strengthen leadership in advanced battery manufacturing
Hornet Solar Launches Sheep Grazing, Expanding Agrivoltaics in Texas
Over 2,000 Sheep Manage 3,900-Acre Hornet Solar Site, Expanding Agrivoltaics in Texas
UAE Breaks Ground on World's First Gigascale Round-the-Clock Renewable Energy Project, Setting a New Global Standard For Clean Energy
Project will help power UAE's AI revolution while creating over 10,000 jobs and avoiding approximately 5.7 million tonnes of CO2 per annum
EU-Funded Ocean Energy Platform Begins Testing to Prove Storm Resilience and 24/7 Power from the Sea
Developed under the EU's Horizon Europe-funded PLOTEC project, the prototype represents the next step in harnessing Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) to deliver round-the-clock clean power to island nations most exposed to climate risks.
RE+ Events and Montgomery Africa announce partnership for RE+ South Africa
The event will feature a full conference education programme delivering market insights and industry-shaping discussions, networking opportunities, and an exhibition floor showcasing technologies in solar, energy storage, microgrids, and other renewable energy assets.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
MORNINGSTAR - ReadyEdge
The ReadyEdgeTM (RE-1) accessory is an intelligent system controlling and reporting device meant to make monitoring your solar energy system more transparent. Enabling access to LiveViewTM 2.0 and Morningstar Solar ConnectTM, ReadyEdge provides data from all compatible Morningstar devices in your system. It is designed to be paired with the three ReadyBlock options, up to six total, with the possibility to use multiple ReadyShunts and ReadyRelays. The ReadyEdge is compatible with select Morningstar products.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Hammond Power Solutions
HPS is one of the largest manufacturer of dry-type transformers in North America. We engineer and manufacture a wide range of standard and custom transformers that are exported globally in electrical equipment and systems. We support solid industries such as oil and gas, mining, steel, waste and water treatment, commercial construction, data centers and wind power generation. HPS leads the industry in these markets through its technical design strength, breadth of product, and manufacturing capabilities, making HPS a stronger company both fundamentally and financially.
