Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews

Wasted wind and the UK's curtailment challenge - Why clean energy goes unused and how technology can help

Every time turbines are switched off, revenue is lost, bills rise and carbon savings are wasted. For consumers, that means paying for energy that never reaches their homes — a frustration that grows as wind makes up more and more of the power mix.

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.

Printed, Placed, Powered: Can Robotics Close the Gap in Flexible Solar Manufacturing?

This article takes a look at what flexible solar actually is, along with its challenges, and the technical steps needed to make it a practical reality.

Terrasmart Launches In-House Ground Screw Production for Solar Sites

The move is the latest in the company’s vertical integration strategy to strengthen supply chain resilience

Solar Under Storm III

The next chapter in designing hurricane-resilient PV systems in a world of increasing tropical storms. Solar Under Storm III is the next step forward to providing technical guidance to enhance solar system durability against Category 5 hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.

Sodium-Ion Batteries for Personal Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review of Performance, Cost, and Sustainability

Sodium-ion batteries offer a compelling alternative to lithium-ion batteries for personal electric vehicles and grid storage applications. Their key advantages include low cost, material abundance, and enhanced safety, particularly under extreme temperature conditions.

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EVE Energy Achieves World's First 400MWh Energy Storage Project with 628Ah Ultra-Large Cells

EVE Energy delivered and grid-connected 80 Mr.Giant energy storage systems and 40 integrated converter cabins within just one week, demonstrating exceptional project execution capabilities.

From backup to business-critical: The rise of battery packs in resilience planning

Over the past 12 months, and particularly in the aftermath of events like the Spain blackout, we’ve seen a shift. Battery systems are now being viewed less as a green box to tick and more as a core part of business continuity planning.

Energy and Utilities in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Five Strategic Use Cases for Competitive Advantage

The question isn't whether utilities should embrace AI; it’s how they can strategically implement Generative and Agentic AI solutions to catch up with other industries while building sustainable competitive advantages.

Alternative Energy - News Headlines

Solis Secures cTUVus Certification for Sixth-Generation Three-Phase Hybrid Inverters at RE+ 2025

The certified model, S6-EH3P(30-60)K04-NV-YD-H-US, has been independently verified to meet US and Canadian safety and quality standards. This achievement not only strengthens Solis's ability to expand in the commercial energy storage space but also provides a solid foundation for the company's future product development and quality assurance.

The EU PVSEC 2025 Concludes with Groundbreaking Innovations in PV and Sets the Stage for Rotterdam 2026

The event showcased more than 1,000 scientific presentations on the latest innovations, reinforcing its status as the premier platform for photovoltaic research and collaboration.

Peak Energy Deploys Lowest Cost Energy Storage Solution in Response to Energy Affordability Crisis

Breakthrough passively cooled sodium-ion system enables lowest cost of ownership for grid storage, drives down energy costs

Clou Unveils the Latest Energy Storage Innovations at Solar & Storage Live UK

Clou, a BNEF Tier 1 energy storage system provider, unveiled its next-generation Aqua-C3.0 Pro liquid-cooled energy storage system for the first time in Europe at Solar & Storage Live UK 2025 in Birmingham. The company also presented multiple innovations of integrated energy storage systems for large-scale utility and commercial & industrial applications.

PowerTitan 3.0 Energy Storage Platform Market Surges as AI-Driven Grid Stability Becomes Global Priority

The global PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage platform market is gaining unprecedented momentum as utilities, data centers, and industrial operators accelerate the adoption of scalable, high-performance battery systems for renewable energy integration and grid stabilization.

Alternative Energy - Featured Product

MORNINGSTAR - ReadyEdge

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

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.