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Battery storage projects surge as utilities prepare for next grid era in 2026
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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.
Preventing Vermin Damage and Other Solar Hazards
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
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
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.
Why Compliance Documentation Matters in Electronic Recycling
Partner with the wrong ITAD and e-waste provider, and your business faces lawsuits and damage to your reputation. It’s beneficial to be very selective about who handles your e-waste.
Engineering the Future of Lubricants: From Plants to Performance
The global movement towards sustainability has put a spotlight on biolubricants as a great alternative to petroleum-based lubricants due to their ability to not harm the environment like petroleum-based lubricants do.
Corban Commons Solar Project - 436kW Solis C&I Grid-tied Projects
For Corban Commons, the challenge was to secure a renewable energy solution that would provide long-term cost savings for its low-income senior residents without burdening the facility with initial capital expenditures.
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The Future of Lead, Lithium and Vanadium Energy Storage Unveiled at CES 2026
Stryten Energy highlights lead, lithium, and vanadium redox flow battery technologies designed for grid resilience and renewable energy integration. The tech-agnostic BESS solutions support data centers, manufacturing, and EV charging amid surging energy demand.
2026 Outlook: U.S. Solar Adapts to Policy Shifts as Retrofitting and New Technology Drive Growth
PV Hardware USA expects policy adaptation, domestic manufacturing progress and energy storage to shape the next phase of industry growth
How Mechanical Engineering Services Support Sustainable Buildings
Mechanical engineering sits at the centre of energy performance, covering heating, cooling, ventilation, water systems and building services.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
The 16KW Off-Grid Inverter: Redefining Renewable Energy Independence in a Booming Market
The booming global off-grid inverter market (10.4% CAGR, $2.9B by 2032) sees the 16KW model as a game-changer. It outperforms parallel systems by cutting costs and faults, with global voltage compatibility and top certifications. Its integrated iHEMS boosts energy utilization to 92%, extends battery life, and reduces downtime by 65%. Adaptable to diverse energy sources, it leads the industry's intelligent shift, redefining off-grid energy independence.
EV Battery Swapping Market is Experiencing Exponential Growth
Cervicorn Consulting estimates the electric vehicle battery swapping market valued at $4.69 billion in 2025, rising to $37.41 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 26.07%.
Stationary Fuel Cell Market Poised for Strong Growth as Demand for Clean and Reliable Power Rises
The stationary fuel cell industry is growing rapidly due to rising demand for clean, reliable power. Valued at $2.6 Bn in 2021, it is projected to reach $9.0 Billion by 2031, driven by distributed energy adoption, hydrogen infrastructure investments, and low-emission power needs.
EV Battery Reuse Market Set for Rapid Expansion Driven by Electric Mobility & Energy Storage Demand
The need for low cost batteries in energy storage systems, EV charging stations, and base stations will provide ample opportunities for the development of the global EV battery reuse industry in the forecast period.
UL Solutions Debuts Testing and Certification Framework for Safer Plug-In Solar Across the United States
By addressing safety risks associated with plug-in solar systems, UL Solutions is helping to enable safer, more accessible solar power options for residents of multi-unit buildings and supporting emerging state-level legislation.
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
US Battery
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.
