Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.
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.
Optimizing Tantalum Sheets for Sputtering Targets in Optical and Solar Applications
From advanced optics to next-generation solar cells, engineers across the United States are turning to high-quality tantalum sheets and tantalum plates to ensure durability and efficiency in demanding environments.
Small Modular Reactors and Microreactors: A Review of Safety, Economics, Regulation, and Environmental Impacts in Energy Transition
SMRs aim to replace traditional carbon-based fuels, aiming to reduce the negative environmental impacts that these fuels cause. This paper evaluates their safety, economics, regulatory frameworks, and environmental impacts based on recent articles and developments.
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.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Trina Storage Completes 5MWh Large Scale Fire Test Under Maximum Severity Conditions, Demonstrating System-Level Safety Performance
The test occurred under the full supervision of internationally recognized third-parties, including TÜV Rheinland and a leading North American fire protection and life-safety engineering firm, Hiller.
Lessons from COP30 - The critical role of grid stability in the energy transition
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As the world pushes to triple renewable power capacity by 2030, attention is shifting from adding generation to preparing grids for the change.
Beyond the Device: The Real Drivers of Industrial Mobility
Accessories don’t just complement rugged devices, they complete them. They turn durability into productivity, resilience into results, and hardware into workflow platforms.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
Renewable Energy Market Growth, Trends, and Future Outlook 2032
The Renewable Energy Market continues to expand with advancements in solar, wind, and storage technologies. Supportive government policies and rising sustainability goals are driving investments, shaping the global transition toward affordable and clean energy solutions.
Rooftop Solar PV Market Accelerates as Demand for Clean Power Rises Worldwide
The global rooftop solar PV industry was valued at $51.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $89.8 billion by 2032, driven by rising renewable energy demand, falling solar costs, and strong government incentives worldwide.
North American Residential Energy Storage Market Booms: How to Seize Policy Dividends with ESS?
The North American residential ESS market is booming, driven by policy incentives, high electricity costs and tech progress. The U.S. IRA's 30% tax credit (extended to 2032) and state rebates fuel growth. LFP batteries and AI-powered EMS boost viability, cutting household bills by 30%-50%. BaaS and lease models lower entry barriers, while VPP integration creates extra revenue. California, Texas and Florida lead installations. Challenges include IRA restrictions and supply chains. Success relies on leveraging policies, advancing tech and innovating localized models to tap this $28 billion market.
Case Study - KST-1P Solar Tracker Powers Mexico's Clean Energy Transition
KST-1P is one of the most widely recognized trackers in the KST Series, and it has been chosen once again for this exciting solar project in Mexico, standing out for its exceptional cost-effectiveness and high energy efficiency.
Energy Storage as a Service Market Size, Growth Opportunities, and Future Forecast to 2032
Energy Storage as a Service Market growth is fueled by rising investments in smart grids, renewable integration, and energy management services. The market, projected to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2032, is gaining traction among utilities and industrial sectors seeking reliable and flexible power solutions.
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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
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.
