Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Mitsubishi Power is Navigating the Path to Net Zero in a Volatile World
The energy industry must act now to create a future that is secure, clean, and affordable. Power has a responsibility to drive the development of infrastructure to ensure energy security, accelerate clean energy adoption, and foster technological innovation.
Making the Case for Cable Ties in Solar
I can hook you up with a cable tie that’ll perform for 40 years or more in harsh conditions. Or maybe it will only last half that long, or much less. Your call. Install it wrong, and its potential longevity is meaningless.
Recent Advancements in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology
Despite the positive characteristics of SMRs, the high costs and dangers of radioactive material deprioritize the technology compared to traditional and reliable energy sources like fossil fuels.
Mega Lumos Solar Carports at Portland Utility
This system is a blend of (813) L60 355W modules and (20) L40 240W modules. The aesthetic combination of solar panels creates a lighter vibe for a solar walkway under the carports.
INFRGY Develops Groundbreaking Extended Range Wireless Energy Harvesting Technology
The INFRGY prototype captures radio frequency signals emitted by a transmitter, as well as electromagnetic signals harvested from the environment. The device then converts the captured RF energy into usable DC power.
Case Study: Streamlining Solar Panel Replacement and Recycling in Bermuda
This case study explores how utility scale solar maintenance may require global access to replacement parts and recycling facilities, spanning three countries, utilizing both land and sea shipping, and ensuring compliance with all international regulations.
A Review of Recent Advances in Metal Recovery through Hyperaccumulator Phytomining
This review explores key hyperaccumulator species, their physiological mechanisms for metal uptake, and advancements in genetic engineering, soil amendments, and microbial-assisted strategies to enhance bioavailability and translocation.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
How resistors ensure reliability in tidal projects like Mersey Tidal Power
Using a barrage-style turbine array to harness the immense power of the river Mersey’s tides, the development could generate up to 1GW of clean energy. Despite its promise, the scale and ambition of the project raises several challenges that require careful consideration.
RESEARCH, BUSINESS AND NETWORKING - THE NEW EES INNOVATION HUB SHOWCASES STORAGE INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS
The ees Innovation Hub Stage offers visitors a comprehensive presentation program, ranging from the use of artificial intelligence and self-learning software in battery research, to energy trading and the very topical issue of recycling.
SMA America Expands Sunny Boy Smart Energy Portfolio with Higher Power Class Options
New SBSE 9.6 kW and SBSE 11.5 kW models provide greater flexibility, enhanced backup capabilities and increased residential energy independence.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
JA Solar Delivers 1GW DeepBlue 4.0 Pro Modules for Landmark Desert PV Project in Inner Mongolia
Located in Inner Mongolia, Suji Sandland is one of the many desert zones that pose ecological and environmental challenges. The deployment of JA Solar's DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules marks a critical step toward transforming the arid land into a sustainable source of clean energy, supporting the area's green transition.
Electric Vehicle Battery Market is Experiencing Robust Growth
The global electric vehicle battery market is expected to witness strongest growth at a CAGR of 24.68% from 2025 to 2034 and is expected to reach valuation around USD 679.80 billion by 2034.
EDF Renewables North America and Power Sustainable Close Financing for Desert Quartzite Solar and Storage Project
KfW IPEX-Bank, together with MUFG Bank Ltd, Export Development Canada, Korea Development Bank, and 4 other participating banks, provided long-term debt financing for Desert Quartzite. This financing marks the first project leverage application in the United States for EDF Renewables in over a decade.
BLUETTI Apex 300 Pre-Launch: Next-Gen Versatile Energy with Exclusive Access Open Now
The Apex 300 is built for a simple start-and ready to scale into a smarter energy ecosystem.
Enertech Global and Dandelion Energy Partner in one of the Largest Deployments of Residential Geothermal Heating and Cooling in U.S. History
Over the next two years, Dandelion Energy will facilitate the drilling of individual ground loops and installation of Enertech heat pumps for over 1,500 homes across 14 Lennar communities in Colorado.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
MORNINGSTAR - GenStar MPPT
GenStar MPPT is the industry's first fully integrated solar DC charging system, an all-new design with "lithium DNA" from the leader in charge controllers. Out of the box, GenStar is an overachiever-delivering legendary Morningstar quality, efficiency, power and reliability along with the latest in advanced communications and control technologies. All the most installer-requested features are on-board; additional features can be easily added via Morningstar's ReadyBlock expansion technology, with snap-in blocks that provide battery metering and monitoring, signaling and load control, and lithium battery communications/control
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Morningstar Corporation
With over 4 million products installed and sold since 1993-in some of the most extreme environments and mission-critical applications in the world-Morningstar Corporation is the world's leading supplier of solar controllers and inverters. The US-based, privately-owned company is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with an engineering research and development center in Maryland, and a global network of dedicated, best-in-class distribution and manufacturing partners. With some three decades of consistent, independent ownership and management behind it, Morningstar today enjoys stability and staying power unique in the industry- a result of the high morale, independent culture carefully cultivated by its founders and their original vision.
