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Energy Storage Technology: A Vital Component of a Modern Power Grid
With enough energy storage on the grid, we will no longer have to size infrastructure to the highest peak. We can reduce system inefficiencies, improve utilization of assets, and lower the cost to the ratepayers.
Solid-state sodium batteries could be safer, cheaper, more powerful option
Researchers at Western University are working on a new type of battery – called solid-state sodium batteries – that show considerable promise in addressing these challenges.
Battery Powered Generator vs Solar Powered Generator: What is the Difference?
Learn the key differences between battery and solar powered generators, their pros and cons, and which option best fits your home or off-grid backup power needs.
Renewable Grid Integration
Ensuring grid stability with high levels of IBRs is a growing technical challenge. Traditional grids derived strength and inertia from big spinning generators, but when those are replaced by solar inverters and wind turbines, the system behaves differently.
Recent Progress in the US EV Industry: Greener and Safer EV Battery Technologies
This paper explores a range of approaches aimed at enhancing battery performance while reducing production costs and mitigating existing limitations. These approaches span from theoretical frameworks to practical advancements in anode and cathode materials.
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.
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PolyU research drives commercialisation of energy-efficient solar cell technology towards 40% efficiency milestone
The team hopes to accelerate the commercialization of perovskite/silicon TSCs through industry-academia-research collaboration, while aligning with the Nation’s strategic plan of carbon peaking and neutrality.
Energy Affordability Was on the Ballot. Clean Energy as the Solution Won.
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Soon after the polls closed and the results came rolling in, it became clear that supporting solar and storage to lower costs is more than just good policy. It’s good politics, too.
Eaton Helps Seattle City Light Strengthen Grid Planning to Meet Record-Setting Demand for Electricity
By implementing Eaton’s advanced grid planning software, the utility is streamlining project management with advanced modeling tools that help prioritize infrastructure investments and the integration of new energy resources.
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Europe set to hit 100 GW of energy storage, with more than 115% growth expected by 2030
Since 2020, energy storage in Europe has experienced rapid growth, with each technology advancing at its own pace. Pumped-hydro storage (PHS) holds the largest share of installed capacity, at 50.6 GW, including 500 MW added this year in Belgium and Austria. Battery storage has expanded more rapidly, with over 4 GW of new utility-scale capacity in 2025 alone.
Solar Photovoltaic Glass Market Size, Share & Trends 2025-2032: Key Growth Drivers and Forecast to USD 113.5 Billion
The Solar Photovoltaic Glass Market is projected to grow from USD 8.3 billion in 2022 to USD 113.5 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 30.2 %. Explore key market trends, growth drivers, regional insights, and forecast analysis shaping the future of solar energy infrastructure worldwide.
Concentrated Solar Power Market Size & Growth 2021-2030: Dispatchable Solar Gains Momentum
The global Concentrated Solar Power market is expected to grow from US$ 8.2 billion in 2021 to US$ 52.4 billion by 2030 (CAGR 23.4 %). Discover key growth drivers, regional outlooks and market trends shaping the future of CSP.
Wind vs. Solar: Which Renewable Energy Option Makes Sense for Your Farm?
A friendly breakdown of wind and solar energy for commercial farms, covering costs, space needs, energy output, incentives, and recycling, so you can confidently choose (or combine!) the best renewable power solution for your operation
Germany's Energy Storage Market: A Surge Driven by Renewables and Policy Support
Germany's energy storage market is booming, driven by accelerated energy transition and grid flexibility needs. Shifting from a residential-focused market, it now balances residential, commercial, and utility-scale segments-with utility-scale installations surging 83.4% YoY in 2024. Policy incentives like KfW loans and grid fee exemptions fuel growth, while key trends include VPP adoption and energy arbitrage. Despite grid bottlenecks and recycling uncertainties, the market is set for sustained expansion, backed by Germany's 2030 360GW renewables target.
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