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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.

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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EKO Instruments' Scientific-grade Solar Sensors Installed at 110MW Texas Solar Site

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EKO Instruments USA announces today that a suite of weather stations featuring the MS-80SH Pyranometer have been installed at the 110MW-scale Three W Solar project site owned by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in Hill County, Texas. Installed prior to commissioning and capacity testing, the solar sensors will play a key role in ensuring accurate performance measurement at the solar site, which will supply the ERCOT market.

OMCO Solar Now Offering 100% Domestic Solar Tracker Solutions

OMCO Solar's vertically integrated model has always stood on putting manufacturing power into the hands of our clients.

OMCO Solar Launches OMCO Star Tracker Control System

OMCO Solar®, America's premier factory-direct manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed-tilt solutions, announces the launch of the OMCO Star™ Tracker Control System, available now nationwide.

RE+ Events and GRID Alternatives expand partnership to connect clean energy job seekers and employers

Building on success earlier in 2025, which connected more than 300 job seekers with leading clean energy companies, this next series of job fairs promises another great networking and recruiting experience.

SolaREIT Surpasses $5 Billion Project Value Milestone in Solar and Battery Energy Storage Land Financing

Clean Energy Real Estate Leader Mi lestone Aligns with the Company's Five-Year Anniversary

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Nature's Generator

Nature's Generator

Nature's Generator Inc., is one of the original North American solar generator brands. Established in 2015, with distribution facilities located in North America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Nature's Generator continues to design and develop industry leading whole home power solutions that are designed for easy home integration.