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Bad Charging Infrastructure: A Decade of Inequitable Deployment

We need to build better systems that make dedicated charging more affordable, reliable, and feasible for those who need it the most. We need to build for the reality that vehicles dwell for 95% of their lifetime. We need to build for a changing world.

Critical Skills the Next Generation of Engineers Must Develop

Transitioning from hands-on engineering roles in the field to strategic leadership, I’ve learned that the importance of communication in making complex technical concepts easily understandable and actionable for teams is essential for building alignment and driving growth.

The Evolution of Commercial Solar: Lessons from Discontinued Solar Brands

As countries move toward decarbonization and grow the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix, the commercial solar panel sector has seen both meteoric rises and sudden declines among its most prominent brands.

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.

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How Can the Early History of Alternative Energy Inform Future Innovations?

Understanding this history enables today’s innovators to view alternative energy as a continuation of long-standing ideas that were once limited by economic and technological constraints rather than vision.

How to Extend Solar Racking Lifespan With Smart Material Pairing

Whether engineers use sacrificial anodes, hybrid materials or specialized coatings, these materials extend solar panel racking systems’ lifespans. This change has far-reaching implications on the renewable energy sector and related fields.

Battery storage projects surge as utilities prepare for next grid era in 2026

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.

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The Complete Guide to Single-Family Home Energy Storage Capacity: Size It Right for Resilience & Savings

This guide focuses on single-family home energy storage capacity for U.S. homeowners. The optimal capacity ranges 10-20 kWh for daily resilience and bill savings, 4-10 kWh for essential-only backup, and 20-30+ kWh for whole-home coverage. Capacity (kWh) determines backup duration and solar shift efficiency, while key factors include battery chemistry (LiFePO4 is preferred for safety and long life), system efficiency, depth of discharge, and temperature. Sizing requires measuring actual loads, calculating based on backup needs, adjusting for losses, and adding a 15-20% margin. Pairing with solar is recommended, with specific capacity matches for different PV arrays. Power ratings (kW) matter for simultaneous device use. Economics involve installation costs, incentives, and intelligent controls like Ktech's îHEMSess. Emerging trends include lithium dominance and grid-interactive features.

Renewable Energy in Mining Market to Reach USD 3.4 Billion by 2032 | Clean Power Revolution

The global Renewable Energy in Mining Market is set to reach USD 3.4 Billion by 2032, growing at 8.4% CAGR, as mining companies adopt solar, wind, and hybrid systems to cut carbon emissions, lower costs, and drive sustainable operations worldwide.

Scanifly and IronRidge Integrate Drone-Based PV Design with Racking Layouts, Eliminating Duplicate Work and Accelerating Project Timelines

The integration automatically transfers Scanifly design data and panel placement directly into IronRidge's Design Assistant, eliminating platform switching and saving contractors 1-3 hours per project.

Trina Storage and Aer Sol©ir launch Italy's largest BESS project, kicking off multi-GWh expansion

This 1 GWh project is set to become one of the largest battery energy storage projects in Italy and in Europe. Trina Storage is already preparing additional projects for delivery under Italy's MACSE scheme, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country's energy transition.

Biogas Market Growth Driven by Waste-to-Energy Demand Through 2032

The biogas industry is expected to possess high growth potential in the coming years, due to increase in industrial and commercial applications and a surge in agricultural sector and government support globally.

Alternative Energy - Featured Product

Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K

Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K

A 10,000W plug & play whole-home generator with a 10kWh LiFePO4 battery for reliable backup power. Features easy setup, flexible 120V/208-240V input, and solar/wind charging. Expandable with extra batteries or solar panels, and can pair two units for 20,000W for even larger energy needs. Powers your home during power outages, reduces electricity costs, and supports sustainable energy.

Alternative Energy - Featured Company

OMCO Solar

OMCO Solar

OMCO Solar is one of the nation's leading US factory-direct manufacturers of solar trackers and fixed-tilt solutions for distributed generation and utility-scale projects. Providing you with expertise in fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker systems, built on 7 decades of steel manufacturing. OMCO Solar has delivered 12 GW of factory-direct, high-quality solar mounting structures nationwide. Bringing clean solar energy to our farms, schools, healthcare facilities, municipalities, and transportation infrastructure.