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Building Climate-Resilient Utility Infrastructure Beyond Traditional Risk

The integration of climate risk into fundamental infrastructure planning and project execution processes has become a key priority for both utilities and their regulators.

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.

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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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.

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.

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Envision Energy and GES Partner to Scale Energy Storage and Wind Power Across Spain and Europe, Powering a Clean Energy Future

This partnership marks a new milestone in Envision Energy's European strategy, reinforcing its commitment to building a robust engineering and service ecosystem in Spain, one of Europe's key renewable energy markets, and accelerating the region's transition toward a cleaner, more resilient, and digitally driven energy system.

Poll Indicates Ohioans Strongly Support Solar Farms

Most Ohioans believe solar farms have a positive impact on the economy, environment, and quality of life

Core Highlights: Europe's C&I and Data Center Storage Drive Global Growth

Overseas markets are the primary profit source for China's energy storage firms, with Europe's commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage and data center storage as the largest, most certain growth drivers. The global market is diversified, expanding across Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The U.S. faces short-term trade barrier impacts but benefits from "safe harbor" projects pre-2025, with data centers boosting demand. Europe's mature C&I market sees strong needs, while China's policy shifts (capacity tariffs) promise robust domestic demand. Data center storage is a high-potential segment: U.S. data centers may account for 9% of electricity use by 2030. Storage solves grid strain, accelerates connections, enables green energy, and cuts costs (electricity makes up over 50% of data center expenses). The U.S. data center storage market could hit 120-250 GWh by 2030, offering massive growth.

KROHNE Highlights Advanced Coriolis Flowmeter Technology for Precision Process Measurement

KROHNE, a leading provider of industrial process instrumentation, announces its cutting-edge Coriolis flowmeter technology, designed to address the most demanding process measurement challenges across various industries. With decades of experience and continuous innovation, KROHNE's OPTIMASS Coriolis flowmeters offer unparalleled accuracy, versatility, and reliability for critical flow measurement applications.

Stäubli Enhances its BosCon Connector Product Line for Large-Format PV Aluminum Cable

Stäubli Electrical Connectors, the global leader in PV cable couplers, is proud to announce the release of its enhanced BosCon series of large-format PV cable connectors, now for use with aluminum cables. The new BosCon connector is specifically designed for connecting large-format aluminum cables in utility-scale PV systems. Following Stäubli's commitment to high quality, the new connector provides a reliable solution for carrying and protecting high current loads in harsh and demanding outdoor environments.

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MORNINGSTAR - ReadyEdge

MORNINGSTAR - ReadyEdge

The ReadyEdgeTM (RE-1) accessory is an intelligent system controlling and reporting device meant to make monitoring your solar energy system more transparent. Enabling access to LiveViewTM 2.0 and Morningstar Solar ConnectTM, ReadyEdge provides data from all compatible Morningstar devices in your system. It is designed to be paired with the three ReadyBlock options, up to six total, with the possibility to use multiple ReadyShunts and ReadyRelays. The ReadyEdge is compatible with select Morningstar products.

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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.