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Mon Power Brings Solar Grazing to West Virginia Site
Hundreds of sheep kept vegetation trimmed at 80-acre solar facility in Monongalia County. This method of natural lawnmowing is currently being used at 506 solar sites in 30 states, according to the American Solar Grazing Association.
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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Building Climate-Resilient Utility Infrastructure Beyond Traditional Risk
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The integration of climate risk into fundamental infrastructure planning and project execution processes has become a key priority for both utilities and their regulators.
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.
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ISO 42001 Certification: The Future of Responsible AI Governance
Discover how ISO 42001 certification helps organizations build trust, ensure ethical AI practices, and enhance compliance. Learn why CertPro is your trusted partner for achieving ISO 42001 certification.
Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Practical Look at a Promising Lithium Alternative
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion technology. With advances in cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, they offer improved safety, wider temperature stability, and the potential to support future electric vehicle energy needs.
Alternative Energy Market Outlook 2035: Global Market Valued at US$ 1121.6 Bn in 2024 Expected to Reach US$ 4018.0 Bn by 2035 with a CAGR of 12.3% Driven by Decarbonization Targets, Technology Advancements, and Government Policies
Alternative Energy Market (Type: Solar Power, Wind Power, Hydroelectric Power, Geothermal Energy, Biomass Energy, Wave and Tidal Energy, Green Hydrogen, Waste to Energy; Connectivity: On-grid and Off-grid; End-user: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Utilities) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025â€'2035
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
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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.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Hammond Power Solutions
HPS is one of the largest manufacturer of dry-type transformers in North America. We engineer and manufacture a wide range of standard and custom transformers that are exported globally in electrical equipment and systems. We support solid industries such as oil and gas, mining, steel, waste and water treatment, commercial construction, data centers and wind power generation. HPS leads the industry in these markets through its technical design strength, breadth of product, and manufacturing capabilities, making HPS a stronger company both fundamentally and financially.
