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The Streamlined Solar Permitting Solution our Industry Needs
Permitting delays are one of the most problematic aspects of residential solar deployment. Solar projects are governed by a patchwork of laws, regulations, and standards created by a host of governmental entities regarding zoning, construction, and more.
ION Storage Systems Commissions One of the Country's Largest Solid-State Battery Manufacturing Facilities
The state-of-the-art battery production pilot line is expected to begin manufacturing 1MWh of battery cells this year, growing to 10MWh by early 2025 with a longer-term goal of 500MWh of capacity by 2028.
Changing the Rules of Thermal Energy Storage
Power Panel’s Gen 20 Thermal Storage Tank scraps the concept of the traditional steel tank, replacing it with durable, safe, stable and recyclable thermoplastics. The result is a lightweight, secure, and rapidly-deployable thermal storage solution.
ZapBatt Battery Operating System
Think of it not as a simple battery management system, but as more of an Android, Windows, or iOS for batteries. It’s a platform that breathes life into batteries, allowing them to fit within the designed parameters of any given product
Demolition Ranch HQ, Boerne, Texas―Case Study
Due to the ranch’s remote location, the owner wished to build an off-the-grid building featuring a 3.84kW rooftop solar array together with a battery storage system to power the building. The rooftop solar modules are secured in place using the ProteaBracketTM by S-5!
Solar Analysis: What is it & How Does it Work
Solar analysis is a comprehensive assessment of a location’s solar potential. It involves the evaluation of various factors that influence the effectiveness of harnessing solar energy, such as sunlight exposure, shading, and the optimal placement of solar panels.
What Is Roof Underlayment & Why It’s Important
Roof underlayment is the unsung hero of roofing systems, playing a vital role in protecting buildings from various environmental threats. Its significance spans across different roofing types, including the increasingly popular metal roofs, shingles, and tiles.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
NREL Invites Robots To Help Make Wind Turbine Blades
Although robots have been used by the wind energy industry to paint and polish blades, automation has not been widely adopted. Research at the laboratory demonstrates the ability of a robot to trim, grind, and sand blades.
Stäubli continues to expand its North American manufacturing of solar PV components
Supports increased demand for domestically made, high-quality connectors and wire harnesses, driven in part by the US Inflation Reduction Act
NREL Proof of Concept Shows Path to Easier Recycling of Solar Modules
The use of femtosecond lasers to form glass-to-glass welds for solar modules would make the panels easier to recycle, according to a proof-of-concept study conducted by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
Enteq Technologies kicks off testing campaign for geothermal ready SABER Tool
The SABER Tool, based on a concept originally developed by Shell, has been field-proven in a range of operating environments during testing in Norway and the Catoosa Test Facility in Oklahoma last year. This latest testing campaign will see the tool testing across a series of wells in Australia.
Powin Unveils Next-Generation Pod Platform at CLEANPOWER 2024
This new, powerful battery energy storage solution brings enhanced safety features and increased cost savings to customers
Philatron Installs Giant Planetary Cabling Line for Mega EV Charging Cables
Philatron Wire and Cable, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging cables in the USA, has installed a giant planetary cabling line designed for the production of mega-size EV charging cables.
Anza Unveils First-of-its-Kind Real-Time Comparison of 20+ Energy Storage Products
Independent power producers, project developers, and engineers can instantly assess the industry's largest available slate of products to make optimal, informed purchasing decisions
Sungrow to showcase state-of-the-art solar and storage solutions at CLEANPOWER 2024
Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, showcases the next generation of liquid-cooled battery energy storage systems and string inverters at CLEANPOWER 2024, May 6-9 in Minneapolis.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
MORNINGSTAR - GenStar MPPT
GenStar MPPT is the industry's first fully integrated solar DC charging system, an all-new design with "lithium DNA" from the leader in charge controllers. Out of the box, GenStar is an overachiever-delivering legendary Morningstar quality, efficiency, power and reliability along with the latest in advanced communications and control technologies. All the most installer-requested features are on-board; additional features can be easily added via Morningstar's ReadyBlock expansion technology, with snap-in blocks that provide battery metering and monitoring, signaling and load control, and lithium battery communications/control
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Panasonic Solar & Storage
Since its establishment in 1918, Panasonic has been at the forefront of innovation, providing reliable and trusted technologies to enhance everyday life. Panasonic authorized installers ensures the seamless delivery of top-tier solar and battery storage solutions to residential and small commercial customers. By harnessing the power of their EVERVOLT® solar panels and home batteries, the Panasonic Total Home Energy System empowers homeowners to generate and store their own energy for immediate and future use, all while enjoying peace of mind with zero emissions. Additionally, their comprehensive warranty covers solar panels for 25 years and battery storage for 12 years, providing assurance and protection for your investment.
