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The Solar Shift: Why Clean Energy Is Now a Strategic Imperative for U.S. Manufacturers

Solar power has emerged as a game-changer for manufacturers. With large, flat rooftops already in place, manufacturing facilities are ideally positioned to harness solar energy at scale.

What Are the Inherent Risks of BESS Sites, and How Can Operators Overcome Them?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing the way we power our world, acting as the source that keeps renewable energy flowing even when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.

Battling Revenue Erosion: Sharper SOC Accuracy Can Lift BESS Earnings by 11 %

For lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries—now powering more than 80 % of new BESS builds—SOC error margins of 10-20 % points are routine because LFP’s flat voltage profile makes precise measurements tricky.

A Foundation for Success: Navigating Bedrock & 180-mph Winds

Bahamas Solar & Renewables took a non-traditional path to build their first solar site by bypassing the use of an EPC. Instead, they hired local contractors to execute their civil and electrical work. This initiative ensured economic support for the local community.

Inspection of critical infrastructure using intelligent drones

A research group at the University of Klagenfurt has designed a real-time capable drone based on object-relative navigation using artificial intelligence. Also on board: a USB3 Vision industrial camera from the uEye LE family from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH.

Latest Advances in Hydrogen Fuel Technologies

This paper briefly outlines contemporary advancements in hydrogen fuel (HF) quality assurance, focusing on the development of traceable calibration standards, compact analytical instrumentation, and refined on-site sampling protocols.

Eagleview One™ - AI and Precise 3D Models in One Easy Platform

By combining cutting-edge technology like high-resolution imagery and AI-driven analytics, it eliminates traditional silos in data and empowers industries to make more informed, data-driven decisions faster.

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The role of Big Data and IoT in optimizing grid operation and energy consumption

The energy grid has undergone a radical transformation. There has been a significant shift away from traditional energy distribution systems as technology highlighted weakness in the grids of the past.

The winds of change - technology, trends and the road ahead

Wind power has become a fundamental pillar of the world’s energy mix, generating over 2,300 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity each year as of 2023, or around 10 per cent of the world’s total supply.

SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE BRINGS TEENS FROM ACROSS U.S. TO DFW FOR EPIC RACE

Twenty-seven teams of high school students are preparing to head to Texas for the 32nd annual Solar Car Challenge, when they will race around Texas Motor Speedway for four days to see which team’s car goes the greatest distance. The race begins Sunday, July 20.

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CIRCOR Announces IMO 3-Screw Rotary Pump Technology for Transformer Ester and Mineral Oil Purification Service Lowers operating costs with enhanced reliability and longevity.

CIRCOR International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems, announces its IMO 3-screw positive displacement rotary pump technology, ideal for lowering transformer oil purification operating costs. The IMO 3-screw design excels under low/vacuum inlet pressures and provides enhanced reliability and longevity. The pumps are available in the 3D and 3E series for transfer/circulation of transformer insulating oil.

CENTURY LITHIUM REPORTS BATTERY-GRADE LITHIUM METAL ANODES PRODUCED FROM ANGEL ISLAND LITHIUM CARBONATE

The Li-MA was produced using lithium carbonate derived from Century Lithium's wholly owned lithium project, Angel Island in Esmeralda County, Nevada and the associated Demonstration Plant in Nye County, Nevada.

Sungrow Unveils Next-Generation Residential ESS

Designed for Reliable Backup Power

Eastron's UL-Certified Smart Meter: Critical for Reliable Energy Monitoring in North American PV Systems

This abstract summarizes the explosive growth of North America's PV market-driven by policy (U.S. IRA's 30% ITC), rising energy costs, and 100% clean electricity goals-and the critical monitoring challenges it faces: power quality risks (harmonics, voltage fluctuations), data communication issues, and extreme temperature impacts. Eastron's UL-certified SDM630MCT three-phase smart meter addresses these pain points with bidirectional metering (IMP&EXP), multi-parameter power quality monitoring, Modbus RS485 compatibility, a -40℃~+70℃ operating range, and 0.5s class accuracy. It ensures stable operation, avoids grid fines, and maximizes economic benefits for North American PV users, serving as a compliant, reliable solution for the market's rapid expansion.

Pusan National University Researchers Develop Game-Changing Method to Create Safer, Long-Lasting Lithium-Ion Batteries

A novel mathematical framework unlocks unlimited customization of full concentration gradient in high-nickel cathodes for improved safety and stability

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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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