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The First PV Connectors for Harsh Environmental Conditions
Requirements for operating electrical installations in ambient temperatures over 70°C or at altitudes higher than 6,500 feet differ from the requirements for standard installations due to the different climate conditions.
The Next Giant Leap for Electric System Reliability: PG&E Proposes Nearly 1,600 MW of New Battery Energy Storage Capacity
If approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), these nine projects would bring PG&E’s total battery energy storage system capacity to more than 3,330 MW by 2024.
Winter-ready SolarEdge PV System Set to Produce Over 80% of Wisconsin Manufacturer’s Energy Needs
The rooftop array is comprised of 1,037 solar modules, each paired with SolarEdge Power Optimizers for maximum energy production at the site – despite challenging cold weather conditions typical to Wisconsin.
Recent Advancements in Nuclear Technology : an Overview
Many researchers claimed that smaller modular reactors (SMRs) are the way to address the existing issue with reactor designs. SMRs are designed to generate up to 300 MW of electric power, and the parts of the reactors can be easily broken down and transported to plants.
Solar-powered Solutions on the Farm: Purdue-affiliated Company Completes Microgrid for Crop Production Facility
Adding solar power with energy storage was the first step in the company's long-term vision of lowering its carbon footprint and using clean energy to power its operation.
From Fuel to Photovoltaics - How Photovoltaic Technology Can Be Used in Transport
In their current state, photovoltaics cannot generate the amount of energy needed to fully power electric vehicles like cars and buses. However, they will augment power needs, making batteries last longer and generating power for features such as air-conditioning.
Advances in the Conversion of Ocean/MSW Waste Plastic to Fuels
The conversion of plastic waste into fuel is beneficial for the global economy and environment. Plastic conversion to fuel has the potential to create almost 40,000 jobs.
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Landmark Demonstration Shows How Common Wind Turbine Can Provide Fundamental Grid Stability
NREL Uses Advanced Grid Research Environment for First-Ever Example of Type-3 Turbines Using Grid-Forming Controls
Aigen raises a $4M seed led by NEA
From Gigafactory to the Farm: Solar-powered robotics company founded by engineering and business leadership from Tesla and MIT
5 Emerging Obstacles With Fleet Electrification in 2022
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While electrifying long-haul truck fleets would bring considerable environmental benefits, it’s proven to be a challenging task. Fleets must find ways past these obstacles to embrace sustainability.
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Sol Systems Partners with Community Organizations to Scale Impact
Initial $200 thousand contributed to partner organizations located in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC
Soltec signs contracts for construction of two projects totaling 420 MW in Chile and Colombia
• SF7 bifacial solar trackers, capable of generating 2.1% more power, have been supplied to these projects
• Construction of both plants will take place in 2022
• In addition to supplying trackers, Soltec will provide construction services and facilitate the recruitment of local workforce
Amp Energy announces the largest battery storage facilities in Europe with two flagship 400 MW projects located in Scotland
The projects will provide reliable grid stability services and power management across the central belt of Scotland including Glasgow and Edinburgh.
GREENCORE HAS SELECTED ADVANCED BATTERY CONCEPTS' ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR ITS PLANNED NETWORK OF 10,000+ SOLAR EV CHARGING PLAZAS
Under this arrangement, ABC will manufacture and supply the energy storage systems for an estimated 10,000 Solar EV Charging Plazas by the end of the decade.
Talesun's PV Modules Selected to Power 57 MW Projects in U.S.
The utility-scale solar power projects are expected to include approximately 126,000 Talesun's bifacial PV modules, which have been covered by a 12-year warranty on quality assurance, and 30-year linear power output performance guarantee.
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