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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.
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.
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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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.
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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.
Eaton Helps Seattle City Light Strengthen Grid Planning to Meet Record-Setting Demand for Electricity
By implementing Eaton’s advanced grid planning software, the utility is streamlining project management with advanced modeling tools that help prioritize infrastructure investments and the integration of new energy resources.
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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.
Global Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity to Reach 5.4 TWh by 2036, but Gigafactory Growth Cools, According to IDTechEx
Global annual battery production capacity will rise from nearly 500 GWh in 2020 to nearly 5000 by 2036, finds to IDTechEx, with more than 50% of that capacity centralized in China. As of 2024, China controlled over 75% of total global battery production capacity, due to fast development of gigafactories and subsidization by governmental bodies.
Zendure Launches New AI-Powered Entry-Level Energy Storage System SolarFlow 800 Plus
Affordable, smart efficiency for entry-level balcony power plants powered by ZENKI HEMS for intelligent energy management
EKO Instruments' Scientific-grade Solar Sensors Installed at 110MW Texas Solar Site
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EKO Instruments USA announces today that a suite of weather stations featuring the MS-80SH Pyranometer have been installed at the 110MW-scale Three W Solar project site owned by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in Hill County, Texas. Installed prior to commissioning and capacity testing, the solar sensors will play a key role in ensuring accurate performance measurement at the solar site, which will supply the ERCOT market.
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FLIR PV KIT - Solar Troubleshooting Kit for Photovoltaic Systems
FLIR PV kits are designed to assess the performance, safety, and efficiency of residential, commercial, and industrial solar panels and photovoltaic systems. PV kits from FLIR help you diagnose faults and potential failures and ensure optimal energy production, system longevity, and compliance with industry standards. With a PV kit from FLIR, you'll be perfectly equipped for any solar installation or repair.
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Terrasmart
Terrasmart, the renewable energy portfolio of Gibraltar (NASDAQ: ROCK), is a leading provider of solar racking technologies, electrical balance-of-system products, installation services, and project optimization software. Harnessing the combined strengths, technical expertise, and heritage of its four legacy brands, Terrasmart delivers a holistic project experience providing leading solar technologies and smart solutions across the project lifecycle to mitigate risks and amplify returns for solar projects of any size, type, and location. Serving the commercial, DG and utility sectors across North America, Terrasmart integrates products and solutions across the PV lifecycle to minimize risks and maximize returns. With over 24 GWs of solar deployed across 6,000 PV systems, Terrasmart creates unique value for more profitable solar on any terrain, anywhere in the U.S.
