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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OPENS MICROGRID RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

The two communities of 219 homes have separate microgrids that can be connected when shared energy resources are determined to benefit both communities. In addition to the home batteries, a community battery will be shared among the homes.

Ultimate Guide to Battery Aging - How to Prevent Aging in Battery Energy Storage Systems

It’s a priority for many transportation and energy service providers to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of their batteries. By better understanding battery aging we can learn how to prolong the lifespan of batteries.

“Let-It-Burn” is not an Effective Fire Suppression Solution for Battery Energy Storage Systems

The standards are not crystal clear and have left some with the impression that it is acceptable just to let a BESS fire burn itself out—the “let-it-burn” method—without providing any fire suppression measures.

Three Reasons to Avoid Self-Integration of Battery-based Energy Storage Systems

In our latest blog, our experts share some valuable insights on why avoiding self-integration of battery-based energy storage systems is the best approach for long-term success.

HY-FCELL CANADA, Jun 05 - 07 2023, Vancouver, Canada

The exhibition will focus on hydrogen generation and infrastructure, fuel cell components and systems, their production technology, and application areas for fuel cells and hydrogen technologies, along with research, development and specialized services.

Lithium Ion Battery Recycling

There has been a lot of discussion from students and instructors on SEI’s campus regarding lithium battery recycling. SEI’s Lab Manager and Instructor, Alex Jahp, was able to put together some information for our students and staff on the topic.

Floating Solar Panels: The Future of Renewable Energy?

The biggest commercial benefits of floating solar can be found in areas where land is sparse and/or expensive. Using floating solar in these areas can be significantly more cost-effective, help generate income from otherwise unused bodies of water

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Comau Is Developing A Fully Automated System For Sustainable Battery Recycling And Second-Life Repurposing

Flex-BD is a robotized system that automates the entire process of dismantling worn-out electric batteries using a highly flexible, repeatable and standardizable process.

INTERSOLAR EUROPE: SPOTLIGHT ON EUROPEAN PV PRODUCTION

In order to achieve energy sovereignty and make its energy system permanently resilient, Europe must minimize its technological dependencies and supply chain disruptions.

Industry leaders to speak at Wood Mackenzie's Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2023

Join executives from EnerVenue, Hecate Energy, Norton Rose Fulbright and the US Department of Energy as event covers current market trends and outlook

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Harnessing the Power of Wind: Insights into the Operations and Maintenance Market for Wind Turbines

The world's wind energy sector is centered around wind turbines, which are one of the renewable energy sources that are expanding the quickest. In order to ensure that wind turbines operate smoothly and effectively, the wind turbine operations and maintenance (O&M) market is a crucial part of the wind energy sector. With a projected CAGR of 7.4% from 2022 to 2030, the market for operations and maintenance of wind turbines is anticipated to reach approximately US$ 53.65 billion by that time.

Hydrogen: on the road to net zero

Hydrogen-ready CHP is not tomorrow's technology! It's here today - ready to help the UK deliver on its net zero ambitions and lead the global clean energy revolution.

Slenergy Launches iShare-Home Residential Energy Solution in Munich

During the event, Slenergy officially introduced its innovative residential energy solution, iShare-Home, with an ambition to assist customers in reducing energy costs, achieving energy independence, and minimizing their carbon footprint.

Canadian Solar's CSI Energy Storage Enters into Supply Agreement with Cero Generation and Enso Energy in the UK for 99 MWh of Energy Storage Solutions

Cero, together with their UK development partner Enso, will utilize CSI Energy Storage's SolBank products for their 49.5MW/99MWh battery energy storage system, which is co-located with the Larks Green solar PV project in South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

From Small-Scale to Industrial: The Range of Wind Turbine Output

The worldwide wind turbine market was valued at US$ 55.91 billion in 2021 and is predicted to reach US$ 102.4 billion by 2030, increasing at a CAGR of 6.34% from 2022 to 2030. Some of the important reasons driving the growth of the wind turbine market include rising demand for renewable energy sources, government incentives for wind power adoption, and technical improvements.

Alternative Energy - Featured Product

SOLTEC – SFOne single axis tracker

SOLTEC - SFOne single axis tracker

SFOne is the 1P single-axis tracker by Soltec. This tracker combines the mechanical simplicity with the extraordinary expertise of Soltec for more than 18 years. Specially designed for larger 72 an 78 cell modules, this tracker is self-powered thanks to its dedicated module, which results into a lower cost-operational power supply. The SFOne has a 5% less piles than standard competitor, what reduces a 75% the labor time.

Alternative Energy - Featured Company

Stäubli Electrical Connectors, Inc.

Stäubli Electrical Connectors, Inc.

Stäubli Electrical Connectors are used on more than 300 GW, over 50% of the PV capacity worldwide. The MC4 family of UL and TUV listed products include connectors, in-line fuses, branch connectors, cable assembly and more.