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Printed, Placed, Powered: Can Robotics Close the Gap in Flexible Solar Manufacturing?
This article takes a look at what flexible solar actually is, along with its challenges, and the technical steps needed to make it a practical reality.
RE+ 2025 is Underway
Our RE+ Newspage will be updated throughout the event with all the exciting news and announcements from this years event.
Terrasmart Launches In-House Ground Screw Production for Solar Sites
The move is the latest in the company’s vertical integration strategy to strengthen supply chain resilience
Solar Under Storm III
The next chapter in designing hurricane-resilient PV systems in a world of increasing tropical storms. Solar Under Storm III is the next step forward to providing technical guidance to enhance solar system durability against Category 5 hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.
Sodium-Ion Batteries for Personal Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review of Performance, Cost, and Sustainability
Sodium-ion batteries offer a compelling alternative to lithium-ion batteries for personal electric vehicles and grid storage applications. Their key advantages include low cost, material abundance, and enhanced safety, particularly under extreme temperature conditions.
Solar Walkway Installation for Hawaii’s Veterans
The Lumos solar walkway installation is equipped with (1,020) S60 Vision modules. Our industry leading Vision Module system greets the clinic’s patrons with beautiful shade and powerful protection!
Talking RE+ with OMCO Solar
Attendees will get a first look and deep dive introduction to the new innovative OMCO Star™ Tracker Control System featuring reliable long-range LoRa – not Zigbee wireless technology and industry-leading weather features for hail, wind, and snow.
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Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Texas Reveals Keynote Speakers and Conference Program for 2025 Regional Event

Developed by an experienced committee and Texas association partners, the day-and-a-half educational program will feature one keynote presentation, 11 conference sessions, and two informative networking meals.
Green hydrogen: the Middle East's new energy frontier

Countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Qatar are redefining their long-term energy and economic futures and positioning themselves as up-and-coming leaders in the growing green hydrogen economy.
Insuring the Energy Transition
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Insurers need to understand the risks of new and emerging hydrogen technologies. While there may be very little loss data available, there is a lot of innovation that can help insurers understand the quality of new technology.
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Geothermal Energy Renewable Power for a Sustainable Future
Geothermal energy harnesses the Earth's natural heat to provide a constant and sustainable energy supply. Unlike solar or wind, it offers 24/7 baseload power for electricity generation, heating, cooling, agriculture, and aquaculture. While initial setup costs are high and resources are location-specific, geothermal energy is low-emission, cost-effective long-term, and environmentally friendly. It supports economic growth, energy security, and social benefits, including improved public health and access to affordable energy. With technological advancements like Enhanced Geothermal Systems, the industry is poised for global expansion and greater adoption.
BRIGGS & STRATTON AND EG4 PARTNER TO DELIVER ENERGY RESILIENCE AND INDEPENDENCE
Briggs & Stratton's new lineup of Battery Backup Packages feature the company's SimpliPHI 6.6 stackable batteries paired with EG4 Inverters, providing an easy way for installers to meet customers' power needs with Essential Power, Managed Power and Whole Home Power options.
Nextracker Acquires Origami Solar: Driving Innovation in Solar Panel Frames
Acquisition supports industry transition to steel solar panel frames to accelerate installation, enhance durability, reduce carbon footprint, and enable local supply chains
Norvento TECHnPower Presents nXL: A New Family of Multi-MW & Multipurpose Converters For Utility-Scale Applications
• nXL becomes the converter family with the highest power density on the global market with up to 9 MVA.
• nXL converters can operate in both grid-connected systems and isolated environments and seamlessly switch between different operating modes.
• nXL converters are multipurpose devices that enable bidirectional connection between the electricity grid and BESS systems, photovoltaic plants, and green hydrogen electrolysers. They are also a key tool for data centres and for facilitating the flow of energy to large ships while they are in port.
• The nXL range will be manufactured at neFO, Spain's first self-sufficient, carbon-neutral industrial factory, located in As Gándaras (Lugo).
Autel Energy Completes First U.S. EV Charging + Battery Storage Project; Expands Turnkey Design Services Nationwide
Officially permitted and approved by Duke Energy, this installation marks a major milestone in Autel Energy North America's portfolio and demonstrates the company's ability to deliver turnkey solutions that combine high-power charging with advanced energy storage.
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Quality assurance in the manufacturing industry
Efficiency and precision with CSP software. In the highly competitive world of manufacturing, quality assurance is a critical factor for success. CSP offers you state-of-the-art software solutions specifically designed to ensure the highest standards of quality assurance in the manufacturing industry.
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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.