Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
NREL Invites Robots To Help Make Wind Turbine Blades
Although robots have been used by the wind energy industry to paint and polish blades, automation has not been widely adopted. Research at the laboratory demonstrates the ability of a robot to trim, grind, and sand blades.
Changing the Rules of Thermal Energy Storage
Power Panel’s Gen 20 Thermal Storage Tank scraps the concept of the traditional steel tank, replacing it with durable, safe, stable and recyclable thermoplastics. The result is a lightweight, secure, and rapidly-deployable thermal storage solution.
ZapBatt Battery Operating System
Think of it not as a simple battery management system, but as more of an Android, Windows, or iOS for batteries. It’s a platform that breathes life into batteries, allowing them to fit within the designed parameters of any given product
Demolition Ranch HQ, Boerne, Texas―Case Study
Due to the ranch’s remote location, the owner wished to build an off-the-grid building featuring a 3.84kW rooftop solar array together with a battery storage system to power the building. The rooftop solar modules are secured in place using the ProteaBracketTM by S-5!
Solar Analysis: What is it & How Does it Work
Solar analysis is a comprehensive assessment of a location’s solar potential. It involves the evaluation of various factors that influence the effectiveness of harnessing solar energy, such as sunlight exposure, shading, and the optimal placement of solar panels.
What Is Roof Underlayment & Why It’s Important
Roof underlayment is the unsung hero of roofing systems, playing a vital role in protecting buildings from various environmental threats. Its significance spans across different roofing types, including the increasingly popular metal roofs, shingles, and tiles.
Utility-Scale Drone-in-a-Box Inspection
Raptor Maps collaborated with Enel, DJI, and UVT to conduct the first-ever DJI Dock solar site inspection in North America. Conducted on a 180+ MWdc site, Raptor Maps built the necessary mission planning software to direct the drone to conduct the inspection.
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Stäubli continues to expand its North American manufacturing of solar PV components
Supports increased demand for domestically made, high-quality connectors and wire harnesses, driven in part by the US Inflation Reduction Act
NREL Proof of Concept Shows Path to Easier Recycling of Solar Modules
The use of femtosecond lasers to form glass-to-glass welds for solar modules would make the panels easier to recycle, according to a proof-of-concept study conducted by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
POWER2DRIVE EUROPE: CONTRIBUTING TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION WITH BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING
In vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions, the e-car is part of the power system and can provide flexibility services to the distribution grid by storing electricity and feeding it back into the grid.
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ACI is thrilled to announce the 9th Future of Biogas Europe 2024 Summit, in Barcelona, Spain
After eight successful editions, ACI is thrilled to announce the 9th Future of Biogas Europe 2024 Summit, scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain, on November 27th & 28th, 2024.
Stem Announces PowerTrack™ APM for Comprehensive Solar and Storage Energy Portfolio Management
Advanced software suite aims to bridge technical and commercial operations for optimal asset performance
Ember Energy Setting the Gold Standards in UK's Solar Dynamics
As the demand for renewable energy solutions continues to rise, Ember Energy stands at the forefront of solar energy in the UK. With a team of skilled commercial solar panel installers and cutting-edge technology, the company is positioned perfectly to meet the unique needs of commercial enterprises that want to switch to sustainable solutions.
Ember Energy Leads the Charge Towards Sustainability with Solar Panel Installers in Edinburgh
The days when businesses or residential establishments were plagued by rising energy costs in the UK are thankfully not a great concern for solar panel users. Now, businesses are progressing towards renewable energy sources and installing solar panels in Edinburgh, and the solar PV specialists at Ember Energy are making this shift easier. Let us explain…
Flywheel Energy Storage Industry is Rising Rapidly
The Europe flywheel energy storage Industry size was estimated at USD 1.17 billion in 2023 and is projected to surpass around USD 1.50 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 2.51% from 2024 to 2033. The driving factors of the flywheel energy storage Industry are the growth in the renewable energy sector and growing demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
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
MoviTHERM
MoviTHERM - Advanced Thermography Solutions is a FLIR Systems, Inc. distributor for FLIR thermal cameras and application specific thermal imaging solutions. The company offers infrared thermal imaging systems for remote monitoring, automated thermal imaging and non-destructive testing.
