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Optimizing Tantalum Sheets for Sputtering Targets in Optical and Solar Applications
From advanced optics to next-generation solar cells, engineers across the United States are turning to high-quality tantalum sheets and tantalum plates to ensure durability and efficiency in demanding environments.
Nextpower Opens Southeast Operations Hub and Doubles Manufacturing Capacity in Tennessee with Partner MSS Steel Tubes USA
Expanded capacity and regional presence strengthen U.S. supply chains and support increasing solar power demand across the Southeast
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 Advances in Solar Cell Technology for Transportation Applications
VIPVs are seen as a viable environment- and nature-promoting transportation source, as solar energy is provided onboard, along with batteries, so that vehicles do not have to depend entirely on external charging resources.
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.
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.
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Connecting distributed energy resources to central control
For more than a century, electricity has flowed in one direction: from large central power plants, down transmission lines and into homes and businesses. That model is breaking down.
Mon Power Brings Solar Grazing to West Virginia Site
Hundreds of sheep kept vegetation trimmed at 80-acre solar facility in Monongalia County. This method of natural lawnmowing is currently being used at 506 solar sites in 30 states, according to the American Solar Grazing Association.
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.
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EnerGaĂŻa Forum 2025 - Kseng Solar Spotlights ETN-Certified Racking Solutions for French Market
From December 10-11, Kseng Solar marked another successful appearance at EnerGaĂŻa Forum 2025 with its comprehensive range of ETN-certified solar mounting systems.
IP66 Rated: How Off-Grid Energy Storage Systems Conquer Extreme Weather Challenges
IP66-rated off-grid energy storage systems (ESS) are essential lifelines for greenhouses, remote sites, and rural applications, enduring torrential rains, dust storms, extreme temperatures, and coastal salt mist. Defined by IEC standards, IP66 offers full dust tightness and protection against powerful water jets-outperforming lower ratings like IP54/IP65. Engineered with sealed, corrosion-resistant enclosures, military-grade gaskets, waterproof connectors, and efficient cooling, they preserve LFP battery lifespan (-20°C to 60°C operating range). Real-world use cases (U.S. South, Southwest, coastal areas) prove they avoid downtime without costly shelters. Requiring minimal maintenance, they reduce long-term costs for commercial operations. When selecting, prioritize temperature-compensated charging, surge protection, and snow/ice resistance; top models include SolaX X1-IES and EcoFlow Delta Pro. As extreme weather rises, IP66 is no luxury but a reliability necessity for uninterrupted off-grid power.
Energy Toolbase Launches Energy Storage Partnership with Sungrow to Support PowerStack 255CS and PowerTitan 2.0
It enables energy storage developers to model Sungrow's commercial energy storage systems in ETB Developer to analyze real-world performance, savings, and optimal dispatch strategies. Once deployed in the field, systems are fully equipped and managed by ETB Controller, Energy Toolbase's energy management system, which provides intelligent, real-time control.
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OMCO Origin® Factory-Direct Trackers
OMCO Origin® Factory-Direct Trackers
A One-In-Portrait (1P) solution that support a wide range of solar projects (utility scale, distributed generation (DG), & C&I markets). Manufactured and factory preassembled in the USA at one of OMCO Solar's 5 US plants (AZ, IN, AL, OH), OMCO makes all structural components with domestic steel and now can offer a 100% domestic tracker. OMCO Origin® Factory-Direct Trackers include universal module mounts with options for all commercially available modules, labor-saving bearings with 6 adjustable ways to compensate for posts and terrain issues, and foundation solutions for every terrain including OMCO C Piles.
Solar Power - Featured Company
Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. We bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through our thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems. Teledyne FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities.
