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AltEnergyMag Newsletter - Dec 2/15

Innovative Engineering in Solar Relays

AltEnergyMag Newsletter
AltEnergyMag Newsletter - Dec 2/15
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Innovative Engineering in Solar Relays

As the demand for higher kVA capacities of solar inverters keeps expanding, higher switching currents need to be accommodated by relays used in these applications.

Super Cathode Battery Technology

This Q&A will focus on the incorporation of BioSolar Super Cathode technology with lithium-ion batteries - and how your technology can achieve significantly higher capacity with costs below $100/kWh, which is less than half of today's lowest cost lithium-ion batteries.

Hydropower And Pumped Storage

The pumped storage provides a load at times of high electricity output and low electricity demand, enabling additional system peak capacity.

Smart Meters - Improved Battery Life

The battery lifetime calculation made at the beginning of a smart meter's deployment project may be impacted by the software upgrades or the increased frequency of index emissions.

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>>> Stories of the Day

German battery maker launches scheme to share solar power

Reporting by Vera Eckert for Reuters:  German battery maker Sonnenbatterie has launched a scheme to connect households with solar panels and other consumers, aiming to better distribute surpluses of the renewable energy and help members to become more independent of conventional suppliers.

70% of Mongolian nomads now have solar power

by MIHAI ANDREI for ZME Science:  In many the vast steppes of Mongolia, some things have remained unchanged for centuries. But some things have changed, and big time: according to a new report, almost 3 out of 4 Mongolian nomads are now using solar power.

Mercedes Is Proposing A Novel Solution To Meet Energy Storage Demand

By Michael McDonald for OilPrice.com:  Ever since Tesla announced its PowerWall battery project earlier this year, interest in stationary storage and battery technology in general has been explosive. Now, Mercedes Benz has put together an interesting project built around recycled batteries that might help drive even more interest in grid scale utility storage and help to blend the consumer and commercial markets for batteries.

Toronto Hydro to test world's first underwater energy storage system

Dario Balca , CTV Toronto:  Toronto Hydro has announced it will launch the world’s first-ever underwater energy storage system in Lake Ontario.

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Quick Mount PV

The industry standard for 100% code-compliant, waterproof solar roof mounts. Quick Mount PV pioneered solar roofing best practices and provides training to designers, inspectors, distributors and installers. The Classic Composition and Shake Mounts are ICC-certified, and the QBase Comp, QBase Universal Tile, and QBase Low Slope Mounts feature the strongest roof attachment available. The highly adaptable Quick Hook® is the industry's first flashed tile hook mount. Made in the USA.

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News
Next-generation fuel cells are ready for low-emission electricity production
Europe remains most important market for electricity generation from solid biomass
U.S. Solar Industry Applauds Creation of Global Clean Tech Fund
Intersolar India 2015: Solar energy gaining ground in India
Price Declines Expected to Broaden the Energy Storage Market, IHS Says
Events
POWERING AFRICA: SUMMIT
Jan 27 - 29 2016, Washington D.C.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OCEAN ENERGY 2016
Feb 23 - 25 2016, Edinburgh, UK.
SOLAR POWER PV CONFERENCE & EXPO
Feb 24 - 26 2016, Boston, MA
WORLD SMART ENERGY WEEK 2016
Mar 02 - 04 2016, Tokyo, Japan
TECHOMEX
Mar 21 - 23 2016, Orlando, FL
INTERSOLAR SUMMIT USA 2016
Mar 24 - 24 2016, Brooklyn, New York
 
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