Integrated Energy - Electricity, Heat and Mobility Are Growing Together
When we talk about energy transition, we first think of power produced from renewable energy sources. However, there is even more to a successful energy revolution. The "green" power has to be used - and ideally in the most meaningful way possible.
Student Helps Solve Scientific Puzzle That Could Improve Solar Panel Efficiency
A Loughborough University PhD student has helped shed light on a solar panel puzzle that could lead to more efficient devices being developed.
First-of-its-Kind PV Inverter Scorecard Ranks Manufacturers by Performance
Public report from PV Evolution Labs reveals over 20% of tested solar inverters failed safety and reliability tests while others had strong performance following testing.
U.S. set to overtake South Korea in 2019 as world's largest grid-connected battery energy-storage market
By Camron Barati, senior analyst, solar and energy storageThe United States in 2019 will become the world's largest market for grid-connected battery energy storage, as solar-plus-storage and peaking capacity requirements drive increased procurement, according to IHS Markit.
Power Optimizers Match Infrared (IR) Imaging Capabilities at Finding Module Defects
Power optimizers have the advantage of finding and quantifying failures continuously during operation.
Can Renewables Be a Greener Alternative to Replace Fracking?
Even as fracking has reduced the cost of natural gas, improvements in renewable energy technologies have brought their costs down to be cost-competitive with fossil fuels. In many cases, they can compete even without tax incentives in place.
New towers and hub heights for North America
Hybrid Towers from Max Bögl Wind AG are already known in Europe and Asia for their high hub heights. Now it's time for the US wind power industry to benefit from the modular tower concept as well.
Renewable Energy in United States Has Exceeded Coal for the First Month Ever
The clean energy revolution of America is at a tilting point. A recent Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis report stated that the renewable energy sector in United States generated more clean energy in April than power plants using coal.
Pointers for Successful Inclusion of Solar Home Systems as Power Backup Support in Rural and Small Towns of India
Enhancing access to reliable power would mean improving transmission infrastructure and electricity production capacities. Both these initiative would demand investments and a considerable timeline.
The smarter E AWARD, Intersolar AWARD and ees AWARD winners were chosen
• The smarter E AWARD 2019: Recognizing groundbreaking projects for the new energy world
• Intersolar AWARD 2019: Honoring innovations in solar technology
• ees AWARD 2019: Innovative products and solutions win prestigious industry prize
Stainless steel lends long life to Merkur wind farm structure
With offshore wind farms like Merkur expected to generate energy over an operating life of 25 years, operation and maintenance typically accounts for 15-25 percent of their total lifecycle cost.
How to Design a Solar Power System
Designing a solar power system isn't as easy as just slapping a few panels on the roof and calling it a day. What do you need to take into account when designing a solar power system?
Talking Single-axis Tracker with Kevin Ward, RBI Solar
RBI's Sunflower single-axis tracker is designed and engineered to meet the project development challenges of topography and maximized PV density. The system has an articulating table design, which accommodates undulating North/South slope tolerances up +/- 10%
Solar Decathlon Design Challenge Takeaways
Being a juror is an amazing experience. It is heartening to see how thoughtful the teams were in their designs. The students included innovative approaches to achieve the design goals and some created models to show off their design.
Toward 100% Clean Energy: Two Million Solar Strong and Growing
Today, IREC proudly joins the collective voice of advocates and industry celebrating a milestone we have worked for 37 years to witness: two million solar installations now in the U.S.
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Stäubli Electrical Connectors
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.
