A 15 MW Microgrid In California, Community Solar In Alaska — The Solar Power Revolution Continues

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:25:36 +0000

Solar power in the US is growing by leaps and bounds, and microgrid and community solar projects are part of the reason why.

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Using Energy Storage Technology to Support Distributed Energy Applications

Credit to Author: John Turner| Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:35:00 +0000

Our power grid is becoming more distributed and more renewable than ever. Energy storage is a critical technology component to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and building a low-carbon […]

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Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Is The New Heavyweight In “Portable” Power Stations — CleanTechnica Tested

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:25:15 +0000

The Anker SOLIX F3800, combined with the new Home Power Panel, is the most accessible whole-home backup power system around right now. It can power your home in a power outage, can be used as a comprehensive backup solution for off-grid homes, and function as the hub of a permanently … [continued]

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The Regional Electricity Crisis Should Really Be Higher Up The Agenda For Southern African Heads of Government: Part 1

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:13:43 +0000

There is a big Summit for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this weekend in Harare, Zimbabwe. It is the 44th edition of this summit. Heads of state for all 16 members are expected to attend. The SADC website says: “The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic … [continued]

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Timet To Power Titanium Factory With Local Solar Installation In West Virginia

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:03:58 +0000

A new titanium facility in West Virginia will be powered by an on-site solar and battery storage installation, a first for the industry.

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$325 Million to Fund Solar & Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities & Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:33:46 +0000

Building on DOE’s Programa Acceso Solar for Single Family Households, New $325 Million Funding Will Improve Energy Resilience for Even More Vulnerable Puerto Rican Communities Lea este anuncio en español COAMO, PUERTO RICO — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to issue a $325 million funding opportunity … [continued]

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Could EVs Of The Future Really Balance Grid Flow Fluctuation?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:40:21 +0000

The advancement of smart grid technologies and renewable energy sources has transformed the automobile and power industries. We know that electric vehicle batteries produce much less carbon than their internal combustion engine vehicle counterparts. Then again, there’s concern about the amount of electricity that EVs consume — and whether that … [continued]

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New EV Depot Capable Of Charging 96 Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Launched By Prologis/Maersk

Credit to Author: Jake Richardson| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:55:49 +0000

Prologis and Maersk just launched an EV charging depot that will be able to charge up to 96 heavy-duty electric trucks at the same time. Performance Team, which is part of Maersk, will be using a fleet of Volvo VNR Electric trucks at the depot. These are tractor trailers with … [continued]

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Microgrids Take Major Role for Reliability, Resiliency

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:30:29 +0000

An array of technologies, both thermal and renewable, are being used in the design of microgrids, supporting distributed power generation across several sectors. The use of microgrids to provide reliable […]

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5G & Microgrids Might Be a Great Match

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:32:38 +0000

NREL Explores Setup and Security of 5G for Microgrids With a 5G Sandbox Whether it is coincidence or careful planning, the infrastructures of both power systems and telecommunications are heading in a similar direction: toward the edge. Solar panels on a roof are like 5G towers in a neighborhood—in both … [continued]

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