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Aptera's First Production-Intent Vehicle Successfully Completes First Function Test
This vehicle, the first in a series, has been engineered to rigorously test Aptera’s production-intent design, production components, and critical performance metrics such as range, solar charging capability, and efficiency.
EDP tests construction of its first solar park with automation technology
This is the first time worldwide that the technological solution, based on robotics and advanced computing, developed by Comau, has been tested in real installation conditions in an EDP solar park.
A New BMP for Erosion and Stormwater Management in Solar
Maintaining erosion control best management practices (BMPs) and preventing stormwater pollution is crucial at every phase of the solar project, but it can also be costly, time-intensive, and difficult to do at scale.
September’s Sunny Skies Make Perfect Day for Solar Calibrations
From Sept. 21 to 27, groups of scientists and engineers from around the globe gathered at NREL’s Solar Radiation Research Laboratory (SRRL) on the top of South Table Mountain in Golden, Colorado, for the 24th NREL Pyrheliometer Comparisons (NPC).
Floating Photovoltaics: Solar Power’s New Frontier
A UK-based study (published in June 2024) found that many countries, mainly from Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and Central Asia, could potentially meet between 40% and 70% of their annual electricity demand through FPV.
Evaluating the Present and Future Potential of Tidal Power in the U.S.
There are currently three tidal turbine projects in the country — two in Maine and one in New York. The first Maine site tested a 150-kilowatt underwater turbine from 2012 to 2013 and is now benchmarking the performance of a newer generation of the same device.
Polymeric Leading Edge Protection Extends Lifespan of 42 Wind Turbine Blades
The use of this technology is based on a circular economic business model: repairing damaged assets rather than replacing them. Not only does this mitigate the carbon footprint, but it is also enables the asset owner to make significant financial savings as well.
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Solar Panels Need to Be Pretty: Adding Color to Sustainable Buildings
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One technology that can help achieve this is BIPV. BIPV are solar power generation systems designed to be embedded within the architecture of a building, unlike traditional solar panels which are retroactively fitted to an existing structure.
Pleuger Industries Dives Deep Into the Future of Renewable Energy Storage With Global Partners
By leveraging PLEUGER’s custom pump systems, the project is set to deliver a groundbreaking, modular subsea pumped hydroelectric storage system that stores energy invisibly beneath the ocean’s surface.
Thermal Energy Storage Market: The $91.6 Billion Solution to a Sustainable Energy Future
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The global thermal energy storage market size is projected to exceed USD 91.6 billion by 2032, driven by the growing adoption of renewable energy sources, advancements in storage technology, and increasing global energy demand.
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CATL Unveils Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, Heralding a New Era of Sustainable Travel
On October 24, 2024, CATL launched Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, the world's first hybrid vehicle battery to achieve a pure electric range of over 400 kilometers and 4C superfast charging, heralding a new era for high-capacity EREV and PHEV batteries.
Energy Toolbase Launches Solesca Integration to Enhance Solar Project Design Capabilities for C&I and Community-Scale Projects
Energy Toolbase has announced that Solesca, a leading solar design solution, has joined the ETB Developer platform for design services.
Hoymiles Powers Latvia's Largest Energy Storage Project at Tārgale
Managed by Utilitas, Latvia's largest wind energy producer, this project combines wind energy generation with advanced storage capabilities, setting a new standard for renewable energy infrastructure in the country.
Natural Power secures consent for plans to bring clean renewable energy to Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly
Having submitted a Development of National Significance (DNS) application on behalf of CENIN Renewables in August 2023, leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has secured consent from the Welsh Government for a wind farm development in Manmoel Common, in the county boroughs of Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.
ACP Statement on Election Results
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the 2024 presidential election:
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QuickBOLT - QB RibRider: Flexible, Fast, and Secure Solar Mounting for Metal Roofs
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Panasonic Solar & Storage
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