Alternative Energy White Papers

With large scale energy storage growing rapidly, this white paper explains steps you can take to assure the long-term viability of your battery energy storage system, whether it is standalone or closely coupled with solar or other clean energy sources of generation

As DC-coupling grows in popularity, you will want to be sure to choose the right method for you next DC coupled Solar + Storage project. This white paper explains some factors to consider.

Drawing from learnings and data from over 3GW of installed autonomous docked drone capacity, this eBook provides a comprehensive summary of top use cases of autonomous drones, case studies with ROI, and the checklist for successful integration and operationalization.

The solar industry is primed for unprecedented growth, but many solar providers are being restricted by the lack of access to quality — comprehensive, accurate, and standardized — utility data. Discover how accurate utility data empowers you to: Attract customers using site-specific savings projections. Manage consumer expectations by right-sizing installations. Maintain satisfaction with consolidated and simplified billing.

Renewable assets spend years in development, design, construction and commissioning. They move on next to operate for the next 25 – 30 years before decommissioning. Digital Twin Models are used by the renewable industry during all these phases in their life cycle from design to decommissioning.

The paper outlines how PJM has prevented storage technologies from using a tool to expedite connection to the grid, Surplus Interconnection Service (SIS), that has been endorsed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and successfully utilized by other grid operators.

There is little doubt that electromobility is going to play an increasingly important role in powering our future transportation. There are however, challenges to be overcome if e-mobility is to reach its full potential. Key amongst these are vehicle range, and the weight associated with on-board battery packs. The latest developments in battery technology have significantly extended the useable range of electrically powered vehicles, however alongside these gains has been the challenge faced by manufacturers of reducing the weight of the vehicle structure to maximise the performance from the batteries.

This white paper explains the key drivers of reduced capacity and explains strategies to reclaim unavailable capacity.

Step-by-Step Process for Emission Reduction Targets: Transitioning to 100% renewables may appear challenging, but various clean energy solutions in today’s market can help businesses reach this goal. Selecting the right renewable energy solution depends on factors like energy demand, location, budget, and sustainability goals. In this eBook, we outline a step-by-step process for achieving your emission reduction targets through renewable energy.

In this white paper from Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin, we aim to provide the industry with guidance on module acceptance across Product Qualification Program (PQP) extended reliability testing, Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), Batch Testing and Ongoing Reliability Monitoring (ORM). Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin’s review of recent module testing data and in-factory data discussed in this report shows improvements in the industry which allow buyers to “raise the bar” on quality requirements within their agreements. These key aspects of managing quality are further defined in Kiwa’s PV Module Procurement Best Practices.

In the realm of modern home energy management, Power Control Systems (PCS) are emerging as critical solutions amidst increasing demands driven by electric vehicles, heat pumps, and advanced appliances. Recent revisions to the National Electric Code (NEC) from 2020 to 2023 underscore the pivotal role of PCS in optimizing home energy setups. Integrated with Energy Management Systems (EMS), PCS offers homeowners a pathway to navigate regulatory challenges and enhance energy efficiency without the need for costly main panel upgrades. To help understand the changes, Solar Builder has released a white paper on Power Controls & NEC 2023. Written by Chris Crowell, Editor-in-Chief at Solar Builder, it contains information provided by Doug Amarhanow, Product Manager at FranklinWH.

Using drones to collect imagery data has gained widespread traction as an efficient, scalable, and safe method of collecting data, and in-house drone teams improve mobilization flexibility, better equip technicians, and reduce costs.

This paper examines the factors that are contributing to this transition through the lens of broad trends across the life cycle of blades – design, manufacturing, transportation/handling, operations, and life extension – and synthesizes a perspective based on DNV’s experience providing technical support to owners, operators, and turbine manufacturers. Perspectives provided here are driven by a combination of observations made through DNV’s interactions with the industry, including seeing the commercial and contractual forces driving new projects, providing certification-related services, performing blade design reviews and blade manufacturing evaluations, observing operational damage from inspections, and investigating blade failures.

A new Nextracker white paper, “Enhancing Energy Yields with TrueCapture: Using Nextracker’s Proven Intelligent Control Capabilities to Optimize Solar Project Financing and Plant Performance,” provides third-party, independent engineer-validated data from three solar power plants in the U.S. and Mexico. Across the board, the case studies cited in the white paper show that TrueCapture’s advanced control algorithms’ ability to mitigate inter-row shading and adjust for diffuse light conditions on a variety of site conditions have increased energy output by at least 2%--the equivalent of hundreds of megawatt-hours or more annually. These kinds of verifiable, field-proven results have led numerous asset owners and developers to add TrueCapture to both their new projects and existing fleets.

View the recording of this special joint webinar between SFC Energy and Morningstar to see how solar hybrid fuel cell systems are used to power telecom sites in locations that are difficult to access and service because of terrain and proximity. During this webinar to learn about: • A green alternative to a genset (ESG Friendly Option) • A proven extremely reliable source of off-grid power • The components that make up a solar hybrid fuel cells system • Remote monitoring • Competitive total cost of ownership • Examples of successful deployments in telecom applications

As the energy transition progresses, more and more innovations are needed to smoothen the process. The objective of THEnergy is to address information about key innovations in the celantech space actively. In this section reports and white papers will be announced and made available for download.

Businesses like yours around the world are taking a renewed approach towards their environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities. As regulatory pressure around ESG goals grows, you know it’s important to have clear insight on progress and keep track of what work still needs to be done. Meeting your ESG goals can be challenging. This eBook can give you the knowledge you need to stay in line with strict regulations.

Before you say, “No, not my business!” keep in mind that more than 90% of participants in our recent study are at moderate or high risk of fragmentation. Fortunately, fighting back is much easier than living with the problem. Find out how much fragmentation is throwing off your projects. Take the quiz or download the playbook now.

As we enter our new age of workforce productivity, with AI, automation, and no-code changing the way we work, organizations are going to need to keep up to manage their Dynamic Work. This is especially true in manufacturing, with a balance of physical and digital materials, flexible processes, and complex, multi-stakeholder. Manufacturing needs to be able to handle these rapid changes, and requires dynamic solutions to succeed and drive productivity. In fact, Deloitte found that 76% of manufacturers are adopting digital tools to gain enhanced transparency into their supply chain.

Ensuring safety and security for the next era of the solar PV rollout. You're not just investing in solar energy; you're investing in the future of your business. The European C&I solar market has established itself as a global leader, but there's a factor that often gets overlooked: Safety. At Solnet Group, we believe safety is not a mere checkbox—it's the cornerstone of a profitable and sustainable solar investment. Our latest white paper unpacks the latest advancements in safety and examines how a safer solar system can greatly improve the economic outlook of your investment. If you are in charge of commercial roof space in Europe, and are ready to leverage it to drive down costs for your business, this white paper is for you.

A reliable solar tracker system should not only perform well on challenging sites, but also weather storms and strong winds. High wind events can damage assets on solar tracker sites—resulting in higher remedial costs and increased downtime. Thus, the ideal tracker solution should be aerodynamically stable during bad weather to mitigate risks and maximize returns. But designing trackers for strong winds presents its own challenges. Due to the complex characteristics of wind turbulence on solar arrays, traditional wind tests based on standard building codes often fail to capture the nuances of how different scenarios might affect a tracker’s design. A comprehensive approach—one that not only accounts for a specific tracker design, but also tests for various possibilities that may arise from different wind loading and aerodynamic scenarios—is key to ensuring the success and longevity of your tracker project.

When it comes to developing PV sites in the Midwest, every great opportunity comes with an equal number of challenges. Developers typically face two major setbacks in this region: heavy snow loads and frost heave. Failing to plan for these harsh weather challenges could lead to disastrous consequences such as increased remedial costs, asset downtime, and loss of power purchase agreement (PPA) competitiveness. What makes the Midwest so challenging is its variability. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for the region as sites in Ohio vs. Michigan or even Kansas vs. Minnesota can be drastically different. For this reason alone, it is important to find a partner that has a broad portfolio and can adapt to site-specific concerns.

LF Energy and the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) have released a new whitepaper on how open source software is critical to the innovation and transformation of our energy infrastructure, and how to use it in a way that shields against cyber threats. The whitepaper covers best practices for open source development within the energy sector with a focus on four key areas: The Evolution of Energy Systems; The Role of Open Source in Energy; Current State of Cybersecurity in Energy; Best Practices in Open Source for Cybersecurity

Just selling more EVs is not enough. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in August 2022 includes multiple provisions to make electric vehicles more financially attractive to consumers, as well as incentives for charging deployment and domestic manufacturing. Now is the time for coordination between all stakeholders, including utilities, carmakers, and technology providers, to capitalize on the momentum of the IRA. The infrastructure to support this transition must provide a positive experience for consumers as they shift away from internal combustion engines and move toward a new way of driving. Download the report to explore the challenges, opportunities – and progress – in supporting EV adoption and integration at scale.