Mainstreaming grid flexibility to make room for renewables
A strategic and coordinated approach to integrate various clean energy solutions into the grid is vital to making space for the surge of renewables and electrification across the country, which is where “grid flexibility” enters the scene. The global energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift from traditional centralized grid networks to decentralized, distributed energy […]
Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America (ISNA/ESNA) prepares for 2024 event
ISNA/ESNA, the industry’s first major trade event of the new year, will host more than 500 exhibitors supporting the solar, storage, and EV industries at the San Diego Convention Center on January 17-19, 2024. Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America (ISNA/ESNA), the industry’s flagship solar + storage event, has announced a preview of exhibitors […]
U.S. solar energy capacity could soon overtake wind power
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that solar has grown faster in electrical generation than all other energy sources as well as outpaced them in new U.S. generating capacity added during the first three quarters… […]
Lagos to simplify land administration with Aumentum solution
Tribune Online Lagos to simplify land administration with Aumentum solution AS part of the strategy to enhance seamless and integrated land administration processes in the state, the Lagos State Government has introduced the ‘Aumentum’ Land Administration – Automation process. The Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, Mr. Kamar Olowoshago disclosed this while reviewing the activities of the […]
Renewables developer Longroad Energy secures $600 million in debt financing
The funding adds to a $500 million equity investment made in Longroad Energy in 2022. Longroad Energy Holdings, a U.S. renewable energy developer, owner and operator announced it closed $600 million in debt financing to support the growth of its solar, wind, and battery energy storage portfolio. The credit facility is composed of a $275 […]
Wärtsilä launches Quantum High Energy storage system
Wärtsilä has launched a new energy storage system with advanced safety features, the Quantum High Energy (QuantumHE). QuantumHE uses high-energy density battery cells (306 Ah), active dehumidification, pre-fabricated fire walls, external door latches for first responders, gas detection ports, centrally located dual-sprinklers and leakage protection for coolants, electrolytes and global warming-potential refrigerants (GWP). “Over the… […]
Gov Muftwang pledges to strengthen unity among religious groups
Tribune Online Gov Muftwang pledges to strengthen unity among religious groups Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State has expressed his determination to strengthen unity among Christians, Muslims, and all ethnic groups in the State. The governor, who stated this during an inspection of some of the ongoing projects within Jos-Bukuru metropolis on Monday, expressed satisfaction […]
Clir Renewables releases new software to model hourly energy production
Clir Renewables has released new technology to model the variability of hourly energy production. Powered by machine learning and over 200 GW of data, the software greatly improves upon the accuracy of industry standard approaches to modeling production shape and volume. The result is quality data to support owners and operators with production and revenue… […]
Lessons learned: Battery energy storage systems
Taking a rigorous approach to inspection is crucial across the energy storage supply chain. Chi Zhang and George Touloupas, of Clean Energy Associates (CEA), explore common manufacturing defects in battery energy storage systems (BESS’) and how quality-assurance regimes can detect them. From pv magazine 11/23 CEA started developing energy storage services in 2015, at a […]
Grid interconnection: The bottleneck holding back renewables developers
“The reality is that without adequate electric grids and processes in place to connect this new wave of electricity supply with demand, it will be hard, if not impossible, to reach our clean energy goals,” writes Jeff Perry of Agilitas Energy. A clean energy future is coming. As the world is set to add a […]