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The Transformative Power of Business Intelligence for Renewable Energy

BI encompasses the strategies and technologies used by companies for data analysis and management. Specifically for renewable energy, this means sifting through gigabytes of data from diverse sources: production metrics, market trends, regulatory compliance data, and more.

Utility-Scale Drone-in-a-Box Inspection

Raptor Maps collaborated with Enel, DJI, and UVT to conduct the first-ever DJI Dock solar site inspection in North America. Conducted on a 180+ MWdc site, Raptor Maps built the necessary mission planning software to direct the drone to conduct the inspection.

Winds Of Change For Vestas: 3D Printed Tooling Transforms Wind Turbines

There aren’t a lot of technologies that can propel towering wind turbines to new heights of time and cost efficiencies, but large-format additive manufacturing rose to the challenge and delivered with its eclectic range of applications.

Renewable Energy Solutions with Intermountain Wind & Solar

This installation just down the street from Weber State University maximizes solar panel placement to offset the energy needs of the newly constructed five-story apartment building in the scenic Gardens neighborhood on 40th Street.

Improving Post Harvest Management through Portable Solar Cold Storage Systems – A Case Study from the Northeastern Part of India

The local farmers were informed about the Solar-Powered Cold Storage through the field staff and the District Agriculture Department. About 40 farmers started using Solar Cold Storage facilities in a year, primarily for storing potatoes.

Current Developments, Issues, Discoveries and Advancements in Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy can bridge the transition away from fossil fuels, as it currently makes use of the tools and existing wells in the oil and gas industry, while also addressing the unreliability of current renewables.

Wall Mounted Solar Thermal System

Our solar thermal system consists of a panel mounted on a building's south-facing wall (panel size depends on the heating objective - 4x6', 4x8', 4x10'), a controller (the system's "brain"), a fan to push or pull the warm air, & some ducting.

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Origami Solar Announces Results of Third-Party Testing of Steel Solar Module Frames

Rigorous, Independent Testing Prove Steel Frames Pass Corrosion, Loading and Other Required Tests for Module Certification

NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EUROPEAN BATTERY INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN 2024

The development of existing technologies such as lithium-ion batteries and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is crucial for the European industry, but the development of new battery technologies is also gaining importance.

IDTechEx Takes a Look at the Emerging Industrial Thermal Energy Storage Market

While TES systems offer reduced emissions for heat production compared to fossil fuels, recently, higher and volatile natural gas prices in key regions have highlighted an additional benefit TES offers, which is potentially reduced and more stable costs for heat production.

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Ampace C5 Transforms Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage

No-cooling all-temperature control technology cuts operational costs by 46% over ten years compared to auxiliary sources

Trina Storage and Pacific Green sign Letter of Intent of 1500 MWh energy storage system at WFES

At the World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from April 16 to 18 the global energy storage and technology companies Trina Storage and Pacific Green have signed a letter of intent relating to 1,500 MWh integrated energy storage solutions

Residential 30KW Off Grid Solar panel System 30000W energy storage solar system complete set

The off-grid system is a self-sufficient energy system that operates independently from the main power grid. The system also includes storage batteries to store excess energy for use during times of low production. This system is ideal for remote areas or locations where connecting to the main grid is not feasible. It provides reliable power for various applications, including residential, commercial, or industrial purposes, and helps reduce dependence on traditional power sources.

Soltec Supplies 367 MW of its SFOne Tracker in Lorca (Murcia) to X-ELIO

The SFOne tracker contributes to reducing the visual impact of plants due to its smaller design

Comau's Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project

Comau will also distribute real-time defect data via its proprietary In.Grid IoT platform and develop modeling simulations of the manufacturing plants

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Quickbase: The first application platform built for dynamic work

Quickbase: The first application platform built for dynamic work

By connecting everything through a single source of truth, the Quickbase platform helps businesses mitigate risk, reduce waste, and cut down on unexpected costs. With automated workflows and granular permissions, the right people will have access to the right information.

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S-5!

S-5!

In 1992, S-5! invented the very market space of manufactured roof attachment solutions. S-5!'s clamps and brackets are engineered for a variety of applications, including residential and commercial solar installations on exposed-fastened and standing seam metal roofing. The company has a portfolio of more than 5+ GigaWatts of rooftop solar arrays, including many Fed-Ex and Walmart buildings; 700 Costco stores in eight countries; international airports; and corporate headquarters for Google, IBM, NATO, NREL and Apple. S-5! technologies are also affordable for domestic applications with more than 15,000 such solar installations in 50 countries.