The webinar series demystifying emerging technologies and how they benefit real-world renewables projects In Dispatches From The Energy Transition, we start conversations with the people behind emerging technologies and the projects they impact. The goal is to share smart and engaging insights that clearly articulate the value of the innovations driving the transition. Our first […]
The study of a lithium-ion battery (LIB) system safety risks often centers on fire potential as the paramount concern, yet the benchmark testing method of the day, UL 9540A, is keen to place fire risk as one among at least three risks, alongside off-gas and explosion. In this blog, we’ll shift some focus towards off-gas and […]
There may be numerous reasons for including a transformer in a design set. Maybe you are simply stepping PV voltage down to service voltage in a behind-the-meter context. Maybe your utility, inverter manufacturer, or authority having jurisdiction needs a specific type of grounding winding pair. As the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) with […]
Imagine, for a moment, what the grid of the not-too-distant future looks like. Should current trends continue, you’ll likely notice more electric vehicles gliding silently through the streets. You may see more buildings in your neighborhood topped with a solar array, many of them backed up with energy storage. Want hot water or cool air? […]
Microgrids are a way to maximize the use of clean, renewable energy, both to reduce electricity bills and ultimately drive decarbonization and electrification goals. Since energy consumption can be one of the biggest operational costs for many commercial-scale properties, the ability to reduce, predict, and control monthly expenditures is a welcome scenario. Microgrids also provide […]
Depending on where you are in the country, integrating energy storage systems (ESS) with commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems offers significant financial benefits. ESS can enhance the cost-effectiveness of solar energy through strategies like energy arbitrage, peak demand reduction, and avoiding PV export penalties. These advantages lead to substantial savings and improve the overall return […]
The utility-scale PV market is maturing. Last year, 22.5 GW of utility-scale PV was installed in the US, a 77% jump from 2022. Solar PV accounted for over half (53%) of all new electricity-generating capacity additions for the first time ever. That fact bears repeating: the majority of the new power sources on the grid […]
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