Many particular interests will seek to benefit from the overall Build Back Better program–and that’s good. But as Congress and the public work to shape the ultimate form of that program, we also need to keep our eyes on the ultimate prize: combining climate, jobs, and justice. What policies can integrate the needs of working … Read more
Dean Solon, founder of Shoals Technologies, designed this factory in Portland, Tennessee, where 500 of his employees produce enough cables every day to generate “megawatt by megawatt” of solar power Image: Javel Toppin for Forbes At Shoals Technologies’ 100,000-square-foot Portland, Tennessee factory begins Dean Solon’s quest for simplicity with the Sesame Street-inspired color-coded shirts his … Read more
The myPV IQ ™ software from Solar-Ops – an innovative, cost-effective monitoring and control solution for PV solar and energy storage systems on a supply scale – includes robust tools for the visualization of coupled and independent tracker series and supports improved system management and maintenance functions. The real-time visualizations and the high-resolution trending of … Read more
MOAPA VALLEY, Nev.—This windswept desert community is full of clean energy supporters including Suzanne Rebich, an airline pilot who recently topped her house with 36 solar panels. About 200 homes generate their own solar energy and a quarter of the local electricity supply comes from hydroelectric power. All the same, many here are dead set … Read more
Well, not everyone has an arc reactor on their chest like Tony Stark. When the power goes out, some of us only have a half-charged power bank to power our phones with juice for a few hours. Generark hopes to change that with its sleek, portable, and quiet solar powered generator that can power your … Read more
What’s old is new when it comes to reusing materials for campus construction projects. “Materials that give up their lives on an old project can be revived to serve a new purpose,” said university architect John Treston. From carpet to concrete, he said, many products the university uses can be sent back to the manufacturer, … Read more
With a power purchase contract, commercial facilities can use solar energy without upfront costs. But there are a couple of caveats. Here’s what you should know. By Matthew E. Cox and Raziye Andican green Solar energy is a hot topic in the building and construction industries and will continue to grow in the years to … Read more
UC Riverside is expanding its access to renewable energy on site by installing solar panels on two campus buildings. Workers installed panels on the roofs of the dormitory and student union last month. The Student Recreation Center now houses 741 panels, while 346 panels have been added to the student union building. The two systems … Read more
Big investment poured into AI hardware companies this month, with a focus on edge applications. Companies are experimenting with different architectures, including analog-focused devices and those that are capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of space. IP and EDA startups in China also drew funding as the country tries to create a full chip design … Read more
The battery industry today encompasses a range of commercialized energy storage technologies, from pumped hydropower plants to lead-acid batteries – but none match the quality and performance of lithium-ion battery storage, which excel in terms of cost efficiency, energy density, and end-use flexibility and production volume. Tyler Lancaster Image: Energize Ventures According to the Energy … Read more
