Virtual Peaker, FranklinWH Partner to Enhance Grid Flexibility with BESSÂ
Cloud-based grid-edge technology company Virtual Peaker has announced a strategic partnership with FranklinWH Energy Storage that will lessen the strain of peak loads on the grid. The integration combines Virtual Peaker’s grid-edge distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) software with FranklinWH’s Home Power solutions. The partnership will enable enhanced load flexibility, with utilities having the […]
DOE Invests $40M to Bolster US Solar Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will invest $40 million across the solar supply chain, including the selection of four projects that are aimed at improving the lifecycle of PV solar systems. The selected projects are ones that maximize the environmental benefit of solar technologies by increasing the systems’ lifetimes and those that […]
Study: Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Can Be Used to Produce Hydrogen Peroxide
The use of lithium-ion batteries has doubled in just the last four years, highlighting the need for effective recycling methods for spent batteries. Scientists from various Polish research institutions have discovered a promising solution to the growing problem of battery waste containing hazardous substances. The team included researchers from Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology […]
Elawan Energy Secures Google PPA for Texas Solar ProjectÂ
Elawan Energy SL has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google, which will act as the off-taker of the electricity generated by a 37-MWdc solar project. Elawan, the Spain-based renewables company, is currently in the advanced stages of development for its solar project, based in Hill County, Texas. The company anticipates commercial operations to […]