Not all ‘lithium-ion’ batteries are dangerous
As the energy storage trend unfolds, stories litter the media landscape about lithium-ion batteries catching fire, and even exploding. It’s a valid concern, and the time for consumers to understand a basic truth about lithium-ion batteries is long past due.
Planes, trains, or automobiles: Which has the lowest carbon footprint?
Three industry professionals traveled 3,000 miles across America. Their mission: to dissect their carbon footprint. What they found was a complex calculation, with results more tightly-knit than anticipated – and a CO2 revelation.
Sunrise brief: Non-lithium long-duration battery to join Salt River Project
Also on the rise: Yaskawa Solectria Solar introduces 175 kW to 250 kW utility-scale string inverters. DOE supports retooling of U.S. automotive factories for electric vehicle revolution. And more.
DOE supports retooling of U.S. automotive factories for electric vehicle revolution
The Department of Energy $15.5 billion package will provide grants and loans to retrofit existing manufacturing centers, and bolster battery manufacturing, with a focus on high-quality jobs.
Sunrise brief: Google to sell rooftop solar mapping data
Also on the rise: Bila Solar announces plans to manufacture lightweight solar modules in U.S. HelioWing: Pre-assembled residential solar canopy. And more.
HelioWing: Pre-assembled residential solar canopy
World4Solar designed the HelioWing as a modular solar canopy that comes pre-configured and can be installed in a day.
Sunrise brief: Solar-plus-storage project at Dulles International Airport
Also on the rise: Aims Power introduces hybrid inverter for solar-battery systems. Scientists outline innovation pathways for PV technologies. And more.
Sunrise brief: First Solar reports forced labor in supply chain
Also on the rise: Enphase releases solar products optimized for NEM 3.0. Nikola announces recall of battery electric vehicles, pauses sales after fire investigation. And more.
Nikola announces recall of battery electric vehicles, pauses sales after fire investigation
The company said the voluntary recall will not affect its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles currently in production, as they have a different design.
Vermont utility keeps the power on with portable long-duration energy storage
With portable power, Green Mountain Power kept a commercial customer operational during 6-hour scheduled maintenance and plans to expand use by bringing resilience to five communities.
