Alencon Systems announced its latest innovations in DC:DC power conversion — the BOSS BOX and the SPOT BOX. These products are scalable, centralized units of DC:DC power conversion built on Alencon’s unique, galvanically isolated, bi-directional and uni-directional platforms. The BOSS BOX and SPOT BOX blend...
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The California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA) released an eight-point economic stimulus plan of action to bring the benefits of solar and storage to more consumers and support thousands of locals jobs. In a recent industry survey, 92% of solar and energy storage businesses reported...
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested approval of five energy storage projects totaling 423 MW in a filing with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The projects are intended to further integrate clean energy from renewable generation sources while ensuring future reliability of...
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Clean energy software firm Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) has developed five methods that could double the capacity available for solar panels and other distributed energy resources (DERs) to connect to individual electricity substations. Using the company’s ANM Element software product, utility companies can monitor the...
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Researchers in Australia have conducted a 'cradle to grave' life cycle assessment (LCA) to measure the life cycle assessment of the four most widely used PV technologies. The academics say that cadmium telluride solar modules have the lowest life cycle impact, followed by amorphous, multi...
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Researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have launched first orbital experiment with space-based solar power. They have sent into space a 12-inch square tile photovoltaic module that is expected to test the viability of space-based solar power systems converting sunlight to microwaves outside the...
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