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Mini-grid for extended family - NZ Homestead gets private power

The power supply at Tim and Fiona’s homestead in Auckland, New Zealand is distributed from a micro grid which serves their extended family of eight, across three tiny homes, the main residence, and large workshop.

IDTechEx Discusses Developments in Long Duration Energy Storage Technologies

It is expected that while mechanical energy storage systems are to be a key contributor to LDES deployments globally, a greater diversification of LDES technologies will be seen in the 2040s.

Reducing the Risk of Battery Thermal Runaway

One solution to reducing the risk of a battery fire are infrared cameras. Infrared fire detection systems monitor large areas and are able to detect heat releasing from battery packs or single batteries.

Thermal Battery Technology

Relying on lithium-ion batteries, which are expensive and require the mining of critical minerals, will not be sufficient or even feasible for the scale at which we will need energy storage to achieve a fully renewable grid.

The Talk of the Neighborhood: A Residential ESS Case Study

How a Retiree Impressed His Neighbors, Reduced His Energy Bill and Increased His Energy Storage Capabilities with Solar Panels and Home 8 Energy Storage System.

Changing the Future of Energy

To deploy advanced energy storage systems, Renu works with global innovator LG Electronics. In fact, Renu is one of the “LG PRO” installer members.

Can Smart Substations Enhance Grid Stability for Renewable Energy Sources?

Will grids be able to handle the massive upgrade? Renewable energy installers, developers and everyone in between must assert smart substations as the solution for making a more resilient, scalable grid.

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Lyten Achieves Manufacturing Milestone; Now Producing Lithium-Sulfur Batteries At Greater Than 90% Yield

Lyten’s successful manufacturing of lithium-sulfur batteries, with a lithium metal anode, on its automated pilot line in Silicon Valley confirms the ability to rapidly scale delivery of its next generation battery using existing lithium-ion manufacturing infrastructure.

Loviisan Lämpö Invests in Polar Night Energy's Sand Battery in Pornainen - Towards Non-Combustion Heat Production

The new 1 MW Sand Battery will be built in Pornainen, integrating with Loviisan Lämpö's district heating network. The thermal energy storage medium will be crushed soapstone, a byproduct of Tulikivi's production of heat retaining fireplaces.

24M Introduces Liforever™- Direct-Material Recycling Process for SemiSolid™ Lithium-Ion Batteries

Today, 24M shared the latest innovation in its revolutionary 24M battery technology set — Liforever™. Unique to the 24M SemiSolid™ battery manufacturing platform, Liforever™ is a direct material recycling methodology for EV and ESS batteries.

Energy Storage - News Headlines

Lightshift Energy Raises $100 Million From Greenbacker Capital Management to Expand Utility Scale Battery Storage Across North America

The growth equity infusion will enable further expansion of the company's diverse, multi-gigawatt energy storage solutions

Tigo Energy Headquarters Receives 90kW of Optimized Solar from Long-Time Installer Partner

Tigo Energy installation partner Laibach Solar optimizes the solar system at Tigo US headquarters to overcome shading challenges and maximize energy gain with Reclaimed Energy.

SolarEdge Launches SolarEdge ONE Optimization Solution for Homeowners with a Dynamic Rate Plan in the Netherlands

-SolarEdge ONE optimization solution is designed to leverage the advantages of dynamic electricity rates that are gradually being introduced across Europe -Dynamic rate optimization capability will gradually be rolled out to additional countries, including Belgium, Sweden, Poland and Germany

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HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer

HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer

HPS EnduraCoil is a high-performance cast resin transformer designed for many demanding and diverse applications while minimizing both installation and maintenance costs. Coils are formed with mineral-filled epoxy, reinforced with fiberglass and cast to provide complete void-free resin impregnation throughout the entire insulation system. HPS EnduraCoil complies with the new NRCan 2019 and DOE 2016 efficiency regulations and is approved by both UL and CSA standards. It is also seismic qualified per IBC 2012/ASCE 7-10/CBC 2013. Cast resin transformers are self-extinguishing in the unlikely event of fire, environmentally friendly and offer greater resistance to short circuits. HPS also offers wide range of accessories for transformer protection and monitoring requirements.

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