Author: LEED Blogger
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Analysis of battery storage system failures point to monitoring more than cell defects
Battery energy storage system (BESS) failure is being investigated heavily because of how disastrous BESS failures can be, and how important BESS is to the future of the grid. A joint study commissioned to analyze root causes of BESS failures underlined the impact of battery monitoring more than battery cell defects. The study, Insights from……
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DOE commits nearly $70M to silicon, thin-film solar R&D
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $71 million investment to grow the network of domestic manufacturers across the U.S. solar energy supply chain — nearly two-thirds of which is going toward thin-film solar technology vs. silicon solar module projects. The funding is aimed at research, development, and demonstration projects that will address gaps……
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Click. Done? SimpliPHI 6.6 Home Battery Overview | The Pitch
The new SimpliPHI 6.6 Home Battery launched by Briggs & Stratton is even simpler than the “plug-and-play” cliché. The SimpliPHI 6.6 Home Battery has a wire-free design that simply clicks a battery stack into place in under five minutes. Backstory: Briggs and Stratton acquired SimpliPHI in 2021, a battery brand that’s specialized in lithium ferro……
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Smappee EV Wall charger launched in United States, uses AI to manage costs
Smappee, a cleantech company based in Belgium, sent over details on a new EV charger they are launching in the United States, called EV Wall. This EV Wall charger is designed for both residential and commercial use, and relies on Smappee’s energy management technology to more cost-effectively charge electric vehicles during the daytime — something……
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First Citizens Bank provides $150 million for BESS projects in Texas | Solar Financing Spotlight
First Citizens Bank is leading the charge during an active week for financing news. Several projects received funding and a significant solar portfolio acquisition rounds out this edition of the Solar Financing Spotlight. Kicking things off, the First Citizens Bank Energy Finance division is helping to fund two Apex Clean Energy battery energy storage projects in……