Tag: utility-scale
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USDA provides $2.3 billion to support renewable energy in rural communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $2.3 billion in funding for reliable energy infrastructure and renewable energy projects to rural communities across the country, driving economic development in rural areas and helping lower energy costs for rural Americans. A majority of the funding will support 39 projects to improve electric infrastructure in 21 states through the Electric……
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Trina Storage launches Elementa 2 with new ESS safety features
Safety and fire prevention is of utmost concern in energy storage systems. Trina Storage launched Elementa 2 in February, its new large-scale energy storage system (ESS) that features an upgraded pack design, smart liquid cooling for thermal management, and a robust fire mitigation and suppression system. This grid-scale LFP battery system (4.07 MWh total capacity)……
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Mitsubishi Power spins battery storage business into separate company Prevalon
Mitsubishi Power Americas is transforming its battery energy storage solutions (BESS) business into a standalone and legally separated company, Prevalon. Prevalon will concentrate independently on battery energy storage. It enters the market with an established track record, robust pipeline of global projects, and proven technology from Mitsubishi Power’s BESS business. The BESS business at Mitsubishi……
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AWM debuts new cable tensioning winch and improved beam rod
Solar cable management systems manufacturer Affordable Wire Management (AWM) alluded to new hardware offerings in a recent Q&A with Solar Builder, the PHOTON Kit and the HELIOS Beam Rod, both of which are now available. Let’s take a look. AWM’s PHOTON Kit uses winch technology to streamline construction during messenger cable install. Traditionally, above-ground cable……
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Q&AWM: Discussing the hidden value of hangers
Affordable Wire Management (AWM) was founded by three engineers who believed new product options were needed in large scale wire and cable management. CEO Scott Rand (formerly with Merit Controls and First Solar) and CTO Dan Smith (formerly with Array and First Solar) got the ball rolling in 2020, and Peter Hruby (formerly with First……