Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
North America Energy: Top Five Trends for 2026
For decades, the North American energy model was predicated on generating power in massive facilities and pushing it down a one-way street to customers and businesses. That era is now coming to an end.
Why Platinum Wire Is the Hidden Hero in Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Tech
In hydrogen systems, platinum does far more than sit in a catalyst layer. It serves as a current carrier, reaction initiator, electrode backbone, temperature monitor, and high-temperature conductor that keeps the entire electrochemical process stable.
Effect of AI on Hydroelectricity Over the Past Three Years
Artificial intelligence is changing the field of hydroelectric power by improving forecasting, maintenance, and operational decision-making. This review collects research published between 2022 and 2025 on the use of data-driven methods in hydropower plants.
Critical Skills the Next Generation of Engineers Must Develop
Transitioning from hands-on engineering roles in the field to strategic leadership, I’ve learned that the importance of communication in making complex technical concepts easily understandable and actionable for teams is essential for building alignment and driving growth.
The Evolution of Commercial Solar: Lessons from Discontinued Solar Brands
As countries move toward decarbonization and grow the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix, the commercial solar panel sector has seen both meteoric rises and sudden declines among its most prominent brands.
Preventing Vermin Damage and Other Solar Hazards
Here’s a little-known fact about residential and commercial solar systems: wildlife damage is a real problem. Wildlife can affect system efficiency, lifespan, and create safety risks for both homeowners and business owners. The solution? Proactive prevention.
Scaling Laboratory Solar Cell Research with High-Purity Boron Nitride Crucibles
As laboratories move from proof-of-concept cells to reproducible high-efficiency prototypes, every component in the processing line must preserve purity, chemical stability, and reproducibility. This is where Boron Nitride (BN) Crucibles have become indispensable.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
2026 Top Business Risks for Renewable Energy Companies
Now in its 15th year, this annual business risk ranking by corporate insurer Allianz Commercial incorporates the views of 3,338 global risk management professionals on the main perils on their radar for the year ahead.
Bad Charging Infrastructure: A Decade of Inequitable Deployment
We need to build better systems that make dedicated charging more affordable, reliable, and feasible for those who need it the most. We need to build for the reality that vehicles dwell for 95% of their lifetime. We need to build for a changing world.
How Can the Early History of Alternative Energy Inform Future Innovations?
Understanding this history enables today’s innovators to view alternative energy as a continuation of long-standing ideas that were once limited by economic and technological constraints rather than vision.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells Partner to Deliver 5GWh of U.S. Energy Storage Projects
• Agreement provides American-made energy storage projects across a portfolio of utility-scale sites
• Projects are scheduled for 2028-2030
• All projects will meet U.S. domestic content requirements
Distributed Energy Infrastructure Joins the Solar and Farming Association to Support Farmer-Centered Dual-Use Solar
-As a founding board member, the EPC firm brings experience with dual-use solar projects that protect farmland and farm livelihoods
-Farm workers harvest cranberries under solar panels installed by Distributed Energy Infrastructure.
Siemens to Highlight Modernization Solutions at AHR Expo 2026
Visit booth C1731 to explore Siemens' path to human-centric autonomous buildings
Heliox, A Siemens Business, Highlights VersiCharge Blue™ 80A for Fleet and Commercial EV Charging
Powerful, Reliable Charging Solution Delivers Industry-Leading Speed, Safety, and Versatility for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Revolutionizing EV Battery Safety: Raythink Releases Groundbreaking White Paper on Full-Lifecycle Thermal Risk Management
The system addresses key gaps in traditional lithium-ion battery safety monitoring and enables proactive, full-lifecycle management of EV battery thermal risks.
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Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K
A 10,000W plug & play whole-home generator with a 10kWh LiFePO4 battery for reliable backup power. Features easy setup, flexible 120V/208-240V input, and solar/wind charging. Expandable with extra batteries or solar panels, and can pair two units for 20,000W for even larger energy needs. Powers your home during power outages, reduces electricity costs, and supports sustainable energy.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
OMCO Solar
OMCO Solar is one of the nation's leading US factory-direct manufacturers of solar trackers and fixed-tilt solutions for distributed generation and utility-scale projects. Providing you with expertise in fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker systems, built on 7 decades of steel manufacturing.
OMCO Solar has delivered 12 GW of factory-direct, high-quality solar mounting structures nationwide. Bringing clean solar energy to our farms, schools, healthcare facilities, municipalities, and transportation infrastructure.
