Greenova Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based solar installer, has been ordered to pay $6,000 following a series of hazardous battery energy storage system installations across Victoria. The Seymour Magistrates Court issued the fine after the company admitted to bypassing mandatory safety inspections and failing to meet electrical standards at five different properties. The legal action followed […]
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Recent findings from the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) demonstrate that grid-forming inverters are essential for maintaining stable power grids as they transition to renewable energy. By analyzing real-world data from Kauaʻi Island, researchers discovered that switching from grid-following to grid-forming controls effectively eliminated frequency oscillations during generator failures. This technology provides synthetic inertia, […]
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The European renewable energy sector is pivoting toward a hybridization model to address growing price volatility and the increasing frequency of negative electricity prices. By combining solar PV with wind power and advanced energy storage systems, developers are creating more resilient assets capable of matching generation with real-time grid demand. This strategic shift allows independent […]
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A groundbreaking study from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory suggests that tidal energy turbines pose a minimal risk to marine life, potentially clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the industry. Using advanced underwater acoustic cameras and AI-driven monitoring at a test site in Washington state, researchers observed over 1,000 interactions between animals and a spinning […]
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A Beijing-based energy firm has achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy by successfully connecting a megawatt-level airborne wind power system to the grid. During a test flight in Sichuan Province, the S2000 platform ascended to an altitude of 2,000 meters, generating and delivering electricity directly to the local infrastructure. This breakthrough demonstrates the viability […]
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A Beijing-based energy company has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy by successfully completing the maiden flight and grid-connection test of the world’s first megawatt-level airborne wind power system. During the trial in Yibin, Sichuan Province, the S2000 floating platform ascended to an altitude of 2,000 meters, generating and delivering 385 kilowatt-hours of electricity […]
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China has reached a significant milestone in renewable energy with the successful installation of the world’s first 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine off the coast of Fujian province. This massive structure, featuring advanced domestic technology, stands as a testament to the country’s growing dominance in the wind sector. By achieving a 20 percent weight reduction per […]
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Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have developed a groundbreaking diagnostic technique capable of detecting “hidden defects” in semiconductors with 1,000 times the sensitivity of existing methods. These defects, or electronic traps, are microscopic irregularities that obstruct electrical current, directly impacting the efficiency of devices like memory chips and solar […]
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Chinese battery manufacturer Svolt Energy has introduced the Fortress 2.0, an 80 kWh battery pack designed for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), setting a new capacity record for the segment. Unveiled at the company’s Battery Day in Changzhou, this high-performance system features 6C fast charging capabilities, allowing for a 10 to 80 percent charge in […]
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United States carbon emissions surged by 2.4% in 2025, according to a recent analysis by the Rhodium Group, ending a two-year period of decline. Despite record-breaking solar energy expansion, a combination of high natural gas prices and soaring electricity demand from AI data centers and electric vehicles led to a significant 13% spike in coal […]
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