CE+T Wins Google Little Box Challenge
One of the challenges in moving to direct current (DC) solutions is providing alternating current (AC) for end user loads. …
MIT examines potential Boston microgrid
Severe weather events have forced many cities to reevaluate the structure of their electrical grid. MIT, in collaboration with the…
DOE Promotes Fuel Cells for Telco Backup Power
The use of fuel cells is an important consideration for telecommunications companies as they assess their backup power plans. The…
Recycled EV batteries already making an impact
A venture between Nissan and Eaton is recycling electric vehicle batteries from the Nissan Leaf to serve as a component…
Onsite Generation for Commercial Buildings?
Future advances in solar panels may allow large scale commercial builds to generate electricity through their windows. This could improve…
IEEE pushes for direct current microgrid standard
Direct solutions provide unique opportunities to support the electrical needs to remote and rural communities. The IEEE is working to…
New Battery Product Enables Better Microgrids
A 24V volt battery from Aquion offers a more environment "friendly" storage option for today's microgrids. These batteries are claimed…
Integrating distributed energy into the grid
EnSync will demonstrate their latest offering to incorporate distributed storage and solar at Intersolar North America, July 12-14. Technologies like…
IEEE Highlights Direct Current Solutions
From generation, to transmission and micro-grids, the recent IEEE publication highlights the advantages of direct current power solutions. Link: …
Direct Current Electricity Transmission
Until very recently, electrical transmission over long distances via direct current (DC) was not efficient. Technological innovations have now made…