Going Off Grid – SPI 2016
As part of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Smart Energy Microgid Pavilion (SEMP), Brian Patterson (EMerge Alliance), Julia Hamm…
DC-NEXUS Formal Launch
With the start of the Solar Power International Show in Las Vegas and the unveiling of the Smart Energy Microgrid…
EMerge Alliance Highlights the Promise of DC
Brian Patterson from the EMerge Alliance talks about the many benefits of DC, including energy efficiency and energy independence, for…
ELE aims to reduce waste with new DC equipment
ELe has developed equipment that can deliver direct current (DC) directly to DC loads, like computers, without the need for…
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…