energy
Redwood Materials launches energy storage business and its first target is AI data centers | TechCrunch
Tucked between two massive buildings in the hills of the Nevada desert, 805 retired EV batteries lie in neat formation, each one wrapped in nondescript white tarps — and hiding in plain sight. A passerby might not realize this unassuming array is the largest microgrid in North America, that it’s powering a 2,000 GPU modular…
The Robinhood founder who might just revolutionize energy if he succeeds | TechCrunch
When Baiju Bhatt stepped away from his role as Chief Creative Officer at Robinhood last year, only those close to him could have predicted his next move: launching a space company built around tech that the aerospace industry has largely dismissed, and which might be more groundbreaking than anyone realizes. If people aren’t paying much…
TEG energy harvesting: hype or hope?
I like to follow energy-harvesting research developments and actual installations, as there are many creative approaches and useful applications. In many cases, harvesting has solved a power-source problem effectively and with reasonable cost versus benefit. At the same time, however, I see energy harvesting as often being oversold at best and overhyped at worst. There’s…
CleanPlay has launched on PS5 with rewards for gamers who choose clean energy
CleanPlay has launched its energy-saving app on PlayStation 5, helping to raise renewable energy consciousness among players. Founded by games industry pioneers David Helgason and Richard Hilleman, CleanPlay is a new subscription platform that matches the average electricity used by gaming consoles with verified clean energy solutions for as little as $1.99 a month. CleanPlay…
EcoFlow’s Delta 2: Abundant Stored Energy (and Charging Options) for You
As I briefly noted back in mid-November, I ended up replacing my initial failed-experiment lithium battery-based portable power unit, Energizer’s PowerSource Pro Battery Generator: with two EcoFlow successors, the smaller RIVER 2: and this writeup’s subject, the DELTA 2, which I bought in claimed factory-refurbished condition (albeit, like the RIVER 2, also seemingly actually brand…
The Role of Vibration Monitoring in Alternative Energy
How Renewable Energy Runs Better with Smart Sensors (Source: Jack Tamrong /stock.adobe.com) Equipment failures in alternative energy systems can have serious consequences. A single pump malfunction could force an entire hydropower plant to go offline for weeks. In wind power, a gearbox failure does more than just stop the turbines—it can lead to dangerous and…
Data center power meets rising energy demands amid AI boom
Texas Instruments’ APEC-related releases are power management chips centered around supporting the AI-driven power demands in data centers. The releases include the first 48-V integrated hot-swap eFuse with power-path protection (TPS1685) and an integrated GaN power stage (gate driver + FET) in the industry-standard TOLL package. In a conversation with Priya Thanigai, VP and Business…
Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems — and how to stop them
High energy costs and concerns over the stability and capacity of electric grids are leading businesses to evaluate and implement their own onsite energy generation systems. These onsite systems, referred to as distributed energy resources (DERs), are most commonly solar panel arrays, often paired with batteries to store energy for later use. DERs are usually…
Optimizing motor control for energy efficiency
In today’s world, motors are ubiquitous, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. The importance of optimizing motor control for energy efficiency cannot be overstated, given that motors account for a significant portion of global energy consumption. This article delves into the structure of motors, the use of variable frequency drives (VFDs), and the…
A platform to expedite clean energy projects
Businesses and developers often face a steep learning curve when installing clean energy technologies, such as solar installations and EV chargers. To get a fair deal, they need to navigate a complex bidding process that involves requesting proposals, evaluating bids, and ultimately contracting with a provider. Now the startup Station A, founded by a pair…
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