Renewable Energy

    May 2025
    15W AC/DC Power Modules feature Widest Input Range

    RECOM’s versatile and cost-effective ultra-wide input AC/DCs do not compromise on performance

    ­  RECOM has again pushed the boundaries of AC/DC performance with a miniature15W part that operates over a wide input range of 18-264VAC or 18-375VDC.   The board-mount RAC15-K/WI is just 1.5” x 2” (52.5mm x 40mm) footprint with an industry-standard pinout or optionally flying wires, and provides a range o
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    Date:
    05/29/2025
    Global Renewable Power Installed Capacity to Surge to 11.2TW by 2035, Forecasts GlobalData

    Global Renewable Power Installed Capacity to Surge to 11.2TW by 2035, Forecasts GlobalData

    ­The power sector is experiencing a notable growth in renewable energy sources, propelled by an array of factors such as technological progress, policy incentives, and a heightened awareness of the imperative for sustainable energy solutions. Consequently, renewable resources, particularly solar photovoltaic (P
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    Date:
    05/29/2025
    Verdagy to Supply Hydrogen to Mainspring Energy to Power Linear Generators

    Marty Neese, CEO of Verdagy

    ­Verdagy, a leading clean hydrogen electrolysis company, has partnered with Mainspring Energy, Inc. to establish a hydrogen-powered linear generator installation in Moss Landing, California. Verdagy’s Moss landing plant has been in operation for four years with more than 20,000 hours of operation wi
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    Date:
    05/28/2025
    Sharc Energy’s Wet System Powers Groundbreaking Sen̓áḵw Energy System

    Sharc Energy’s Wet System Powers Groundbreaking Sen̓áḵw Energy System

    ­SHARC International Systems Inc. is proud to announce its Wastewater Energy Transfer ("WET") system as the core component of Creative Energy's Sen̓áḵw Energy System, the district energy system, or thermal energy network, that will be supporting the landmark Vancouver bas
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    Date:
    05/20/2025
    Sharc Energy Featured in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Redevelopment District Energy Project

    Sharc Energy Featured in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Redevelopment District Energy Project

    ­SHARC International Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that two SHARC 880 Wastewater Energy Transfer (“WET”) systems will be used to power a district energy system (also referred to as thermal energy network), in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario, serving the LeBreton Flats re
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    Date:
    05/09/2025
    Giant 'Water Battery' Provides Power and Capacity

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    ­I’m very proud of the enthusiasm that my home country, Scotland, has shown in embracing the green transition. It already has a strong capability for conventional renewable generation, such as through wind turbines and hydroelectric power. In the coming years, it will also have the potential to lead the entire wo
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    Date:
    05/01/2025
    The State of Geothermal Energy

    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    ­Google just signed a deal to purchase geothermal energy for its facilities in Taiwan, a first for several reasons. The move also catapults geothermal back into the mainstream discussion. To be clear, geothermal is one of the world’s oldest energy sources, stretching back to Paleolithic times (3.3 million&n
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    Date:
    05/01/2025
    Exploring How Silicon Carbide is Transforming Energy Systems

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    Figure 1: One area these experts are excited about is the decarbonization of the grid, which involves transitioning away from fossil fuel power plants (like coal and oil)

    ­Silicon carbide (SiC) has become a cornerstone for enhancing efficiency and supporting decarbonization across industries. It’s an enabler for advanced power systems, addressing growing global demands in renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), data centers and grid infrastructure. SiC technology has advantages ov
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    Date:
    05/01/2025
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