Cummins Inc. celebrated the grand opening of a new microgrid lab called the Power Integration Center (PIC) at its Power Systems facility in Fridley, Minn. The PIC is a state-of-the-art facility that allows for the configuration, integration and testing of power system technologies including diesel and natural gas generator sets, photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, battery storage systems, fuel cells, transfer…
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Powr2 Finds a Way to Make Solar Go Mobile
Because of the bulky nature and relative fragility of solar panels it’s typically difficult to effectively deploy solar systems quickly. Ground-mount ballasted systems are cost effective but take up a lot of space and require time consuming installation and wiring.
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Installing 3,000 solar panels at Graniterock’s A. R. Wilson Quarry did more than roll back the meter last year. Graniterock was recognized as a clean air champion by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District in California due in part to the company’s use of solar as an alternative energy source.
Read MoreGraniterock Solar Panels Earn Clean Air Leader Award
Installing 3,000 solar panels at Graniterock’s A. R. Wilson Quarry this year did more than roll back the meter. Graniterock was recognized as a clean air champion by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District in California due in part to the company’s use of solar as an alternative energy source.
Read MoreCaterpillar Offers Microgrid Energy Solutions
Caterpillar Inc. unveiled Cat Microgrid technology, an innovative suite of systems that adds environmentally friendly solar panels, state-of-the-art energy storage, and advanced monitoring and control systems to Caterpillar’s traditional line of reliable power generation equipment.
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