I’ve seen a lot of batteries on trade show floors. This might have been the first time I saw one that had exploded. One end of the battery pack was charred like an ashtray. The other end looked fine. That was part of the pitch Xing Mobility had for its battery tech at CES 2024. […]
The world is convening at CES 2024 to get its first look at the tech that’s coming to a home near you in the near future. If there’s one thing that unites the new tech CNET has seen so far this year — from the giant TVs to the robot vacuum cleaner that steams your […]
6.0 Tigo EI Battery Like Higher efficiency AC- and DC-coupling options Fair price Don’t like Lacking capacity sizing options for a single battery enclosure Lower power output Must be installed with solar panels Having a battery that actually works is one thing. Making sure your installer is able to hook everything up correctly the first […]
The shuttering of the Sherburne County Generating Station Unit 2 last weekend — the retirement of the biggest coal-fired generator to date in Minnesota — marked a major milestone in Xcel Energy’s goal of delivering 100 percent carbon-free electricity in the state by 2040. The company plans to close Sherco’s remaining coal-fired units in 2026 […]
By now, you’ve probably already set your New Year’s resolutions. If one of them is working out more, you might really appreciate having a Garmin Instinct Solar on your wrist. With its rugged design, this GPS smartwatch doesn’t just look like a perfect workout companion but can also help you reach your fitness goals. Ah, […]
Ambient Photonics has developed and recently commercialized a low-light photovoltaic cell capable of replacing batteries in multiple types of technological devices. The solar cell is reportedly able to capture up to three times more solar energy than other indoor solar solutions, specifically in low-light conditions where most connected devices are kept. The PV technology may […]
