dcbel glossary series: Navigating the various EV connectors in America
If you’re in the market for an electric vehicle (EV), you may have noticed that some vehicles are built to different charging specifications and, as a result, public charging stations feature different connectors. …
Are corporations doing all they can to embrace renewables?
What ties our entire built environment together? Energy – and lots of it. The kind of energy future we transition towards today can have a big impact on our environment in the coming decades. So what are society’s main actors doing to lower their carbon …
New solar panels on the block
Have you ever seen black rooftop solar panels and wondered what makes them different from the typical blue-tinted arrays? Those sleek dark panels are made of monocrystalline silicon, while the blue panels contain polycrystalline silicon. …
Want to buy an EV? Here’s how to get over range anxiety
Range anxiety feels like having a safety net removed from under you as you’re walking on a tightrope. If you suffer from it, you’re much less likely to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). But this gut reaction at the prospect of EV ownership is unnecessary. …
Step inside Amsterdam’s solar-powered stadium
Johan Cruijff Arena is about more than soccer – much more. It’s a high-tech testbed for all manner of cutting-edge innovations. Because of this, it’s one of the most sustainable spots in Europe. …
How to build a green home
Whether you’re planning on buying a new home or building one from the ground up, it’s wise to understand how the materials used during construction affect its overall energy efficiency. …
Long range forecast: Building the EV battery of the future
The batteries found in modern electric vehicles (EVs) feature similar chemistry as those found in your smartphone and other electronics: they’re of the lithium-ion (Li-ion) variety. This battery technology is mature, having made its first commercial appearance in 1991 after nearly two decades of research. …
dcbel glossary series: More power to you with home energy storage
During a power outage, a home generator or energy storage system is your friend. Stationary batteries provide clean, reliable backup energy. …
How redundancy is key in reducing blackout hours
Humans are a resilient bunch. We’re not just talking about a person’s potential to overcome adversity and make a difference in the world; resiliency can be observed at an even more basic level. …
Your home can contribute to an affordable green grid
Let’s talk about rooftop solar and home battery storage in terms of how they can serve your community. When you acquire one of these generators of renewable power, you’re contributing to what may come to be seen as the bedrock of a decarbonized grid: distributed …
