RE+ 2024 Recap: From Batteries to Solar Sheep to Robots – The Future of Renewable Energy Innovation

This year’s RE+ 2024 in Anaheim proved to be the biggest and most exciting showcase of renewable energy innovation to date. With over 45,000 attendees, the event was packed with cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking ideas, and some fun surprises. From advanced battery storage solutions to robots and even solar-powered sheep, the future of clean energy was…

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The Good & The Bad: Septembers Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary (BLS)

Septembers Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary (BLS) adds some clarity to a good news/bad news marketplace. The bad news including continued Mideast and eastern Europe turmoil, widespread U.S. hurricane damage, seemingly outweighs the good news of a suspended dockworkers strike and the Fed’s rate cut. Within that environment the employment data suggests that…

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And Now for Something Epic: A Look Inside a Campus that Reflects Culture, Creativity, and Talent

Discovering Epic’s Campus Recently, I toured Epic Systems’ headquarters in Verona, WI, and what I found was beyond impressive. Imagine a campus designed to spark creativity and foster collaboration—every detail felt intentional and inspiring. A Vision of Whimsy and Innovation From the start, you can see that Epic’s space is anything but ordinary. The architecture…

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Empowering the Future: 10 Game-Changing Insights from LBNL’s Utility-Scale Solar 2024 Report

As the world accelerates toward a cleaner energy future, utility-scale solar has become a cornerstone of this transition, supplying power on a scale that meets the demands of modern grids while reducing environmental impact. The latest Utility-Scale Solar 2024 report from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) offers a comprehensive view of the industry’s progress, challenges,…

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Battery Energy Storage: Unlocking the Power of Renewables for a Sustainable Future

A landscape view of a solar power plant at sunrise. Rows of solar panels are seen in the foreground on slightly hilly terrain, while a large array of energy storage units is visible in the center surrounded by fencing. Mountains and fields stretch out in the distance, showcasing a recruiter's dream project site.

The global energy transition is in full swing, with renewables like wind and solar quickly becoming central to power grids worldwide. Yet, there’s a missing link in making renewable energy as reliable as traditional sources: energy storage. The recent report from Ember Climate reveals how Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are transforming the European grid,…

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