Energy Training Articles

In 1882, Thomas Edison opened the first power plant, and 8 years later, William Morrison released the first electric car in the United States. The electric utility and auto industry were born and the two would dabble with the idea of working together. Henry Ford, a good friend of Thomas Edison, wanted to build an electric vehicle (EV) version of the Model T. He told the New York Times in 1914 ...

Mar. 5, 2020

By Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

We caught up with Quintin Mecke, who is embarking on his second Climate Ride mountain biking tour this year! Hey Q, why did you sign up? “How could I not participate?  I love cycling, I love people, I love the planet and I am a firm believer that actions (especially when on two wheels!) speak louder than words. For all of us, the time is now ...

Feb. 3, 2020

By Climate Ride

Most people do not know what a generator automatic voltage regulator is unless they are a trained electrician or generator technician. The automatic voltage regulator is an essential component found in generator systems. Understanding what the automatic voltage regulator does in a generator can help you better understand your generator. There are numerous components ...

Jan. 23, 2020

By MTS Power Products

The Michigan Public Service Commission along with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have launched an innovative initiative in Michigan to encourage citizens as well as companies to switch to clean energy which is easier to do in an economy that is competing well against the rest of the ...

Dec. 2, 2019

By CleanEnergyAuthority.com

U-bolts can be seen in a variety of machinery, equipment, vehicles, boats, instruments, meters and supplies. They are the most widely used parts. The characteristics of fasteners are various specifications, different functions, and standardized. Become a standard part. U-bolt fasteners are the most widely used mechanical foundation. Follow China's entry into the ranks of international trade ...

Nov. 23, 2019

By Haiyan Yingjie Fastener Co., Ltd.

About The Project Location: Kingman, AZ Organization: Loves Truck Stop Product: Brighta30W Porta Loves Logistics, a trucking corporation in Kingman, Arizona was in a bit of a pickle with the lighting ...

Oct. 14, 2019

By Greenshine New Energy LLC

Looking for a little inspiration? Me, too. We’ve all heard the statistics. One million species worldwide are currently at risk of extinction. Over 5 trillion pieces of plastic are polluting our oceans. The day the Arctic fully melts may happen within our lifetimes. And perhaps most shockingly, the latest report from the ...

Sep. 3, 2019

By GLOBE Series

Solar energy is a great way for both homeowners and eco-friendly businesses to increase their energy independence. But most solar arrays remain connected to the grid, which means they lose some of their convenience when the grid loses power. This is because solar panels wired through the grid don’t really ...

Aug. 29, 2019

By Cedar Creek Energy

On August 6, 2019, the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) announced its partnership with The Power for America Training Trust Fund (P4A) for the launch of a renewable energy specialist apprenticeship program. Certified by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the program aims ...

Aug. 9, 2019

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

The choice to deploy a combined heat and power (CHP) system, utilising reciprocating gas engines, is often an investment decision to help drive cost and carbon savings to an organisation, whose focus is not traditionally, power generation. ...

Apr. 10, 2019

By Clarke Energy

The Redwood City School District’s goals were to reduce operating costs and implement sustainable operating practices. The District developed an energy development strategy with Sage Renewables energy consultants and obtained Proposition 39 funding through the state of California to help fund the project. The usual benefits for renewable energy generation were identified, as well as a need ...

Mar. 11, 2019

By REC Solar

Objective: SIMULWIND came into being as a result of the training needs of new professionals in the wind energy sector to face the challenges posed by the digitalisation of wind farms in industry 4.0. The scope of the project consists of the development of a computer simulator designed for training in maintenance and risk prevention in wind farms, with the aim of reproducing the ...

Feb. 26, 2019

By Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE)

Objective: SKILLWIND was the result of the desire of several European countries to create a standardised training programme for the wind energy sector, with the aim of standardising training content and thus facilitating the mobility of workers between different countries. The result of the SKILLWIND project was an interactive game or 'serious game' for smartphones that ...

Feb. 26, 2019

By Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE)

Objective: TOWERPOWER was focused on the development of a real-time remote monitoring system to diagnose the aging of the metal structure of offshore turbines. The ultimate goal was to reduce maintenance costs in offshore wind energy. ...

Feb. 26, 2019

By Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE)

Capreg 2014 - 2018 Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador What is Capreg About? ...

Sep. 11, 2018

By Renewables Academy AG (RENAC)

Rooftop PV Installers in Egypt 2018 - 2019 Programme RENAC is collaborating with the German Development cooperation (GIZ) to provide practical-orientated training courses and capacity building measures focused on solar energy, in order to develop the capacities PV installers in Egypt. The ...

Sep. 11, 2018

By Renewables Academy AG (RENAC)

TROPHI 2018 - 2019 INDIA TROPHI - Supporting India’s Ambitious Targets for Rooftop PV India has seen tremendous growth in installation of solar PV systems. India is on track to reach its ambitious goals defined in the National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) and Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). However, the sector of grid-connected rooftop systems (GRTPV) ...

Sep. 11, 2018

By Renewables Academy AG (RENAC)

In light of Germany's ambitious goals to secure the success of the "Energiewende" and the global aims related to the energy policy set forth in the Paris agreement, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) is pursuing to establish close energy policy cooperations with partner ...

Sep. 11, 2018

By Renewables Academy AG (RENAC)

CLEAN k-WAT Project aimed at the preparation of teaching material and media on the ‘impacts of energy systems including renewables on the environment and nature’. The first objective of the project is to prepare training materials for the target group identified as energy systems designers and energy systems engineering students. A book and related documents are prepared ...

Sep. 11, 2018

By Renewables Academy AG (RENAC)

The Latin American utility-scale solar market is one of the largest in the world. To speak more about the region’s robust growth and risks that investors may not be aware of, Cesar Alberte Sendin, Vice President International at Array Technologies, lends his expertise. ...

Apr. 4, 2018

By Array Technologies Inc