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Predictability Is Paramount: More Knowledge of Advancing Technologies Is Key to Achieving Desired Outcomes

Solar arrays, energy storage systems, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment. These have huge potential to improve grid management and customer satisfaction. But what if they’re deployed […]

Rethinking Reliability: Why IBRs Need Independent Verification

This article was originally published in Utility Dive. We rely on the objectivity and trustworthiness of third parties to stay informed and make better decisions throughout our […]
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The Crucial Role of Quality Management in the Energy Industry

Across three events, a combined 3 gigawatts of solar generation near Odessa, Texas, tripped offline after improperly responding to routine faults that were cleared in less than one-tenth of a […]

The Importance of Third-Party Verification of IBRs

Across three events in 2021 and 2022, a combined 3 gigawatts of solar generation near Odessa, Texas, tripped offline after improperly responding to routine faults that were cleared in less […]

NC GreenPower Launches Initiative to Enhance Clean Energy Education in North Carolina

As North Carolina and the rest of the country continue to transition to a clean energy future, training and instruction are becoming essential to ensure we have the people in […]

North Carolina Schools to Receive 20-kilowatt Rooftop Solar Arrays from NC GreenPower

NC GreenPower, our subsidiary, is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Solar+ Schools grant. This year, […]

Advanced Energy’s Transmission IBR Commissioning Services

With rising levels of renewable energy installations, it’s more critical than ever to ensure the reliability of the bulk power system, and transmission-connected inverter-based resource (IBR) facilities, such as solar, […]

TierPoint and NC GreenPower Collaborate with Red Hat to Support Sustainability Goals

TierPoint, a leading provider of secure, connected IT platform solutions that power the digital transformation of its clients, and NC GreenPower, a nonprofit committed to expanding public knowledge and acceptance […]

NC GreenPower Celebrates 20 Years of Impacts

NC GreenPower is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2023. Thanks to the generous contributions of individuals and businesses, NC GreenPower has, for two decades […]

Mismatched Connectors Are a Common Cause of Safety and Reliability Issues in Solar Installations

DC connector mismatch is all too common in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and can cause safety and reliability issues. The positive and negative connectors on the leads of a PV […]