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RE+ 2024
RE+ 2024 Dates: September 9-12, 2024Location: Anaheim, CAMarket: Renewables Developed by the nation’s leading solar energy organizations, RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial approach to renewing best practices across the clean energy landscape. More information coming soon…stay tuned! see our clean energy technology Learn more about this event
Green Giants Podcast: The Future of Clean Energy
Dynapower’s General Manager, Adam Knudsen recently spoke with Wes Ashworth on the Green Giants Podcast about Harnessing Innovation and the Future of Clean Energy. Be sure to catch the full episode here, and enjoy reading a few highlights below. Wes Ashworth: Starting out, can you share a little bit about Dynapower’s core mission and also…
Insights from the NASF Leadership Meeting
Navigating Industry Challenges and Fostering Evolution I recently attended the NASF Leadership Meeting (National Association of Surface Finishers) and wanted to share my takeaways. Engagement and Evolution with the NASF The NASF’s role is to try to help further the knowledge and growth of the metal finishing industry in North America. They work with all…
Are Rectifiers Green Hydrogen’s Unsung Hero?
Our Director of Hydrogen, Bryan Allen, recently joined host Lisa Ann Pinkerton on the Earthlings 2.0 podcast to discuss if rectifiers are green hydrogen’s unsung hero. They covered many other topics around green hydrogen…below are some excerpts from the conversation. Check out the full podcast here: https://earthlings-podcast.castos.com/ Lisa: In 10 years, where do you expect…
Collaborating for a Sustainable Future
Insights from the 2nd European Green Steel Summit 2024. Recently, my colleague Johannes Aurich and I had the privilege of attending the EU Green Steel Summit 2024, where industry leaders convened to tackle the monumental task of transforming the European steel industry into a greener, more sustainable sector. As we reflect on the discussions and…
Addressing Grid Inertia Challenges with Advanced Smart Inverters
The transition towards renewable energy sources is essential for achieving our sustainability goals. However, it poses significant challenges in maintaining grid inertia and stability, which were traditionally provided by the physical inertia of synchronous generators. This article explores the evolving landscape of grid management, the emerging challenges of reduced inertia due to the increased penetration…
Exploring the Future of Energy at DISTRIBUTECH International 2024
As I sit down to reflect on my experience at DISTRIBUTECH International 2024, I can’t help but feel energized (pun intended) by the wealth of knowledge and innovation showcased at the event. After the turbulence of the pandemic era, it was refreshing to be back in a space where industry professionals could come together, exchange…
Celebrating International Women’s Day
As we approach International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, let’s recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of the women at Dynapower who play a crucial role in our success and acknowledge the impact they have on our communities and families. This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is “Let’s Inspire Inclusion,” a sentiment…
Accelerating the Future of Electric Vehicles
Insights from the EVs@Scale Lab Consortium Meeting Recently, I had the privilege of attending the EVs@Scale Lab Consortium Meeting at NREL, an event showcasing the collective efforts of stakeholders committed to advancing electric vehicle (EV) technology and infrastructure. This gathering convened a diverse range of experts, all aligned in their mission to promote widespread EV…
Podcast: Let’s Talk All Things Hydrogen!
Dynapower’s Director of Hydrogen, Bryan Allen, recently joined Jim Schafer on the Building Efficiency podcast. Starting with Bryan’s past experience, their conversion segued into a look at hydrogen, specifically green hydrogen. They discussed all things hydrogen: key applications, its role in hard-to-abate industries, and the 5-10 year outlook for the market. You’ll definitely want to…
Climate Confident Podcast
Chris Larsen, Dynapower’s Senior Director of Clean Energy, visited with Tom Raftery on the Climate Confident podcast to discuss developments in clean energy. Their conversation spanned many topics including progress with EVs, the future of green hydrogen, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and much more. Here are a few excerpts – be sure…
Innovations in EV and EV Charging Technologies
Observations from CES 2024 I recently attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas and, wow, what a show it was…especially the innovations in EV and EV charging! They certainly celebrated their 100th year in style! Our parent company, Sensata, participated and promoted their EL (Electrification) initiatives in a technology-leading booth that consistently drew significant…
Fascination Street Podcast: Powering the Future
Diversifying our Energy Portfolio with Solar & Hydrogen & Microgrids…OH MY! Dynapower’s Senior Director of Clean Energy, Chris Larsen, was a recent guest on the Fascination Street Podcast, hosted by Steve Owens. Chris and Steve covered a wide range of topics around the future of clean energy around the world…but they also discussed vertical algae…
Reflections on 2023
As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for reflection and gratitude here at Dynapower. 2023 has been a remarkable year for us – a year marked by milestones, successes, a continued commitment to innovation and sustainability…and I’m thrilled to share some highlights of our journey. This was our first full year as…
Innovative EV Charging Solutions: Dynapower and ZOOZ Power’s Collaborative Approach
The evolution of efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is pivotal to reaching our clean energy targets. To that end, I am proud to announce our collaboration with ZOOZ Power, a leading EV charging innovator, on two promising pilot projects. Driving Sustainable Mobility At Dynapower, we’re known for providing reliable and flexible power conversion systems…
Fix it. Upgrade it. Refurbish it.
Rectifiers are pretty awesome pieces of equipment and can last decades before needing replacement. However, some rectifier components do not share a similarly long life expectancy. Circuit boards or semiconductors degrade as part of their natural lifecycle and will need to be replaced several times in the rectifier system’s lifetime. In fact, failing to replace…
Insights from COP28: A Diverse Forum Driving Climate Action
Looking back on the first half of the conference The energy landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and at COP28 in Dubai, we are witnessing a convergence of diverse voices and perspectives to tackle the global climate crisis. With over 70,000 attendees, including negotiators, observers, business representatives, investors, and academics, the event is proving to be…
DC Coupling Solves Augmentation Challenges
As discussed in my two previous blog posts, augmentation is a reality most BESS operators will have to face. There are many strategies that can be used to minimize the cost and impact of augmentation. One such approach is DC-coupled technology – an approach that involves connecting energy sources and energy storage systems directly in…
Emobility & Impact on the Power Grid
John Springer, Dynapower’s eMobility Segment Manager, recently chatted with Ryan Maughan with the eTech Learning podcast on the current state of the Emobility market, the potential impact on the power grid, and many other interesting subjects. Below are some excerpts from the podcast – to listen to the full episode, click here. Ryan: How did…
FUTR Podcast: Future of Hydrogen Storage
Hydrogen is in the clean energy spotlight – but its success rests largely in the ability to address hydrogen storage. Generally, one of the most challenging aspects in the energy sector isn’t necessarily producing the energy as much as it is in storing it and transmitting it. The ability to get the power where it…
Enhancing BESS Efficiency and Reliability
Strategies to Minimize Costs for Augmentation: Augmentation is a reality many, if not most, BESS systems will have to face: enhancing BESS efficiency affords the opportunity to minimize costs augmentation. In part one of this blog, I discussed some key challenges posed by augmentation and some strategies to overcome them. In this blog, we’ll look…
Overcoming Challenges in Augmentation of BESS
Batteries degrade over time – it’s a fact everybody knows. Whether they’re in your phone, your smoke detector, your car – or in a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – even top of the line batteries’ performance decreases as they age. BESS system designers have two basic options to address this challenge: oversize at installation,…
Hybrid Solar Plus Storage Systems
The role of new and market-defining technology in solar plus storage systems Chris Larsen, Dynapower’s Sr. Director of Clean Energy, joined Ted Flanigan on his Flanigan’s Eco-Logic podcast. The podcast is available now at this link. Check out a few excerpts below then be sure to listen to the full 30-minute episode. How has Dynapower…
Conversations in Cleantech
Dynapower CEO Adam Knudsen recently sat down with Jenny Gladman and Ben Sparks, Founding Partner and VP, respectively, with Brightsmith, cleantech and energy transition search specialists. Adam was a guest on their Conversations in Cleantech podcast, a program which offers insight into the opportunities, challenges and rewards of working in the cleantech space from the…
Green Hydrogen & Water: Resources to learn more
With the growth of the clean energy economy, and a heavy focus on hydrogen, green energy and water resources have sparked concern in local economies. Most concerns focus on the belief that there will be a major increase in water consumption and that there are negative environmental impacts from desalination. For the most part, these…
Location! Location! Location!
Green Hydrogen and Water – It’s all about location Location is everything in green hydrogen production. There must be a source of consistent, abundant green energy to power its electrolyzers, as well as a reliable water supply for the hydrogen creation process. The best source of energy for these facilities is usually solar – but,…
Water, water everywhere…?
Green Hydrogen Production and Water: Water and Energy Consumption Explained Green hydrogen production continues to draw extensive focus in the clean energy sector as supporting technologies develop and improve in efficiency. Hydrogen production facilities are being built across the globe, but because the process is dependent on having a ready supply of water, the increase…
60 Years of Dynapower: Our History is Powerful
Adam Knudsen General Manager Power. It’s in our name. It drives us forward. It’s what we do. Power conversion systems are what our company was founded on 60 years ago and remain the centerpiece of our business today. Although pioneering advances in power technology built the company, we wouldn’t have succeeded without other forms of…
Notes from RE+ 2023
Wow! Following a highly successful and record-breaking RE+ 2023, I was able to grab a few minutes with some of the Dynapower team who attended the show to get their thoughts on what they saw, heard, and learned. Thanks to Bryan Allen, Director of Hydrogen, Brett Ingle, Segment Manager for Microgrids, and Sara Millies-Lucke, Key…
10 Benefits of using a Microgrid
A microgrid is a localized energy system that can operate independently or in conjunction with the main power grid. It consists of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and advanced control systems. The main benefits of a microgrid include: Download Infographic 1. Energy Resilience and ReliabilityMicrogrids can operate autonomously…
