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August 2026

Everything a Solar EPC Should Know About Battery for Power Plants

To allow uninterrupted power on a solar hybrid power plant it can be interesting to add a battery system. Discover the different types.

August 2026

Power Plant Controllers for Grid-tied Solar Plants

Power Plant Controllers maximize solar penetration and regulation-compliant injection of power into the national grid.

August 2026

Peak Hours and Off-Peak Hours for Electricity: The Complete Guide for Solar & Storage Developers

Explore this complete guide to understand what electricity peak hours are, how they differ by region, and why they impact your energy bills.

July 2026

Solar Grid Code Compliance in the US: NERC, IEEE 1547, and FERC Requirements

For EPCs and project developers, bringing a utility-scale or large C&I solar plant online in the U.S. means complying with federal, technical, and market grid requirements.

June 2026

Demand Charges Explained: How Utilities Calculate Peak Power Costs

Learn how demand charges are calculated, why a single peak can drive your electricity bill, and how solar + battery storage helps commercial and industrial facilities reduce peak power costs.

May 2026

Peak Shaving Explained: Solar, BESS and Reduced Costs

Discover how peak shaving works and how solar and battery storage can reduce demand peaks, optimize energy use, and lower electricity costs for businesses.

December 2025

Top 5 Inverter Brands for PV Hybrid Systems in 2025

This overview highlights the top five inverter brands most frequently configured in Elum-managed hybrid PV systems, focusing on their key strengths, operational advantages, and ideal use cases.

December 2025

Top 5 BESS Brands for PV Hybrid Systems in 2025

Here are the top Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) brands to keep an eye on this year. These energy storage units are the heart of any successful hybrid PV installation, demanding a careful balance of technical reliability and long service life.

November 2025

Major Countries with Load Shedding

Energy crises are increasingly becoming a global concern & many countries are now facing electricity supply challenges. This article explores how load shedding, or black-outs, impact different regions today.

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