Off-grid solar energy systems have become increasingly popular for residential, commercial, and municipal applications in recent years. While various methods exist to store solar power, the basic approach to determining how large a battery is needed for a home or business remains consistent. Typical
Read moreOff-grid solar energy has become a popular and reliable solution for homes, businesses, and municipalities around the world. As more people look for sustainable power options, understanding how to size a solar battery properly is essential. While there are various storage technologies available, the
Read morePublished On: 10.24.23 | Alabama News Center Staff Caradoc Ehrenhalt, founder and CEO of EV Safe Charge, saw a need for a company like his when he bought his first electric vehicle. (contributed) The Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator is celebrating its fourth year, bringing together 12 star
Read moreDallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has selected ZiGGY, the innovative robotic EV charger from EV Safe Charge, as a key participant in its summer pilot program aimed at exploring next-generation electric vehicle charging solutions. This initiative is part of DFW’s ongoing efforts to
Read moreThe Evolution of Cutting Tool Materials: From High Carbon Steel to Advanced Ceramics and Beyond.Cutting tools have undergone significant transformations over the years, especially in the machining industry. In the 1800s, high carbon steel and alloyed carbon steel were the primary materials used for
Read moreHere's an update from Richard Gray, Hazardous Material Team Coordinator with the M.A.B.A.S Division 11: Below are some photos taken this morning from Berwyn’s Haz Mat Box 2100 on Harlem Avenue. A significant diesel fuel leak occurred after a vehicle struck a saddle tank, releasing approximat
Read moreThis is from Josh Boyajian: I was in Gary on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 6th Avenue and Taney. I arrived well after the fire had already been extinguished. The fire was in a one-story frame house, measuring 25 by 40 feet. When the first units arrived, there was heavy fire showing from the roof.
Read moreThe North Chicago Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at an auto-body facility last night, arriving to find heavy flames engulfing a one-story structure with exposures on both sides. The incident was escalated to a MABAS Box Alarm, bringing in mutual aid units from surrounding de
Read moreThe North Chicago Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at a body shop on March 18, 2012. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy flames engulfing a one-story structure with exposures on both sides. The incident was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm, bringing in mutual aid units from su
Read moreHere's an update from Richard Gray, Hazardous Material Team Coordinator with the M.A.B.A.S Division 11: Below are some photos taken this morning from the scene of a diesel fuel leak on Harlem Ave in Berwyn. A saddle tank was struck by a vehicle, resulting in an estimated 100 to 150 gallons of dies
Read moreThis report comes from Josh Boyajian: I arrived at the scene of a fire in Gary on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 6th Avenue and Taney Street. I got there well after the fire had been extinguished. The fire was in a one-story frame building measuring 25 by 40 feet. When the first units arrived, hea
Read moreThis report comes from Tyler Tobolt: The Huntley Fire Department (HFPD) responded to a residential house fire around 2:30 pm on June 21st in the Station 2 district. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire coming from the charlie side of the structure, with flames extending to the second f
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