Tag: Battery
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Lithium Battery Safety: New Rules for New Technology
Lithium batteries have become indispensable in the construction industry, powering everything from handheld tools such as cutoff saws and drills to larger equipment such as scissor lifts and track loaders. High energy density, lightweight design and efficiency make them the preferred choice over older technologies. They offer contractors significant advantages in mobility and productivity. The…
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Solar Battery Storage: The Key to Energy Independence in 2025
Commercial solar panel installation projects are transforming the energy landscape for businesses across the country, offering unprecedented opportunities for cost savings and operational resilience. Forward-thinking facility managers and property owners are increasingly incorporating large-scale commercial solar panel installation solutions that pair photovoltaic systems with advanced battery storage technologies. The Strategic Advantage of Solar-Plus-Storage for Commercial…
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How to Decommission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
As renewable energy generation continues to grow, the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in solar farms has become increasingly important for stabilizing the grid and enabling the integration of intermittent solar and wind power. The permitting process to build a BESS facility often requires a formal plan for site decommissioning and disposal, even…
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New ARI-HETRA EV Battery Lifts for Heavy-Duty Work
As the demand for electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance surges, ARI-HETRA launched their wheeled WS-25EV-E (Electric) and WS-25EV-P (Pneumatic) EV Battery Lifts. Engineered for the unique challenges of EV battery handling, these lifts allow fleet maintenance shops, transit agencies, and commercial vehicle service shops to remove and install batteries while staying mobile in the shop. 4,500 lbs. max capacity. Designed…
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Turner-Kokosing JV files suit over $1B battery project
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A joint venture of Turner Construction and Kokosing Industrial has sued battery materials manufacturer Ascend Elements for $138 million in alleged unpaid bills on its $1 billion plant project in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The complaint, filed…
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The Battery Atlanta™ – CCR-Mag.com
The Battery Atlanta™ is a bustling entertainment experience situated alongside Truist Park — a haven for baseball fans. Spanning 2.25 million square feet, The Battery Atlanta combines numerous restaurants, stores, parks and entertainment venues and is open to the public 365 days a year, not just on game days.The design team was tasked with transforming…
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Battery Energy Storage Systems: Powering a Sustainable Future
As the world transitions towards cleaner energy solutions, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have emerged as a game-changer in electricity management. These systems store surplus energy and release it when needed, helping stabilize power grids, optimize energy costs, and integrate renewable sources like solar and wind. By addressing energy intermittency and reducing dependency on fossil…
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Manufacturer Highlights Fire Safety for National Battery Day
Shining a Light on Fire Safety for National Battery Day – February 18th -CT-MADE PRODUCT LINE PREVENTS DANGEROUS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES- WHO?: Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT®) in Watertown, Conn. WHAT?: Urges safe storage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries on a day that celebrates the invention that powers our lives. From our cell phones to the cars we drive,…
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Video | How Willmott Dixon contained a lithium-ion battery fire on site
Willmott Dixon senior build manager, Gavin Coleman MCIOB, explains how a serious fire involving a charging unit was averted at one of the contractor’s construction sites last month. A battery ignited while charging inside a VoltHub, a lithium-ion battery charging unit designed by tool storage manufacturer Armorgard. The unit’s proactive and reactive safety features, including…
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Kore Power nixes plans for $1.25B battery plant in Arizona
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Kore Power has shelved its plans to build a $1.25 billion battery plant in Buckeye, Arizona, after its slated production site was quietly listed for sale in recent weeks. Kore did not immediately respond to…