by Blake Zimmerman Houston | Dec 20, 2019 | Blake Zimmerman, Blog, Power, Renewable Energy
Renewable energy sources have been on the rise as home, and business owners become more environmentally conscious. Hydropower, specifically, is the most widely used source of renewable energy. According to the USGS, hydropower represents about 17% of total electricity...
by Blake Zimmerman Houston | Dec 20, 2019 | Blake Zimmerman, Blog, Renewable Energy
Energy is a necessary need for every human being on Earth. Harvesting and utilizing natural resources is a vital part of survival for both individuals and societies. As technology advances, how energy is collected has also become more efficient. Unfortunately, many...
by Blake Zimmerman Houston | Nov 7, 2019 | Blake Zimmerman, Blog, Power, Renewable Energy
Environmental concern is increasing rapidly, and people are trying to do what they can to be more environmentally conscious. Renewable energies have become a significant focus for many homeowners, business owners, and large corporations across the United States. Solar...
by Blake Zimmerman Houston | Sep 3, 2019 | Blake Zimmerman, Power, Renewable Energy
In 2018, 1.6% of the total electricity generated in the U.S. was powered by solar energy. Now, that number may seem small, but considering how often and how much energy we use on a daily basis it is actually quite substantial. What’s more, solar power is only...
by Blake Zimmerman Houston | Jun 26, 2019 | Power, Renewable Energy
A microgrid is an energy module within a larger power source and can be disconnected from the main grid as needed. Microgrids are being used in various settings to create redundancy, to expand services in underserved locations and to model potential hazards of planned...