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Gripple Highlights Power-Tie: The Fast, Secure, and Tool-Free Solution for Solar Cable Management
Jun 26, 2025

Gripple Highlights Power-Tie: The Fast, Secure, and Tool-Free Solution for Solar Cable Management

Gripple, a leading manufacturer of engineered suspension solutions for construction and critical infrastructure applications, is proud to highlight Power-Tie, an advanced cable tie designed to deliver secure, efficient, and long-lasting cable management across solar applications.

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Power-Tie sets a new standard for cable protection with its wide security strap, designed to distribute pressure evenly across electrical cables. This feature minimizes the risk of damage to cable jackets, ensuring long-term cable integrity and helping prevent costly operations and maintenance issues. With a robust construction that provides a maximum working load of 264 lbs, a wire rope tensile strength of 227 ksi, and a breaking load of 346 lbs, Power-Tie offers extreme holding power in demanding conditions. 

The product is designed to operate effectively in temperatures from -40°F to +194°F, making it suitable for both extreme heat and cold. Installation is completely tool-free, enabling rapid deployment and reducing on-site complexity. Power-Tie is available in three size options, making it suitable for virtually any structure and eliminating the need to cut excess wire. 

Material selection is at the core of Power-Tie’s reliability. The housing is made from corrosion-resistant zinc alloy, while the casing and strap are crafted from HDPE with UV and fire-retardant additives, extending product life and safety in outdoor environments. The wire rope is manufactured from 316 stainless steel, providing outstanding resistance to corrosion and ensuring consistent long-term performance for 20+ years, even in the harshest conditions.

With its high-performance materials and installer-friendly design, Power-Tie delivers a comprehensive, reliable, and efficient solution for solar cable management. Manufactured in the UK and USA to the highest standards, Power-Tie is compliant with IEC 62275 and UL 62275/CSA 62275, ensuring international safety and regulatory acceptance. Gripple’s Power-Tie combines secure, durable, and simple installation with lasting reliability and superior cable protection. 

 

Gripple I www.gripple.com

 

nVent Earns Newsweek’s World's Greenest Companies 2025 and Great Place To Work  Recognitions
Jun 26, 2025

nVent Earns Newsweek’s World's Greenest Companies 2025 and Great Place To Work  Recognitions

nVent recently earned two notable recognitions. We have been recognized on the Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies list. Also, for the fourth consecutive year,  nVent is Great Place To Work Certified.  

Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 

The Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025 list recognizes the top 750 publicly listed companies, across 26 countries, for their environmental sustainability performance. The ranking is based on a comprehensive analysis of self-disclosed sustainability data. More than 8,000 companies were evaluated. Companies were screened based on sustainability standards established by the European Union. 

At nVent, being a good steward of the environment is integral to how we operate. Our innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement approach allow us to help protect natural resources and provide value to our customers and the communities where we live and work. In 2024, we reduced normalized CO2e emissions by 47%, compared to our baseline year of 2019, through our energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy use. We also reduced our normalized water consumption by 36%, compared to our baseline year of 2019, through our water reduction and reuse effort. Learn more in our 2024 Sustainability Report.

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Great Place To Work 

For the fourth consecutive year, nVent has earned a Great Place to Work Certification, which recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience. The Great Place To Work Certification is based on current, anonymous employee survey responses.  According to Great Place To Work, 76% of surveyed employees say nVent is a great place to work compared to a typical U.S.-based company at 57%. Additionally, 87% of surveyed nVent employees reported being made to feel welcome when joining the company.  

Great Place To Work Certification also includes a Trust Index survey which draws commonly included words in employee comments. The most-mentioned words in nVent employee survey responses include “people,”  “leadership,” “culture” and “team.”  

It is an honor to earn these recognitions from Newsweek and Great Place To Work. We are proud of our employees, who made these achievements possible because of their dedication. Each day, our people are building the future of a more sustainable and electrified world, and they make nVent a great place to work! 

nVent | https://www.nvent.com/en-us

Enertis Applus+ Delivers Independent Engineering Expertise to Texas BESS Projects for Excelsior Energy Capital
Jun 26, 2025

Enertis Applus+ Delivers Independent Engineering Expertise to Texas BESS Projects for Excelsior Energy Capital

Enertis Applus+, a global consulting, engineering, and quality control firm with extended expertise in the renewable energy and storage sectors, is acting as an Independent Engineer for Lydian Energy, a portfolio company of Excelsior Energy Capital. Enertis Applus+ is providing a comprehensive suite of technical advisory services for a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolio of three standalone projects with a total capacity of 550 MW / 1,433 MWh. All three projects located in Texas are expected to reach Commercial Operation Date (COD) within a year.

“BESS projects are gaining increasing relevance as part of the overall energy infrastructure.  And, standalone BESS systems such as these, which are directly connected to the electrical grid, provide much-needed flexibility and reliability to the overall network,” said Inaki Herrero, Enertis Applus+ Managing Director North America. “In 2024, Texas exceeded 5GW of installed storage capacity. In 2025, the Excelsior Energy Capital portfolio of 550MW will make up almost 10% of additional capacity for the state's storage resources and enable a considerable leap forward in the deployment of storage assets. We proudly contribute our extensive BESS engineering expertise to key renewable energy players such as Lydian Energy and Excelsior Energy Capital.”

The Enertis Applus+ team, including licensed professional engineers, accredited project managers, and OSHA 30 certified site personnel, performed technical due diligence (TDD) for project financing for each project. Via comprehensive analyses, the team verified that each project complied with the required technical regulations and quality standards, and identified any additional technical and economic risks. Each analysis evaluated site characteristics, design and main equipment, and grid connection, among other aspects.

Enertis Applus+ will perform milestone certification for Mechanical Completion (MC), Substantial Completion (SC), and Final Completion (FC), as the projects progress. All three are at or near notice to proceed (NTP) status. Team members also evaluated Excelsior Energy Capital’s coverage of equipment warranties and operational agreements, minimizing risks and maximizing performance.

As Texas continues to expand its BESS assets and BESS technology matures, considerable challenges emerge in its adoption and deployment. Utility-scale standalone BESS projects with a storage capacity exceeding 100 MW and nominal discharge durations of two hours, such as these, are key examples of successful increases in scale and impact.

The individual Excelsior Energy Capital Texas projects include: Headcamp Project (150MWac/391MWh), Crane Project (200MWac/521MWh), and the Pintail Project (200MWac/521MWh).

Enertis Applus+ | www.enertisapplus.com

 Lydian Energy | www.lydianenergy.com

 Excelsior Energy Capital | www.excelsiorcapital.com

Hitachi Digital Services Serves as a Preferred Provider of Technology Solutions for Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood
Jun 26, 2025

Hitachi Digital Services Serves as a Preferred Provider of Technology Solutions for Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood

Hitachi Digital Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., and is a global systems integrator powering mission-critical platforms with people and technology, announced an exciting partnership with Universal Destinations & Experiences, which will provide Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood with sustainability-driven, cutting-edge digital technology solutions.

As part of this collaboration, Hitachi Digital Services will be a preferred provider of clean technology for Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Hitachi’s array of clean technologies includes electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, advanced battery energy storage systems, comprehensive energy management and optimization solutions, and power consulting services developed by and provided in partnership with Hitachi Energy.

“Hitachi Digital Services is thrilled to support Universal Destinations & Experiences as it looks for innovative ways to enhance its operation with new technology solutions,” said Hitachi Digital Services CEO Roger Lvin. “Our unique capabilities uniting the physical and digital worlds will enable us to power transformative solutions that drive sustainability and efficiency while also enhancing the experiences of millions of theme park visitors every year.”

“Innovation extends to every area of our business,” said David Grimm, Senior Vice President of Business Analytics and Industrial Engineering for Universal Destinations & Experiences. “Our tech-forward partnership with Hitachi reinforces our commitment to operating sustainably as we continue to offer guests around the world the most innovative and immersive entertainment experiences.”

Comcast NBCUniversal has a goal to be carbon neutral by 2035 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its global operations. Universal Destinations & Experiences’ sustainability initiatives are focused on clean energy and maximizing energy efficiency, reducing and recycling waste, and conserving resources.

As a company that is, itself, committed to social innovation and environmental sustainability, Hitachi Digital Services’ partnership with Universal illustrates Hitachi’s broad commitment to these ideals by helping its clients implement programs to achieve similar goals. This includes supporting them through the transformation towards clean technology and a more sustainable future.

Hitachi Digital Services | https://hitachids.com

DOE CiFER Awards $5M to Quino Energy for Flow Battery Project
Jun 26, 2025

DOE CiFER Awards $5M to Quino Energy for Flow Battery Project

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) announced three storage technologies projects that will receive up to $5 million each to demonstrate the ability of energy storage to support critical facilities and infrastructure during a power outage or other emergency. The selected projects will receive funding through the Critical Facility Energy Resilience (CiFER) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), which OE released in August 2024.

Energy resiliency is crucial to support the nation’s electricity grid through extreme weather events, cyber or physical attacks, aging infrastructure, and electromagnetic events with the potential to cause widespread power outages. The selected projects will help advance innovative storage technologies from early-stage research and development to widespread commercialization. Projects will also demonstrate the capabilities of these storage technologies to support critical infrastructure or facilities with resiliency needs. 

“This $15 million investment deepens our commitment to modernizing the nation’s electric grid through innovative energy storage technology solutions,” said Gil Bindewald, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Electricity. “Maintaining critical infrastructure will ensure the nation’s electricity grid remains reliable, resilient and secure as we navigate different emerging threats.”

Selected projects:

Entity  Project Title  Project Summary 
Binghamton University  Resilient Energy System based on high-voltage PhosphatE Cell Technology (RESPECT) 

Binghamton University and its partners will develop and demonstrate a Bio-Mineralized Lithium Mixed-Metal Phosphate grid-scale battery energy storage system to improve energy resilience at a critical services facility (e.g., fire, water treatment, etc.) in Endicott, NY. 

Funding amount: $5,000,000 

Inlyte Energy  Iron and Sodium Long Duration Battery for Multi-day Resilience and Renewable Shifting in High Wildfire Risk Zone 

Inlyte and its partners will develop and demonstrate an iron and sodium long duration energy storage system to improve energy resilience at the Alliance Redwoods site in Occidental, CA. 

Funding amount: $4.1 million 

Long Hill Energy Partners  Demonstration of Low-Cost, Organic Quinone Flow Battery 

Long Hill Energy Partners and its project team will develop and demonstrate Quino Energy’s organic quinone flow battery to improve energy resilience at Los Angeles County’s High Desert Regional Health Center (HDRHC) in Lancaster, CA. 

Funding amount: $5,000,000 

U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity | https://www.energy.gov/oe/office-electricity

Quino Energy | https://quinoenergy.com/

Sharper Shape Wins 2025 Data Visualization Solution of the Year Award from AI Breakthrough
Jun 26, 2025

Sharper Shape Wins 2025 Data Visualization Solution of the Year Award from AI Breakthrough

Sharper Shape, a global leader in utility asset intelligence and grid resiliency software, has been named the winner of the Data Visualization Solution of the Year award in the 2025 AI Breakthrough Awards. The award, presented by AI Breakthrough Awards, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes top companies, technologies, and products in the global artificial intelligence industry, highlights Sharper Shape’s innovation in transforming raw utility data into visual, actionable insights through its Living Digital Twin (LDT) technology.

The AI Breakthrough Awards program is renowned for evaluating the most promising AI companies from around the world, with more than 5,000 nominations submitted this year alone. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts based on innovation, performance, ease of use, functionality, and impact. Winners include but are not limited to global leaders such as IBM, NVIDIA, and Intel—underscoring the prestige and competitive nature of this recognition.

Sharper Shape’s award-winning solution is powered by CORE (Cloud Optimized Remote Evaluation), its AI-driven platform that processes LiDAR, imagery, and other data to build a dynamic, digital representation—or Living Digital Twin—of utility infrastructure. This visualization enables utilities to understand, inspect, and manage their assets with a level of precision and proactivity never before possible.

“Our team is honored to be recognized by the AI Breakthrough Awards for our work in utility data visualization,” said Chris Beaufait, CEO at Sharper Shape. “This award validates our mission to revolutionize utility operations by making massive volumes of complex data understandable and actionable. We’re proud to empower utilities to make smarter decisions that protect people, infrastructure, and the environment.”

Sharper Shape’s CORE platform is already being used by major utilities to reduce truck rolls, inspect assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve wildfire risk mitigation. The platform’s visual insights help transform traditional grid management into a proactive, data-first discipline.

Sharper Shape | www.sharpershape.com

Gridmatic Signs 10MW PPA with Sol Systems, Serving Edge Data Center Provider EdgeConneX
Jun 26, 2025

Gridmatic Signs 10MW PPA with Sol Systems, Serving Edge Data Center Provider EdgeConneX

Gridmatic, a leading AI-enabled power marketer, announced a 10-megawatt (MW) solar power purchase agreement (PPA) in Texas with Mars Solar, a project managed and co-owned by Sol Systems, a leading Independent Power Producer committed to building, owning, and managing clean energy infrastructure that benefits local communities.

The project, located in ERCOT, will directly support Gridmatic’s rapidly growing commercial and industrial (C&I) retail business by providing competitively priced, carbon-free electricity. Optimized through Gridmatic’s AI-based market forecasting, a portion of the solar output will serve EdgeConneX, a global data center operator and sustainability leader, that recently renewed its partnership with Gridmatic to continue receiving hourly matched clean energy.

“This PPA adds reliable, carbon-free capacity to help us meet the growing energy needs of our retail customers,” said Jackson Vo, President of Retail at Gridmatic“Sol Systems has been an exceptional partner—equally committed to driving meaningful impact, which makes this collaboration especially rewarding.”

“We’re proud to partner with Gridmatic to advance new retail clean energy offerings—such as hourly matching—for data center customers like EdgeConneX,” said Andrew Grin, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, at Sol Systems“This collaboration reflects our commitment to partnerships that deliver impactful solutions for today’s forward-looking energy buyers.”

“Our continued partnership with Gridmatic reflects our commitment to leading-edge sustainability,” said Phillip Marangella, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at EdgeConneX“Hourly matching of clean energy is a critical step toward truly accountable decarbonization, and Gridmatic enables us to achieve that with precision.”

Gridmatic’s AI-powered approach to forecasting, bidding, and load management allows it to offer retail electricity contracts that optimize both cost and carbon. The company continues to expand its presence in Texas, helping C&I customers access high-quality clean energy through innovative contract structures.

Gridmatic | https://www.gridmatic.com/

Sol Systems | https://www.solsystems.com/

EdgeConneX | https://www.edgeconnex.com/

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