Eliana Silva

Eliana Silva

UC San Diego’s Battery Testing Labs

Rows of battery storage containers representing a large-scale energy storage project in Southern California. Text overlay reads 'UCSD's Battery Testing Labs,' emphasizing energy storage innovation and real-world applications, with project details: Southern California Energy Storage | 537.5 MW / 2.15 GWh project distributed across 3 sites | Long Beach, CA

With a growing focus on clean energy transformation, academic institutions nationwide are researching new approaches to energy conservation and renewable energy solutions. One notable example is an advanced battery testing ecosystem developed by UC San Diego that’s playing a key…

The Future of Batteries for Sustainable Energy Storage

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As the world transitions to renewable energy, the battery landscape is rapidly evolving— demanding solutions beyond traditional lithium-ion batteries. The next generation of energy storage promises to be smaller, faster, and more efficient, with innovations that address critical challenges like…

Power and Connectivity: Data Centers in a High-Demand Future

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Data centers, which are mission-critical to the modern enterprise, face growing energy challenges as the global demand for high-performance computing rises. With power consumption projected to increase significantly over the next several years, ensuring a reliable, sustainable energy supply is…

Driving Clean Energy with California’s RES-BCT Program

Aerial view of a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation in a rural area surrounded by fields and water features. The title "Smart Savings with RES-BCT Program" is prominently displayed, with a subtitle reading "City of Atwater | Merced County, CA | Solar PV 1.7 MW | RES-BCT Project." The image highlights clean energy infrastructure and the environmental benefits of renewable energy projects.

California’s Renewable Energy Self-Generation Bill Credit Transfer (RES-BCT) program is transforming how local governments, universities, and public agencies approach energy generation and cost savings. This innovative program allows eligible entities to generate renewable energy at one site and allocate the…

The Age of Electricity Begins

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In energy history, the world has moved through the Age of Coal and the Age of Oil. Now, it is rapidly entering the Age of Electricity, driven by renewable energy, technological advancements, and electrification. Over the past decade, electricity use…

Renewable energy means business opportunity

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Research shows that companies can gain economic advantages from installing solar panels and EV charging stations, in addition to supporting a sustainable future. A recent study by MIT found that businesses near electric vehicle (EV) charging stations saw sales increase…