In this episode of DC Power Hour, Allen along with special guests Al Warner and Fran Losey discuss how AI growth, along with data center growth and the required electrification, affect the powering infrastructure. Episode Highlights 06:03 – Do you agree with me when I say that the politicians are those that try to enforce these laws […]
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How to Monitor and Maintain Battery Systems in Hard-to-Reach Places On the evening of Thursday August 14, 2003 electrical power began to fail and soon a major power outage struck across large parts of the northeast United States and Eastern Canada including dozens of major cities. Fifty million people were affected, and the estimated cost […]
In this episode of the DC Power Hour David and Allen introduce Ed Rafter, a special guest on DC Power Hour, who is an expert in UPS batteries. They discuss the differences between ups and downs, voltage, discharge times, and other aspects of battery powering. Ed has a 40-year career in mission-critical applications, focusing on […]
The world is rapidly becoming more and more reliant on technology. We rely on technology for communication, commerce, and so much more. One of the most important aspects of our technological infrastructure is the stationary battery. Stationary batteries are used to provide backup power or continuous power to a facility. The Battery Blarney Duo, George […]
This episode focuses on the reality vs. myths of moving from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable energy sources. George and Allen discuss the true effect this will have on society, the environment, and the power industry. While electrification in theory will greatly reduce carbon emissions and result in a more sustainable environment and future, in […]
In this episode of the DC Power Hour Podcast, we learn about renewables and alternative energy sources. In the Battery Blarney segment, industry experts George Pedersen and Allen Byrne dive into talking about different topics from solar farms, a combination of other sources, alternatives and much more. In the second segment, we are joined by […]
In this episode’s Battery Blarney segment, George and Allen talk about their take on innovative technology that is shaking up the industry. They discuss information about innovation in the battery world from valve regulated lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion batteries. They also share their opinion on the importance of recycling these batteries and the charging system. […]
In this episode of DC Power Hour, we discuss the pros and cons of electric vehicles and their impact on the power industry. George and Allen hold a spirited debate on this timely topic in the Battery Blarney segment. They discuss the safety concerns of lithium-ion batteries, the environmental impact of alternative energy sources, and […]