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Siemens’ Russelectric adds EV charging to Massachusetts renewable microgrid

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In 2017, Russelectric installed a renewable, hybrid microgrid at its Hingham location, consisting of grid power, a solar photovoltaic power generation system, an energy storage system, and a diesel generator.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. The winds had barely died down when electric-power specialists and others began calling for a radical overhaul of Puerto Rico’s electricity networks, one that would emphasize renewable energy, distributed generation, and, critically, microgrids.

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Michelin Vision concept wheel/tire: airless, connected, rechargeable, organic

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At Movin’On 2017, Michelin presented its new Vision concept tire. The concept tire—which combines the functions of wheel and tire—is airless, connected, rechargeable, customizable and organic, is both a wheel and a tire. Vision integrates a large number of renewable part. Organic tire. 3D printed.

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Swiss authorities’ decision leads to the cancellation of the Renewable Jet Fuel project in Geneva Airport

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Geneva Airport announced in September 2017 that it aspired to replace 1% of the conventional jet fuel used for aircrafts with renewable jet fuel in a pilot project with Neste, the leading renewable fuels company. —Kaisa Hietala, Executive Vice President of Neste’s Renewable Products business area.

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Altris presents high-capacity Prussian White cathode material for Na-ion batteries; 160 mAh/g

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Altris, spun out of Uppsala University in 2017, has developed a patented low-temperature and pressure synthesis method to produce Prussian White in a form ideal for use as a positive electrode material in sodium ion batteries. At Altris, we are ready to play our part.

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Tesla Megapack batteries to power two new 50MW renewable projects in the UK

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Tag Energy entered a joint venture with British renewable and battery storage developer Harmony Energy to invest in the projects. Wotiez led Neoen during the installation of Tesla’s Big Battery in Hornsdale back in 2017. The post Tesla Megapack batteries to power two new 50MW renewable projects in the UK appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Volkswagen commissions fast-charging park with 570 kWh of second-life MEB cell modules

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The advantage is that fast-charging infrastructure can be built nearly anywhere, even if in places with a low-capacity grid connection. This automotive power bank could be used wherever the capacity of the grid connection is too low but there is demand for powerful charging infrastructure. 4 and have now been given a second purpose.

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