Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2022

Electrify America entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen to build a solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project in San Bernardino County, California called Electrify America Solar Glow 1. The solar project is targeted to be operational by mid-2023.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Highview Power Storage, Inc., a provider of long duration energy storage solutions, and Encore Renewable Energy, a developer of renewable energy generation and storage projects, jointly announced plans to develop the United States’ first long-duration, liquid-air energy storage system.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2023

Renewable energy sources are central to the energy transition toward a more sustainable future. While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking. Underground Gravity Energy Storage system: a schematic of different system sections.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2021

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. —Jason Martin, Head of Russelectric. —Jason Martin, Head of Russelectric.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Time shifting is one of the keys to the solar power revolution. It allows renewable energy created during one part. continued] The post EV Batteries Are Perfect For Storing Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Solid-state sodium-ion battery company LiNa Energy ( earlier post ) successfully completed an independent demonstration of its lithium-free sodium batteries for energy storage systems with commercial partner ion Ventures.

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Teslarati

MAY 11, 2024

The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH) is currently under construction near Melton, Victoria, and it will soon receive 444 Megapacks, according to a post on X on Thursday from Victoria Minister Lily D’Ambrosio. When complete, the battery project will total 600 MW and 1.6

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Teslarati

MARCH 19, 2024

A Tesla Megapack-based battery energy storage system (BESS) has gone live in Scotland, in partnership with TagEnergy and Harmony Energy. As detailed in a press release from TagEnergy on Tuesday, the Jamesfield Megapack project outside of Abernathy, Scotland is now fully operational, offering 49MW of power and 98MWh of energy storage.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Tesla Megapacks will power two new 50MW battery storage projects in the United Kingdom for Australian clean energy producer Tag Energy. 99MWh Chapel Farm battery project near Luton in England and the 49MW/98MWh Jamesfield Farm battery project near Abernethy in Scotland.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 18, 2024

Cyclum utilizes RNG-fueled microturbines to generate clean green electricity, making the truck stops carbon negative at less cost & space of electric grid or solar power Cyclum Renewables, a pioneering force in building Renewable fueled truck stops with Traditional & Transitional Fuels, is revolutionizing the future of electric vehicle (EV).

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Teslarati

JUNE 7, 2023

Eneco, an energy producer in the Netherlands, is relying on Tesla to power its biggest battery project to date, which will be used to “more efficiently balance Belgium’s electricity grid” and is expected to be operational in 2024. and Chubu Electric Power at an 80/20 split, respectively.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2021

Libertine says that free-piston range-extender engines can offer the efficiency of fuel cells, the durability of conventional engines and achieve carbon reductions using renewable fuels. Libertine FPE, the creator of Smart Engine control technology for free piston engine (FPE) generators, has secured £2.6 million (US$3.6

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 17, 2024

Polestar says it has cut greenhouse gas emissions by nine per cent per car sold in 2023, thanks to more renewable power, more efficient batteries and EVs, and cleaner materials. The post Polestar cuts greenhouse emissions per car thanks to renewables and more efficient EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2020

Despite the much-vaunted megatrend involving the global electrification drive and shift to renewable energy , the most ambitious pledges by Big Oil to pursue net-zero agendas remain weak at best. But Total is not just content to compete in the traditional renewable energy arena of wind and solar but is also giving Tesla Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2023

According to the California Independent System Operator, battery storage capacity in the state has increased by nearly 20 times since 2019—from 250 megawatts (MW) to 5,000 MW. Today’s fleet of storage resources can capture enough electricity to power up to 5 million California homes. compared to 2020.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2023

TAE Technologies , the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has spun-out a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions. TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Following the start of series production of fuel cells in December 2022, the Danish fuel cell developer and manufacturer Blue World Technologies is now launching the CellPack Stationary, a methanol fuel cell-based power generator. When powered by renewable methanol, CellPack Stationary has carbon-neutral operation.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) has begun the company’s drilling program, initiating Stage One of the Hell’s Kitchen Lithium and Power project in Imperial, California. Each well is expected to produce clean, firm power for decades. Earlier post.). We expect to reach target depths of approximately 8,000 feet for each well.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Neste and Rolls-Royce have agreed to build a strategic partnership on accelerating the use of renewable diesel as a lower-emission solution for diesel engines. Both parties share a common vision of renewable fuels playing a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in off-highway applications, such as construction and power generation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2023

Researchers led by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have extended the capacity and duration of sodium-aluminum batteries. The new sodium-based molten salt battery uses two distinct reactions. The team previously reported a neutral molten salt reaction. of peak charge capacity. —Weller et al.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2020

by Toby Gill, CEO, Intelligent Power Generation. With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

to evaluate batteries for electric and electrified vehicles in North America. As part of its evaluation process, the new Michigan battery lab will ensure that Toyota’s batteries meet North American customer requirements by confirming performance, quality and durability of automotive batteries made by Toyota.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors and GE Renewable Energy signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate opportunities to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel used for manufacturing of electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Rivian has signed a power purchase agreement with Apex Clean Energy to supply their Normal, Illinois, manufacturing facility with wind power. With the secured energy, Rivian will be able to power 75% of its operations on renewables while also aiding the company in powering its EV charging “Adventure Network.”

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2019

Honda is conducting research with Ohio-based electric utility American Electric Power to develop a network of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could be integrated into AEP’s electricity system. Storing additional power in used EV batteries can help utilities meet demand by using renewable energy resources.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2021

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) is hosting a pitch event, ARPA-E’s Battery/Storage Exposition, on 14 January 2021, from 1:00-3:00 pm EST. This event will feature pitches from a select group of ARPA-E teams developing energy storage technologies. Open funding solicitations.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Global renewable energy investment increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at US$351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). Renewable energy investment slightly declined in 2018, with modest growth through 2019.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Rio Tinto is planning to invest a further $600 million in renewable energy assets in the Pilbara as part of the company’s efforts to decarbonize its Western Australian iron ore operations. The investment will fund the construction of two 100MW solar power facilities as well as 200 MWh of on-grid battery storage in the Pilbara by 2026.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2021

Arcadia’s technology matches home energy consumption with renewable energy sources from a variety of US wind and solar projects using renewable energy certificates, all without any installation or disruptions to their utility service. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Porsche Leipzig currently has Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park, which is operated entirely with electricity from renewable energy sources. The total capacity of the facility, which includes six internal quick charging points, is 7 MW. Porsche Turbo Charging, Rapid-charging park, Leipzig.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

During the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai last month, world leaders from over 130 national governments agreed to set a goal to triple world renewable energy installations by 2030. Success in meeting the tripling goal will hinge on this.”

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

Mercedes has announced a new wind power deal to ensure it reaches carbon neutrality as soon as possible. Countless automotive industry giants have become involved in the renewable energy sector , with varying levels of involvement. Mercedes will begin to receive power from the Iberdrola Baltic wind project starting in 2027.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

The cheapest renewable power projects in the first half of 2022 were able to achieve an LCOE of $19/MWh, as in best-in-class onshore wind farms in Brazil, and $21/MWh for tracking PV farms in Chile, and $57/MWh for offshore wind in Denmark. These cost hikes mark a rough patch for renewables, but not an inflection point.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2022

Volvo Trucks is opening its first battery assembly plant. Located in Ghent, Belgium, the plant will supply ready-to-install batteries for Volvo Trucks’ full electric heavy-duty trucks. Each battery pack has a capacity of 90 kWh and the customer can choose to have up to six battery packs (540 kWh) in a truck.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Electrify America has installed onsite, behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) at more than 140 ultra-fast DC charging stations around the country, including more than 90 installations in California.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed that the United States generated more electricity from renewable energy sources than coal last year. According to the EIA, declining costs and rising subsidies contribute to renewables displacing fossil fuels. electric power demand through 2050 in all cases,” noted the EIA.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2023

FREYR Battery announced a conditional offtake agreement (COA) with Impact Clean Power Technology, a manufacturer of battery systems for transportation, industry and stationary energy storage for renewable energy sources, traditional power generation, rail, and telecommunications.

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