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Mercedes amps up renewables push with 140MW wind power deal

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Mercedes has announced a new wind power deal to ensure it reaches carbon neutrality as soon as possible. Still, one of the most involved has been Mercedes, which has invested heavily in massive wind and solar projects to power its European operations. What do you think of the article?

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

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The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). New-build onshore wind and solar projects are now around 40% lower than BNEF’s global benchmarks for new coal- and gas-fired power.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. Even prior to the catastrophic impact caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were creeping up and unprecedented demand was beginning to put pressure on available supply. But why solar? While popular, solar is just one solution.

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Redwood Materials scopes out EU locations for new battery recycling plant

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JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials has narrowed down the locations for its new battery recycling plant in Europe. Germany would be a good location for Redwood Materials’ battery recycling plant in Europe. Tesla Giga Berlin might benefit from a Redwood Materials battery plant nearby. Pros of Redwood Materials Germany.

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Northvolt postpones planned 60GWh battery production

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Northvolt has announced that the ongoing European energy crisis is forcing them to postpone battery production at the company’s new facility in Germany; it is now considering U.S. battery production instead. According to Reuters , the company’s new plan is to focus on starting battery production in the United States.

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Rimac plans to introduce the European answer to the Tesla Megapack

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As the use of renewable energy systems like wind and solar has grown in popularity, the need for energy storage systems to back up these renewables has grown as well. Rimac has announced that it has started an energy storage division within its business, set to take on the likes of the Tesla Megapack. What do you think of the article?