The world’s largest solar farm just came online in China
Electrek
JUNE 4, 2024
The world's largest solar farm, which sits in the desert in northwestern Xinjiang, is now connected to China's grid.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 27, 2021
China’s largest offshore wind farm was connected to the grid at full capacity on Saturday, December 25. more… The post China’s largest offshore wind farm is now fully connected to the grid appeared first on Electrek. It transmitted power through undersea cables.
Cars That Think
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The United States is not building enough transmission lines to connect regional power networks. The deficit is driving up electricity prices, reducing grid reliability, and hobbling renewable energy deployment. grids demands public scrutiny and accountability. Their grip over the backbone of U.S.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 3, 2020
Subscriptions of connected services for consumer and commercial Electric Vehicles (EVs), such as charging-station locator, eco-routing, and EV telematics, will grow 270% from 2020 to 2024, reaching 7 million subscribers by 2024, according to global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. Connected services for consumer EVs will reach 26.37
Green Car Congress
APRIL 9, 2020
plan to form a joint venture to produce flexible quick charging stations in China. The innovative design of our flexible quick charging station has huge potential in China, not least because of the rapid growth of electric mobility. This then eases the strain on the power grid, particularly at peak times.
Baua Electric
JUNE 4, 2024
Photo: CGTN The world’s largest solar farm, in the desert in northwestern Xinjiang, is now connected to China’s grid. The state asset regulator’s website that cited the Power Construction Corp of China said it came online on Monday. China now boasts the three largest solar farms in the world by capacity.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 24, 2019
BP’s venturing business, BP Ventures, has invested in PowerShare, an integrated hardware and software solutions provider for electric vehicle (EV) charging in China. The investment is part of PowerShare’s Series A round, which was led by BP Ventures and draws support from DETONG Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm in China.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2018
By optimizing the schedules for not only charging EVs but also discharging their power back into the company, as well as optimizing the operation of PV and other power-generation systems according to the fluctuating unit price of electricity sold on the grid, Mitsubishi Electric’s new system enables companies to reduce their electric-power costs.
Baua Electric
APRIL 12, 2024
CNESA forecast improvements in the economics of battery energy storage in China this year, without providing specifics. Growth in China’s battery storage capacity could slow down in 2024, according to an industry association, as energy storage struggles with low profitability.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2022
Further, consumers are unwilling to pay for other advanced features including autonomous driving, enhanced safety and connectivity. Among those planning to charge their vehicles at home, two-thirds (66%) of Americans will leverage traditional power grids.
Baua Electric
APRIL 11, 2024
Growth in China’s battery storage capacity could slow down in 2024, according to an industry association, as energy storage struggles with low profitability. Under a more “ideal” scenario, the association sees China’s new energy storage capacity installations rising 19% year-on-year to 41.2GW, the white paper found.
Cars That Think
JUNE 27, 2022
Unlike those you may have grown accustomed to seeing, many of these stations don’t just charge electric cars—they can also send power from vehicle batteries to the local utility grid for use by homes and businesses. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades. This is good for the grid.
Green Car Congress
JULY 7, 2014
IBM Research is launching a 10-year project to support China in transforming its national energy systems and protecting the health of citizens. China has made great achievements and contributed much to the world’s economic growth over the past 30 years. Chien, Chairman and CEO, IBM Greater China Group. —D.C.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 6, 2013
Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Bradley & Associates, commissioned by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), examines key drivers of EV adoption in the US, Europe and China, with an emphasis on vehicle charging scenarios and infrastructure. Click to enlarge.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 29, 2021
About 160 kilometers northwest of Beijing, the city of Zhangjiakou with its rugged terrain boasts some of the richest wind and solar resources in China. That makes it an ideal cohost with Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, which China plans to make the greenest yet.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2023
The study highlights that in 2022, EV sales in China reached 27% of total vehicles sold; in Europe, they made up just over 20%; and in the US, EV sales increased to more than 7% of all vehicles sold. Accessible charging infrastructure for all.
Teslarati
JULY 18, 2022
Xpeng and New Electricity Approach, a leading charging platform for electric vehicles in China, have partnered to bring the two companies’ respective charging infrastructures together. The platform has no achieved a 90 percent coverage rate in China due to its ability to connect with over 350 Chinese charging operators.
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2020
Vulcan will pump hot lithium-rich brine from production wells up to the surface, then use the co-generated geothermal energy to drive lithium extraction using its proprietary technique, with excess renewable energy as a saleable by-product that can be fed back into the grid.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
This collaboration will accelerate the introduction of new solutions for electric vehicle charging, the fast ramp up of renewables combined with energy storage in off-grid and on-grid solutions as well as battery and energy storage solutions for the fast growing marine segment. Micro-grid applications. Solar energy.
Green Car Congress
MAY 21, 2012
China-based EV maker Kandi Technologies, Corp. presented results of a nine-month long feasibility study of its plan for a comprehensive Pure EV rental system for reducing traffic, parking and pollution problems in cities throughout China.
Setec Powerr
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
As freezing winds blow across his construction site in northern China every morning, Liu Jianhong gathers his workers for hot tea. Liu, whose business in Shaanxi province often operates beyond the reach of power grids, plugs a hairdryer-like charger into his hybrid electric car, a sport utility vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD Co.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 24, 2017
Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Customers can choose here between the basic version and two fully networked variants, which they can control using the We Connect ID. More than 270,000 public charging points are already connected—both in towns and on long-distance routes. Charger, for example, the home charging station from the Group brand Elli.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The bipolar structure simplifies internal battery connections to reduce internal resistance and improve round-trip efficiency. The Eos Z3 battery contains predominately American components and is specifically designed for mass production and meeting low-cost, long-duration, grid-scale stationary energy storage needs.
Green Car Congress
MAY 3, 2019
billion in 2023, as countries are increasing investments for improving their grid infrastructure and improving the market structure to attract foreign investments. APAC will continue to be the largest market, reaching $6.05 With respect to technology, Lithium-ion is and will continue to be, the preferred technology for market deployment.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Jutting out from the coast of China’s Fujian province, Changbiao Island may seem small and unremarkable. This is where the China National Nuclear Corp. is building two fast-neutron nuclear breeder reactors, the first of which is slated to connect to the grid in 2023, the second in 2026. Not so in China, India, and Russia.
Green Car Congress
MAY 27, 2015
At Consumer Electronics Show Asia, Ford launched a strategic collaboration with Haier (home appliance), Trina Solar (solar power) and Delta Electronics (power management) to introduce MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) to China, a holistic approach for lowering the energy costs and carbon footprint of Chinese families.
Setec Powerr
APRIL 2, 2024
To meet this demand, the Open Charge Alliance (OCA) developed an open-source protocol, the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), becoming the key bridge connecting EVSE and cloud-based CSMS. encrypts data packets directly at the protocol level, eliminating the need for a VPN or any third-party to ensure a secure connection.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2021
Ford this year announced its commitment to invest at least $22 billion through 2025 to deliver connected, electrified vehicles, building on its areas of strength, starting with EV versions of its most popular nameplates. In North America, the Ford Mustang Mach-E already has found early sales success.
Teslarati
APRIL 29, 2022
The partnership will utilize Volkswagen’s Flexpole 150kW charging units, which each offer two charge points and have an integrated battery system, which enables a high-powered grid connection to make fast charging possible. Volkswagen also wants to install at least 17,000 charging points in China by the end of 2025. “As
Green Car Congress
MARCH 20, 2017
At the Geneva Auto Show, the China-based Hybrid Kinetic group unveiled the H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle sedan concept, produced together with its vehicle design and engineering partner, Pininfarina. When connected to other vehicles with V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle), H600 can charge other electric vehicles.
Green Car Congress
JULY 27, 2011
Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems will supply a 500kW Li-ion energy storage solution to Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), the third largest manufacturer of wind turbines in the People’s Republic of China and the country’s largest exporter of power equipment. He, general manager of Dongfang Electrical Machinery Co.
EV Central
APRIL 12, 2023
During the presentation it was also stated Toyota BEVs will in the future have vehicle to grid capability – allowing them to power an house or send electricity back to the grid – and improved connectivity and driving experiences provided by upgraded operating systems. Automation will be ramped up dramatically.
Baua Electric
APRIL 30, 2024
It will connect to Western Power’s new Palmer Terminal substation in the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS), a separate network to the one on the eastern coast of Australia. The service will be delivered by Stage 2 of Collie Battery sized at 341 MW / 1,363 MWh and consisting of 348 Tesla Megapack 2 XL units.
Green Car Congress
JULY 6, 2009
that will provide US$15 million to establish manufacturing and distribution operations for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems in China. billion annual industry, in which China is expected to be the world leader in charging station installations with 47.8% ECOtality, Inc. of annual sales. Earlier post.).
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 30, 2022
A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. The hope is, these floating leviathans will collaborate with satellites to detect hypersonic missiles, like those being developed by Russia and China.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
BMW Brilliance, the China joint venture company formed by the BMW Group and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., The EV is the first product of the company’s new brand, the first e-drive SAV built in China, and the first new energy vehicle (NEV) from a Chinese premium manufacturer. China Electric (Battery)'
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Electrification, connectivity and creative design are key components of the technology solutions. This vision, which GM is proud to document in the Blue Paper, serves as a roadmap to the electrification, connectivity, creative design, and advanced innovation strategies that will lead the world to sustainable urban mobility by 2030.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2009
a joint venture between General Motors Company, SAIC Group and Shanghai General Motors (SGM), will activate OnStar services and be fully operational in China in December 2009. The service will be available throughout mainland China and will be first launched in Mandarin Chinese. Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co. Emergency services.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 18, 2017
Carbon dioxide emissions declined in the United States and China, the world’s two-largest energy users and emitters, and were stable in Europe, offsetting increases in most of the rest of the world. In China, emissions fell by 1% last year, as coal demand declined while the economy expanded by 6.7%.
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 26, 2024
EV charger load management is critical to scale the adoption of electric vehicles without sacrificing the electricity grid’s reliability in many regions of the country. Load management solutions will help maximize the capacity of existing grid infrastructure by minimizing the necessity of interconnection upgrades at a given depot site.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 19, 2014
We chose to present the Audi TT offroad concept in China, our second domestic market, because it represents the urban mobility of tomorrow: It is sustainable, dynamic, intelligent and connected. China Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins' —Prof. The combustion engine is a turbocharged 2.0
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2010
In addition, AMSC’s D-VAR grid interconnection technology, including our D-VAR RT low voltage ride through solution, is being utilized by more than 70 wind farms in seven countries worldwide to meet local grid interconnection requirements. AMSC founder and Chief Executive Officer Greg Yurek.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 29, 2022
That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Second, conventional coal and nuclear plants are being retired for economic and policy reasons, removing stable sources from the grid. China is a leader in this approach, but it’s incredibly expensive and requires an enormous amount of political will. Here’s how.
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