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Study finds GWP of electrolyzed hydrogen to meet ORD’s fuel needs would be 2.5x that of fossil fuels with 2020 grid mix

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Phil Ansell, an aerospace engineer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, modeled the life cycle carbon dioxide equivalent emissions of liquid hydrogen production required to meet the fuel needs of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with today’s electric grid mix. Ansell presented his findings at AIAA Aviation 2023 in June.

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Li-ion Supplier Saft Partners with Apollo Solar on US DOE Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) Project

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Saft is supplying a lithium-ion battery system to provide energy storage for one of the Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) projects funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE). The design will incorporate energy storage and two-way communications between solar electrical systems and utilities.

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Tesla secures new Megapack project with Arevon, bringing 2021 partnership to 1,000 MWh

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The new contractual agreement brings Arevon’s 2021 total to 250 MW/1,000 MWh of battery energy storage systems, all powered by the Tesla Megapack at sites in California and Nevada. Due to raging fires and scorching hot temperatures in the Golden State, energy usage skyrockets during these months due to increased air conditioning usage.

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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The remarkable advantage for BMW customers in using BMW i3 batteries as a plug and play storage application is the ability to tap into an alternative resource for residential and commercial backup power, thus using renewable energy much more efficiently, and enabling additional revenues from the energy market.

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Energy 2030 outlines steps to double US energy productivity by 2030; spend $166B a year to net savings of $327B

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Reform federal energy efficiency tax incentives so that they focus on high efficiency technologies and measures and on promoting innovation and market transformation. Adjust commercial and industrial depreciation schedules to encourage investments that can boost energy productivity. Energy 2030.

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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Support local government efforts to prepare communities for increased PEV usage and the coming commercialization of FCEVs. Ensure a minimum network of hydrogen stations for the commercial launch of fuel cell vehicles between 2015 and 2017. Plan for and integrate peak vehicle demand for electricity into the state’s energy grid.

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ARPA-E awards $35M to 12 new projects to support medium-voltage devices for grid, industry and transportation

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The US Department of Energy announced $35 million in awards for 12 projects that find new ways to harness medium-voltage electricity for applications in industry, transportation, on the grid and beyond. GE Global Research, Inline Gas Discharge Tube Breaker for Meshed MVDC Grids – $4,350,686.

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