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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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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.

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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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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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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.

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NREL releases comprehensive vision for deep decarbonization of transportation

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The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, accounting for about 28% of total carbon emissions. Optimally integrating transportation with buildings, the grid, and renewables to realize system-wide benefits.

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Parallel Systems raises $50M Series A to build autonomous battery-electric rail cars that move freight

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The Parallel system can also help alleviate the supply chain crisis by enabling low cost and regular movement of freight in and out of ports. Less energy means smaller batteries, less strain on the grid, and lower charging infrastructure costs.

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Balqon Corporation introduces HIQAP industrial lithium-ion packs to replace lead-acid batteries

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HIQAP lithium battery packs are designed to support large daily loads requiring deep depth of discharge and high energy transfer efficiency for solar, micro-grids, off-grid storage and telecom applications. VDC folded prismatic cells connected in a series, available in 12V, 24V and 48V configurations.

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BIRD Energy to invest $6.4M in Israel-US projects; biomass, fuel cells, natural gas, water-energy nexus and energy efficiency technologies

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The BIRD Energy program continues to deliver results in energy, enhancing the energy security of both the United States and Israel. Sderot, Israel) and Brayton Energy, LLC (Hampton, NH), will develop a low cost and high efficiency solid biomass and solid waste fueled electricity generation system. Exency Ltd. Eta-Bar Ltd.

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