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German power-to-gas facility opens green methanation plant; €28M STORE&GO project

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million) STORE&GO research project. While the current facility feeds pure hydrogen (“WindGas”) directly into the gas grid, the new methanation plant provides for the generation of “green” methane. This stored energy is then available as backup whenever there is an insufficient supply of solar and wind power.

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Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce develop wood-burning charger for off-grid EVs

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And when you’re tasked with clearing trees, blazing trails, and quite literally laying the foundations of infrastructure and energy grid expansion, there simply isn’t a place to plug in your electric equipment. The resulting heat is converted into electric energy and stored in a connected Battery Storage Module, or BSM. “The

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Role of Batteries in Clean Energy Transitions – ET Auto

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Herein lies the critical role of batteries: they serve as a bridge between energy production and consumption, storing excess energy during peak production periods and releasing it when needed to ensure a stable and reliable energy supply.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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The production hall uses renewable energy and reduces water consumption and waste significantly. In order to achieve the goals for energy efficiency, energy flexibility and grid stability, the opportunities arising from the digitization of energy networks must be consistently exploited.

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

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The system has been designed to be integrated into the house energy supply chain. Utilizing real-time energy readings, the system can measure the available energy supply and demand, making the necessary calculations to determine the optimal time to charge or discharge the system. ChargeForward.

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IBM Research launches 10y project to support China in transforming national energy systems; “Green Horizon”

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The Chinese government recently announced increased investment in solar, wind, hydro and biomass energy in a bid to decrease its dependency on fossil fuels. To support the objective, IBM has developed a renewable energy forecasting system to help energy grids harness and manage alternative energy sources.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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Another method to make coal-fired power plants more environmentally friendly is to capture the exhausted carbon dioxide and store it in the ground, Rahman said. He also said low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen fuel should be considered as part of the renewable energy mix.