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BAE Systems to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for new transit buses in Ireland

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BAE Systems has been selected by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of buses in Ireland. Series-ER builds on that foundation, maximizing the efficiency of the energy storage system.

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Siemens Energy, FFI and GeoPura developing prototype ammonia cracker to produce hydrogen

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This innovative green ammonia cracker could be a game-changer for scaling up the green hydrogen industry – an important step to drive the energy transition. —Steve Scrimshaw, VP at Siemens Energy UK & Ireland and a member of the UK Government’s Hydrogen Advisory Council. million (US$1.8-million)

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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This stretch, called Iris, will link Iceland to Ireland. China's Big Hydro Plans China is in the midst of a gigantic buildup of hydro-energy capabilities. The world’s largest pumped-energy-storage station—a technique that stores energy by pumping it uphill to a reservoir—is set to complete phase two of its construction in 2023.

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HYREADY collaboration supports introduction of power-to-gas H2 into natural gas infrastructure

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The intermittent nature of renewable sources such as wind and solar demands large-scale temporal energy storage to balance electricity demand and production. The huge capacity of the existing natural gas grid could play an important role in this balancing, and could also offer additional energy transmission capacity.

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SSE expands into Grid Battery Storage

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The project will then help deliver essential balancing services to the energy system. SSE’s distributed energy division has a team of developers, engineers, and energy service professionals actively growing its battery storage pipeline. Learn more: SSE Energy Solutions. SSE Company.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Valence maintains a team of seven application engineers on the ground in Ireland. “ Battery chemistry is frequently a trade-off in power, the ability to accelerate, and energy storage or range.

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