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STEAG investing €100M in a total of 90 MW of grid energy storage systems with LG Chem Li-ion batteries

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German utility STEAG is investing around €100 million in grid energy storage systems (ESS) totalling 90 MW, equipped with Li-ion cells from LG Chem. Using the existing plant sites provides synergies in the infrastructure and therefore keeps the investment costs low, STEAG said.

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New cathodes for low-temperature solid-oxide fuel cells

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An SOFC has three major components: two porous electrodes (cathode and anode) separated by a solid oxygen ion (O 2– ) conducting electrolyte. However, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) can oxidize any fuel, because the electrolyte transports an oxygen ion. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). 2015.06.136.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging. ESS (Electrical Storage System). The bus runs primarily in electric mode. Hamburg, Luxembourg and Stockholm will implement the new bus system in 2014 and 2015.

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

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The battery storage system electrified by BMW i can be equipped with new or second-life batteries. The battery storage system also includes a voltage converter and power electronics to manage the energy flow between renewable energy sources, the house interface, and the Li-Ion high-voltage battery from the BMW i3.