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Advanced Microgrid Solutions picks Tesla for stationary energy storage projects; up to 500 MWh total

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Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS) has selected Tesla as the primary technology provider for its utility-scale energy storage projects. Under the agreement, AMS will install up to 500 MWh of Tesla batteries in its energy storage projects.

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Cummins invests $24M in flow battery leader VoltStorage

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The company says that it has the largest fleet of operating flow batteries in the world. By investing in VoltStorage, we are taking steps to advance solutions focused on the grid and energy storage. Headquartered in Munich, VoltStorage was founded in 2016 by Jakob Bitner, Michael Peither and Felix Kiefl.

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UC Irvine study concludes intelligent PEV charging can minimize scale of stationary energy storage needed to meet renewable targets

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They found that for an 80% RPS in 2050, immediate charging of PEVs requires the installation of an aggregate energy storage system with a power capacity of 60% of the installed renewable capacity and an energy capacity of 2.3% With vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging, non-vehicle energy storage systems are no longer required.

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage. Doing so would give energy flexibility to a fleet owner’s business, and help better manage on-site generation such as solar power. UPS appreciates the Department of Energy’s support on this effort.

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. A key part of this initiative is the use of onsite energy storage batteries.

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Solaris completes delivery of 20 more electric buses for MPK Kraków

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The new electric buses have expanded the existing fleet of 76 emission-free Solaris buses, some of which have been operating on the city streets since 2016. The investment is co-financed by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management. Photo: Grzegorz Mental.

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ENGIE launches fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell Renault Kangoo Z.E. vans, inaugurates first alternative multi-fuel station in France

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France-based global energy and services group ENGIE has launched a fleet of 50 hydrogen-powered Renault Kangoo Z.E. ENGIE joined Michelin as a shareholder in Symbio in 2016. Mobility is not the only area of application for renewable hydrogen, notably in the area of large-scale energy storage. Earlier post.).

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