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CEC awards LADOT $6M to install solar and storage microgrid and EV charging to power 100+ electric buses

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The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has been awarded a $6-million grant by the California Energy Commission to install one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging systems in the United States that will be powered by a solar and storage microgrid. LADOT will deploy 1.5

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Audi Hungaria starts operation of Europe’s biggest solar roof installation

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Hungaria, officially started operation of Europe’s biggest photovoltaic roof installation. r has used only green power. Since the start of this year, all Audi plants have used only green power. Hungaria, has been installed on the roofs of the plant’s two logistics centers. Audi Hungaria, in cooperation with E.ON

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Rolls-Royce launches mtu hydrogen solutions for power generation

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Rolls-Royce is further developing its mtu gas engine portfolio for power generation and cogeneration to run on hydrogen as a fuel and thus enable a climate-neutral energy supply. Already today, gensets powered by mtu Series 500 and Series 4000 gas engines can be operated with a gas blending of 10% hydrogen.

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DTE Energy partners with Ford on new rooftop solar installation and battery storage

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The array includes an integrated battery storage system and will be used to power newly installed electric vehicle (EV) chargers. In 2019, Ford became the first corporate customer to enroll in DTE’s MIGreenPower voluntary renewable energy program. DTE is Michigan’s largest producer of renewable energy. million solar panels.

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EIA: US large-scale battery storage power capacity increased 35% in 2020

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The United States continued a trend of significant growth in large-scale battery capacity, with US battery power capacity reaching 1,650 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2020. At the end of 2019, 163 large-scale battery storage systems were operating in the United States, a 28% increase from 2018.

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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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Since the start of testing in 2019, the eActros has covered more than 70,000 kilometers on more than 7,000 trips. For this reason, our team has been supporting the practical stage of eActros testing at Logistik Schmitt since 2019. The combination has been handed over to Logistik Schmitt for endurance testing.

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Intermountain Power Agency orders MHPS JAC Gas Turbine technology for renewable-hydrogen energy hub, operated by LA DWP

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The Intermountain Power Agency (IPA) has awarded Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) a contract for two M501JAC power trains for the Intermountain Power Plant (IPP) in Delta, Utah. The renewed generation facility will be owned by IPA and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).