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Hydro-Québec and Technifin form partnership to license lithium titanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies for Li-ion battery applications

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The Hydro-Québec/Technifin LTO patents comprise two separate groups of patent rights affording extensive worldwide protection for LTO technology. It primarily exploits renewable generating options, in particular hydropower, and supports the development of wind energy through purchases from independent power producers.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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Improved energy storage technologies will allow for expanded integration of renewable energy resources like wind and photovoltaic systems and will improve frequency regulation and peak energy management. Tehachapi Wind Energy Storage Project. Notrees Wind Storage. 29,561,142. 125,006,103. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (CA).

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Total Signs Research Agreement with MIT to Develop New Stationary Batteries for Solar Power; Smaller-Scale Version of All-Liquid Metal Battery Work Supported by ARPA-E

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This new class of batteries could enable continuous power supply from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar and a more stable, reliable grid. The ability to store power is a major challenge and an essential ingredient for the scale up and widespread deployment of affordable solar power. The researchers have since switched.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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The platform will have algorithms that analyze applicants’ creditworthiness and their eligibility for EV incentives in order to offer them the most affordable EV auto loan on the market. Gridware Inc is developing industrial IOT systems and risk simulation software for utilities that own and maintain electricity distribution grids.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

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Hydrogen produced by water electrolysis has the potential to be a useful means of storing excess electricity generated using wind, solar, and other intermittent renewable energy. Integrated renewable hydrogen systems and public-private community-based partnerships. per gge (assuming widespread deployment).

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Promising EV Trends to Lookout For in 2023

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Customers desire vehicles with affordable price tags, quicker charging time, and greater ranges and developing battery technology is a great way to answer these questions. The batteries that use sodium instead of the pricey and rare lithium are the ones that are the closest to being on the market.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

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This is the case at our gigafactory in Europe, which relies on wind energy, and it’s also what we plan for our soon-to-come plant in Canada. Production at every single battery materials plant that we’re starting up will be powered by 100% renewable energy sources from day one. Third is the choice of raw materials.