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Study IDs two compressed air energy storage methods, sites for the Northwest

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The world’s two existing compressed air energy storage plants—one in Alabama, the other in Germany—use man-made salt caverns to store excess electricity. The PNNL-BPA study examined a different approach: using natural, porous rock reservoirs that are deep underground to store renewable energy.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Portland General Electric. Southern Company: Alabama Power. billion in loan guarantees to support innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the United States. A 350 kW charging system could charge a 200-mile range battery in less than 10 minutes. Southern Company: Alabama Power. National Grid.

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