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Qualcomm unveils next-gen powerline communication device to support vehicle-to-EVSE smart-grid communications

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The QCA7006AQ is compliant with the Home Plug Green PHY (HPGP) specification, which is the leading specification for implementing Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems. The QCA7006AQ is planned to be available for production by early Q4 2022,and samples are available today. —Lars Boeryd, Sr.

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ARPA-E awards $35M to 12 new projects to support medium-voltage devices for grid, industry and transportation

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The US Department of Energy announced $35 million in awards for 12 projects that find new ways to harness medium-voltage electricity for applications in industry, transportation, on the grid and beyond. GE Global Research, Inline Gas Discharge Tube Breaker for Meshed MVDC Grids – $4,350,686.

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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

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Through this early adopter opportunity, PG&E will explore how Ford’s Intelligent Backup Power technology interconnects to the electric grid, which is necessary for the truck’s battery to power the home, and how it can support customer resiliency during grid outages.

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Raven SR waste-to-hydrogen plant in California to be powered by INNIO Jenbacher’s Ready-for-H2 engines

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INNIO’s Jenbacher engines will allow the Raven facility to generate a significant amount of their own electricity, reducing demand on California’s electrical grid. The type 4 engines are already available today to run on 100% hydrogen. —Matt Murdock, CEO of Raven SR. Jennbacher Type 4 Ready for H2.

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SunPower announces addition of Tesla Powerwall 3 to its portfolio

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Available today through certified dealers everywhere SunPower sells solar. pic.twitter.com/WAg3McL77w — SunPower (@SunPower) May 22, 2024 “Homeowners are increasingly turning to battery storage to protect themselves against ongoing utility rate hikes and grid outages.

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EV startup AEHRA partners with Miba Battery Systems

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Miba operates a highly flexible approach, which is ideal for AEHRA as we are developing EVs that transcend what is perceived as mainstream within the automotive industry. Our battery technology will include provisions to support bi-directional charging giving customers the ability to return electricity to the grid and power their homes.

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What is V2H?

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Homeowners living in areas where utilities offer variable pricing can use V2H to reduce their electric bills by tapping the EV battery for power during peak demand times when electricity from the grid is most costly. Using the energy stored in your EV battery instead of grid energy can also help reduce your carbon footprint.

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