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Tesla to provide Virtual Power Plant (VPP) services to Texas grid

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A recent press release from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has revealed that Tesla will be providing Virtual Power Plant (VPP) services to the state’s grid. As per the PUCT’s press release , the two ADERs that are launching the initiative involve Tesla Electric customers who have Powerwall batteries in their homes.

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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project

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Photo: Enel North America Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator is delivering. Enel North America has started constructing the Ables Springs Solar + Storage Project in Kaufman County, near Dallas. Get started here. –ad*

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MIT study finds workplace charging and delayed home charging can mitigate electricity demand and cost

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Large-scale deployment of battery electric vehicle (BEV) and photovoltaic (PV) electricity technologies could raise electricity costs by increasing peak evening electricity demand and causing overgeneration of electricity during midday. The researchers used data collected in two sample cities: New York and Dallas.

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Toyota collaborates on Tesla Virtual Power Plant competitor

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Toyota has announced that it will work with Oncor, a Texas-based electric utility, on vehicle-to-grid technology that may compete with Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant. The battery’s simple operation and obvious benefits to consumers have attracted numerous customers.

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

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Batteries are a vital part of electric cars and mobile phones, and once they run out of power, they will make it impossible for you to move. What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? The United States uses a 120-volt grid. And what about cars?

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CATL reaches deal to supply energy storage systems to US firm HGP

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The 450-MWh battery storage project will be deployed in Texas and is expected to begin commercial operations in 2024. Image credit: CATL ) CATL recently entered into a 450 MWh supply agreement with US battery storage project developer HGP, the battery giant's latest similar agreement with a US company.

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Ford and Newlab announce startups to pilot new EV tech in mobility innovation program

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Fermata Energy: Fermata provides a complete solution that lets electric vehicles receive power from and provide power back to the grid and to buildings by integrating software, hardware options and knowledge, turning electric vehicles into energy storage assets that combat climate change, increase resilience and dramatically lower cost of ownership.

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