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Calif. Energy Commission awards Satcon, A123 Systems, RES and SMUD $2M to develop energy storage system for grid-tied photovoltaics

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The grant is part of a larger initiative to develop the core solutions to enable higher penetration of renewable power onto the electric grid through advanced solar energy harvest, storage and array control capabilities.

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M5BAT 5MW storage system integrates multiple battery technologies

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It consists of lithium-ion batteries to meet short-term demand; high-temperature batteries to supply power for several hours; and lead-acid batteries when the average discharge time is one hour or less. Batteries Power Generation Solar Wind' The M5BAT project is backed by a €6.5-million million (US$8.9-million)

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Nomadic Power receives €2M grant for “MobileBattery” project; trailer-mounted Li-ion pack for vehicle and home

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Nomadic Power has received a €2-million (US$2.25-million) million) grant from the European Commission for their “MobileBattery” project—a trailer-mounted battery pack that can serve the function of intelligent and safe back-up power for a home when stationary, and boost EV range when attached to the owner’s vehicle.

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Siemens and Fjellstrand partner on battery-electric car ferry

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The electrically powered ferry was developed for submission to a competition organized by Norway’s Ministry of Transport. As a reward for winning the competition, the shipping company Norled has been granted the license to operate the route until 2025. According to Fjellstrand, the energy required for a crossing of the route at.

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SwRI, UTSA seek to combine reverse water-gas shift and Fischer Tropsch synthesis in single reactor to produce low-carbon hydrocarbon fuels

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The work, led by Dr. Grant Seuser of SwRI’s Powertrain Engineering Division and Dr. Gary Jacobs of UTSA’s College of Engineering, is supported by a $125,000 grant from the Connecting through Research Partnerships (Connect) Program. We’re facing a lack of renewable fuels and the technology to deliver cleaner power generation.

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Two BYD electric terminal trucks deploy at Port of San Diego

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The Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) awarded nearly $6 million to the San Diego Port Tenants Association to demonstrate 10 vehicles and other sustainable freight technologies in and around the port. and Transportation Power, Inc.

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Four Motiv electric shuttle buses deployed in one-year demo in Mountain View, CA

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Additionally, the team expects to see a significant reduction in the time to produce these vehicles, which in this case, are converted to battery-power, using existing platforms such as the Ford E-450 chassis. The vehicle can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge, and will offer quiet, comfortable rides to the city’s residents.