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Dept of Interior approves plan for largest solar project in US; 690 MW Gemini Solar with 380 MW battery system

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The Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have approved a proposal to construct and operate the largest solar project in United States history. The authorized solar facilities include 34.5 The authorized solar facilities include 34.5 The authorized solar facilities include 34.5

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Highview Power and Encore Renewable Energy to co-develop the first long-duration, liquid-air energy storage system in US

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Highview Power’s proprietary liquid air energy storage system, called CRYOBattery, relies on low-risk, proven technology, generates zero emissions, has zero water impact and can be delivered at a cost of approximately half of the current cost of traditional lithium-ion batteries.

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

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Earlier this week (11 December), the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024.

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Naval Research Lab uses liquid hydrogen to almost double endurance record for small electric UAV

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Similarly, small, electric, battery-powered systems are limited to endurances of only several hours. An electrolyzer-based system would require only water for feedstock and electricity, possibly from solar or wind, to electrolyze, compress and refrigerate the fuel.

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New lithium polysulfide flow battery for large-scale energy storage

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The work is some of the earliest supported by the DOE’s new Joint Center for Energy Storage Research battery hub (JCESR). For solar and wind power to be used in a significant way, we need a battery made of economical materials that are easy to scale and still efficient. Batteries Power Generation Smart Grid'

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BLUETTI launches SwapSolar on Indiegogo – bringing you chill vibes (and ice!) wherever you go

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Now you can upgrade your experience with a groundbreaking new SwapSolar ecosystem from BLUETTI , offering the world’s first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and ice maker with the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station. Enjoy refrigerated food, chill vibes, and even freshly made ice to order, wherever you are.

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Stanford study quantifies energetic costs of grid-scale energy storage over time; current batteries the worst performers; the need to improve cycle life by 3-10x

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As the percentage of electricity supply from wind and solar increases, grid operators will need to employ strategies and technologies, including energy storage, to balance supply with demand given the intermittency of the renewable supply. When demand is high, the water is released through turbines that generate electricity.