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AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Maryland, announce integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project; EaaS

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AlphaStruxure will design, build, finance, own and operate the project to enable Ride On’s growing electric bus fleet. Climate Resilience & Operational Reliability: Ensures uninterrupted bus services during any long-term power outages caused by severe weather as well as any short-term disturbances or perturbations of the utility grid.

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Volvo Buses in project researching use of second-life electric bus batteries to store solar energy

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It can also be used to buy and store electricity from the national grid when it is cheap and green, for later use. This improves the efficiency of housing association Viva’s own energy system as well as that of the city’s power grid. IRIS is a Light House project, financed by EU HORIZON 2020.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

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And that’s not all, while the purchase price of EVs has continued to tumble, comparable finance rates are still far higher than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. You might have to compromise a little when it comes to colour, features or mileage, but the listings are packed with brilliant buys. Renault ZOE Z.E.40

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid. That’s one way.

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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

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However, the report notes, renewable energy price improvements are not universal, and costs range widely according to resources and the availability of financing. These technologies will become more cost-competitive in future, especially where low-cost financing is available. of Cape Wind output; National Grid had agreed to buy 50%.

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EnerNOC and Tesla to collaborate on stationary energy storage

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Energy management today is more complicated than simply buying power from the utility. Offering financing and new residential business models. Providing financing options for many of those purchases will be key, echoing the successful strategy that solar has already employed. billion in revenues in 2020.

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The Many Benefits of V2G Charging

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Drivers are only beginning to tap into another big benefit: vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging. This technology has huge potential upsides not only for EV drivers but also for businesses and even the entire electrical grid. What Is Vehicle-to-Grid Charging? Here’s a look at how V2G works and the ROI it can bring.