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New Fraunhofer membrane technology enables co-transport of hydrogen and natural gas

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The HYPOS (Hydrogen Power Storage & Solutions East Germany) project is working to create an intelligent infrastructure of distributor networks and storage stations that will make hydrogen available to all regions. Adrian Simon, Group Manager at Fraunhofer IKTS. These are then applied to the porous substrate. © Fraunhofer.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant.

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Volvo Car Group testing lightweight structural energy storage material applied in trunk lid and plenum cover

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A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. Volvo Car Group—the only automaker participating in a 3.5-year Volvo Car Group—the only automaker participating in a 3.5-year Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Researchers synthesize battery cathode from lignin derivatives

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The polypyrrole is able to hold on to the loose proton until the charge is released and the proton returns to the quinone group of the lignin derivative. Renewable energy systems based on intermittent sources require methods for power balancing over time, and thus some means of storage.

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New Li-S battery shows cycle performance comparable to that of Li-ion batteries along with more than double the energy density

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The team, led by a group from Hanyang University, used a highly reversible dual-type sulfur cathode (solid sulfur electrode and polysulfide catholyte) and a lithiated Si/SiO x nanosphere anode. The cathode consists of an activated carbon?sulfur This cathode system delivers a maximum capacity of ? —Lee et al.

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UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

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Rush to switch to low carbon generation. Slashing gas storage facilities. No new nuclear power plants operational. In 2019, the Government once all keen on low priced UK gas did a U turn after succumbing to environmentalists’ pressure groups. No Storage. Let’s list the key ingredients for this recipe of disaster.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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These 32 demonstration projects, which include large-scale energy storage, smart meters, distribution and transmission system monitoring devices, plug-in vehicles, and a range of other smart technologies, will act as models for deploying integrated Smart Grid systems on a broader scale. Notrees Wind Storage. 21,806,232. 43,612,464.