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US Subsidiary of GS Yuasa introduces energy storage systems for renewables and EV charging

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GS Battery (USA) Inc., , the US subsidiary of Japan-based battery maker GS Yuasa, announced the deployment of its Hybrid Energy System (HES) for renewable energy storage and EV charging. Additional options include an AC and a DC load centers, a PV charge controller, auxiliary heating and air conditioning, a hydrogen sensor and fan cooling.

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EPRI study finds US energy storage market could be as large as 16 GW of capacity if systems can meet $700–$750/kWh and all benefits can be monetized

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Source: EPRI. The study found that in the near term, compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems, currently the most cost-effective bulk storage technology for long discharge durations; advanced lead-acid batteries; and Zn/Br flow batteries generally had the smallest gap to support the business case based on regional benefits.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and less than two person-weeks of time. (We The company partners with approved installers charging $1,200-$3,000. Frank has formed Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.

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