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CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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The magnitude of these savings is ~5% to 15% higher in a system with 20% wind penetration compared to a system with no wind power, and the savings are 50–60% higher in a system that requires capacity expansion. More specifically, controlled charging can cut the cost of integrating PHEVs approximately in half.

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

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The reuse and recycling of batteries is a key issue as increasing numbers of cities plan transition to electrically powered transport. This energy warehouse allows a larger proportion of Viva’s solar-generated electricity to be used for the housing association’s power needs.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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The solicitation was designed as a call for early-stage clean energy innovations that fall within five defined technology areas: energy efficiency; energy storage; AI/machine learning; advanced power electronics/power conditioning; and zero- and negative-carbon emission generation. Details of the 28 companies awarded a total of $4.2

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Georgia Tech team develops high-performance intermediate-temperature sold-oxide fuel cell

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vol% H 2 O) methane at 500 °C, demonstrating a peak power density of 0.37 C (achieving a peak power density of 0.37?W?cm The researchers feel confident that engineers can design electric power units around this fuel cell with reasonable effort, something that has eluded previous methane fuel cells. H 2 O) at 500?°C h operation.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. And indeed, that’s how promoters of vehicle-to-grid technology perceive the EV.

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Singapores A*Star Awards S$27.5M In Research Grants for Technologies for Sustainable Development

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A*STAR is also conducting research in Solar Photovoltaics, Next Generation Power Grids, Intelligent Energy Distribution, Fuel Cells, Sustainable Production of Fuels and Chemicals and Sustainable Manufacturing. Carbon Capture and Utilization. The by-products of this can be used as construction or landfill materials.

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Nissan and Endesa collaborating to deliver vehicle-to-grid systems to market

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This Vehicle to Grid (V2G) system consists of the Endesa two-way charger and an energy management system that can also integrate such off-grid, and renewable, power generation as solar panels and wind turbines. Endesa will host a full demonstration of the market-ready and low cost system in Madrid on 12 March.

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