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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 Storage, Inc., a provider of long duration energy storage solutions, and Encore Renewable Energy, a developer of renewable energy generation and storage projects, jointly announced plans to develop the United States’ first long-duration, liquid-air energy storage system.

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

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In the second group, an additional 16 awards for a total of $185 million will help fund utility-scale energy storage projects that will enhance the reliability and efficiency of the grid, while reducing the need for new electricity plants. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Tehachapi Wind Energy Storage Project.

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Global investment in renewable power reached $270.2B in 2014, ~17% up from 2013; biofuel investment fell 8% to 10-year low

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billion of final investment decisions on offshore wind projects in Europe. A continuing sharp decline in technology costs—particularly in solar but also in wind—meant that every dollar invested in renewable energy bought significantly more generating capacity in 2014. Additional to China, Brazil ($7.6 billion), India ($7.4

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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and tap clean, renewable energy sources. February 17, 2009 10:39 am Link I think within a very short time the need for electricity will stabilize because of all the changes by conservation, minimal population growth in the industrialized countries, and better transmission from power sources. Powered by Blogrunner Latest From Green Inc.

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