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Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant

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A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant. In early 2022, we reported that Tesla is deploying Megapacks at a new energy storage project that will replace Hawaii’s last remaining coal plant. It will enable better use of the state’s increasing renewable energy.

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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

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The project aims to build the first Tesla Solar neighborhood, making a sustainable residential community. The Tesla Solar neighborhood was provisionally named SunHouse at Easton Park. Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia. Starting prices for homes in Easton Park are at the low-$300,000 range.

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IBM introduces new wind and solar forecasting system for utilities; big data analytics and weather modeling to predict output

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The solution combines weather prediction and big data analytics to forecast accurately the availability of wind power and solar energy. This will enable utilities to integrate more renewable energy into the power grid, the company says. This project contributes to China’s 5-year plan to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

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ANL: life-cycle water consumption of fuel cell vehicles can be cut in half compared to that of conventional ICE vehicles

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If the hydrogen is produced from solar power and water, the life-cycle water consumption is almost 60% less. FCEVs powered by H 2 via electrolysis using the US electricity grid mix also show a high life-cycle water consumption of 65 gal/100 miles. Life-cycle water consumption per 100 miles driven.

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IEA: COVID-19 crisis causing the biggest fall in global energy investment in history

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This could be particularly detrimental to the outlook in some developing countries, where financing options and the range of investors can be more limited. Electricity grids have been a vital underpinning of the emergency response to the health crisis – and of economic and social activities that have been able to continue under lockdown.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

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It was one year ago that we decided to add solar panels to our roof. In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. Panels: JA Solar black. The solar panels attach to the roof and convert solar light into electrical energy. Your power comes from the grid as 240 Volts AC.

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Renewable hydrogen fuel being studied for the Port of Seattle

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The studies will assess the issues associated with scaling up hydrogen infrastructure large enough to serve the Port of Seattle’s maritime-related and electrical grid uses. Collectively, these projects will transform Seattle City Light's grid, meet future demand, and explore the future of clean energy development of the region. .

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