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UC Riverside opening Sustainable Integrated Grid Initiative; integration of solar energy, battery storage and electric and hybrid vehicles

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It is the largest renewable energy project of its kind in California. The batteries will store energy for distribution during periods when there is insufficient solar power generation. The consortium will include technology companies, utility companies, energy agencies, investors and venture capital firms.

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NSF awards UCSD team $39M to improve integration of distributed energy resources into grid; EV batteries also

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DERConnect will address an outstanding national need for large-scale testing capabilities across universities, national labs, industry, utility companies and Independent System Operators to validate future technologies for autonomous energy grids in real-word scenarios.

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Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce develop wood-burning charger for off-grid EVs

Baua Electric

When work is being done off the grid in remote locations, it can be hard to keep construction equipment fueled up – regardless of whether that fuel is liquid or electric. There’s a saying in the construction business that goes, “you might be working for the power company, but that doesn’t mean you have power.” Enter: the BioCharger.

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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BMW i announced a home stationary energy storage system solution integrating its BMW i3 vehicle battery at EVS 29 in Montréal. The system has been designed to be integrated into the house energy supply chain. The “plug and play” nature of the BMW i3 battery application in this system is a key element in its design.

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IBM and ZSE team on Central European e-mobility project; “green highway”

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ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, on a smart energy “feasibility” study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). VIBRATe also marks the first joint project between the Austrian and Slovakian energy companies. Click to enlarge.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. What is the Flexibility Market for Energy? . Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). Why Driivz for Smart EV Charging and Smart Energy Management?

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Sustainable Grid Infrastructure

Blink Charging

One question we are hearing with greater frequency is how smoothly can the electricity grid accommodate the growing number of electric vehicles. This promotes grid resilience using low-demand hours for EV charging power. Bidirectional Chargers Traditional EV chargers supply energy in one direction from the power supply to your vehicle.

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