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Sanyo to Begin Mass Production of Li-ion Systems for Power Storage and Light Electric Vehicle Applications

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Sanyo Li-ion systems for power storage (left) and light electric vehicle (right) applications. The Standard Battery System for Electric Motors (EVB-101) can be used to power light electric vehicles that are in the R&D or small-scale mass production stages. Click to enlarge. Sanyo Electric Co., Sanyo Li-ion Systems.

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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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INEES report shows intelligent integration of EVs reduces power fluctuations, but not currently economically viable

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Partners Volkswagen AG, Lichtblick SE, SMA Solar Technology AG and the Fraunhofer Institute Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) have submitted the final report from the INEES research project (Intelligent integration of electric vehicles into the power grid for the provision of system services).

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Mitsubishi Heavy develops containerized large-scale Li-ion energy storage system

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Power conditioners are used for direct current (DC)/alternating current (AC) conversion and their input/output control. The power storage system is capable of providing electricity for some 100 households for three to eight hours. Each container unit can be moved by container trailers.

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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. Tehachapi Wind Energy Storage Project. Notrees Wind Storage. 29,561,142.

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power Working to Build One of Michigans Largest Solar Power Systems at Michigan Assembly Plant; 2 MWh Battery Storage System

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The system will be integrated with a 750 kW energy storage facility that can store 2 MWh of energy using batteries—enough to power 100 average Michigan homes for a year. Xtreme Power of Austin, Texas, is supplying its Dynamic Power Resource on-site energy storage and power management system.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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Smart EV charging uses intelligence to manage when and how an electric vehicle plugged into a smart charger will receive power for charging based on the cost of electricity, its availability, and the needs of the driver. EV smart charging lets you monitor, manage, and adjust energy consumption. What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging?