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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low.

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DOE to provide nearly $170M in funding to advance solar energy technologies

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The SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the total cost of solar energy systems by about 75%—to roughly $1 per watt—before the end of the decade. This could include projects focused on improved energy storage technologies and better system functionality.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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energy grid supports an extensive network of EV charging stations, whereas hydrogen stations are less common. The high costs associated with producing and installing these fueling stations contribute to these infrastructural constraints. The existing U.S. Safety will always remain a top concern for automakers.

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Energy-as-a-Service on EV Charging

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This is especially appealing for those who live in apartments or other dwellings where it is not possible to install a charging station. With charging energy as a service, EV owners can simply pay a fee to use a nearby charging station and avoid the upfront cost of purchasing and installing their own equipment.

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

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Together with the Federal Ministry of transport in Berlin, the project demonstrated that an energy positive home environment with a battery system is possible. In 2013, BMW and the University of San Diego installed a micro grid application with Battery 2nd Life MINI E batteries. ChargeForward.

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Sandia study finds underground geologic storage of hydrogen could boost transportation, energy security

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Additionally, installation of electrolyzer systems on electrical grids for power-to-gas applications, which integrate renewable energy, grid services and energy storage will require large-capacity, cost-effective hydrogen storage.

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

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CalSEED is funded through the CEC’s EPIC program, which invests approximately $120 million annually for innovative clean energy technologies and approaches benefiting the ratepayers of California’s three largest electric investor-owned utilities. the cost of energy storage?by Details of the 28 companies awarded a total of $4.2

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