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“Project Volt Gas Volt” proposes long-term financing plan to support widespread implementation of power-to-gas systems

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Project Volt Gas Volt is based on a long-term financing plan and the use of existing technologies for the large-scale conversion of surplus renewable electricity to methane, with subsequent reuse. Project VGV uses surplus electricity generated by renewable and nuclear sources to produce hydrogen via electrolysis.

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Argonne-led team develops new low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for PEM electrolysis

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The lack of supply and high cost of iridium pose a major barrier for widespread adoption of PEM electrolyzers. volts (Nafion 115 membrane) or 4000 milliamperes per square centimeter at 3.00 volts (Nafion 212 membrane) and low degradation in an accelerated stress test. A paper on their work is published in Science.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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Customer interest is growing quickly in Con Edison’s PowerReady program, which offers incentives covering up to 100% of the infrastructure costs of installing new chargers. Level 2 chargers provide 240 volts, offering up to 20 miles of range for every hour a vehicle is plugged in. SmartCharge Registrations on the Rise.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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Incorporating a BES system can aid in lowering the operational costs of a DC fast charger. Unlike Level 2 chargers that use 208/240-volt (V) input, DC fast chargers demand 480 V (often necessitating a new transformer). What are battery energy storage systems?

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Infineon Introduces 3rd-Generation Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes; Improved Performance Reduces Cost of Power Electronics for Motor Drive and Renewable Energy Applications

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SiC Schottky diodes are available in 600 Volts (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12 A), in both TO-220 and DPAK packages, and in 1200 V products (2, 5, 8, 10, and 15 A) in TO-220 package. In quantities of 10,000 pieces, third generation SiC Schottky diodes with a blocking voltage of 600 Volts (3 A) are priced at €0.61 (US $ 0.85, ) per unit.

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Reliance buys Na-ion battery developer Faradion

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Patented zero-volt safe transport and storage. Low cost – total cost of ownership already comparable to lead-acid with potential for further reductions in costs. Most importantly, it utilizes sodium, which will secure India’s energy storage requirements for its large renewable energy and fast-growing EV charging market.

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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. Costs for purchasing an eligible Level 2 charger can also be included.