Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

Eos Energy Storage announced the commercial availability of its MW-scale Aurora system for deliveries starting in 2016. Eos’s grid-scale product is designed to reliably integrate renewable energy, improve grid efficiency and resiliency, and reduce costs for utilities and consumers.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2019

Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, have repurposed end-of-life electric vehicle batteries as small energy storage systems (ESS) for off-grid locations in developing countries or isolated communities. Enough energy for a small shop, farm holding or multiple residential homes. —Professor James Marco.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2022

will supply 1200V Silicon Carbide MOSFETs to Rhombus Energy Solutions for its EV2flex line of charging infrastructure products, enabling greater efficiency, higher power density and faster charging times. —Deanne Davidson, senior vice president and general manager of Rhombus Energy Solutions.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2020

ABB and AFC Energy are partnering to create the next generation of high power sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for grid-constrained locations. The collaboration between ABB and AFC Energy aims to support the delivery of the charging infrastructure required to meet this increasing demand.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

The home’s occupant will be able to use less than half of the energy of a similarly sized new home in the Davis area for heating, cooling and lighting. Honda’s HEMS leverages the battery to balance, shift and buffer loads to minimize the home’s impact to the electric grid. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging.

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DC Honda Energy California 393

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

Eguana Technologies, a supplier of power control and conversion solutions for distributed energy storage systems and Li-ion manufacturer LG Chem have combined their technologies under a multi-year agreement to deliver a certified, fully integrated energy storage system (ESS) Eguana calls “AC Battery”.

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Li-ion Energy Storage North America Energy 150

Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. And EV owners would become entrepreneurs, selling electricity back to the grid. And indeed, that’s how promoters of vehicle-to-grid technology perceive the EV.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources.

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Germany Mercedes CO2 Supplies 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Energy Commission today unveiled a utility-scale sodium-sulfur battery energy storage system ( earlier post ) pilot project to better balance power needs of the electric grid. The system has a 4 megawatt capacity, and can store more than six hours of energy.

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San Jose Sodium Grid Energy 277

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Jouley is powered by Proterra electric vehicle technology and configured with 220 kWh of total energy capacity, a two-speed transmission and a TBB-estimated operating range of up to 134 miles. TBB is the only school bus manufacturer to offer DC fast charging architecture as standard equipment. —Proterra CEO Ryan Popple.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

However, IDTechEx believes that Europe will remain a charging-dominant region with a focus on DC fast charging deployment, and the number of swapping stations will remain small. This is a unique feature of battery swapping stations that could be exploited in the future to make them act as grid-support units.

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China Batteries Battery Energy Storage 434

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

GS Battery (USA) Inc., , the US subsidiary of Japan-based battery maker GS Yuasa, announced the deployment of its Hybrid Energy System (HES) for renewable energy storage and EV charging. Rated NEMA 3R, the cabinet is built of outdoor grade aluminum and has a green power coat finish.

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Energy Storage Renewable Energy Charging 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2010

Saft is providing the Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery technology for ABB’s new SVC (Static Var Compensator) Light with Energy Storage—its latest development within the FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) family. The technology can play an important role in integrating renewables into the grid. Source: ABB.

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Li-ion Grid Light Supplies 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

BYD Ltd and Utility Partners of America (UPA) have put into service a 500 kWh containerized energy storage system (ESS) for one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in North America. AC-DC-AC efficiency shown to be as high as 94%, an industry benchmark high; DC to DC efficiency as high as 96%.

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BYD Li-ion Installation Grid 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

is supplying ultracapacitors to ABB for its recent contract win to upgrade Philadelphia area rail lines. ABB will install a hybrid version of its high-efficiency ENVILINE wayside energy recovery and storage system for the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority’s (SEPTA) light rail system serving the greater Philadelphia area.

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Philadelphia Supplies District of Columbia Energy 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2011

MHI) has delivered a large-capacity Li-ion battery energy storage system to the Shimizu Institute of Technology in Tokyo. The energy storage system, which is capable of 100 kW output with 60 kWh capacity, is currently one of the largest indoor lithium-ion battery-based systems in Japan.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

KTSi trackside flywheel systems provide voltage support to overtaxed sections of electric rail systems, eliminating slowdowns, as well as capturing, storing and reusing the regenerative braking energy of rail cars. Kinetic Traction was formed earlier this year in the wake of the collapse of advanced flywheel energy storage company Pentadyne.

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Energy Storage Energy DC London 249

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

MHI), has developed Japan’s first cargo container-type large-capacity energy storage system using Li-ion batteries. Japan’s first container-type large-capacity energy storage system using lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., (MHI), Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Energy Storage Mitsubishi Energy 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

The ISE Ultra-E ultracapacitor-based energy storage module. First, ISE will source ultracapacitor cells for use in its ultracapacitor energy storage systems (ES Systems) exclusively from Maxwell through December 2011. Capacitance is 62 F, total energy stored nominal is 105 Wh (peak 125 Wh). Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Energy Supplies 2011 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2014

Coritech intends to install the battery converters in its bi-directional electric vehicle charging system for use in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications for the Department of Defense (DoD). Ideal Power Inc., Among the many benefits of PPSA as compared with conventional systems are reduced size, lower cost and improved efficiency. Earlier post.)

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Convert Grid Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2012

the developer of advanced lead­carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), was awarded a purchase order from SilTek Inc. for participation in a Zero Energy Building in the Washington DC Naval Yard. Axion Power International, Inc.,

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Washington DC Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

These funds will be invested, in part, in analyzing multiple stand-alone energy storage technologies to further improve the microgrid. It provides a crucial real-life demonstration of technology that can help to provide California a future of clean, sustainable and reliable energy. —Energy Commission Chair Robert B.

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Energy Storage San Diego California Energy 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

SINTEF is contributing the hydrogen supply and infrastructure, while having a test lab gives ABB and SINTEF Ocean the opportunity to increase in-house competence for integration, control and safety of fuel cell technology in marine applications. —Jostein Bogen, product manager for energy storage and fuel cells at ABB Marine & Ports.

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Fuel Mariner Energy Storage Hydrogen 330

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2021

ABB has secured a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondán to supply the all-electric power solution for fast 40-meter urban passenger ferries transporting up to 540 passengers each across Lisbon’s Tagus river. The 10 new ferries will be operated by the public ferry company Transtejo, S.A.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

AC charging is via the mains grid (22 kW) or DC fast charge via CCS/Combo2 for up to 150 kW. From empty to fully charged batteries takes 1-2 hours with DC fast charging; night charge can take up to 10 hours (AC charging) with maximum battery capacity of 300 kWh.

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Volvo Commercial Sale Production 299

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a member of a team that was recently awarded a $7-million contract from the US Army Corps of Engineers to demonstrate integration of electric vehicles, generators and solar arrays to supply emergency power for Fort Carson, Colo. Demonstration for Energy. independent from the bulk power grid (i.e.,

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Parts Electric Vehicles Power Powered 290

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2013

a company that develops semiconductor components and advanced circuits for the management of battery systems used for grid storage and EVs, has introduced the SFP100, a high-precision current sensing IC, that extends by at least an order of magnitude the range of accurate measurements of current through a resistive shunt.

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Grid Range Plug-in Energy Storage 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

Canada-based Rapid Electric Vehicles (REV) has begun production of four converted electric bi-directional charging Ancillary Power Vehicles (APVs) ( earlier post ) as part of the US Army Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC) Micro-Grid project at Wheeler Air Base, Hawaii.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The 42-vehicle fleet marks a milestone in partnership between federal, state and private energy organizations, as well as in DoD’s demonstration of emerging vehicle-to-grid technology. The vehicles have the capability to direct power both to and from the electrical grid when they’re not being driven. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke released the draft of an accelerated plan for Smart Grid interoperability. The Smart Grid will employ real-time, two-way digital information and communication technologies in the operation of the nation’s electricity grid. The draft will be posted for a 30-day period of public comment and review.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2012

It will also enable households to reduce the dependence on grid power and facilitate the further spread of green energy. Features of the residential energy storage system include: Life time of 5,000 cycles, based on 80% DOD and non-extreme temperatures.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

European electric vehicle supply equipment manufacturer DBT opened a US subsidiary in Chicago this January: DBT USA. In addition to providing Level I, Level II and Level III DC quick chargers, DBT USA has also secured strategic partnerships to offer a full range of sustainable charging infrastructure.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 24, 2023

According to the Department of Energy, the number of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) ports more than doubled between 2015 and 2020.   This infrastructure serves as a beacon of hope during emergencies.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Typically, there are three parts to commercial energy bills: 1. This is typically a set fee that everyone pays just to be part of the grid. Energy or Usage Charges. For example, if you install a 100kW DC fast charger, your peak demand will increase by 100kW when it starts working. Baseline Charges. and closes at 9:00 p.m.

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Charging Batteries Battery Energy Storage 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2021

For AC and DC charging, the EQB is equipped as standard in Europe and the USA with a CCS (Combined Charging Systems) connector in the right-hand side panel. A battery guard in the front area of the battery is able to prevent the energy storage unit from being pierced by foreign objects. The EQB in the global production network.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2023

Supply from the grid is stopped whereas distributed generation still supply’s the load in such cases DG connected with load is said to be islanded or standalone. The Islanding mode could be intentional or unitentional.

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Push EVs

MAY 13, 2022

When the Users are using BENY EV+ solution, there’s no need to modify the original power supply line, the charger will dynamically adjust the charging power according to the current usage of the microgrid, so as to realize safe and efficient charging application in complex grid environment. DC power transmission and distribution.

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