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PowerCell Sweden receives first marine order for two S3 prototype stacks; on-board H2 production via solar electricity

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The current order placed by Swiss Hydrogen at PowerCell comprises two PowerCell S3 prototypes that will be part of a system that is developed and adjusted to the marine environment. However, this is the first time that the company’s PowerCell S3 stacks will be tested together with a partner in a marine environment.

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ICL model predicts lithium-ion batteries most competitive for storage applications by 2030

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levelized cost)—as opposed to the investment cost—of 9 electricity storage technologies for 12 different applications between 2015 and 2050. We have found that lithium-ion batteries are following in the footsteps of crystalline silicon solar panels. Credit: Schmidt et al. 2018.12.008.

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Japan V2G demonstrator project using EVs as virtual power plant resource; METI funding

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Commencing today, the project aims to build a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system, and through this a business model that utilizes the electricity storage capabilities of multiple EV/PHEVs to regulate power demand and supply between the grid and electric vehicles.

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

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This system can enable energy produced from solar panels to be used more efficiently. 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 2014, BMW integrated high-voltage batteries into a stationary storage system in Hamburg.

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UC Davis researchers suggest we may be at the beginning of a real hydrogen transition in transportation

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Additionally, they note, hydrogen is being widely discussed as a flexible energy carrier for integrating intermittent renewables like solar and wind into the energy system. in the past few years important factors have emerged that are re-accelerating the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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Electric vehicles batteries are at the heart of the transformation of the automotive industry because of their potential applications. Optimizing the battery’s life cycle is a crucial issue for the development of the sector and limiting its impact on the environment.

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Will the world run out of lithium?

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One example of battery technology developments is Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries developed for the solar PV industry, which are now being modified for use in EVs by companies like CATL. The concern for Lithium mining is minimal when you consider the effects that mining for oil has on the environment and socially.

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