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GE and SCE unveil first battery-gas turbine hybrid system

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GE and Southern California Edison (SCE) unveiled the first battery-gas turbine hybrid system in Norwalk, California: the LM6000 Hybrid Electric Gas Turbine (Hybrid EGT). At the heart of the Hybrid EGT is a novel control system which seamlessly blends output between the battery and the gas turbine.

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Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

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The hybrid powertrain is optionally available for a large number of model variants of the best-selling urban bus, even for the natural-gas-engined Citaro NGT. The electric power generated by recuperation is stored in a bank of supercapacitors. These electricity storage units are characterized by a high power density.

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Nano One to acquire Johnson Matthey Battery Materials Canada; JM takes stake in AEM electrolyzer pioneer Enapter

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various applications, including electricity storage (residential and industrial), production of synthetic gas or methane (power-to-gas), mobility (hydrogen refuelling and e-fuels) and industrial use. and modular AEM electrolysers allow green hydrogen production from kW to MW scale at lower associated costs for?various

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Toshiba begins demo operation of power-to-gas system; solar-to-H2

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Hydrogen tank storage capacity. Electricity storage capacity. 95% (55% for electricity and 40% for hot water). Since H2One uses only sunlight and water for fuel, it can independently provide electricity and hot water in times of emergency. 33 m 3 maximum (270 Nm 3 , 0.8 Hot water supply capacity. Fuel cell output.

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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The system expands the possibilities for fleets who want convenient, efficient EV charging as well as electricity storage solutions.”. This project demonstrates innovative ways to utilize vehicle battery storage at fleet scale to power the vehicle, add resiliency to our facilities and support the grid.

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California Hydrogen Business Council says a robust P2G RD&D program should be a priority for the state

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The case for using Power-to-Gas solutions to store renewable energy is compelling for a number of important use cases, according to a new white paper released by the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC). P2G converts electrical energy to chemical energy in the form of hydrogen. Power-to-Gas concept.

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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 ship will be supplied with a system that encompasses on-board production of hydrogen gas from solar electricity, storage of hydrogen gas and two fuel cells each one 30 kW, which amounts to 80 hp in total. The order is a result of the collaboration agreement, which PowerCell signed with Swiss Hydrogen in April 2016.

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