Electrical Storage, Grid and Hybrid

CEC awards Eos Energy Storage $2.1M to demo AC-integrated zinc hybrid-cathode battery technology for grid storage

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MARCH 12, 2015

million to Eos Energy Storage, LLC to demonstrate an AC-integrated system incorporating the company’s zinc hybrid-cathode battery technology (“Zynth”) to enhance renewable energy generation and provide grid-scale, multi-hour energy storage. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded $2.1

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Grid Energy Hybrid

GE and SCE unveil first battery-gas turbine hybrid system

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APRIL 18, 2017

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). This hybrid system supports SCE’s increasing renewable energy capacity by providing quick start, fast ramping capabilities when they are needed.

Gas

Gas Hybrid Batteries Battery

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

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APRIL 22, 2020

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in late February demonstrated a 20-kilowatt bi-directional wireless charging system installed on a UPS medium-duty, plug-in hybrid electric delivery truck. ORNL’s bidirectional technology is fully compliant with grid power quality standards.

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Charging PHEV Grid Energy Storage

ALTe Powertrain and Inmatech form JV for hybrid electric storage devices; Li-ion cells, supercaps, and control electronics

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APRIL 21, 2011

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the developer of a Range Extended Electric Powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles up to 26,000 GVW ( earlier post ), has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to form a joint venture with Inmatech, Inc. , The applications will range from automotive batteries to stationary grid power leveling devices.

Li-ion

Li-ion Electrical Storage Lithium Ion Hybrid

Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Expanding its portfolio of solutions for the marine electrification industry, Leclanché is introducing a new “ports and harbor” infrastructure solution enabling hybrid and fully electric vessels to fast charge when returning to port. The Ontario ports and harbor systems are equipped with a 3.0 —Anil Srivastava, CEO, Leclanché.

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Mariner DC Recharge Fully Electric

Eos Energy Storage introduces grid-scale battery system at $160/kWh

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JANUARY 22, 2015

The Aurora product employs Eos’s patented Znyth battery technology that uses a safe aqueous electrolyte and a novel zinc-hybrid cathode to enable extremely low-cost electricity storage and long life. With a 30-year life, Eos is can provide peak electricity at a levelized cost of $0.12-0.17

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Grid Energy Batteries

Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended. As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. Volvo Electric Hybrid drive system.

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Volvo Plug-in Hybrid Plug

BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Working with a select group of BMW i3 drivers, BMW i ChargeForward will demonstrate how intelligent management of electric vehicle charging can contribute to improved electric power grid efficiency while reducing total cost of electric vehicle ownership. BMW i Home Charging Services.

Grid

Grid BMW Las Vegas Charging

PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [

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Clean Cleaning Future Green

California Study to Explore Repurposing EV Batteries for Household Energy Storage

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JUNE 11, 2010

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) will lead a joint research study of how the useful lifespan of electric vehicle batteries could be extended by repurposing them as household electric storage devices with a $992,000 grant from the University of California. Flux Power of Vista, Calif.; —Mike Ferry.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage California San Diego Batteries

ARPA-E issues $125M open solicitation for energy R transportation and stationary applications

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Technologies that do not utilize any biological agent in the conversion of organic feedstock to fuels, such as thermochemical and hybrid approaches or biomimetics. Technologies for improved batteries for a wide range of vehicle applications, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug?in Battery Storage For Transportation.

Transportation

Transportation Energy 2015 Fuel

JRC study finds 8 metals for low-carbon energy technologies at risk of shortages; EVs, wind and solar, and lighting the applications of most concern

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The study builds on a 2011 effort which looked into the six key applications of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan: wind, solar, nuclear fission, bioenergy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the electricity grid. Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Materials Motors Sustainability'

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Wind Light Solar Carbon

LowCVP reports indicate pathways for meeting renewable energy targets in transportation, decarbonizing fuel to 2030 and beyond

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JUNE 18, 2014

The report concludes that the decade from 2020 is when electrification of vehicles (including plug-in hybrids, battery electric vehicles and/or fuel cell vehicles) is likely to become a mainstream offer, providing there are advances in electricity storage technology and assuming adequate grid capacity.

Renewable

Renewable Transportation Fuel Energy

New $30M ARPA-E program to develop new solar conversion and storage technologies; targeting higher solar penetration in mix

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JULY 17, 2013

Schematic comparing the cost and dispatchability of PV to CSP with thermal storage. The “PV+Storage” box includes the high cost of electrical storage for PV. The FOCUS Program target zone for electricity generation is indicated. a) Hybrid solar converter (award Categories 1A and 1B). Source: ARPA-E.

Solar

Solar Conversion Convert F-150

PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

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MARCH 15, 2011

Classification of potential electrical storage for stationary applications. However, the authors note, to date EES (almost exclusively pumped hydroelectric storage) contributes to only about 2% of the installed generation capacity in the United States. Credit: ACS, Yang et al. Click to enlarge. —Yang et al.

Li-ion

Li-ion Energy Storage Grid Carbon

ARPA-E awards $33M to 13 intermediate-temp fuel cell projects; converting gaseous hydrocarbons to liquid fuels

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JUNE 19, 2014

The projects, which are funded through ARPA-E’s new Reliable Electricity Based on ELectrochemical Systems (REBELS) program, are focused on improving grid stability, balancing intermittent renewable technologies, and reducing CO 2 emissions using electrochemical distributed power generation systems. Lead organization. Description.

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Convert Fuel South Carolina Los Angeles

Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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MAY 9, 2013

The main potential applications are in electricity storage, transport and the recovery of waste heat. Heat hybrid. The expansion of the liquid air when heat is reintroduced can be used to drive a piston engine or turbine to do useful work.

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Energy Storage Transportation Energy Waste

Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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APRIL 2, 2021

If you can manufacture high-quality premium electric vehicles for an affordable price, you may succeed in the market. For example, there is a pedal-powered hybrid electric motorcycle developed by E-Rockit. The electric car from Strom Motors, the Strom R3 is a three-wheel electric car. Magenta Charge Grid. #3

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CEC awards Eos Energy Storage $2.1M to demo AC-integrated zinc hybrid-cathode battery technology for grid storage

GE and SCE unveil first battery-gas turbine hybrid system

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

ALTe Powertrain and Inmatech form JV for hybrid electric storage devices; Li-ion cells, supercaps, and control electronics

Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

Eos Energy Storage introduces grid-scale battery system at $160/kWh

Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

California Study to Explore Repurposing EV Batteries for Household Energy Storage

ARPA-E issues $125M open solicitation for energy R transportation and stationary applications

JRC study finds 8 metals for low-carbon energy technologies at risk of shortages; EVs, wind and solar, and lighting the applications of most concern

LowCVP reports indicate pathways for meeting renewable energy targets in transportation, decarbonizing fuel to 2030 and beyond

New $30M ARPA-E program to develop new solar conversion and storage technologies; targeting higher solar penetration in mix

PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

ARPA-E awards $33M to 13 intermediate-temp fuel cell projects; converting gaseous hydrocarbons to liquid fuels

Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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