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

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Following in-vehicle usage, the BMW i3 battery retains most of its original capacity, thus continuing to offer years of emissions free power storage and expanding the sustainability concept beyond the individual vehicle life. NextEra will operate them in various industrial sized stationary electricity storage systems.

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Rolls-Royce takes majority holding in power storage specialist Qinous; storage for microgrid activities

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majority stake in Berlin-based electricity storage specialist Qinous GmbH. This is where we are going to pool all the division’s microgrid activities—from simple storage solutions to complete, complex microgrid solutions of various sizes and configurations. Rolls-Royce now holds a 73.1%

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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Smart EV Charging in Commercial and Industrial Buildings. Smart EV charging in Commercial and Industrial Buildings. The energy from the EV batteries is available to the electric grid to serve peak needs, with the vehicles recharging during non-peak hours. How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work?