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Study finds GWP of electrolyzed hydrogen to meet ORD’s fuel needs would be 2.5x that of fossil fuels with 2020 grid mix

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The impacts of the various grid scenarios on quantitative life cycle environmental impact, land required, and water use are considered for future market scenarios under the context of the forecast energy requirements for aircraft operations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

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IBM, Honda, and PG&E partner on smarter charging for EVs; utilities to communicate charging instructions directly based on grid conditions

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and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. This project will demonstrate and test an electric vehicle’s ability to receive and respond to charge instructions based on the grid condition and the vehicle’s battery state.

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AMSC Power Electronics Support Nearly 10% of Global Wind-Generated Electricity

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With nations around the world seeking to derive a greater percentage of their energy needs from renewable energy sources, we believe we have only begun to scratch the surface of the renewable energy grid interconnection market’s potential. AMSC founder and Chief Executive Officer Greg Yurek.

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