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Sandia study finds underground geologic storage of hydrogen could boost transportation, energy security

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Additionally, installation of electrolyzer systems on electrical grids for power-to-gas applications, which integrate renewable energy, grid services and energy storage will require large-capacity, cost-effective hydrogen storage. She determined that 10% above the average daily demand for 120 days should be stored.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

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Public Utility Commissions (PUCs)] and many state and federal agencies,” states a report by the non-profit group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. Given the increased future dependency on renewables, the grid as a whole needs to be much more reliable and flexible than it is today.

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DOE awards more than $145M for advanced solar technologies under SunShot Initiative

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding more than $145 million to 69 projects in 24 states to help shape the next generation of solar energy technologies. Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems: Advanced Concepts: Eight projects to receive $25.9 — Washington Post , 1 Sep 2011.

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