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Tesla car batteries are being used in a study on how EVs could help power the grid

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In an announcement on Wednesday, the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia stated that it would be recruiting Tesla owners across the globe to analyze if the all-electric vehicles’ spare battery capacity could be utilized to support the energy grid — and perhaps even power homes in the near future.

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Tesla Megapacks support 31 MWh substation expansion in Watertown, NY

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These are more advantageous than traditional generation and infrastructure enhancements and may be more relevant to the overall energy grid and its demands in the coming years as more solar projects are being considered. megawatts (MW) of renewable energy.

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Renault Trucks and Nestlé Switzerland partner on all-electric medium-duty refrigerated truck

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This will provide sufficient energy to run the equivalent of some 30 electric trucks for a year. The electricity which is actually generated will be fed into the Romande Energy grid and contribute to the amount of renewable energy produced and consumed in the region.

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4 Ways That Your Business Benefits From EV Power Management Software

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Instead, businesses should consider implementing power management software, sometimes also referred to as load management, with their existing power capabilities. Decreased Upfront Costs for Property Owners As we mentioned before, electric vehicles can consume a lot of energy. Why Is Power Management Necessary?

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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With this business model, we can help stabilize the grid and expand the use of sustainably-generated electricity. Through intelligent connectivity and management of electricity producers, consumers and storage options, we are helping shape the energy grid of the future. Joachim Kolling, head of BMW Energy Services.

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