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Altairnano to provide 2MW Li-ion storage system for solar project in Puerto Rico

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will provide a 2MW ALTI-ESS Advantage advanced energy storage system to provide ramp-rate control for smoothing the power fluctuations associated with photovoltaic applications in addition to frequency regulation for the San Fermin 26 MW photovoltaic solar farm in Loiza, Puerto Rico. Altair Nanotechnologies Inc.

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Scuderi Group to build and to install LPG-powered split-cycle generator with compressed air storage capability

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Scuderi split-cycle engine in power generator/CAES application. The signing of the agreement begins the process of building and installing the first LPG-powered Scuderi power generator and energy storage systems. Scuderi anticipates that the first engine will be up and running in approximately 18 months. Click to enlarge.

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Daimler Buses North America Crests 3,000 Hybrid Bus Sales Mark

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More than 2,200 units are already in service, with an additional 850 firm orders in backlog from cities such as New York City, Seattle, Houston, Ottawa and Puerto Rico. In 2008, Daimler deployed lithium-ion energy storage technology for buses in volume production. These will be produced and delivered in 2010.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Each microgrid includes generation, loads, transformers, distribution lines, protective devices, and, typically, energy storage. Several factors combine to make Puerto Rico an ideal place for solar power and microgrids.