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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

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Renewable energy sources are central to the energy transition toward a more sustainable future. However, because sunshine and wind are inherently variable and inconsistent, finding ways to store energy in an accessible and efficient way is crucial. An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Energies.

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LiNa Energy successfully demonstrates Na-ion technology for battery energy storage systems

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Solid-state sodium-ion battery company LiNa Energy ( earlier post ) successfully completed an independent demonstration of its lithium-free sodium batteries for energy storage systems with commercial partner ion Ventures.

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Revel, Fermata Energy, NineDot Energy launch first V2G system on NYC’s grid

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Revel, NineDot Energy and Fermata Energy announced that the first Vehicle to Grid (V2G) program connected to NYC’s grid is now live at Revel’s Red Hook, Brooklyn warehouse. The V2G system uses three Fermata Energy bidirectional chargers operating on a cloud-based platform. Photo Courtesy of Revel.

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Siemens Energy to supply 1.8GW of electrolyzers to HIF Global for Texas eFuels facility

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eFuels company HIF Global ( earlier post ) and Siemens Energy reached an agreement under which Siemens Energy will supply electrolyzers to the HIF Matagorda eFuels Facility. HIF and Siemens Energy are engaged in front end engineering and design for 1.8

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Electrify America unveils its first application of megawatt-level energy storage

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Electrify America recently unveiled its first application of a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, building upon the company’s existing BESS installations at more than 150 stations across the US, including more than 100 installations in California.

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QuantumScape seeks to boost cathode capacity loading to ~5 mAh/cm2 this year for energy cells

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QuantumScape believes that its anode-free lithium-metal design provides the potential for increased energy density by eliminating the mass and volume of the conventional anode host material, such as graphite. Energy cells generally have a higher loading, whereas power cells have a lower loading. Not to scale.

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StoreDot Extreme Fast Charging battery performance validated by Shmuel De-Leon Energy

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StoreDot , a developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) batteries for electric vehicles ( earlier post ), announced that independent battery lab Shmuel De-Leon Energy (SDLE) successfully validated the performance of the StoreDot technology. StoreDot 30Ah silicon-dominant EV battery cell. StoreDot 30Ah silicon-dominant EV battery cell.

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AW-Energy entering green hydrogen market with wave energy device

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AW-Energy Oy is entering the commercial hydrogen market by introducing a combined WaveRoller and HydrogenHub process for the production of green hydrogen. In AW-Energy’s concept, wave energy complements solar power production to enable large-scale green hydrogen. —Christopher Ridgewell, CEO of AW-Energy Oy.

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Dow and X-energy to deploy first advanced small modular nuclear reactor at industrial site

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Dow and X-Energy Reactor Company entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) to demonstrate the first grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor for an industrial site in North America. X-energy manufactures its own proprietary version (TRISO-X) to ensure supply and quality control. Earlier post.)

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IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

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The team’s battery chemistry with the solid electrolyte can potentially boost the energy density by as much as four times above lithium-ion batteries, which translates into longer driving range. A lithium-air battery based on lithium oxide (Li 2 O) formation can theoretically deliver an energy density that is comparable to that of gasoline.

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Xcel Energy, INL to use nuclear energy for clean hydrogen production; HTSE

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Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy will work with Idaho National Laboratory to demonstrate a system that uses a nuclear plant’s steam and electricity to split water. This is a game-changer for both nuclear energy and carbon-free hydrogen production for numerous industries. Earlier post.)

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Energy Vault to provide 1.6 GWh of gravity energy storage to support DG Fuels SAF projects

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Energy Vault, a company developing grid-scale gravity energy storage solutions, has entered into an energy storage system agreement with DG Fuels, a developer of renewable hydrogen and biogenic-based, synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and diesel fuel. Under the terms of the agreement, Energy Vault agreed to provide 1.6

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The New Normal in Energy Systems

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Can we drop the title “green” energy and just call it energy? In this time of rapid change, that which was new, different, not normal, is now the new normal. Electric cars are not just greener, they are better technology than internal combustion engine vehicles, just as the Ford Model T was better than a […]

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This light, energy-dense battery just got independently verified

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Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) today announced that its high-energy, high-power lithium-ion battery with a silicon anode platform has been verified by an independent test lab. more… The post This light, energy-dense battery just got independently verified appeared first on Electrek.

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Europe’s fusion energy journey

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Learn everything that you need to know about Europe’s contribution to fusion energy research and innovation. The post Europe’s fusion energy journey appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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ITER: A new era for energy

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Fusion for Energy offers an inside look at ITER, the world’s largest tokamak, and what it means for the future of fusion energy. The post ITER: A new era for energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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What is the energy density of the battery? | EV Basics

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With the rapid development of electric vehicles, energy storage, and other fields, the performance of lithium batteries has also put forward higher requirements. In the case of constant battery volume and weight, the performance of battery storage energy mainly depends on the energy density of the battery.

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The future of fusion energy

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Caroline Anderson of the Fusion Industry Association details the latest breakthroughs in fusion energy and what this means for its future. The post The future of fusion energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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How nuclear energy can establish the hydrogen economy

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The Nuclear Energy Agency outline the potential of nuclear energy in developing the hydrogen economy globally. The post How nuclear energy can establish the hydrogen economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Managing the global energy transition

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International Battery Metals outline how the global lithium supply is set to play an important role in the global energy transition. The post Managing the global energy transition appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Renewable energy sources provide 66 GW boost to global power grid in 2022

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The global operational expenditure report has revealed that renewable energy sources added 66 GW to the global power grid in 2022. The post Renewable energy sources provide 66 GW boost to global power grid in 2022 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla energy storage deployment increases 152% year-over-year

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Tesla Energy achieved a number of key milestones in the fourth quarter. As per Tesla’s Q4 and FY 2022 Update Letter, energy storage deployments actually grew by 152% year-over-year in the fourth quarter to 2.5 All in all, Tesla Energy was able to deploy 6.5 Credit: Tesla Inc.

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Hyundai Home helps EV buyers set up charging, solar, energy storage

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Hyundai this week released details of Hyundai Home, a service that allows EV owners to shop home charging, solar, and energy storage hardware through one website. Announced in 2021 as a home-energy ecosystem, Hyundai Home is now available in 16 states, according to an announcement during the 2022 Los Angeles auto show.

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Energy efficient homes made possible with retrofitting

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With the UK having the least energy efficient homes in Europe, more must be done to ensure that the government's net zero targets can be met. The post Energy efficient homes made possible with retrofitting appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The changing face of Europe’s solar energy sector

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Dries Acke of SolarPower Europe details Europe’s solar energy outlook and the challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its success. The post The changing face of Europe’s solar energy sector appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla does the math to transition the world to sustainable energy

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Tesla has done the math to understand what it takes to transition the world to sustainable energy and released it during its Investor Day. more… The post Tesla does the math to transition the world to sustainable energy appeared first on Electrek.

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Can European energy storage keep pace with energy targets?

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The European energy storage market has experienced a major shift in recent years as various societal events have put it into the spotlight. The post Can European energy storage keep pace with energy targets? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Bioenergy: The local and truly green source of renewable energy

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Maija Lepistö, Communications Officer at Bioenergy Europe, emphasises the importance of bioenergy in achieving clean energy targets. The post Bioenergy: The local and truly green source of renewable energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Europe’s largest battery energy storage system launched in the UK

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A £75m battery energy storage system – the largest in Europe – has been officially opened in the UK by Harmony Energy Income Trust Plc. The post Europe’s largest battery energy storage system launched in the UK appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla’s energy needs in Mexico may be met by new solar energy project

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But with a massive new solar power project currently under construction in Northern Mexico, the automaker’s energy concerns may be addressed. The post Tesla’s energy needs in Mexico may be met by new solar energy project appeared first on TESLARATI. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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GM Energy is General Motors' new energy ecosystem

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General Motors announced the introduction of Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial, which in combination with the existing Ultium Charge 360, create a holistic ecosystem of energy management products and services that will be housed under a new business unit called GM Energy.

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UK and France partner to advance nuclear and renewable energy sources

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The UK and France have established a partnership to accelerate the development of nuclear power and renewable energy sources. The post UK and France partner to advance nuclear and renewable energy sources appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Accelerating energy storage deployment and development

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Learn about the European Association for Storage of Energy's efforts to accelerate the transition to a decarbonised energy system. The post Accelerating energy storage deployment and development appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Freyr's Georgia battery factory will focus on energy storage

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Norwegian battery firm Freyr recently confirmed plans for a Georgia factory that will supply batteries for energy storage. Dubbed "Giga America," the factory will be located on a 368-acre tract in Coweta County, on the southwestern edge of the Atlanta metropolitan area, according to a Freyr press release.

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Accelerating energy and climate innovation in the US

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American Diversified Enterprises shares insights on funding programs to fuel energy and climate innovation. The post Accelerating energy and climate innovation in the US appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Western States Build the Foundation of their Energy Future

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The operators of the electrical grid in the Western US have had a tough … Continue Reading Western States Build the Foundation of their Energy Future The quest for a lower cost, more reliable and cleaner grid is motivating states to cooperate.

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European Citizens Energy Forum: Understanding energy consumers’ behaviour to design nudging interventions

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Mariano Votta and Filippos Anagnostopoulos discuss how the Citizens Energy Forum is aiming to mitigate consumer energy consumption. The post European Citizens Energy Forum: Understanding energy consumers’ behaviour to design nudging interventions appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Svolt Energy completes development of 1st-gen sodium-ion battery with energy density of 110 Wh/kg

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Svolt Energy expects to complete the development of sodium-ion batteries with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg and cycle life of more than 2,000 by the fourth quarter of 2023. The post Svolt Energy completes development of 1st-gen sodium-ion battery with energy density of 110 Wh/kg appeared first on CnEVPost.

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Canada’s first zero-carbon building is propelling the energy transition

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A new study has highlighted how Canada’s first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building generates more energy than it consumes. The post Canada’s first zero-carbon building is propelling the energy transition appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The West Coast’s Bleak Energy Winter

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What do record natural gas prices tell us about cost risks of fossil and renewable energy? Much of the US and Europe are breathing a collective sigh of relief as … Continue Reading The West Coast’s Bleak Energy Winter

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India Energy Week 2023 spreads its wings to promote green energy; PM unveils hydrogen E-Bus

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India Energy Week 2023 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangalore on 6th February. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India Energy Week 2023 in Bangalore on 6th February. OIL is India’s oldest exploration and production company dedicated to India’s energy security.

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Distributing renewable energy into the power grid

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The iPLUG project is developing power electronics solutions to integrate renewable energy and energy storage systems in to the distribution grid. The post Distributing renewable energy into the power grid appeared first on Innovation News Network.