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Tesla Virtual Power Plant is providing energy security to Australian homes

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Today, the Tesla-powered VPP seems to be providing substantial energy security to Australian homes. During the Q1 2021 earnings call, Elon Musk explained Tesla’s reason for integrating its solar and Powerwall products. “Even if all lights go out in the neighborhood, you will still have power.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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To increase and improve the sector, Estonia is not only spending heavily on RD&D for biomass-based energy, wind and solar power, but it is also pursuing solutions such as fuel cells and electrolyzers as well as computer-based energy management technologies for buildings, power storage and grid development.

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Global investment in renewable power reached $270.2B in 2014, ~17% up from 2013; biofuel investment fell 8% to 10-year low

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Global investment in renewable power and fuels (excluding large hydro-electric projects) was $270.2 The increase reflected several influences, according to the report, including a boom in solar installations in China and Japan—totalling $74.9 Investment in solar jumped 29% to $149.6 billion set in 2011. Challenges.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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For instance, they may have solar panels on their roof or could, via their utility, opt for energy from renewable sources. Obviously, with replaceable battery packs, they can both be charged at the optimal time and always be hanging around to serve as valuable electrical power storage for the grid.