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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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Hydrokinetic energy is an abundant renewable resource that can boost grid resiliency and reduce infrastructure vulnerability, but it is currently a cost prohibitive option compared to other energy generating sources. The turbine will be designed for power delivery to remote and local grids.

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How LEED v4.1 Provides Points for EV Charging

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New projects are classified under BD+C (Building Design and Construction) and existing projects are classified under O+M (Operations and Maintenance) for the purposes of LEED certification. Let’s look at how installing EVSE can support your building’s accreditation in LEED v4.1.

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

Setec Powerr

However, the installation and maintenance of EV chargers can be complex and costly. Selecting and designing a station You might be tempted to rush into installing a charger in your business’ parking lot or your apartment building’s parking garage, but there are many things to think about before you break ground.

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What is Charge Point Operator(CPO)?

Setec Powerr

Preparing the chosen site for installation of the charge points. Installing charge points on-site and connecting them with the requisite electricity supply (e.g., the local electricity grid). Ongoing management and maintenance of the charge points on behalf of their owner(s).

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. They are quieter, cleaner, have better acceleration, and cost less to keep running because electricity is cheaper than diesel and EVs require less maintenance than their ICE counterparts. How much revenue?

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Corvus Energy’s marine lithium polymer battery pack used in Europe’s first hybrid tugboat

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Lithium polymer battery packs from Corvus Energy were recently installed in Europe’s first hybrid tugboat, the RotorTug RT Adriaan of KOTUG, an international maritime service provider headquartered in The Netherlands. This diesel-to-hybrid retrofit represents Europe’s first low emissions hybrid tugboat. Corvus uses Dow Kokam cells.

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Should Parking Companies Create Their Own EV Charging Networks?

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One type of company that is set to reap the rewards of the country’s transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is parking management companies. It’s easy for a business to install 48-80amp Level 2 charging stations without extensive infrastructure upgrades.