Innovation News Network

APRIL 17, 2024

Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled its latest plans to ramp up the deployment of advanced technologies for the US power grid. The post DOE accelerates advanced technology deployment for US power grid appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 15, 2022

First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, announced today that it will supply clean energy company National Grid Renewables with 1.6 The post The US’ largest solar panel maker will make millions of panels for National Grid Renewables appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 19, 2023

billion in grants to upgrade the electric grid for renewable energy and shore up its resilience in the face of extreme weather. more… The post The US just made its largest-ever investment – $3.5B – to upgrade the grid appeared first on Electrek. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $3.46

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Electrek

JANUARY 18, 2023

EV batteries alone could support the grid in the short term as the world transitions to renewables, according to new research published yesterday. more… The post EV batteries alone could satisfy short-term grid storage demand – study appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

British bio-energy company launches drop-in EV charging solution that doesn’t require any grid connection and runs on its own "renewable" fuels. The post Off-grid and ultra fast EV charger rolled out that operates with “renewable fuels” appeared first on The Driven.

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Innovation News Network

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In an interview with Innovation News Network, Amir Cohen, CEO at EGM, outlines the potential benefits of Dynamic Line Rating for optimising energy distribution and enhancing grid resilience in the face of climate change.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

A new computer model tests how a 100-percent renewable power grid would have held up to the recent polar vortex. Tech giant Qualcomm sells its Halo wireless charging business to rival WiTricity. GM and Amazon could be in talks to invest in startup electric pickup-maker Rivian.

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Electrek

APRIL 15, 2024

In a major clean energy benchmark, wind, solar, and hydro exceeded 100% of demand on California’s main grid for 30 of the past 38 days.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

Photo by Drew Rae on Pexels.com A total solar eclipse will bring complete darkness to 12 US states today – watch live to see its effect on solar power and the grid across all 50 US states. As the eclipse cuts a path from Texas to Maine, they expect a 71% peak power reduction in the East, 45% in the West, and 93% in the Texas grid, ERCOT.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

Mack Trucks , part of the Volvo Group, has built a mobile off-grid charging system that’s integrated into the body of a Mack MD Electric truck. The off-grid charging system consists of a generator powered by renewable propane, along with a 120 kW DC fast charger. The system will be mounted on the back of an MD Electric truck.

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Electrek

JULY 19, 2023

Electrek spoke with Kam Mahdi, CEO of renewable engineering firm Clean Energy Technologies in Costa Mesa, California, about how extreme heat can impact the power grid and renewables, as well as what’s being done to keep them online.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2024

Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer on the Texas grid, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Texas’s electricity mix of energy sources managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) electricity grid operator changed noticeably in 2023.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

This would allow it to provide the grid with a daily flexible power capacity of about 200 MW. By enabling electric vehicles to become active players in the power grid,” said Veolia CEO Estelle Brachlianoff, “we are harnessing their potential to balance energy supply and demand, reduce carbon emissions, and promote renewable energy.”

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) are two-way communication technologies that involve the flow of electricity between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. Let’s explore each in detail: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: 1. Let’s explore each in detail: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: 1.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

Beam Global has secured an order from the US Army Corps of Engineers for 88 more EV ARC off-grid charging systems. Beam Global’s EV ARC is a portable off-grid charging system that includes solar panels and battery storage. The EV ARC systems will be deployed across 21 locations in 16 states. The Army has already ordered hundreds.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 31, 2023

what is renewable energy integration ? Renewable energy integration refers to the process of efficiently incorporating renewable energy sources into existing energy systems. Energy Storage: Renewable energy sources are often intermittent, meaning they don’t produce energy consistently.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 11, 2023

Whenever new technologies are introduced into the power grid, there’s always a chance they could disrupt the system, possibly even leading to blackouts. Finding ways to deal with the impact on the grid caused by incorporating renewable energy has been the focus of Vijay Vittal ’s research for nearly 20 years.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Government agencies and municipalities are lining up to buy Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered off-grid EV charging systems, which not only come in handy in a disaster-recovery scenario, but also offer a quick and simple way to deploy EV charging. Disaster preparedness and energy resiliency are imperative for national security.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Tesla and its allies in Australia’s renewable energy sector are taking a stand against the country’s proposed new network fees, which could render solutions such as battery storage systems impractical. The new network fees are part of a set of new and revised rules that were initially unveiled in July.

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Teslarati

MAY 30, 2022

Elon Musk has given credit to China for its hard work in renewable energy and electric vehicles. Few seem to realize that China is leading the world in renewable energy generation and electric vehicles. Few seem to realize that China is leading the world in renewable energy generation and electric vehicles.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

With its support for expanding renewable energy, VWCV is already increasing the amount of electricity from renewable sources that is available in the grid, thus […] The post Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles supporting the expansion of renewable energy with solar project in Spain appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With the secured energy, Rivian will be able to power 75% of its operations on renewables while also aiding the company in powering its EV charging “Adventure Network.” The wind project, which is expected to produce energy in 2024, will supply a total of 300MW to the local grid. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

By the end of the project, Australia’s next grid-scale battery will be supported by 212 Megapacks. Overall, the Victorian Big Battery is a 300 MW grid-scale battery storage project. The Victorian Government hopes the Tesla Megapack system will help reach its 50% renewable energy target by 2030.

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Teslarati

JULY 13, 2021

These directives build upon the reforms passed this session to increase power generation capacity & ensure the reliability of the Texas power grid. Abbott’s directives were released to improve the stability of the Texas grid after it failed in the February winter storm. In a letter, Gov.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Tesla nickel supplier BHP announced that construction on one of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems has started. BHP, a world-leading resources company in Australia, is working with TransAlta to shift its mines from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 4, 2023

Polestar says selling lots of EVs is not enough, it needs also to cut emissions by making grids greener and using suppliers that are powered by renewables. The post Polestar slashes CO2 emissions from EVs through green metals, more renewables appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2022

megawatt Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system (BESS) located at Moss Landing, which officially certifies the project to join the company’s grid. The project integrates renewable energy sources into California’s grid while also enhancing the reliability of the energy supply.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2012

BMW purchased renewable energy certificates (RECs) to cover the estimated electricity used to charge the 70 BMW ActiveE electric vehicles (EVs) in the new car sharing program, which is available in San Francisco. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Tag Energy entered a joint venture with British renewable and battery storage developer Harmony Energy to invest in the projects. The post Tesla Megapack batteries to power two new 50MW renewable projects in the UK appeared first on TESLARATI. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Teslarati

MARCH 19, 2024

Credit: TagEnergy “Battery energy storage systems are vital for unlocking the full potential of renewable energy in the UK,” said Peter Kavanagh, Harmony Energy CEO. “We love working with trusted, expert partners who share our passion for a renewables-led energy future,” wrote TagEnergy in a post on LinkedIn.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 18, 2023

National Grid Renewables has broken ground on what will be the largest solar farm in Kentucky once it comes online in 2024. more… The post Coal-state Kentucky just broke ground on its largest solar farm appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JUNE 7, 2023

Eneco, an energy producer in the Netherlands, is relying on Tesla to power its biggest battery project to date, which will be used to “more efficiently balance Belgium’s electricity grid” and is expected to be operational in 2024. The project will be built in Ville-sur-Haine and be the largest project Eneco builds to date.

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Teslarati

JULY 10, 2022

Tesla and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) invitd 25,000 customers to create the world’s largest distributed battery to support grid reliability, the utility announced. The program allows homeowners with a Tesla Powerwall to send electricity to the grid when needed. The VPP pilot program has now been launched.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

kW bidirectional charger that enables EV owners to use their EV batteries to power their homes (V2H) or send energy back to the grid (V2G). Quasar 2’s Power Recovery feature can automatically switch a home’s power source from the grid to an EV to provide backup power during a grid outage. Quasar 2 is an 11.5

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This DC fast charging station tells EV drivers when renewable energy is at its peak in the grid – and thus when charging prices are cheapest. more… The post This EV fast charging station tells you when its power is at its cheapest and greenest appeared first on Electrek.

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Driivz

MAY 3, 2022

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first installment in our two-part blog series on the role of utilities in turning EVs into a grid asset. We set the stage by examining EV adoption trends, the impact of EV charging on the grid, and the risks of unmanaged EV charging. . The impact of EV charging on the grid. That’s the good news.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

This project, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a video conference on February 24, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in India’s commitment to renewable energy adoption. The Challenge of Intermittency and the Role of Batteries The transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is gaining momentum globally.

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