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bp and thyssenkrupp Steel to advance the decarbonization of steel production; low-carbon hydrogen and renewable power

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bp and thyssenkrupp Steel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on the development of long-term supply of low-carbon hydrogen and renewable power in steel production, helping accelerate the steel industry’s wider energy transition. thyssenkrupp Steel accounts for 2.5%

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Endesa develops prototype charger enabling electric vehicle to return power to the grid; hoping for deployment by 2020

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Endesa, Spain’s largest utility, has developed a prototype V2G (Vehicle to Grid) charger that enables electric vehicles to return stored power to the grid. In addition to selling vehicle power to the electricity market, users will be able to use the electricity from their vehicles to power their homes.

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Volkswagen Group presents technology roadmap for batteries and charging

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The Volkswagen Group presented its technology roadmap for batteries and charging up to 2030 today on its first “Power Day”. With this in mind, cooperations have been agreed in Europe with the energy companies BP (Great Britain), Iberdrola (Spain) and Enel (Italy). E-mobility has become core business for us.

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Toshiba to supply Li-ion battery energy storage system for frequency regulation project in US

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Toshiba Corporation has received an order to supply a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) for a power frequency regulation project in Hamilton, Ohio. The project was launched as a new measure against frequency changes caused by power output fluctuations. an Italian transmission company.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change. Countries that continue to burn coal should do so in high-efficiency power plants, he said. One type is the ultrasupercritical coal-fired steam power plant.

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Fantastic 5: 2024 Renault 5 teased in production form ahead of its launch at the Geneva motor show

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We also know the Renault 5 will incorporate extensive weight-saving throughout, including a novel battery arrangement that sees the power pack split into four modules that slashes weight by around 15kg compared to the ZOE’s 52kWh battery. A smaller, lighter 40kWh battery pack will also be offered on the cheapest models.

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Siemens installing Sitras supercap-based stationary energy storage unit for TriMet light right substation

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Peak power. The system can be connected either directly to the traction power supply system or to the busbar in the substation by means of the connection unit, comprising the disconnector, the DC high-speed circuit-breaker and the precharging unit. Total capacitance. Usable energy content. Max energy saving per hour.