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An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station

Baua Electric

Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. Designed for climate resilience, it sheds snow quickly, stows flat in high winds, and sits high enough to avoid flooding. Its first installations will take place in New England, followed by a US-wide expansion.

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This modular ‘pop-up solar canopy’ charges EVs off-grid

Baua Electric

Photo: Paired Power Meet PairTree – a solar-powered canopy that charges EVs off-grid – that’s made by US-based solar charging infrastructure manufacturer Paired Power. The system works in temperatures ranging from -20F to 120F and is built to withstand winds up to 130 mph. It can support either one or two Level 2 EV chargers.

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This utility in the US Midwest is going to add 3.6 GW of wind and solar

Baua Electric

Photo: Xcel Energy Xcel Energy just announced its big solar and wind plans in the US Midwest – here’s the lowdown. gigawatts (GW) of new wind and solar into the mix in the Midwest. So, it could be more battery storage, or it could be grid upgrades – or it could be fossil fuels, and that would be disappointing indeed.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. Vehicle-to-building works much the same way but on a larger scale.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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Paired with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or other energy sources, facilities can use the BES system to store and harness solar power or as a backup power source by storing energy from the grid. For instance, on-peak price may be $0.15 Installing a BESS on-site helps alleviate this grid demand for EV charging.

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Arizona’s largest battery will help feed your Google habit

Baua Electric

Photo: Salt River Project Arizona’s largest battery storage system is now online and, along with solar and wind, will help power a new Google data center – here’s why that matters. Electrek’s Take Without electricity, Google is nothing, and it uses an insane amount of power.

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

Baua Electric

While you probably can’t put bodybuilders in the back seat, the EV9 delivers in a lot of ways other OEMs are not and at a relatively enticing price point. We watched the EV endure winter testing, begin deliveries in its native Korea, and soon learned EU pricing. The AWD Wind or the Land trims, however, intrigue me.

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