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Topsoe and First Ammonia sign 5GW electrolyzer agreement for green ammonia

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Topsoe’s energy-efficient solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC) will be installed in First Ammonia’s green ammonia plants around the world in the coming years. Topsoe’s SOEC manufacturing plant is to be built in Herning, Denmark, and has recently received FID from the board. —Joel Moser, CEO of First Ammonia.

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Toshiba to partner with Kawasaki City on 5-year demo of independent energy supply system utilizing solar power and hydrogen

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The independent energy supply system combines a 25 kW photovoltaic facility; a storage battery; hydrogen-producing water electrolysis equipment; hydrogen (275 Nm 3 ) and water tanks; and fuel cells. Hydrogen electrical power storage capacity is 350 kWh. The results obtained will be jointly utilized by Kawasaki City and Toshiba.

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World’s largest 2nd-use battery storage starting up; Daimler, Mobility House, GETEC

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If used in stationary power storage, the systems are fully operational even after the service life guaranteed by the manufacturer—with slight capacity losses only of secondary importance. The lifecycle of a plug-in or electric vehicle battery does not end after the vehicle’s operating life.

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power Working to Build One of Michigans Largest Solar Power Systems at Michigan Assembly Plant; 2 MWh Battery Storage System

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Xtreme Power are teaming up to establish one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems and electric vehicle charging stations at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Ford will work with Detroit Edison to install a 500 kW solar photovoltaic panel system at Michigan Assembly.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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While theoretically, increased use of wind and solar power also increases the need for balancing power, empirical evidence in Germany suggests otherwise. Since 2008, installed wind and solar capacity in Germany tripled. At the same time, balancing power reserves decreased by 20%. The German Balancing Paradox.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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Various technical measures such as the installation of energy-saving LEDs, the automatic shutdown of power consumers during breaks and during non-production periods or highly efficient turbo compressors for central compressed air generation contribute to further energy saving.

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Enabling Electric Vehicle Charging in Condominiums

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However, while installing a charging station at your house is fairly simple, doing so in condominiums can be more tricky. On the other hand, if you own an apartment or the entire condo, you’ll have even more reasons to install EV charging. What Are the Challenges Involved in Trying to Install an EV Charger for Your Condo?