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Convert Oil Wells to Solve the Solar Storage Problem

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One of the main impediments to harnessing solar energy is storage. Solar batteries work as a short-term solution, but not when it comes to long-term storage or to power, say, an entire city. Solar energy and oil wells might sound like an odd combination, but the principle is similar to how geothermal energy would be harnessed.

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California makes first investments in $100M energy research & development program; also biogas and H2

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The Commission also approved grants for the operation of a hydrogen fueling station, biofuel production, geothermal exploration and rooftop solar for schools. Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Biomethane Hydrogen Power Generation Solar' First NorCal Retail H 2 Refueling Station Open.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $1.8M additional funding to further UCSD microgrid project; energy storage, EV charging and V2G services are components

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding to advance further the development of its pioneering 42 MW peak microgrid and expand electric vehicle charging at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). million award to increase its previously awarded funding of $1,394,298 for the university’s microgrid.

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US DOE Awarding Up To $62M for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development

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The US Department of Energy has selected 13 projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems capable of providing low-cost electrical power. The thirteen award selections announced today fall into two areas: Concentrating Solar Power Systems Studies.

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Punching above its weight

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Lightning formula Erb is a professor emeritus at University of North Carolina Asheville , where he taught mechatronics engineering. Erb was an advisor to this team from the University of Idaho, finishing in first place with this Camaro EV conversion. We usually choose the grocery stores and malls that have installed chargers.”

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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This system can enable energy produced from solar panels to be used more efficiently. BMW i has worked with universities, national laboratories, utilities and industry partners to maximize residential energy efficiency. This approach minimizes energy waste, effectively reducing energy costs on a day-to-day basis.

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China Will Attempt First Carbon-Neutral Winter Olympics

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About 160 kilometers northwest of Beijing, the city of Zhangjiakou with its rugged terrain boasts some of the richest wind and solar resources in China. Renewables account for nearly half of the city’s electricity output with less than a third of its full solar and wind potential of 70 gigawatts installed so far.

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