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Dept of Interior approves plan for largest solar project in US; 690 MW Gemini Solar with 380 MW battery system

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The Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have approved a proposal to construct and operate the largest solar project in United States history. The ROD approves a right-of-way grant for the project and the associated amendment to the Las Vegas Resource Management Plan of 1998.

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Vast Nevada solar array on federal land will be biggest ever

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Nevada is set to host the largest solar array in the United States. Department of the Interior approved a proposal for the Gemini Solar Project, a $1 billion solar-generating facility to be located about 30 miles northeast of Las Vegas. Last month, the U.S.

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Nevada put big battery energy storage where a coal plant used to be

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Swiss-US battery energy storage specialist Energy Vault (NYSE: NRGV) built the 220 MW/440 MWh grid-tied Reid Gardner Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Moapa, Nevada, 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas. It’s a two-hour energy storage system that stores and dispatches excess wind and solar power. Get started here. –ad*

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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi concept combines a rooftop solar panel with an off-board solar concentrator—essentially an inexpensive Fresnel lens canopy. The vehicle moves beneath the canopy during the day to maintain maximum concentrated solar irradiance. Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept. Click to enlarge.

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NDEW 2022 steps it up

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With co-sponsors including Juneau Hydropower, the City and Borough of Juneau , and Renewable Juneau , the event drew US House of Representatives candidate Nick Begich, as well as Alaska State Senator Jesse Kiehl, and Alaska Assembly Member Wade Bryson. NDEW event in Las Vegas. NDEW event in Denver.

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Mercedes-Benz to launch global branded high-power charging network, starting in North America with €1B investment

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At CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Mercedes-Benz announced that the rollout of its high-power charging network will start this year in North America. This comprehensive initiative, alongside ongoing support for shared networks such as IONITY, also aims to drive global adoption of electric mobility.

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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BMW announced the BMW i ChargeForward Program—a pilot study to be undertaken by the BMW Group Technology Office, together with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Using BMW i Home Charging Services, the vehicle is charged with home-generated solar power whenever this is available.

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