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Maine’s Floating Offshore Wind Ambitions in Jeopardy

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When the platform for a prototype floating offshore wind turbine arrived at a dock in Searsport, Maine, on April 11, engineers at the University of Maine were ready to add a tower and a turbine and set it afloat in the Gulf of Maine. In response, wind developers are pulling back on U.S. portfolio , citing the political environment.

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Intermountain Power Agency orders MHPS JAC Gas Turbine technology for renewable-hydrogen energy hub, operated by LA DWP

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The Intermountain Power Agency (IPA) has awarded Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) a contract for two M501JAC power trains for the Intermountain Power Plant (IPP) in Delta, Utah. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) is a joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Earlier post.). and Hitachi, Ltd.

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Mitsubishi Electric develops EV motor system with built-in silicon carbide inverter

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a prototype electric vehicle (EV) motor system with a built-in silicon carbide inverter. Mitsubishi Electric’s existing system—comprising separate motors and inverters driving the motors—requires more space for these components and their wiring. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi and Tokyo Institute of Technology Developing EV Smart Charging from Wind Turbines

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Mitsubishi Corp. and the Tokyo Institute of Technology are developing a smart charging system to exploit wind power produced at night to charge electric vehicles. The technology developed by the alliance is expected to help reduce this investment burden, which has prevented a wider adoption of wind power generation.

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Mitsubishi Electric develops smallest, lightest motor controller unit for automotive power steering

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed the smallest and lightest motor controller unit yet for electric power steering in automobiles. Mitsubishi Electric’s next generation motor controller unit. Mitsubishi Electric’s next generation motor controller unit. Click to enlarge. Quick Specs. Controller part outside diameter.

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Mitsubishi takes divisional 1st and 2nd in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2014; 2nd overall

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Mitsubishi Motors’ iMiEV Evolution III all-electric racecars ( earlier post ) took first and second place in the the Electric Modified Division of the 2014 edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Downforce was increased with a new carbon cowl design and with wind-tunnel optimization of the spoiler and other detail shapes.

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Mitsubishi Heavy to supply 500 kWh (normal) containerized Li-ion energy storage system to power grid of Orkney Islands

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. In the project, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe, Ltd. The two companies have been studying a broad range of collaboration, including offshore wind turbine power generation system, carbon sequestration and storage (CCS) and high-efficiency power generation system.