Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sandia National Laboratories researchers recently delivered electricity produced by a new power-generating system to the Sandia-Kirtland Air Force Base electrical grid. Because so much energy is lost turning steam back into water in the Rankine cycle, at most a third of the power in the steam can be converted into electricity.

Grid 396

Grid Power Powered CO2 396

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2023

million from the US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). The project aims to accelerate the large-scale development and deployment of concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) technology to produce green hydrogen for industrial decarbonization and electric power generation and storage.

Florida 195

Florida Solar Hydrogen Production 195

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Volvo Buses is participating in a research project in which used electric bus batteries are used as solar energy storage units. Batteries from electric bus route 55 in Gothenburg, Sweden are being used for solar energy storage in a second-life application. The battery warehouse consists of 14 used lithium-ion electric bus batteries.

Store 273

Store Volvo Solar Energy 273

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2022

Hydrogen has emerged as an important carrier to store energy generated by renewable resources, as a substitute for fossil fuels used for transportation, in the production of ammonia, and for other industrial applications. A conceptual solar thermochemical hydrogen production platform. Illustration by Patrick Davenport, NREL.

Solar 370

Solar Hydrogen Production Renewable 370

Electrek

JANUARY 20, 2022

US big-box retail and grocery stores have enough rooftop solar potential to power more than 7.9 more… The post Here’s why rooftop solar should be installed on big-box retail stores right now appeared first on Electrek. million homes – utilizing all that unused space for clean energy is a no-brainer.

Store 145

Store Solar Installation Clean 145

Electrek

AUGUST 30, 2021

French company XSun specializes in solar-powered drones – and has produced a pretty impressive craft, indeed. Its SolarXOne fixed-wing aircraft not only soaks up and stores the sun rays that power it, but also packs onboard tech that allows it to make its own decisions during flights.

Fully Electric 101

Fully Electric Solar Power Powered 101

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2019

Bloom Energy, a developer of solid oxide fuel cell power generators, announced the ability of its Energy Servers to operate on renewable hydrogen. At peak times, some US states and countries already have more renewable power than their grids can handle.

Renewable 305

Renewable Hydrogen Energy Power 305

Teslarati

JUNE 23, 2021

Tesla China announced earlier that it has launched a solar-powered Supercharger facility in Lhasa, the administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. ” Lhasa’s climate is one of the more favorable examples we’ve seen of where solar-powered Superchargers would be incredibly effective.

Solar 145

Solar China Power Powered 145

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Highview Power Storage, Inc., With Highview Power’s liquid air energy storage solution, excess or off-peak electricity is used to clean and compress air which is then stored in liquid form in insulated tanks at temperatures approaching -320 ?F The US energy storage market is expected to surge over 700% to nearly $5.4

Energy Storage 364

Energy Storage Renewable Energy Vermont 364

Cars That Think

JANUARY 18, 2023

In a region known for long, dark winter nights, Polar Night Energy is building a system in the city of Tampere that can heat buildings with stored solar energy — all day, all night, and all winter long. These initiatives have largely focused on renewable electric power generation, distribution, and storage.

Store 85

Store Solar Building Oil-Sands 85

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2020

The technology has the capability to serve as a long-term, large-scale clean energy storage medium that aids power generation from renewable sources, however, formulating a cost-effective and well-regulated transition is a complex issue and the cost of producing hydrogen from renewable energy sources is currently expensive.

Hydrogen 199

Hydrogen Cleaner Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2020

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 authorized solar facilities include 34.5 The authorized solar facilities include 34.5 Record of Decision Gemini Solar Project.

Las Vegas 248

Las Vegas Solar Batteries Battery 248

Electrek

AUGUST 21, 2021

Two of my passions are electric bicycle projects and DIY solar powered projects. I just hope you’re as excited as I am to dive into this strange electric bike/car contraption that boasts a heap of features from seating for two to a giant solar panel array offering nearly unlimited range!

Solar 137

Solar DIY Range Power 137

Cars That Think

JULY 15, 2021

A novel project in Australia aims to harness the sun’s energy in two different ways: by storing it and by using it to produce green hydrogen. Dozens of solar farms in the country’s southeastern region are slated to use “ hydrogen batteries ” in coming years. All together they’ll represent a 300-megawatt solar installation.

Store 101

Store Grid Solar Hydrogen 101

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2023

The US Department of Energy is funding a demonstration of Sunvapor ’s solar steam and thermal battery technology to lower further the Carbon Intensity (CI) of the renewable dimethyl ether (DME) produced by Oberon Fuels at its Maverick Innovation Center in Brawley, California.

Solar 195

Solar Gas Fuel Energy 195

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

But we have demonstrated that by directly using power generated by the cold universe, we can chill water to cool buildings by as much as 5 ºC during the day without electricity and light the night without wires or batteries. As the technology improves, we see it enabling solar panels that work at night as well as day, powering remote sensors.

Power 133

Power Powered Solar Energy 133

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2023

kW bidirectional charger that will enable EV owners to charge and discharge their electric vehicle to power their home, vehicle-to-home (V2H) or send energy back to the grid, vehicle-to-grid (V2G). Last year, California alone witnessed 39 power outages and more than 414 hours of total outage time. Quasar 2 is a next-generation 11.5

Kia 370

Kia America Charging Grid 370

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ford is partnering with solar company Sunrun to enhance home energy management, leveraging the onboard battery capability of the all-electric F-150 Lightning. F-150 Lightning brings new innovations to customers, including the ability to power their homes when they need it most.

F-150 435

F-150 Ford Energy Solar 435

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2019

According to a new study published by the ifo Institue Center for Economic Studies (CESifo) in Germany, EVs will barely help cut CO 2 emissions in the country over the coming years, as the introduction of electric vehicles does not necessarily lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions from road traffic given the current power generation mix.

Germany 406

Germany CO2 Power Powered 406

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

directional EV charging technology to partially power its North American headquarters in Franklin, TN, and its design center in San Diego, CA. In Japan, Nissan unveiled the Nissan Energy Home demonstration house that shows how electric vehicles can help provide power for a home’s energy needs.

Nissan 262

Nissan Energy Power Powered 262

Electrek

JANUARY 15, 2024

United Rentals is now the first major rental company to offer mobile micro grid battery power to its North American fleet of rental equipment. The HiPower EHR Solar Battery Generator boasts a 5.0kW peak solar array with extendable panels, converting and storing energy within built-in batteries.

Solar 89

Solar Available Batteries Battery 89

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2020

H2One is an integrated system that provides stable CO 2 -free, environmentally-friendly electric power for the tower. The overall system is controlled by Toshiba’senergy management system H2EMS, which carries out power generation and power storage with associated operation of a 30-kW solar power system and batteries.

Hydrogen 493

Hydrogen Energy Solar Power Storage 493

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Heliogen and Bloom Energy have successfully demonstrated the production of green hydrogen by integrating the companies’ technologies: Heliogen’s concentrated solar energy system and the Bloom Electrolyzer.

Low Cost 397

Low Cost Hydrogen Solar Green 397

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2019

Bioscience engineers at KU Leuven have created a solar panel that produces hydrogen gas from moisture in the air. Twenty of these solar panels could provide electricity and heat for one family for an entire winter. A traditional solar panel converts between 18 to 20% of the solar energy into electricity.

Solar 321

Solar Hydrogen Gas-Electric Gas 321

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 13, 2022

EOS Linx, an EV charging company known for its solar-assisted EV charging stations, is about to majorly expand at Texas convenience stores by partnering with the Lone Star Business Association Cooperative (LSBAC), a network of gas/convenience stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and north-central Texas.

Texas 81

Texas Fort Worth Solar Dallas 81

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 6, 2023

In an effort to catch up to competitors’ green credentials, Coles supermarkets in Australia plans to install solar panels and batteries on 100 supermarkets and liquor stores. To put this in context, Coles has 846 stores throughout the country.

Australia 97

Australia Power Powered Store 97

Electrek

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Portable Power and Renewable Energy Solutions company EcoFlow has shared details of the newest member of its DELTA product line, complete with modular expandable storage capacity and other new features. more… The post EcoFlow DELTA Max offers up to 6,048 Wh of stored power to fulfill all your energy needs appeared first on Electrek.

Store 88

Store Energy Power Powered 88

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Hyundai Home gives homeowners in select states an easy way to produce, store, and use their own energy to power their lives at home and on the road. Inside the Hyundai Home Marketplace, customers can purchase their home charger, learn about home solar, home energy storage, and access their own dedicated Energy Advisor.

Energy Storage 210

Energy Storage Hyundai Solar Los Angeles 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The megawatt-level energy storage system combined with a solar canopy goes a step further than Electrify America’s existing BESS in managing energy costs and reducing stress on the grid by acting as a buffer to supplement power to charging stations when local utilities limit the amount of power a station can draw from the grid.

Energy Storage 473

Energy Storage America Energy Long Beach 473

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2020

The market for hydrogen-fueled power plants will emerge along with regulations restricting the burning of fossil fuels. We are well positioned to serve the power industry in its transition to 100% renewable electricity generation.

Hydrogen 468

Hydrogen Gas Engine Wind 468

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2020

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS), Tohoku Electric Power Co., The FH2R can produce as much as 1,200 Nm 3 of hydrogen per hour (rated power operation) using renewable energy.

Low Cost 450

Low Cost Hydrogen Power Grid Japan 450

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2022

This ensures safety and provides a supply of electricity to the entire home not just in normal situations, but even during power outages caused by natural disasters. Toyota believes that using this system will encourage the use of solar power. O-Uchi Kyuden System and sample installation.

Toyota 459

Toyota Batteries Battery Japan 459

EV Info

MARCH 26, 2021

It was one year ago that we decided to add solar panels to our roof. Having an EV you learn about the basics of electric power, charge rates and kilowatt-hours or KWh. . Very basic maths gives the LEAF a power usage of close to 4 miles per KWh. Power companies also use KWh as the base charge unit for billing consumers.

Solar 81

Solar Power Powered Grid 81

Teslarati

JUNE 15, 2023

Tesla Energy is working to launch a virtual power plant (VPP) in Puerto Rico, Senior Vice President of Energy Engineering and Powertrain Drew Baglino said. It allowed owners to earn money by contributing stored energy through their Powerwalls to provide grid services.

Puerto Rico 142

Puerto Rico Energy Power Powered 142

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2018

Seven-Eleven and Toyota entered into a basic agreement in August 2017 regarding considerations toward energy conservation and carbon dioxide emission reduction in store distribution and operation. Specifically, the Group plans to increase renewable energy use in stores to 20% and reduce CO 2 emissions by 27% compared to FY 2013 by 2030.

Store 218

Store 2019 Toyota Japan 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor plan to introduce solar roof charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. The solar charging technology is being developed to support the vehicle’s main power source, improving mileage and reducing CO 2 emissions.

Solar 348

Solar Hyundai Kia Charging 348

Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The solar EV charger is a helpful accessory for electric car owners. I’m sure many car owners have problems charging their EVs, so it’s cool to be able to charge them at home with free and clean solar energy. This guide can help you choose the correct solar EV charger for your electric vehicle. Integrated Solutions.

Solar 98

Solar Re-Charge DC Installation 98