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US DOE announces 3 consortia for $125M US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center; solar, second-generation biofuels and buildings

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Consortia researchers will leverage their expertise and resources in solar technology, advanced biofuels, and building efficiency. Details of the three winning consortia are as follows: Solar Energy : The consortium’s research will focus on sustainable photovoltaics, multiscale concentrated solar power, and solar energy integration.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Commercializing 3D Printable Feedstocks for the Advanced Manufacturing of Energy Products, $300,000 MilliporeSigma, St. Louis , Mo. Austin, Texas First Solar Inc., Johnson Matthey, Billingham, UK Enabling Autonomous Wind Plants through Consensus Control, $250,000 RES Group, Broomfield, Colo. San Jose, Calif. Tempe, Ariz.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Because the charging stations will utilize Jacksonville Electric Authority's Solar Smart Power program, the buses will truly have zero emissions. This project is unique in that the buses will be charged during the day to take advantage of the renewable energy made available by the abundant solar and wind energy available on the island.

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ARPA-E awards $43M to 19 energy storage projects to advance electric vehicle and grid technologies

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Washington University in St. Louis will develop a predictive. sources like solar and wind for small commercial and. Compared to today’s electric. vehicle battery packs, this reconfigurable battery architecture will enhance battery safety and performance. Washington University. Management Techniques. residential consumers.