By Sophie Vorrath Meralli Solar completes another small but smart – and battery ready – solar farm, with the installation of an 8.9MW project in just eight weeks in South Australia. The post Meralli rolls out another “small but smart” solar farm in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more…
By Kelly Pickerel Using technology similar to a solar cell, Gridtential Energy’s breakthrough Silicon Joule technology allows batteries to deliver up to five-times the power density with up to a 40% weight reduction — and it can be manufactured in current lead battery plants. Silicon Joule technology replaces the lead-grid and cell connecting lead-strap material…
By Alexandre Spatuzza in Sao Paulo Next to a 3GW PV project pipeline Acciona also agreed to acquire a 1GW battery storage development portfolio Read Full Article Here For more great articles: www.rechargenews.com
By [email protected] (Byron Hurd) Volkswagen has spent billions investing in its shift from diesel powertrains to battery-electric, but when it comes to profitability, its executives say, what’s under the hood doesn’t really matter. Thanks to the company’s new global architecture, which is electrification-friendly and flexible enough to underpin just about anything VW wants to… Read…
By Marija Petkovic Tesla big battery at Hornsdale has just earned its biggest monthly revenue from wholesale markets. The post Tesla big battery at Hornsdale earns record revenue in September 2019 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
A flexible lithium-ion battery designed by a team of researchers and built to operate under extreme conditions—including cutting, submersion, and simulated ballistic impact—can now add incombustible to its résumé. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Electric Vehicles Research
By [email protected] New York’s utility regulator approved construction for a 316-megawatt battery storage plant that would replace fossil fueled capacity in New York City. The Ravenswood project, if built, will be the largest battery plant in the state, providing emissions free power to the New York City region during the hours of greatest demand. It…
By Ryan Austin How to Find the Best Solar Companies in Hawaii With sky high utility costs and an electricity grid already loaded down with rooftop solar, the best solar companies in Hawaii are mixing solar, batteries, and the right utility options to… Read More The post Best Solar Companies in Hawaii appeared first on…
By [email protected] Venture capital is an effective source of money for scaling companies quickly. But what if your company needs 15 years to prove itself? That’s the time horizon for many “tough tech” companies in energy that are developing new semiconductors, industrial processes, chemical production methods and long-duration storage innovations. The first cleantech bubble showed…
By mmillikin China-based Li-ion battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) has begun construction of its first lithium-ion battery factory in Thuringia, a state in east-central Germany. CATL has developed partnerships with a number of European companies in the automobile industry including BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler, Volvo, and Bosch. Germany is home to a strong…
By [email protected] Electric vehicle makers and battery manufacturers are making progress in developing new lithium-ion designs, amid persistent concerns over the supply of key materials. Concerns over cobalt, in particular, are forcing battery makers to move toward cobalt-light lithium-ion formulations, said Hans Eric Melin, founder of Circular Energy Storage, a consultancy focused on battery end-of-life…
By [email protected] (Aaron Cole) Kia confirmed Thursday that its next-generation all-electric Soul EV won’t arrive for the 2020 model year, but instead will be delayed until 2021. Kia spokesman Neil Dunlop confirmed the news to Green Car Reports. Dunlop said the delay was due to limited battery supply and electric motor shortages. Dunlop said the…
By Giles Parkinson AEMO offers glimpse of new energy system, one dominated by wind and solar, with storage, batteries and EVs playing a key role, and fossil fuels barely to be seen. The post AEMO provides glimpse of future grid: Not much fossil fuel, even less “base-load” appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here…
By [email protected] Why can’t you get an accurate, fact-based online quote for a rooftop solar system, backup battery or electric vehicle charger as easily as getting a quote on, say, a mortgage refinancing or home insurance policy? Devin Hampton, CEO of UtilityAPI, wants to make this vision a reality. His company has built a technology…
By [email protected] Renewable energy is set to lead efforts to temper climate change and expand access to electricity. But as the third energy transition gathers pace, a deeper examination of the industry’s supply chains and operational practices reveals a darker side when it comes to human rights. Some of these challenges, such as those around…