By [email protected] Over the past decade, Geli has seen its software put to use to design, install and operate megawatts of grid-connected and behind-the-meter battery and microgrid projects. On Thursday, the San Francisco-based startup agreed to be acquired by Hanwha Q Cells, to serve as the solar module giant’s entrée into North American commercial and…
By ne[email protected] (Stephen Edelstein) Mercedes-Benz will source batteries from Chinese firm CATL for its upcoming EQS electric car. Scheduled to launch in certain markets next year, the electric luxury sedan is targeting a range of 435 miles, as measured on the European WLTP testing cycle. It’s unlikely that will equate to more than 400 miles…
By Kelly Pickerel Q CELLS has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in San Francisco-based energy storage solutions company Growing Energy Labs Inc. (Geli). The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Geli’s end-to-end software platform streamlines the energy storage development process, offering a solution for design, automation and management…
By Sophie Vorrath Fortescue Metals Group is gearing up to test whether it can run its Pilbara-based Christmas Creek iron ore mine on solar, alone, during the day. The post Fortescue plans to run Pilbara mine on solar only during day, but battery the key appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more…
By [email protected] Residential solar inverter rivals SolarEdge and Enphase faced the same headwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic in the second quarter, with both companies reporting a downturn in Q2 revenue. However, both companies also laid out plans for capturing a chunk of the fast-growing U.S. market for battery-linked solar systems and said the worst of…
By [email protected] Eos Energy Storage spent 12 years building up a technology it says can rival the dominant lithium-ion batteries for storing grid power. Similar startups ran out of cash and fell by the wayside, but Eos has survived, and now plans to leave venture capital behind and enter public markets via a merger with…
By Blagojce Krivevski Mercedes-Benz and CATL have entered the next stage of their strategic partnership and will create cutting-edge battery technology in support of the high-volume electrification of the Mercedes-Benz model portfolio. The Stuttgart-based luxury car maker is accelerating its “Electric First” strategy with advanced, CO2-neutrally produced battery cells, modules and systems supplied by CATL,…
By Sophie Vorrath Gold Fields says ground-breaking West Australian project that shifted gold mine to 50-60% wind, solar and battery storage could aim for a target of 99% renewables. The post Global gold miner sets sights on “realistic” 99% renewables share on mining projects appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great…
By Brian Wang Sandy Munro has done ultra-detailed teardowns and reverse-engineering of Telsa cars. He describes how the thermal management used in the Tesla Model Y is vastly superior to other carmakers. This enables Tesla to have superior range. CEO Rahul Sonnad of Tesloop is using Tesla cars to take passengers to Las Vegas. They…
By Kelly Pickerel Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a new financial assistance pilot for residential customers installing home battery storage systems through the statewide Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). Approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on July 16, 2020, the new pilot for the existing SGIP program allows eligible customers to…
By National Wind Watch Fears of potential fire and toxic smoke hazards at a battery storage facility have prompted a community petition against a windfarm planned for a scenic area near Gougane Barra. Wingleaf Ltd is seeking permission for a seven-turbine windfarm, electricity substation, and battery storage containers at Curraglass, close to the Pass of…
By Michael Mazengarb ACT Labor becomes the latest to offer zero interest loans for solar and storage through its first election promise ahead of an October poll. The post ACT Labor promises zero interest loans for solar and batteries, as election looms appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew…
By [email protected] (Daniele Gatti) Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others. Read Full Article Here For more great articles:…
By Laurent Segalen In Episode 31 of the Redefining Energy podcast, Gerard Reid and Laurent Segalen invite Mark Lewis, Global Head of Sustainability Research, BNP Paribas Asset Management for a “battle royal”: how ESG and Sustainability are redefining finance. During a great conversation, they analyze the evolution of Green Finance under various angles: the Blackrock’s…
By Kelsey Misbrener San José Clean Energy and Peninsula Clean Energy have launched a joint Request for Offers for the purchase of 1 million megawatt-hours annually of new, long-term renewable energy or renewable energy-plus-battery storage resources, enough to power about 200,000 homes each year. They are seeking power purchase agreements lasting at least 10 years…