By Blagojce Krivevski Japanese automaker Honda announced that it will produce an all-new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the recently launched, all-new Honda CR-V starting in 2024 at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. This new zero-emissions vehicle will contribute to Honda’s previously announced goal to make battery electric vehicles…
By Renewable Energy World The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released its annual cost breakdown of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems. U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage Cost Benchmarks, With Minimum Sustainable Price Analysis: Q1 2022 details installed costs for PV and storage systems as of the first quarter (Q1) of…
By Renewable Energy World Leeward Renewable Energy said it completed construction and started operations of its 100 MW Rabbitbrush Solar Facility in Kern County, California. The project includes a 20 MW, 50 MWh battery energy storage system. Energy generated by the project will serve two not-for-profit, community-owned electricity providers, Central Coast Community Energy and Silicon…
By Renewable Energy World A recent study by Canadian and U.S.-based researchers suggests that zinc-ion battery chemistry for grid-scale energy storage may face more challenges than is widely believed. Aqueous zinc ion battery (AZIB) chemistry has been identified as a promising technology for grid storage based on its use of zinc, a key sustainable metal,…
By Giles Parkinson CWP gets approval for the first big battery to be retrofitted to an existing wind or solar farm with the same connection point. It’s a big deal. The post Landmark connection deal allows battery to be added to biggest wind farm in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For…
By Billy Ludt Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has completed construction and commenced operations of its 100-MW Rabbitbrush Solar Facility located in Kern County, California. The facility also includes a 20-MW, 50-MWh battery energy storage system. The energy generated by the project will serve two not-for-profit, community-owned electricity providers, Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) and Silicon…
By [email protected] (Bengt Halvorson) Honda will make a hydrogen fuel-cell version of the CR-V. Hyundai partners to bring the battery ecosystem into North America. Foxconn might be building VW’s Scout EVs. Mercedes boasts about the efficiency of its upcoming electric vans. And Ford hits a Mach-E milestone. This and more, here at Green Car Reports….
By [email protected] (Stephen Edelstein) Hyundai and battery supplier SK On are partnering to meet the new battery sourcing requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA continues the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but to qualify for the full amount, it stipulates that EVs and their battery packs must be assembled in North America,…
By Renewable Energy World Idaho-based lithium-ion battery producer KORE Power said it closed on an initial $75 million tranche of a private placement anticipated to total $150 million. Siemens Financial Services was the lead investor. It was joined by Quanta Services, Nidec Motor Corp., Honeywell Ventures, Trog Hawley Capital and an unnamed utility-scale energy storage…
By Kelsey Misbrener SMA America and U.S. battery specialist Powin signed a two-year framework agreement for the supply of SMA system solutions for a total of 2 GW of storage capacity as well as for service work. “We are looking forward to a synergistic partnership in this growth sector,” said Jay Arghestani, VP of large…
By [email protected] (Bengt Halvorson) GM’s Ultium has reached China, with the Chevrolet FNR-XE Concept EV revealed last week. The concept, which was developed in Shanghai, was shown as part of GM’s Tech Day for China. It’s the first concept for China that wraps in GM’s battery and propulsion architecture for scaling up EVs with local…
By Giles Parkinson Households participating in Tesla virtual power plant in South Australia get a credit after their batteries play key role as shock absorbers in grid separation. The post Battery households get $55 credit from Tesla after helping to keep the lights on appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great…
By Sophie Vorrath Australia-based Gelion, whose non-flow zinc-bromide energy storage technology was spun out of the University of Sydney, has a new CEO. The post Gelion names new CEO to take “breakthrough” Aussie battery technology global appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Rachel Williamson Report identifies risks of modern slavery in clean energy supply chains, and calls for Australia to focus on its own minerals and manufacturing opportunities. The post Modern slavery: The grim problem facing Australia wind, solar and battery supply chains appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew…
By [Energy Central] Charley Rattan Hydrogen Innovation|Battolyser Battolyser Systems to build 1GW factory in the Port of Rotterdam To be in the M4H area of the port, the 14,000m2 production site is estimated to cost approximately €100m ($104.2m) and is hoped to offer 700 direct jobs once operational. The company says its Battolyser can produce…