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WEC Energy Group Announces Plan for Wisconsin`s First Large-Scale Solar and Battery Storage Project
WEC Energy Group this week proposed plans for a new 310-megawatt (solar and battery storage project. If approved, the Paris Solar-Battery Park in Kenosha County would be the largest facility of its kind in Wisconsin. The facility features 200 MW of solar generation which is equal to powering 60,000 homes, and 110 MW of battery storage. "This project is another concrete example of our commitment ...
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PG&E And AIA San Francisco Announce Opening Of Competition For Zero Net Energy Building Designs
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joins American Institute of Architects, San Francisco chapter (AIA SF), today to announce the opening of the second annual Architecture at Zero competition for zero net energy (ZNE) building designs. ZNE buildings produce as much clean energy as they use during a year through a combination of designed energy efficiency and on-site, grid-tied renewable ...
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We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service Announce State's Largest Renewable Energy Project
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, the largest utilities in WEC Energy Group, are proposing to purchase the Koshkonong Solar Energy Center, a planned 465-megawatt solar and battery storage project in south-central Wisconsin. If approved, the project would be the largest renewable energy project in the state.The Koshkonong Solar Energy Center would feature 300 MW of solar generation and 165 ...
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Tunable Matching Network (TMN) to Drive Interoperability and Adoption Of EV Wireless Charging
WiTricity, an industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, today announced its Tunable Matching Network (TMN) technology to drive global interoperability and adoption of wireless charging for electric and autonomous vehicles. TMN technology is designed to allow the wireless charging system to automatically optimize energy transfer between the ground and vehicle in a wide range of ...
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An electric drive in the country
Electric vehicles in towns and cities are not the answer to pollution problems and climate change, but they might help country folk reduce their carbon bootprints. Researchers in the UK are questioning the received wisdom regarding the promotion of electric vehicles in towns and cities. Writing in the International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, they suggest that the evidence of ...
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GM working on 200-mile electric car, exec says
As automakers race to make cheaper electric cars with greater battery range, General Motors is working on one that can go 200 miles per charge at a cost of about $30,000, a top company executive said. Vice President of Global Product Development Doug Parks wouldn't say when or if such a car will be built, however. Currently GM sells the $35,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which can go 38 ...
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NEDO, Sharp, and Toyota to Begin Public Road Trials of Electrified Vehicles Equipped with High-efficiency Solar Batteries
NEDO, Sharp Corporation (Sharp), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announce today a plan to commence public road trials from late July 2019. The trials aim to assess the effectiveness of improvements in cruising range and fuel efficiency of electrified vehicles equipped with high-efficiency solar batteries. To facilitate the execution of this trial, Sharp modularized its world-class, ...
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Duke Energy Florida builds innovative, more resilient, environmentally friendly substation
Duke Energy Florida earlier this week opened its new, state-of-the-art Bayboro electrical substation to meet the power needs of downtown St. Petersburg. The electrical substation is known as a gas insulated switchgear (GIS) substation. It is the first in Florida constructed by Duke Energy and was placed in-service Nov. 29. The vast majority of substations are built outside - uncovered - ...
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Con Edison and O&R Utilities Seeking Battery Projects to Aid Clean Energy Push
Con Edison of New York and its affiliate Orange & Rockland (O&R) are looking for developers who can place large battery storage systems in New York City and four counties to the north.The companies have released a request for proposals for developers interested in building battery systems that can go into operation by the end of 2025.Energy storage is part of the New York State and New ...
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NEDO, Sharp, and Toyota to Begin Public Road Trials of Electrified Vehicles Equipped with High-efficiency Solar Batteries
NEDO, Sharp Corporation (Sharp), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) recently announced a plan to commence public road trials from late July 2019. The trials aim to assess the effectiveness of improvements in cruising range and fuel efficiency of electrified vehicles equipped with high-efficiency solar batteries.To facilitate the execution of this trial, Sharp modularized its world-class, ...
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Combined offshore wind/hydrogen project wins Dutch Hollandse Kust Noord tender
Hollandse Kust Noord is one of three offshore wind areas chosen by the Dutch government to be developed by 2023, as part of the country’s Energy Agreement for sustainable growth. The total surface area of the wind farm site within this zone is approximately 125 km2. Hollandse Kust Noord consists of two sites located 18.5 km off the coast of the North Holland province. On Wednesday evening, ...
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Windlab Secures support from UN Environment Programme for East African Development Pipeline
Windlab Africa (Pty) Ltd (Windlab East Africa or WEA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded support for project development activities by the Seed Capital Assistance Facility (SCAF) managed by UN Environment. As an innovative public private partnership, SCAF works through private equity funds and project development companies to mobilize early-stage investment for innovative low carbon ...
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IRENA Analysis Explores the Potential and Impact of Smart Charging Electric Vehicles on the Energy Transition
Today the average car runs on fossil fuels, but growing pressure for climate action, falling battery costs, and concerns about air pollution in cities, has given life to the once "over-priced" and neglected electric vehicle.With many new electric vehicles (EV) now out-performing their fossil-powered counterparts' capabilities on the road, energy planners are looking to bring innovation to the ...
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EDP Creates Units to Exploit Green Hydrogen and Energy Storage
The EDP Group has strengthened its commitment to decarbonization by launching two units that will exploit the potential of green hydrogen and energy storage systems. The H2 Business Unit (H2BU) will be the Group's new arm for the development of green hydrogen projects, while the dedicated storage unit, built in EDPR NA, will aim to achieve a storage capacity of 1 GW within five years. With the ...
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Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects
Washington, DC— U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support deployment of community-based renewable energy projects, such as biomass, wind and solar installations. These projects will promote investment in clean energy infrastructure that will create ...
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