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California roadmap for grid-connected energy storage technology

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The California Independent System Operator (ISO), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to assess the current market environment and regulatory policies for connecting new energy storage technology to the state’s power grid.

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Odfjell first to install suction sails on deep-sea chemical tanker; bound4blue’s eSAIL system

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In partnership with bound4blue , a developer of wind-assisted propulsion technology, Odfjell. The eSAIL is a type of Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) based on active boundary layer control using suction. When exposed to wind, with the suction off, it only produces drag as with any other non-lifting structure.

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Starfire Energy closes major funding round; green ammonia and hydrogen solutions

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Unlike traditional Haber-Bosch designs the RapidRamp process can accommodate being directly powered by intermittent energy sources such as wind, solar and hydro. This allows for the synthesis of documentably 100% green ammonia.

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Amazon Vies for Nuclear-Powered Data Center

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However, co-location raises questions about equity and energy security, because directly-connected data centers can avoid paying fees that would otherwise help maintain grids. A data center could just connect to the grid and draw from the same supply as everyone else, Clark says. It can be well aligned with a server farm.”

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. United States’ Wind on the Wire The largest renewable-energy infrastructure project in U.S. This stretch, called Iris, will link Iceland to Ireland.

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SpaceX opens door to attempt Starship booster catch during first orbital launch

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An updated document submitted by SpaceX to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revealed details about the company’s plan for the first Starship booster ‘catch’ attempt. While most of the document is the same, a few particular details have changed about Super Heavy’s role in the mission.

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Renault unveils Next Two autonomous electric vehicle prototype for 2020

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The Next Two prototype—based on a Renault ZOE—focuses on two areas: the delegation of driving functions under certain conditions and connectivity. With Next Two, we wanted to combine the worlds of delegated driving and connectivity. Connectivity. Autonomous driving Connected vehicles Electric (Battery)'

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