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Tesla launches large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) at Puerto Rico

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Tesla has announced the launch of a large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in Puerto Rico, allowing Powerwall owners to participate in the territory’s Battery Emergency Demand Response Program. Depending on the number of Powerwall owners who participate in the program, the Puerto Rico VPP could easily dwarf the California VPP.

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Scuderi Group to build and to install LPG-powered split-cycle generator with compressed air storage capability

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The Scuderi split-cycle design divides the four strokes of the conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders: one intake/compression cylinder and one power/exhaust cylinder, connected by a crossover port. Scuderi Group, Inc., Earlier post.) The LPG also acts as a coolant.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Several factors combine to make Puerto Rico an ideal place for solar power and microgrids. The group is a pioneer in bringing solar energy to Puerto Rico, having installed the first photovoltaic (PV) panels in Adjuntas in 1999.

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DOE awards up to $40M for open-water, grid-connected wave energy testing facility

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of up to $40 million, subject to appropriations, to design, permit, and construct an open-water, grid-connected national wave energy testing facility. For context, approximately 90,000 homes can be powered by 1 TWh per year.

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SpaceX in talks with Apple about Starlink connectivity for the iPhone

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Elon Musk shared that Apple and SpaceX have had a few conversations about Starlink connectivity for iPhones. We’ve had some promising conversations with Apple about Starlink connectivity. The post SpaceX in talks with Apple about Starlink connectivity for the iPhone appeared first on TESLARATI. iPhone team is obv super smart.

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President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects

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The TIGER 2014 grant program will place an emphasis on projects that support reliable, safe and affordable transportation options that improve connections for both urban and rural communities. billion to 270 projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico—including 100 projects to support rural communities.

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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

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Under the NEVI program, all states (as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) have access to NEVI formula funding. and Puerto Rico) submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans. Network connectivity of EV charging structure. First Round of Submissions In 2022, all 50 states (as well as D.C.