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WMG researchers convert used EV batteries into small off-grid ESS units

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Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, have repurposed end-of-life electric vehicle batteries as small energy storage systems (ESS) for off-grid locations in developing countries or isolated communities. Multiple 12V DC sockets and 5V USB charge ports. Enough energy for a small shop, farm holding or multiple residential homes.

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Sandia team develops GaN diode that is significant step toward protecting grid from EMPs

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Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new gallium-nitride (GaN) diode that can shunt excess electricity within a few billionths of a second while operating at a record-breaking 6,400 volts—a significant step towards protecting the nation’s electric grid from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). —Bob Kaplar.

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Paired Power’s EV chargers let customers mix and match solar, storage and grid power

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The challenges involved in getting EV chargers hooked up to the grid are well-known to Charged readers. Various off-grid solutions are available, but the best approach may be a flexible one—using some combination of onsite generation, battery storage and grid power, according to what’s available and what’s needed for the application.

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Check out the ‘world’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger

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Photo: Enteligent California-based Enteligent is accepting pre-orders for what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger. kW of DC charging – twice as fast as many AC EV chargers – and it allows at-home, at-work, and at-store charging powered directly by existing solar panels.

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Coritech Services orders Ideal Power’s bi-directional battery converters for DoD vehicle-to-grid program

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developer of a power conversion technology called Power Packet Switching Architecture (PPSA), received a purchase order for ten of its PPSA-enabled 30 kW battery converters from Coritech Services, a provider of custom engineering solutions for a variety of applications including electric vehicle charging. Ideal Power Inc., Click to enlarge.

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DOE to fund research to reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) and Office of Electricity (OE) plan to fund (DE-FOA-0003241) research to drive innovation and reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) voltage source converter (VSC) transmission systems.

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Norwegian Electric Systems to provide hybrid electric systems for three new ferries; Odin’s Eye DC grid system

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Norwegian Electric Systems’ main DC system ensures the safe charging and discharging of the batteries. The DC system also includes NES’ Odin’s Eye solution, allowing for future upgrades of the vessels, such as larger battery capacity and/or higher charging power from shore. Norwegian Electric DC switchboards. Project Management.

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