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Hitachi and Demansys to demo CrystEna Energy Storage System for grid frequency regulation and capacity services

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and Demansys Energy LLC reached an agreement to perform a demonstration project utilizing Hitachi’s “CrystEna” (Crystal+Energy) compact 1 MW container-type energy storage system in the market for frequency regulation and capacity services, and that site installation work will soon commence. Hitachi America, Ltd.,

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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The system transferred electricity from the power grid to the vehicle battery terminals at more than 92% efficiency. With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage. ORNL’s bidirectional technology is fully compliant with grid power quality standards.

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Hydrogenics and partners win major hydrogen energy storage R&D and demo project in Europe

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Hydrogenics Corporation, together with eight other partners, has won a major energy storage R&D and demonstration project in Europe. This project seeks to increase renewable-based electricity, grid balancing, sustainable mobility and the use of clean hydrogen. million (US$3.7

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CEC awards Eos Energy Storage $2.1M to demo AC-integrated zinc hybrid-cathode battery technology for grid storage

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded $2.1 million to Eos Energy Storage, LLC to demonstrate an AC-integrated system incorporating the company’s zinc hybrid-cathode battery technology (“Zynth”) to enhance renewable energy generation and provide grid-scale, multi-hour energy storage.

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Siemens demos long-term stability of high-temperature electrolytic cells; role in energy storage systems

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The use of electricity to generate hydrogen is considered potentially to be a key technology for the storage of surplus energy from renewable sources (e.g., Audi’s e-gas, earlier post ); it could also play an important role in the transition of the energy system and the stabilization of grids.

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Electrovaya to provide 1.2MWh Li-ion battery Energy Storage System for Ontario renewable energy demo

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will provide a lithium ion Battery Energy Storage System of approximately 1.2MWh for demonstration purposes in support of renewable energy generation in Ontario. Electrovaya is the prime contractor and system designer and will provide the full energy storage system. Electrovaya Inc. million (US$7.8-million)

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GM and ABB demonstrate prototype of Volt battery pack grid re-use application

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Distributed Energy Storage (DES) demonstration with GM Volt battery pack and ABB PQF inverter. In conjunction with the Plug-in 2011 event in Raleigh, NC, GM and ABB demonstrated a lab prototype of a distributed energy storage (DES) system that combines Volt battery technology and a proven grid-tied electric power inverter.

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