Energy Storage, Grid and Legal

Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2011

In its new report Energy Storage on the Grid (ESG), Pike Research forecasts that global spending in the ESG market will reach a little over $22 billion over the next 10 years. Electric grids require balance in order to function properly. Electric grids require balance in order to function properly. Earlier post.).

Energy Storage

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Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) research project gets green light; tying in renewables

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The research project will run for three years under the aegis of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. This will effectively turn the electric vehicles’ batteries into mobile energy storage devices that can also supply electricity when required.

Renewable

Renewable Power Grid Green Charging

Valence Technology settles patent dispute With Hydro-Québec

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JUNE 13, 2012

The market has recognized the ability of phosphate-based lithium ion technology to meet the growing demand for reliable, high-performance energy storage in transportation, grid and commercial applications.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Energy Storage Legal

Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. Passage of these bills could create a seismic shift in the US auto market.

All-Electric

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Eos Energy, a provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-powered long-duration stationary energy storage systems, announced Project AMAZE (American Made Zinc Energy), a $500-million planned expansion and a significant milestone to build 8 GWh of clean energy storage production capacity.

Energy Storage

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FreeWire Technologies raises $125M in Series D; battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging stations

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APRIL 29, 2022

FreeWire recently broke ground on a new 66,000-square-foot R&D facility in Newark, California to develop and manufacture new ultrafast charging and energy storage product offerings. FreeWire has installed nearly 5 MWh of energy storage capacity through battery-integrated charging to date, with more than 30 MWh booked.

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Charging Battery Batteries Energy Storage

EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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DECEMBER 12, 2020

Providing legal certainty will additionally help unlock large-scale investments and boost the production capacity for innovative and sustainable batteries in Europe and beyond to respond to the fast-growing market.

Battery

Battery Batteries 2006 Green

Opel bringing Ampera with special nav system and Meriva EVs to iZEUS project on intelligent electric driving and recharging

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

The iZEUS project on the consumer-oriented integration of electric energy networks and transportation Project is funded by the German Ministry for Economy and Transport Rüsselsheim/Stuttgart. These vehicles already provided insights into bi-directional loading and integration in a smart grid in the earlier MeRegioMobil project.

Recharge

Recharge Grid Kits Concept

Renewable energy sources for off-grid EV charging

Charged EVs

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the previous article on off-grid EV charging , the focus was on the energy storage battery and the DC-AC inverter that supplies the EV charger (and all of the other AC loads). This time the focus will be on the renewable energy sources themselves.

Grid

Grid Renewable Energy Charging

Tesla has installed the Powerwall 250,000 times

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Tesla is widely characterized as an automotive company, even though CEO Elon Musk expects the entity’s energy business to be just as large as the automotive side within the next few years. Tesla releases specs for its new Powerwall+ energy storage system. 250k Powerwall installs globally [link].

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Installation Tesla Energy Storage Solar

Tesla acquiring ultracap maker Maxwell Technologies for ~$218M; new 3.0V platform

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk is a long-time self-described “big fan of ultracapacitors” and has suggested that ultracapacitors might be a more likely source of a breakthrough for EV energy storage than batteries, although energy density remains an issue. The offer will value each share of Maxwell common stock at $4.75

Tesla

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EU Industry Ministers Call for Harmonized EV Charging and Safety Standards by Mid-2011

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MAY 26, 2010

In further comments on the EC strategy, the ministers urged all stakeholders to use electricity generated from safe and sustainable sources of energy, including renewables, for charging electric vehicles by smart meters and building of smart grids, while recognizing differences in energy sectors of Member States.

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BNEF: producing battery materials in the DRC could lower supply-chain emissions and add value to the country’s cobalt

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Automakers in Europe can lower their emissions by shortening the transport distance and capitalizing on the DRC’s hydroelectric powered grid and proximity to raw materials. —James Frith, head of energy storage at BNEF. This is three times cheaper than what a similar plant in the US would cost.

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BMW, Ford, Honda to Form New EV Charging Company

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ford, Honda, and BMW have announced plans to create a new “vehicle-to-grid company” that’s aimed at standardizing vehicle charging via a singular platform. The service also seeks to return excess energy to the electrical grid, effectively converting EVs into publicly shared batteries.

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Honda BMW Companies Ford

Renewable energy sources for off-grid EV charging – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the previous article on off-grid EV charging , the focus was on the energy storage battery and the DC-AC inverter that supplies the EV charger (and all of the other AC loads). This time the focus will be on the renewable energy sources themselves.

Grid

Grid Renewable Charging Energy

New Year’s Eve blackout spotlights Puerto Rico’s ‘critical’ need for planned solar + storage

Baua Electric

JANUARY 2, 2025

Photo: Convergent Energy Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. Power was restored on January 1, but the blackout underscored an urgent need for reliable energy solutions. MW battery energy storage system. Thats like taking the energy use of 335,000 homes off the grid.

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Puerto Rico Solar Grid Power Grid

Pairing EV Charging with Solar Storage Opens a World of Possibility

Setec Powerr

APRIL 6, 2023

By combining solar panels with energy storage systems, it is possible to power EV charging stations with clean energy from the sun. Benefits of Solar Charging Station System Firstly, it provides a sustainable and reliable source of energy for EV charging, reducing dependence on the grid.

Solar

Solar Charging Grid Energy Storage

Tesla agrees to pay fine, install solar project in air quality case with Bay Area Air District

Teslarati

MAY 10, 2021

Nevertheless, Tesla agreed to pay the $1 million fine and install a solar roof project that will “provide emissions-free electric power and also provide reliability in the event that grid power is unavailable due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs or other reasons.”

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Installation Solar Tesla Emissions

EPA selects 55 applicants to receive $3 billion in grant funding through Clean Ports Program – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These systems will allow ships to plug in to electric grid power and turn off auxiliary diesel engines while in port. Project activities include the deployment of electric and hydrogen cargo handling equipment, drayage trucks, charging infrastructure and a battery energy storage system.

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EPA Grant Clean Cleaning

CISOLAR & GREENBATTERY 2024: Transforming Clean Energy Landscapes in Southeast Europe

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

From October 15-17, CISOLAR & GREENBATTERY 2024 brought together over 1,650 participants, including clean energy professionals, policymakers, and business leaders, at Bucharest’s Laminor Arena and Grand Hotel Bucharest. GW by 2030, while energy storage is projected to play an increasing role in balancing the national grid.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

A January 2007 Pacific National Laboratory study shows that if we woke up tomorrow and all our vehicles could plug in, todays grid could support more than three-quarters of them charging at night without building a single power plant. But its monumentally less pollution , even on the national (half-coal) grid.

PHEV

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI

Essential Steps to Establish a Robust EV Infrastructure in Smart Cities

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 1, 2025

This involves more than just installing charging points; it requires holistic strategic planning, technological integration, user-centric design and legal preparedness. It must consider factors like projected EV adoption rates, optimal charging locations, grid capacity and accessibility for all residents.

Legal

Legal Grid Re-Charge Charging

EV Driven

Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) research project gets green light; tying in renewables

Valence Technology settles patent dispute With Hydro-Québec

Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

FreeWire Technologies raises $125M in Series D; battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging stations

EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

Opel bringing Ampera with special nav system and Meriva EVs to iZEUS project on intelligent electric driving and recharging

Renewable energy sources for off-grid EV charging

Tesla has installed the Powerwall 250,000 times

Tesla acquiring ultracap maker Maxwell Technologies for ~$218M; new 3.0V platform

EU Industry Ministers Call for Harmonized EV Charging and Safety Standards by Mid-2011

BNEF: producing battery materials in the DRC could lower supply-chain emissions and add value to the country’s cobalt

BMW, Ford, Honda to Form New EV Charging Company

Renewable energy sources for off-grid EV charging – Charged EVs

New Year’s Eve blackout spotlights Puerto Rico’s ‘critical’ need for planned solar + storage

Pairing EV Charging with Solar Storage Opens a World of Possibility

Tesla agrees to pay fine, install solar project in air quality case with Bay Area Air District

EPA selects 55 applicants to receive $3 billion in grant funding through Clean Ports Program – Charged EVs

CISOLAR & GREENBATTERY 2024: Transforming Clean Energy Landscapes in Southeast Europe

CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Essential Steps to Establish a Robust EV Infrastructure in Smart Cities

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