Central Theme for Energy’s Future: Decentralizing Power Generation

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:13:00 +0000

The use of distributed energy resources (DERs) will continue to grow as utilities, businesses, and residential neighborhoods look for ways to balance the power grid and support more reliable and resilient

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Redefining Energy 2025 Predictions: Transportation, Energy, Electricity, & Investments

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:41:33 +0000

For years, Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid have had an annual predictions episode, where they rank the previous year’s predictions and make new ones. Last year I joined them and made a couple of predictions of my own, and now the annual episode is out. Here it is with a … [continued]

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Next-Gen “Massless” EV Batteries Could Weigh Nothing At All

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:38:29 +0000

“Massless” EV batteries are designed to pull double duty as structural elements that add no extra weight to a vehicle, increasing battery range by an estimated 70%.

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Modular Charging: LEGO Logic For Electric Trucks

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:32:20 +0000

Key Takeaways: Tailor charging solutions for heavy-duty trucks at stops and depots Modular and standard component choices are key to scalability Optimize charging for local and grid resiliency, and utility engagement The principles of cause and effect have deep roots in scientific exploration, ancient philosophy, and religious teachings, and later, … [continued]

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New Coal-Killing Flow Battery Tool Now Available, For Free

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:09:37 +0000

The flow battery field is getting a powerful shot of adrenaline in the form of a free new modeling tool that compresses the R&D timeline.

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Saudi Group Announces 1 GW of Renewables as Part of $50 Billion China Investment

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:58:15 +0000

Saudi Arabia energy major ACWA Power announced it is developing more than 1 GW of renewable energy projects in China. The company in reports published Dec. 31 said the portfolio […]

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Texas Coal Plant Will Convert to Solar Plus Storage with Help of Fed Funding

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:31 +0000

San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc. (SMECI), a not-for-profit generation and transmission rural electric cooperative located in Atascosa County, Texas, was awarded more than $1.4 billion through the U.S. Department of […]

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Hints Of A Next-Generation EV Battery Emerge From New Lithium-Rich Layered Oxide Material

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:36:15 +0000

The state of EV battery technology has come a long way since 1996, when GM deployed lead-acid chemistry in a short-lived attempt to bring electric cars back from a decades-long hiatus.

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Industry Experts Say Storage, Renewables, Transmission Key Parts of 2025 Energy Outlook

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:11:39 +0000

The outlook for the power generation sector in 2025 promises a continuation of the energy transition, though there’s plenty of debate about the direction of the industry. Advocates for renewable […]

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Charging Trucks Comes First — Stay on Task

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:37:59 +0000

Key takeaways Charging trucks is the first, second, and third priority Side benefits to the site are welcomed, but can’t be allowed to drive design decisions Don’t let potential local or hypothetical value propositions distract from charging delivery As the people who will be building electric truck charging microgrids engage … [continued]

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