U.S. internet giant Googlee confirmed Monday that it has acquired drone maker Titan Aerospace, whose solar-powered high-altitude robots will be helpful to Google’s ambition to deliver internet services to underdeveloped areas in the world. A Google spokesman told Wall Street Journal that while in early days, the atmospheric satellite technology that Titan has been working … Continue reading Google buys U.S. drone startup Titan Aerospace
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Solar Power Recharging Station for Electric Vehicles
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Kyocera Communication Systems Co., Ltd. (herein “KCCS”) announced today that they have installed a “Solar Cycle Station for EV” at the headquarters of Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Based on a development plan by Shintec Hozumi, KCCS designed and constructed the system so that solar-generated … Continue reading Solar Power Recharging Station for Electric Vehicles
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UN panel: We can still slow global warming
But how do we actually stop global warming — or at least slow it down? That’s the subject of a big new report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The topic this time is “mitigation” — how humanity could stop producing so many of the greenhouse gases. The upshot: Global greenhouse-gas emissions from … Continue reading UN panel: We can still slow global warming
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Opportunities and investment for energy storage technologies
Energy storage technologies – spanning everything from electric water heaters to pumped hydro – are valuable components in most energy systems and could be an important tool for achieving a low-carbon future. In a new report released today, the IEA estimates that China, India, the European Union and the United States alone should invest at … Continue reading Opportunities and investment for energy storage technologies
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Toshiba’s Lithium-ion battery energy storage systems make Renewable Energy more practical
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has delivered battery energy storage systems integrating the company’s SCiB™, an innovative lithium-ion secondary battery to Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., for a demonstration project to expand introduction of renewable energy sources on remote islands. The systems have been installed in substations on Tanegashima Island and Amamioshima Island, … Continue reading Toshiba’s Lithium-ion battery energy storage systems make Renewable Energy more practical
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Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
Wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) offer several advantages over conventional plug-in technology, foremost among them unparalleled convenience for EV owners. Until recently, these systems were in the R&D and pilot stages only, but now products have begun to reach the market, and several major EV manufacturers have plans to offer models with wireless … Continue reading Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
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University and state work to make Delaware friendlier for electric vehicles
The university and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are working together to build charging stations for electric vehicles across the state. The university and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have recently begun work on a project to create a new infrastructure of electric vehicle charging stations … Continue reading University and state work to make Delaware friendlier for electric vehicles
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Endesa installed 253 electric vehicle charging points across Spain in 2013
In 2013 Endesa installed 253 charging points across Spain, expanding its charging network in the country by 42%. Alongside its parent company Enel, Endesa remains firmly committed to promoting e-mobility as a key tool for tackling climate change. As a result, over the last three years Endesa installed 853 charging points for residential and corporate … Continue reading Endesa installed 253 electric vehicle charging points across Spain in 2013
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Toyota Unveils Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles
Wireless charging is nothing new, but Toyota has come awfully close to launching a version that can be used by the owners of electric cars everywhere. With this system all you need to do in order to charge your EV is park it. It’s not as simple as that, though. You need to park in … Continue reading Toyota Unveils Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles
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More Than 250,000 Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Enabled Electric Vehicles Will be Sold From 2013 to 2022
Though negligible today, the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies – which enable the vehicles to participate in ancillary services for the power grid – is expected to expand steadily in the coming years. Compelling business models for V2G technologies are starting to emerge in select markets around the world, … Continue reading More Than 250,000 Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Enabled Electric Vehicles Will be Sold From 2013 to 2022
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China’s newly operational ultra-high voltage power transmission line
China’s newly operational ultra-high voltage power transmission line, designed with the largest capacity in the world, has laid a foundation for transnational energy cooperation in Asia, according to experts. About 50 billion kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity is planned to be transmitted from western to central China through the 800 kv ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) … Continue reading China’s newly operational ultra-high voltage power transmission line
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China’s power capacity up 94 GW in 2013
China’s installed power capacity increased by 94 GW in 2013, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Monday. Thermal power accounted for the bulk of the capacity growth, topping 36.5 GW, followed by 29.93 GW from hydropower, 14.06 GW from on-grid wind power, 11.3 GW from on-grid solar power and 2.21 GW from nuclear power. … Continue reading China’s power capacity up 94 GW in 2013
Continue readingElectric Vehicle Charging Equipment Will Reach $5.8 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2022
Global sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) rose by more than 55 percent in 2013, and the market is expected to continue to grow at a steady pace over the next nine years. That expansion has led to solid growth in the market for electric vehicle charging equipment (better known in the industry as electric … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Will Reach $5.8 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2022
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SwRI develops ERCOT Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) system
Southwest Research Institute has deployed the first vehicle-to-grid aggregation system qualified by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to manage charging activities for a fleet of electric delivery trucks. The SwRI system suspends vehicle charging when the electric grid frequency drops too far below 60 Hertz, the normal operating frequency. This novel smart grid … Continue reading SwRI develops ERCOT Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) system
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Saft to build 9 MW photovoltaic solar energy plant with energy storage on French island La R
A consortium led by Saft, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry, has been awarded a multi-million euro project by Akuo Energy. adobe creative suite upgrade This turnkey contract is realized in partnership with Ingeteam (Spain) – world leading manufacturer of power electronics and energy management systems- and Corex Solar … Continue reading Saft to build 9 MW photovoltaic solar energy plant with energy storage on French island La R
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National Grid to investigate whether businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind energy at night
Factories and other energy intensive businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind power at times of lower demand, such as during the night, under plans being explored by National Grid. Energy expert Chris McGarvey of Pinsent Masons said that the proposal, which was first reported in Process Engineering magazine, could potentially be cheaper for … Continue reading National Grid to investigate whether businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind energy at night
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German wind energy generation increases 2.8% in 2013
German wind power generation increased 2.8% to 47.14TWh in 2013, compared with 45.86TWh in 2012. On 24th December 2013 German wind power output reached its second highest ever at 0.54TWh after the record 0.57TWh on 6th December 2013. Wind energy generation in December 2013 alone reached 7.45TWh compared with 5.58TWh in December 2012. Germany’s 2013 … Continue reading German wind energy generation increases 2.8% in 2013
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California wants to make electric vehicles part of the grid
Got an electric car? The state wants you. The California Independent System Operator Corporation, manager of the power grid in the Golden State, hopes to integrate electric vehicles into the power grid. It hopes to assess how consumer use of electric vehicles could benefit electric reliability and to determine policies and technologies necessary for a … Continue reading California wants to make electric vehicles part of the grid
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Microgrids
The microgrid market is heating up quickly, with deployments occurring around the world in a variety of application segments. The industry is moving into the next phase of project development, focusing on how to develop projects on fully commercial terms. As the microgrid market is evolving, innovative solutions are coming to the fore. For example, … Continue reading Microgrids
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Renewable energies (wind energy, CSP, PV) covered 42.4% of the demand in Spain
For the first time ever, wind power has been the technology that contributed most to demand coverage, reaching 21.1%. The electricity demand on the Spanish peninsula during 2013, after factoring in the effects of seasonal and working patterns, has fallen by 2.1%, signifying a third straight annual decline. Gross demand was 246,166 GWh, 2.3% … Continue reading Renewable energies (wind energy, CSP, PV) covered 42.4% of the demand in Spain
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