Recent market changes have placed new pressures upon the traditional business models of power utilities. The rise of distributed generation is forcing utilities to account for more volatile and intermittent energy sources even as stricter regulations on energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions force them to turn toward cleaner, more costly forms of generation. The … Continue reading Utilities Must Shift Their Business Models to Meet Changing Market Conditions
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Iberdrola and BMW enter into agreement to promote electric car in Spain
The two companies will also explore the possibilities of collaboration on innovation projects linked to electric mobility and technological initiatives with a view to exchanging information and helping to improve market penetration for this type of cars. IBERDROLA and BMW Ib
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Six Nissan Leaf electric vehicles power an office building
Honda Joins Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Project
Honda has joined a demonstration project for experimental vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology aimed at providing a potentially valuable energy storage resource to the nation’s electrical grid while providing for more cost-effective ownership of plug-in electric vehicles. The Honda technology builds off of the research conducted by the University of Delaware and now supported by NRG Energy, … Continue reading Honda Joins Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Project
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HVDC Electricity Transmission Technology Revenue Will Total Nearly $57 Billion from 2013 to 2020
Since the advent of the electricity grid, most grids have been built using alternating current (AC) transmission systems. mac os x 10.7 download purchase Today, however, driven by growth in electricity demand, transmission system congestion, and grid instability, adoption of high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission is growing on a worldwide basis.
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ARIES and TECNALIA to boost simulation environment for automotive sector
REVE ARIES, engineering leading company with expertise in tailor-made test solutions, and TECNALIA, one of Europe’s largest applied research institutes are providing together the car simulation testing systems of the future: Dynacar. Both companies will showcase their innovations at preferentially placed booth #C350. Dynacar provides a common test platform that engineers can use through the … Continue reading ARIES and TECNALIA to boost simulation environment for automotive sector
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Endesa launches FASTO, the new Enel Group fast-charge point for all vehicles in the market
FASTO, or Fast Together, is the new product to sell recharging services equipped with all three connector types currently used in the market. It can therefore charge electric vehicles made by any manufacturer. FASTO, the new fast-charge point for electric vehicles that can charge any electric vehicle now available in the market.
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Kansas regulators sign off on route for major transmission line
Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC (Grain Belt), an affiliate of Clean Line Energy Partners LLC (Clean Line) of Houston, Tex., said the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) unanimously approved an order granting a siting permit to Grain Belt Express Clean Line to construct the 370-mile Kansas portion of a new 750-mile direct current transmission line. … Continue reading Kansas regulators sign off on route for major transmission line
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Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Frequency Regulation Revenue Will Surpass $190 Million Annually by 2022
Vehicle to grid (V2G) technologies, which enable plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) to participate in ancillary services for the power grid, have been in development since the beginning of the modern electric vehicle era, but they are only now beginning to emerge in revenue-generating applications.
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EWEA statement on EU electricity infrastructure PCI list
Commenting on the first Union-wide list of EU electricity infrastructure 'projects of common interest' for possible funding under the EUR5.85 billion Connecting Europe Facility published today, The European Wind Energy Association's Senior Regulatory Affairs Advisor Paul Wilczek said: “The fact that there are very few potential meshed offshore grid projects and zero supergrid projects in … Continue reading EWEA statement on EU electricity infrastructure PCI list
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Case-studies prove off-grid renewables adaptability to developing and emerging countries
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), the only international business association focused on the promotion of off-grid renewable energy solutions for rural electrification in developing countries, has published today its most recent edition of
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Europe's largest pumped-storage scheme
Today, HRH the Prince of Asturias and IBERDROLA Chairman, Ignacio Galán inaugurated Europe's largest pumped-storage hydroelectric scheme at Cortes-La Muela in the Júcar river basin, in the municipality of Cortes de Pallás (Valencia, Spain). During the ceremony, the Prince of Asturias unveiled a plaque and IBERDROLA Chairman highlighted the Company's commitment to Spain, “where we … Continue reading Europe's largest pumped-storage scheme
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Nearly 64,000 Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Have Been Installed Worldwide
The market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has expanded in recent years in parallel with the deployment of publicly accessible charging stations, mainly funded by government programs. Today, the large public investments for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure that characterized industry growth in North America and Western Europe over the past 3 years are … Continue reading Nearly 64,000 Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Have Been Installed Worldwide
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How Big an Impact Will Electric Vehicles Have on the Grid?
Doug Staker, the VP of Business Development at Demand Energy, would like to own a Tesla Model S. Unfortunately, he has two children in college and at least one responsible adult household member (his wife) with little desire for the car. (Demand Energy builds integrated energy storage systems for behind-the-meter energy optimization and emergency backup … Continue reading How Big an Impact Will Electric Vehicles Have on the Grid?
Continue readingBoulder Electric Vehicle Successfully Demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Charging Across the Nation
Boulder Electric Vehicle has successfully demonstrated their Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) all electric trucks in three separate locations including Michigan, Colorado and California. The first full powered success transpired in Royal Oak, Michigan, on June 14, 2013. With 60 kilowatts of power going in and coming out of the vehicles, Boulder EV reached a new milestone and … Continue reading Boulder Electric Vehicle Successfully Demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Charging Across the Nation
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ABB positions world’s most powerful offshore wind energy connector in the North Sea
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has installed the world’s highest-voltage offshore converter station in the North Sea. Alternating current electricity generated in three wind farms off the coast of Germany will be converted on the platform into high-voltage direct current (HVDC) for transmission to the mainland. The 320 kilovolts converter station has … Continue reading ABB positions world’s most powerful offshore wind energy connector in the North Sea
Continue readingDenver International Airport to install 10 electric vehicle charging stations
Customers who park their plug-in electric vehicles in the east and west parking garages at Denver International Airport will soon be able to charge up at one of 10 new electric vehicle charging stations. The charging stations, which are scheduled to be installed this fall, will be free to customers who pay to park in … Continue reading Denver International Airport to install 10 electric vehicle charging stations
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IBM drives the future of renewable energy with new wind and solar forecasting system
IBM announced an advanced power and weather modeling technology that will help utilities increase the reliability of renewable energy resources. The solution combines weather prediction and analytics to accurately forecast the availability of wind power and solar energy. This will enable utilities to integrate more renewable energy into the power grid, helping to reduce carbon … Continue reading IBM drives the future of renewable energy with new wind and solar forecasting system
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Wind energy helps ERCOT through third-highest demand in its history
Demand for power on the grid that serves most of Texas hit the third highest level in its history on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Demand for power on the grid that serves most of Texas hit the third-highest level in its history on Wednesday, Aug. 7., and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) notes … Continue reading Wind energy helps ERCOT through third-highest demand in its history
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