300 megawatts of additional zero-carbon capacity. New capacity will support further integration of renewables. Existing infrastructure will ensure environmentally friendly construction.
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Electric Vehicles based Smart Grid System
Acting as advisor to this project is the Tokyo Institute of Technology, which is aiming to develop Smart Grid systems that employ electric vehicles and the lithium-ion batteries used to power them.
Continue readingGMP to Install Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Green Mountain Power has announced plans to install three public charging stations for electric cars in 2011. The charging stations will use state of the art technology, powered by solar power.
Continue readingXtreme Power and Xcel Energy Partner With SolarTAC on Utility-Scale Solar-to-Battery
The project aims to display the real-world results of integrating storage systems with photovoltaic and concentrating solar thermal power installations, to more efficiently incorporate energy from renewable sources.
Continue readingMOBI.E receives electric vehicles Nissan LEAF
Portuguese electric mobility consortium MOBI.E took delivery of nine electric cars with lithium ion batteries Nissan LEAFs, becoming the first commercial customer in Europe of the world’s first mass-market electric car.
Continue readingThe Portuguese Prime Minister is the First Head of State in the World to use an Electric Car
Portugal received delivery of the first 10 electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries in Europe from Nissan as recognition of the country’s pioneering work in electric mobility with the MOBI.E Programme.
Continue readingSumitomo, Nissan and NEC to Promote Charging Service for Electric Vehicles
Sumitomo Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and NEC Corporation announced that they have signed a MOU to promote a new membership-based charging service for electric cars users in Japan.
Continue readingVehicle-to-Grid (V2G) – Global Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020
V2G, the Next Generation Smart Vehicles-As a smart grid solution for the automobile sector, Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology enables plug-in electric vehicles.
Continue readingSunPods and Saba Motors Host Solar EV Charging Demonstration
SunPods, Inc. and Saba Motors, Inc. hosted a factory tour to demonstrate solar charging as an alternative, renewable energy source for the expanding Electric Vehicle market.
Continue readingCity of McKinney to Get Electric Vehicle Charging Stations from TXU Energy
The City of McKinney will receive rebates from TXU Energy to install four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and to convert several city vehicles to electric vehicles under the TXU Energy EV Accelerator ProgramSM.
Continue readingAWEA Applauds FERC’s Approval of Midwest Transmission Cost Allocation Proposal
This policy will help develop needed transmission infrastructure and provide access to wind energy, which would enhance states’ ability in that region to achieve their renewable energy requirements.
Continue readingMajor Office Investor Embraces Electric Vehicles
Parmenter Realty Partners is pleased to announce that it is the first commercial real estate firm of its kind to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at their buildings.
Continue readingMicrogrids offer a compelling alternative to traditional energy generation
Smart Energy Aggregation Platforms for Distributed Power Generation, Safe Grid Islanding, Reliability, Security, and Emergency Services.
Continue readingISO On Background Session to Provide Details of New England Wind Energy Integration Study
Informational Media Briefing to Discuss Study of Impact of Large-Scale Wind Power Development on Power Grid Operations.
Continue readingCoulomb Technologies Announces Partnership with 365 Energy EEEA
Coulomb Technologies announced a partnership with 365 Energy EEEA. 365 Energy EEEA will collaborate with FullCharger International to install and operate a network of charging stations for electric vehicles.
Continue readingEndesa hosts the first European CHAdeMO meeting, the fast charging system for electric vehicles
The CHAdeMO association was born from excellent agents of the Japanese market a year ago to elaborate a standard of fast charge of electrical vehicles.
Continue readingChina – Recharging for electric vehicles
The Beijing municipal government plans to set up 100 rapid and 36,000 low-speed charging stations in the city in the next three years to encourage use of electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWSJ editorial belies free-market principles
“The Journal normally opposes protectionism, free riding and costly renewable energy, but your editorial on electric transmission (“The Great Transmission Heist,” Nov. 8 ) endorses all three.”
Continue readingBC Hydro and Chevrolet Charge Into Clean Mobility Future
The partnership is aimed at promoting consumer adoption of plug-in electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries and building awareness of the environmental benefits of the electric cars.
Continue readingAustralia’s First Ever Electric Vehicle Fast Charger to be Installed at Mitsubishi
MMAL has worked with motoring club product and service supply company Club Assist to bring the latest electric car re-charging technology to Australia.
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