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World's most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii's transition to 100% renewable energy

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state's electric power from coal and oil to solar and wind. 

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  • Plus Power's Kapolei Energy Storage plant balances Oahu's power grid, enabling more renewable energy in Hawaii.
  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state's electric power from coal and oil to solar and wind.
  • "This is a landmark milestone in the transition to clean energy," said Brandon Keefe, Plus Power's Executive Chairman.
  • "This project provides another example of Hawai'i's leadership in the clean energy transition," said Mark B. Glick, Hawai'i's Chief Energy Officer.

What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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But what if I told you this idyllic drive could turn into a nightmare, with the faint smell of something burning?

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  • But what if I told you this idyllic drive could turn into a nightmare, with the faint smell of something burning?
  • This month we have had at least two large lithium-ion battery fires in Australia – one in the Sydney airport car park and another one more recently at the Bouldercombe battery storage site in Queensland.

What causes these fires?

    • They’re the same powerhouses that fuel our smartphones
      and laptops – celebrated for their ability to store heaps of energy in a small
      space.
    • In fact, from 2010 to June 2023, only four electric vehicle battery fires had been recorded in Australia.
    • In extreme cases, it causes the battery to catch fire or explode.
    • The onset and intensification of lithium-ion battery fires can be traced to multiple causes, including user behaviour such as improper charging or physical damage.

What to do when a fire has started?

    • That’s because lithium-ion batteries have a rather unwelcome talent for chemical reactions when they come into contact with water.
    • Instead of snuffing out the flames, water can actually fuel the fire and cause it to intensify.
    • This is because the water’s reaction with lithium produces flammable hydrogen gas, adding more of a fire hazard to an already perilous situation.
    • This is why these battery fires are a particular concern in confined spaces such as a garage, where noxious gases can accumulate quickly.

What to do if your car catches fire

    • First, get to know your EV inside and out.
    • What about sensors that could alert you to a problem before it turns into a crisis?
    • Avoid using fast chargers as your
      go-to, because these can cause the battery to heat up more quickly.

United Therapeutics Unveils Net Zero Energy Distribution Center

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation, yesterday unveiled its new net zero energy distribution center located on the company’s co-headquarters campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

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  • United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation, yesterday unveiled its new net zero energy distribution center located on the company’s co-headquarters campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    United Therapeutics Chairperson and CEO Dr. Martine Rothblatt welcomed North Carolina officials, members of the North Carolina General Assembly, and business leaders to a “cord cutting” ceremony to showcase the new distribution center.
  • “As far as we are aware, this is the first cGMP warehouse designed to meet site net zero energy standards.
  • “We greatly appreciate United Therapeutics’ partnership and its continued investment in North Carolina’s life sciences industry.”
    Key details for the zero net energy distribution center include:
    A geothermal system consisting of 40 vertical bores, each six inches in diameter and 500 feet deep.

Florida Crystals Corporation Expands Renewable Energy Production to Help Cleanly Power Florida's Only Rice Mill

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's only rice mill, owned by Florida Crystals Corporation in western Palm Beach County, is now converting sunlight to renewable energy for its operations via its 900-panel solar array and the first Tesla Megapack battery in operation in the state of Florida.

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  • Sugarcane is one of the planet's most effective plants at capturing carbon and using it as food to grow.
  • Florida Crystals uses its biomass as fuel to generate the clean, green energy that powers its operations.
  • Florida Crystals is now expanding its investment in and commitment to renewable energy by utilizing the sun in a new way.
  • "Our solar project is an amazing complement to how Florida Crystals is already powered," said Andy Sauber, Sr. Director of Sustainability.

Salgenx Poised to Seize Market Demand for Grid-Scale Batteries as Tesla Faces Two Year Backlog

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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This membrane-free redox flow battery surpasses Vanadium and Bromine counterparts in both cost-effectiveness and rapid deployment, outperforming even Tesla Megapack in terms of delivery.

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  • This membrane-free redox flow battery surpasses Vanadium and Bromine counterparts in both cost-effectiveness and rapid deployment, outperforming even Tesla Megapack in terms of delivery.
  • This remarkable expansion in production capacity positions Tesla as a leading force in the global energy storage market.
  • Salgenx recognizes this opportunity and aims to capitalize on the market demand for large orders of grid-scale batteries, which the current backlog indicates are not being met.
  • About Salgenx and Infinity Turbine LLC:
    Salgenx is a pioneering company focused on developing and commercializing advanced salt water flow battery technology.

NRStor and Partners Execute Major Agreements for 1000 MWh Oneida Energy Storage Project

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRStor Inc. (“NRStor”) is pleased to announce that the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”) has entered into an Energy Storage Facility Agreement (ESFA) for the Oneida Energy Storage Project (“the Project”). This is a significant step in advancing its development and follows the issuance of an Order-in-Council and Ministerial Directive to enable the Project to proceed, granted by the Government of Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRStor Inc. (“NRStor”) is pleased to announce that the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”) has entered into an Energy Storage Facility Agreement (ESFA) for the Oneida Energy Storage Project (“the Project”).
  • The Oneida Energy Storage Project is the largest of its kind in Canada and amongst the largest in the world.
  • The Canada Infrastructure Bank has played a key role supporting project development and is collaborating with the Oneida Energy Storage Project on an investment agreement.
  • “This is a significant day for the Oneida Energy Storage Project, and we are proud of the example it sets as a sustainable energy project with strong Indigenous partnership from Six Nations and collaboration between industry and government,” says Annette Verschuren, Chair and CEO of NRStor.

Nexamp Provides Non-Wires Alternative Solution for National Grid Substation in New York

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Nexamp Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) project eliminates the need for additional transmission lines or substation upgrades.

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  • Nexamp Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) project eliminates the need for additional transmission lines or substation upgrades.
  • "This project is significant because it represents a number of important firsts," explained Chris Clark, Chief Development Officer, Nexamp.
  • "It is our first NWA project and is the result of a lot of hard work and collaboration between Nexamp and National Grid.
  • This project is capable of offsetting the energy needs of more than 1,000 local residents who get their electricity from National Grid.

NineDot Energy Launches Community-scale Bronx Battery Energy Storage Site

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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NineDot Energy , a leading developer of community-scale clean energy projects backed by global investment firm Carlyle, today unveiled its first battery energy storage site in the Bronx, New York City.

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  • NineDot Energy , a leading developer of community-scale clean energy projects backed by global investment firm Carlyle, today unveiled its first battery energy storage site in the Bronx, New York City.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220809005108/en/
    NineDot Energy's Bronx battery storage site with Tesla Megapacks (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are excited to formally cut the ribbon on our Gunther Bronx battery energy storage site, said David Arfin, NineDot Energy CEO and Co-founder.
  • NineDot Energy builds its battery storage sites in areas that sit at the intersection of existing infrastructure and high energy demand.
  • Taking a barely-used sliver of land in the Bronx, NineDot Energy created a breakthrough clean-energy site for this community, said Adam Cohen, NineDot Energy Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder.

 Collaborating for a Clean Energy Future: California’s First 100% Renewable Multi-Customer Microgrid is Now Operational

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Californias first 100% renewable energy, front-of-the-meter, multi-customer microgrid is now fully operational, providing enhanced energy resilience for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and US Coast Guard Air Station.

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  • Californias first 100% renewable energy, front-of-the-meter, multi-customer microgrid is now fully operational, providing enhanced energy resilience for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and US Coast Guard Air Station.
  • The Schatz Energy Research Center is the prime contractor and technology integrator, leading the design, testing and deployment of the clean energy microgrid.
  • Cal Poly Humboldt also recently began design of a renewable energy microgrid to support campus resilience through clean generation.
  • The Energy Authority's purpose is to develop and implement sustainable energy initiatives that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and advance the use of clean, efficient, and renewable resources available in the region.

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, BYU-Hawaii complete campuswide renewable energy system

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions and Brigham Young University-Hawaii today announced completion of a campuswide renewable energy system that includes rooftop solar, carport solar and battery energy storage.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions and Brigham Young University-Hawaii today announced completion of a campuswide renewable energy system that includes rooftop solar, carport solar and battery energy storage.
  • Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions,a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), designed and constructed the renewable energy system and the battery energy storage system containing Tesla Megapacks.
  • Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) a Fortune 150 company and one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S. headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.
    Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is a leader in sustainable energy, helping large enterprises reduce power costs, lower emissions, and increase resiliency.
  • Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions includes the following subsidiaries of Duke Energy Corporation that are registered to transact business in various states and may be branded as Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions for marketing purposes: Duke Energy Commercial Enterprises, Inc.; Duke Energy One, Inc.; Duke Energy Renewables, Inc.; Duke Energy Renewables Commercial, LLC; Duke Energy Renewable Services, LLC; Duke Energy Renewables Solar, LLC; Duke Energy Renewables Storage, LLC; Duke Energy Renewables Wind, LLC; and REC Solar Commercial Corporation.