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Solar energy is set to outpace all other sources in new electricity generation in the U.S. this year. Driven by increasing demand from tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google who are utilizing clean energy to fuel data centers, this growth marks a turning point in clean energy. Low-cost solar is expected to comprise over 50% of new electricity generation in 2024 according to the U.S. Department of Energy. https://bit.ly/3VUbB70

As we move closer to a 100% renewable energy system, virtual power plants - powered by batteries - will be key to managing solar's intermittency and delivering affordable energy across social housing and commercial & industrial real estate. Find out more in the below World Economic Forum article.

An important report released last month by the IEA that I had completely missed. That batteries are indispensable to the energy transition is fairly obvious but the report puts some recent numbers to it, e.g., * 14-fold growth to 1.2 TW by 2030. * 60% of emission reductions in the energy sector by 2030 under NZE scenario are associated with batteries. * Under the NZE scenario, the global market for EV battery packs will more than quadruple from $120 billion to 500 billion by 2030. Worth a read. #africanbatteryprofessionals #lithiumionbatteries #batteryminerals #netzero

A game-changing study by Transport & Environment (T&E) highlights how electric vehicles (EVs) could revolutionize energy savings in Europe. By harnessing bidirectional charging (V2G/V2H tech), EVs can store and send energy back to the grid, potentially saving the EU’s energy system up to €22 billion annually by 2040! This could slash energy system costs by 8%, add 430GW of solar PV, and make EVs the 4th largest electricity supplier in the EU. With potential savings of up to €780 per year for drivers, bidirectional charging is poised to boost renewables integration and extend battery life. To unlock this potential, EU-wide standards for EV and charger interoperability are crucial. 🌍⚡ 🔋🚗 "Batteries on Wheels" – The Power of Bidirectional Charging: https://lnkd.in/djRrtMpV #EVRevolution #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency

A game-changing study by Transport & Environment (T&E) highlights how electric vehicles (EVs) could revolutionize energy savings in Europe. By harnessing bidirectional charging (V2G/V2H tech), EVs can store and send energy back to the grid, potentially saving the EU’s energy system up to €22 billion annually by 2040! This could slash energy system costs by 8%, add 430GW of solar PV, and make EVs the 4th largest electricity supplier in the EU. With potential savings of up to €780 per year for drivers, bidirectional charging is poised to boost renewables integration and extend battery life. To unlock this potential, EU-wide standards for EV and charger interoperability are crucial. 🌍⚡ 🔋🚗 "Batteries on Wheels" – The Power of Bidirectional Charging: https://lnkd.in/dtJ3f-8B #EVRevolution #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency

🌟 Exploring the Future of Energy Storage! 🌟 Exciting insights from Australia's renewable energy frontier! Researchers have conducted a groundbreaking comparison between hydrogen and lithium-ion battery storage systems paired with rooftop PV. 🏠☀️ Their findings are captivating! 💡 While the lithium-ion battery, exemplified by the Tesla Powerwall 2, shines in terms of financial returns, boasting impressive profits, the hydrogen battery, like the innovative LAVO system, steals the spotlight with its extended battery lifespan, ideal for long-duration energy storage needs. 🔋💧 This study opens new doors for renewable energy enthusiasts, shedding light on the diverse options available for sustainable energy storage solutions. 💚 Let's delve deeper into the future of energy storage and unlock the potential of clean, efficient power! 🔍✨ Discover more about this fascinating research in the full article! 🔗https://lnkd.in/d-aWEUtN #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #Hydrogen #LithiumIon #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

🌟 Exploring the Future of Energy Storage! 🌟 Exciting insights from Australia's renewable energy frontier! Researchers have conducted a groundbreaking comparison between hydrogen and lithium-ion battery storage systems paired with rooftop PV. 🏠☀️ Their findings are captivating! 💡 While the lithium-ion battery, exemplified by the Tesla Powerwall 2, shines in terms of financial returns, boasting impressive profits, the hydrogen battery, like the innovative LAVO system, steals the spotlight with its extended battery lifespan, ideal for long-duration energy storage needs. 🔋💧 This study opens new doors for renewable energy enthusiasts, shedding light on the diverse options available for sustainable energy storage solutions. 💚 Let's delve deeper into the future of energy storage and unlock the potential of clean, efficient power! 🔍✨ Discover more about this fascinating research in the full article! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dmBVUzTH #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #Hydrogen #LithiumIon #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

From the beginning of the electrification evolution, the U.S. has struggled to keep up with the Chinese battery giants, and has also fallen behind Europe in some battery production and adoption areas. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are not only important for electric vehicles (EVs), but also for energy storage to accommodate intermittent renewables, such as wind and solar, on the power grid. https://lnkd.in/eaaGufhV

Tesla and Intersect Power have announced a significant contract for 15.3 GWh of Tesla Megapacks for Intersect Power's solar + battery storage projects through 2030. This deal enhances Intersect Power's position as one of the largest buyers and operators of Megapacks globally, with nearly 10 GWh of large-scale energy storage expected by the end of 2027. Tesla previously supplied Megapacks for Intersect Power’s Base Portfolio, totaling 2.4 GWh. Over half of the new Megapacks will support projects in California and Texas, expected to be operational by 2027. The remaining units will be used in subsequent projects, set to go live between 2028 and 2030. Michael Snyder, Senior Director of Tesla Energy, praised Intersect Power's development expertise, while Intersect Power CEO Sheldon Kimber highlighted Tesla's unmatched storage technology experience. This partnership is set to significantly enhance grid resilience and support greater renewable integration. #renewableenergy #tesla #battery #energystorage #solar #sustainability #batteries #cleanenergyproject #california #texas

🍃 Just some of the ways AI is transforming the renewables sector: 👉 To help in selecting sites where wind or solar facilities could be installed, optimizing efficiency and output. 👉To forecast supply and demand for users of “mini-grids”, increasingly used to power rural communities in developing nations with solar energy and battery storage. 👉To aid predictive maintenance, allowing repairs to be carried out before major problems arise while also avoiding the unnecessary replacement of parts that turn out to still be functioning well. 🤔 How do you predict AI will change renewable energy? #Renewable #Energy #AI #Sustainability #GreenTech