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Maryland Nets 440 MW/1,760 MWh In First Bulk Energy Storage Procurement

Maryland Nets 440 MW/1,760 MWh In First Bulk Energy Storage Procurement
Maryland selected two battery projects totaling 440 MW and 1,760 MWh, below its 800-MW first-round target, with a second round due by 2027.
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AuroraCell Launches 9.7 kWh Sodium-ion Chromium Oxide Residential Battery

AuroraCell Launches 9.7 kWh Sodium-ion Chromium Oxide Residential Battery
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15 Best Solar Generator Transfer Switches for Backup Power in 2027
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Inside The Six-week Commissioning Of A 160 MW Texas Battery

Inside The Six-week Commissioning Of A 160 MW Texas Battery
SMT Energy’s 160 MW Houston IV battery began ERCOT market participation six weeks after energization, FlexGen says, using lab testing and scripted commissioning.
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Poland Unveils Significant New Home Storage Subsidy

Poland Unveils Significant New Home Storage Subsidy
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INTERVIEW: Hithium’s Sodium-ion Storage Push, Where It Could Win, Where It Won’t, And Path To Bankability

INTERVIEW: Hithium’s Sodium-ion Storage Push, Where It Could Win, Where It Won’t, And Path To Bankability
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Wireless Bipolar Electrodes Raise Zinc-air Battery Power By 80%, May Apply To Other Chemistries Too

Wireless Bipolar Electrodes Raise Zinc-air Battery Power By 80%, May Apply To Other Chemistries Too
Researchers report up to 80% higher power in a zinc-air battery using electrically isolated conductive elements to reduce internal resistance.
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Bipartisan Support For Expanding Geothermal Production Is Encouraging News For Clean Energy Markets

Bipartisan Support For Expanding Geothermal Production Is Encouraging News For Clean Energy Markets
A bipartisan package led by H.R. 5631 would advance geothermal production as federal tax credits remain more favorable than those for wind and solar.
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