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energy storage
Commodities Massachusetts Pilot Tests Electric Vehicles as Grid Batteries for Demand Response
A coalition of utilities and technology companies including Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun, and the Mobility House has launched a pilot program in Massachusetts that allows electric vehicle owners to send energy back to the grid during peak demand events. The vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology aims to improve grid reliability, integrate renewable energy, and create a new revenue stream for drivers. Lessons from the pilot could pave the way for widespread adoption, making electricity cheaper for all.
Manufacturing Taiwan Battery Startup ProLogium Plans 2027 Mass Production of Solid-State Batteries in France
ProLogium, a Taiwanese battery startup, is accelerating solid-state battery production with a new gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, backed by a €1.5 billion grant. The company aims to start mass production by 2027, leveraging geopolitical advantages as buyers seek non-Chinese suppliers. CEO Vincent Yang sees an opportunity in the next-generation battery technology race against Chinese and Asian conglomerates.
Commodities India's strategic gas storage: LNG buffer mandate for terminals in the works - what it means
India is planning to require LNG terminal operators to create additional storage capacity as a strategic gas reserve, allowing cost recovery through higher regasification charges. The move follows supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran conflict. Separately, India is diversifying LPG imports, with the US emerging as the largest supplier, and oil marketing companies are asked to prepare a roadmap for a 30-day strategic LPG reserve.
Manufacturing GM's EVs to Power Homes and Grids with New Tech
General Motors is enabling its electric vehicles to power homes and the electrical grid through bidirectional charging. This initiative, supported by GM Energy, aims to enhance the value of EVs and promote sustainability.