Eddie Murphy's 'Candy Cane Lane' Powered by Cellular Batteries, Safe EV Batteries — EV & Solar News Roundup

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From mobile batteries to support the new Eddie Murphy movie, Candy Cane Avenuea battery that is the first to be tested in the field of safety testing. Below is a summary of battery news and solar news for you to enjoy.

Batteries

Sienza Energy, a battery company founded by Caltech, focuses on battery safety for the EV market

“Sienza Energy, a battery company founded by Caltech and backed by Los Angeles-based philanthropist Patrick Soon-Shiongdemonstrates how the unique and patented 3D nanostructure addresses the safety concerns of the global EV market.

“Dr. Azin FahimiSienza Energy's CTO stated: 'Our 3D nanostructures improve heat dissipation, prevent local hot spots and reduce the risk of thermal runaway. This makes Sienza's batteries safer and more reliable to use.'

Holden Municipal Light Department, Lightshift Energy and MMWEC Unveil Battery Storage Project in Holden, MA to Boost Community Energy

“The 5MW/22MWh battery project was developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) and will charge during periods of low cost and low energy demand, and discharge during periods of higher cost and peak demand. This peak-shaving approach will deliver significant energy savings and environmental benefits to the HMLD customer.

“'We are proud to provide the citizens of Holden with reliable energy at competitive rates while staying ahead of the state's goals to promote non-carbon emitting energy generation,' said Barry Tupper, General Manager at HMLD. 'We see battery storage as an important solution to mitigate the impact of rising capacity and transmission costs on our community. Thanks to Lightshift and MMWEC, we expect to save our customers at least $10 million over the lifecycle of the battery energy storage facility at Chaffins Substation.'”

Candy Cane Lanandstarring Eddie Murphy, reduces 4,000 pounds of CO2 with mobile clean energy batteries

“Moxion Power, a California-based manufacturer of clean, mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) technology, has partnered with Amazon MGM Studios to reduce emissions from film and television productions. Using Moxion, the set of the holiday movie, Candy Cane Avenue, starring Eddie Murphy, prevented over 4,000 pounds of carbon emissions by replacing nearly 190 gallons of diesel fuel with clean energy.”

Chemours Opens State-of-the-Art Battery Innovation Center to Accelerate Evolution of Electric Vehicle Batteries

“The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC), a global leader in delivering innovative performance chemistry, today announced the opening of the Chemours Battery Innovation Center (CBIC), a first-of-its-kind laboratory facility located at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware. A multimillion-dollar investment, the CBIC will support the testing and scaling of next-generation battery technologies to enable more sustainable, cost-effective, energy-efficient and higher-performing batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs).”

SES AI's 100Ah lithium metal battery is the first to successfully pass the global safety standard GB38031-2020 for electric vehicles

solar

Avangrid and Statkraft sign second virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in past 9 months

“Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading renewable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, and Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, today announced the signing of a short-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for power from Avangrid’s 35 MW Casselman wind farm in Pennsylvania. This is the second such deal between the two companies in the past nine months as they strengthen their growing relationship in the United States.”

Silicon Ranch powers first large-scale solar project in Alberta's industrial heartland

“Silicon Ranch, one of the largest independent power producers specializing in solar, agrivoltaics, battery storage and carbon solutions in the U.S., today announced that its Scotford Solar Farm has reached commercial operation near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 58 megawatt (MW)_{Alternating current}) facility, the largest behind-the-meter solar project in Canada, could provide Shell’s Energy and Chemicals Park in Scotland with enough renewable energy to meet approximately 20% of the refinery’s energy needs for the next 25 years and 100% of its peak electricity needs.”

ComEd and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award 25 Grants to Help Northern Illinois Communities Improve Public Safety and Power Clean Energy Projects

“ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Powering Safe Communities grant program. This year, the program has awarded more than $185,000 in grants across ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory. The grants, worth up to $10,000 each, are awarded to projects that support municipal public safety and clean energy initiatives, with a focus on electrification projects that can reduce carbon emissions, improve public health outcomes, and promote community resilience.”

Tigo Energy presents the 800W MLPE and installation service program for LATAM at the Intersolar South America exhibition

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