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175 MW Energy Storage Project Launched In Maine

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We seem to be in a period of questionable energy practices here in the US with the continued usage of old and aging coal power plants, despite the fact that overreliance on coal is bad for climate change and coal combustion generates toxic air pollution that harms people. One alternative … [continued]

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China Floating Turbine Passes Testing & Completes A Grid-Connected Flight

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China’s S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES) has crossed an important threshold. This is an update on a report CleanTechnica featured 5 months ago. Last month, the megawatt-class airborne wind platform, operated by Beijing Lanyi Yunchuan Energy Technology Co., completed a grid-connected test flight in Yibin, Sichuan Province, confirming … [continued]

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Volkswagen Group Produces 5 Millionth Electric Drive Unit

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Volkswagen Group has achieved another electric vehicle milestone this week. The German auto giant has just produced its 5 millionth electric drive unit. This was achieved across a handful of factories. “The Volkswagen Group has reached a milestone in producing five million electric drive units worldwide. This collective achievement by … [continued]

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