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Behind-the-Meter Battery Pioneer Stem to Take SPAC Route to Public Markets

GreenTechMedia

Stem, the decade-old behind-the-meter battery startup that was seeking a buyer earlier this year to bolster its growth ambitions, is now launching a plan to go public via a special-purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) reverse merger. Friday’s announcement names Star Peak Energy Transition Corp. and abroad. and abroad.

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ChargePoint acquisition points to growth in electric bus and commercial fleet services

Business Green

Deal with ViriCiti aims to strengthen fleet management services for growing number of companies switching to electric vehicles. Pasquale Romano, president and CEO of ChargePoint, said the deal with ViriCiti would further increase functionality available to electric bus and commercial fleet operators.

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Next-generation energy technologies for US utilities

Smart Energy International

Four emerging technologies and issues are occupying regulators as utilities seek to modernise the electricity distribution system in the US. Smart meters and smart grids key in SDG&E’s clean energy plan Technology changes in the energy sector during the pandemic and beyond. Electric vehicles.

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Florida lawmaker says public chargers should be exempt from utility demand charges

Charged

Utility demand charges —steep fees that commercial customers pay when their power consumption exceeds a certain level—are the bane of public charging operators, and most Charged readers are probably familiar with how they work. Demand charges are especially onerous for small businesses that want to install DC fast chargers.

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What is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)?

AutoGrid

What is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)? By Peter Asmus, Director of Strategic Marketing Buzzwords are popping up in the new energy landscape, and chief among them is the term “virtual power plant” or VPP. Back in 2012, most VPPs did not include energy storage whereas today, storage is often viewed as a fundamental building block.

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Is Australia Losing the Race for a Clean Energy Breakthrough?

GreenTechMedia

Despite a strong track record on renewables innovation, Australia may be running out of time to become a clean energy export powerhouse — and further funding for homegrown innovation is now in jeopardy. Companies in Australia are pursuing a series of big bets in emerging energy markets such as long-duration storage and green hydrogen.

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Solar industry celebrates 'spectacular' surge in rooftop installations

Business Green

The MCS data covers all solar photovoltaic systems with a generating capacity of up to 50 kilowatts registered with the certification scheme, meaning it covers all domestic installations and most commercial rooftop systems, barring the largest warehouse roof and solar farm projects. million of them on homes.