Originally published on Planetsave.com. With a proposed award from the California Energy Commission, Robert Bosch LLC plans to demonstrate the effectiveness of its renewable-based microgrid platform. The project aims to highlight the benefits and viability of a commercial-scale direct-current (DC) building grid, in comparison with conventional alternating-current (AC) grids. The … [continued]
Bosch and the real estate development company Taurus Investment Holdings are partnering together to outfit a new 7,500 home “master-planned” community outside of Austin, Texas, with geothermal heat pumps, solar energy systems, and energy-efficient appliances, according to a recent press release. The community — dubbed Whisper Valley — will feature 7,500 … [continued]
Noted renewable energy provider sPower recently announced the acquisition of Bosch Solar Energy North America entities with a number of power projects currently active throughout the US. The acquisition is a fairly big one and notably complements sPower’s already substantial portfolio of distributed generation projects. The acquisition follows on the … [continued]
Bosch and Evatran are offering discounts to early adopters of their PLUGLESS™ wireless electric vehicle charging system. The first 250 customers can purchase the Chevy Volt system for $1,998, and the Nissan Leaf system for $2,098. This wireless charging system is compatible with all Chevy Volt models, and the 2010–2012 Nissan … [continued]
http://youtu.be/J7qtKHqjvAg Germany-based SolarWorld is probably best known for starting the huge global solar trade war centered around Chinese solar subsidies. However, the company is also a very large player in the solar module and solar cell manufacturing realm (hence the trade war). In an effort to grow its influence and … [continued]
This article was first published on Green Building Elements (image changed). Bosch has decided to step up to the plate and construct an integrated solar power supply system called the BPT-S 5 Hybrid. Almost everything is integrated into it. The company integrated an inverter, Saft lithium-ion batteries, and an energy management system … [continued]
Bosch, a German manufacturer of automobile components, has said that it is optimistic that electric vehicles will be offered with a minimum of 180 miles of range per charge by 2020. Is this possible? Technically, yes. Electric vehicles have already exceeded that range. (On the high end, for example: some … [continued]
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has introduced a level 2 electric vehicle charging station that costs less than $450. This is decent, compared to the prices of level 2 chargers from General Electric and Siemens. A GE Wattstation level 2 charger can cost $850, while a Siemens Versicharge can cost $995. … [continued]
Under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum, the think tank founded as an umbrella organization over India’s 28 state utilities to provide thought leadership, share leading practices, and bring international insights to India, I’m delivering bi-weekly webinars framed by the Short List of Climate Actions That Will Work. … [continued]
If you’re looking for the burliest electric bike-packing and off-road trekking or touring rig, Tern’s new electric cargo bike ought to be high on your list, as the Orox is packed full of features, including a powerful mid-drive Bosch motor, a rear rack capable of carrying up to 220 pounds, … [continued]
