Happy Monday, another busy week across the industry, grab a coffee and check out some of the latest news:
🔌 California utility San Diego Gas & Electric has activated 180 MWh of community resiliency #microgrids. These installations are part of a broader initiative to enhance local energy security and support emergency response capabilities. The microgrids, powered by renewable sources, aim to provide a reliable power supply during #outages and reduce the region's carbon footprint.
🛡 Fort Cavazos has unveiled a new microgrid for Robert Gray Army Airfield, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the base's #energy #independence and #resilience. This project demonstrates the military's increasing reliance on advanced energy solutions to ensure operational continuity in the face of power disruptions.
🐾 The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is embracing renewable energy with the groundbreaking of a new #solar-plus-#storage #microgrid. This initiative not only aims to power the zoo with clean energy but also serves as a model for #sustainable operations in zoological parks and other institutions seeking to minimize their environmental impact.
📉 Albemarle Corporation, a leading #lithium producer, has voiced concerns over the sustainability of low lithium prices, suggesting a potential shift in the market dynamics. As the demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage solutions continues to rise, the industry faces challenges in balancing supply, cost, and environmental considerations.
What caught your attention this last week?
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