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A built in 🔋is a nice addition
SpaceX has just officially unveiled its next-generation @Starlink Mini 2, which now comes with a built-in battery for the first time.
• Up to 4.5 hours of connectivity on a single charge with the quick-swap battery (or plug in USB-C).
• Weight: 3.53 Ibs (1.6 kg) including battery and kickstand
• Dimensions: 10.35 × 12.36 × 0.91 inches (263 × 314 × 23.1 mm)
• Field of view: 55°
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6
• Environmental rating: IP67
• Wi-Fi coverage: Up to 1,800 sq ft (167 m2)
• Battery: Removable, rechargeable 71 Wh battery
• Battery weight: 1.08 Ibs (490g)
• Battery attachment: Quick-release mechanism
• Charging: USB-C, 60W
• Battery power output: USB-C, up to 60W
• Power button: Built-in physical power button
• Battery indicators: LED status lights
• Kickstand: Integrated, foldable kickstand
• Tripod mount: Standard 1/4"-20 camera thread
• Charger: Included 60W USB-C wall charger
• Cable: Included 3-meter (10-foot) USB-C to USB-C cable
Starlink is now taking preorders in the U.S.: starlink.com/mini-2
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Data center developers and utilities are building tons of gas generation. This new report makes a strong case for batteries instead.
canarymedia.com/articles/bat…
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Quick point on batteries and generators that comes up often in our meetings and project discussions: a battery isn't necessarily a generator replacement. It's one piece of the energy equation. 🧵
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Most outages are short. 40% of C&I companies say their typical outage lasts under 5 minutes.
A battery covers those instantly, with no start-up gap.
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Portugal now requires grid-forming capability and synthetic inertia for new battery deployments that are 45 MW+ or connected to the transmission grid. The rule took effect Oct 23.
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Why? More than 1 GW of storage is in their pipeline, and 🔋s can switch quickly between charging and discharging. Regulators want them actively stabilizing frequency and voltage.
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We often find the inverter/PCS is more challenging to get right than the DC battery side of a BESS. It can get complicated, but these are the key specs we look at when evaluating one. 🧵⚡️
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Certifications. In the US, look for UL 1741 SB and IEEE 1547-2018. Without them, interconnection gets slow or doesn't happen at all. Check the AHJ and utility's specific requirements, some require specific pre-approval / listing.
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EnergyStorageGuy retweeted
Today Boom unveils our first completed supersonic turbine core, a 2GW Superfactory, and—one more thing—the world's most advanced all-digital foundry to cast single crystal turbine blades and vanes
This is pretty cool
JUST IN: Former SpaceX engineers raised $100M to build self-driving electric freight trains.
Parallel Systems puts batteries and motors directly under shipping containers, letting them move without a traditional locomotive.
-Travels up to 500 miles on a charge
-Recharges in as little as one hour
-Vehicles automatically form and split apart into groups
-Works with standard shipping containers
-Designed to make shorter rail routes competitive with trucks
Parallel is already testing the system across 160 miles of railroad in Georgia.
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EnergyStorageGuy retweeted
JUST IN: Former SpaceX engineers raised $100M to build self-driving electric freight trains.
Parallel Systems puts batteries and motors directly under shipping containers, letting them move without a traditional locomotive.
-Travels up to 500 miles on a charge
-Recharges in as little as one hour
-Vehicles automatically form and split apart into groups
-Works with standard shipping containers
-Designed to make shorter rail routes competitive with trucks
Parallel is already testing the system across 160 miles of railroad in Georgia.