Storage of Electricity – #Batteries & BIG imageThis discussion provides the current and future of of Li, G, NAM; H2O and more…
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LONG TSX-V: GGG $0.25 OTCQB: $GPHBF $0.19, July 28, 2016 Graphene 3D Lab Introduces New Type of Single Layer Graphene Material:
http://www.graphene3dlab.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=757543&_Type=News&_Title=Graphene-3D-Lab-Introduces-New-Type-of-Single-Layer-Graphene-Material
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STNUF–Long…. Stina Resources announces a strategic relationship with Braggawatt Energy Inc….. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stina-resources-ltd-announces-strategic-120000731.html …Cowboy
$STNUF np
Financing! The Bane of new technology. This will probably be the only path to success in batteries for the near future, until these sights are proven to actually work.
This is what Siemens is doing with AES, acting as the bank for projects thru their Fluence partnership, (private company) They did this because they realized banks weren’t going to lend money for an idea.
ON another note, how’s that leg of yours, Cowboy? Ready to Do-si-do at the Cantina?
STNUF–Long……No Do-si-doin goin on , but back at work finally. I’m havin a hard time adjusting to workin life again ! Started back last Wednesday, just in time for 90 degree heat !! Heat is rough on a pleasingly plump old man ! Life’s good though Edski….I became a Grandpa for the first time on March 31st, and the second time on April 18th ! Got to enjoy the births of both of my Grandsons while I was off, in between therapy visits. Thanks for askin Brother….Cowboy
Congratulations Grandpa! You are going to need a big hit on these stocks to pay for all that spoiling your going to be doing soon.
You are sooo right Edski !!…Cowboy
Information regarding nickel and batteries
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nickel-evs-ahome/why-electric-vehicles-could-fracture-the-nickel-market-home-idUSKCN1GK2EP
Battery shortage reports:
https://electrek.co/2018/05/08/hyundai-ioniq-electric-battery-shortage-limiting-production/
$ESNC – EnSync Energy Announces Solar Plus Storage Project with True Peer-to-Peer Network at Hawaii Affordable Housing Project
http://ensync.investorroom.com/2018-05-09-EnSync-Energy-Announces-Solar-Plus-Storage-Project-with-True-Peer-to-Peer-Network-at-Hawaii-Affordable-Housing-Project
This is a company I put on my watch list about a month ago.
ESNC np
$ESNC np
Interesting concept and well worth the trial.
I foresee a lot more use of micro grid use in the future. No time estimate, but think of the cost savings alone to utilities by not having to buy right of ways and run that power line to “off the grid” locations.
I must also add, that I hope that it has a long uninterrupted life and trial in an affordable housing project. Not trying to be mean, but……….
$MGX lp
https://www.mgxminerals.com/investors/news/2018.html
Increase in battery power!
#batteries-auto
http://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/ultra-capacitor-tech-drastically-boost-battery-ev-range-29412
FYI – Daily news from pv magazine USA – 5/14/2018
https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?e=052d095e56&u=2790e780a1533f4bc05c8679a&id=288a501414
I’ve post todays issue of PV Magazine because most of it is about California mandated residential Solar panels.
Stina (np) changes name:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stina-resources-ltd-changes-name-145500371.html
Stina Resources Ltd. (“Stina” or the “Company”) (SQA.CN) (STNUF) (OIX.F) – a global leader in vanadium resources and energy storage technology systems, is pleased to announce that it has changed its name to CELLCUBE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS INC. The common shares of the Company will commence trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) under the new symbol “CUBE” effective on or about Thursday, May 17, 2018.
Nice to change name to reflect vertical integration from mining to sales, but I’m not sure how far away they are from any actual mining. Even Trans World Airlines was named before it traveled around the globe, so I’m impressed with their thinking.
I would really be interested in knowing about how long it would take to get the mine up and running, and see if there is any infrastructure in place or available. Try as I might I could not find any information regarding actual mining times.
I placed a very small bid today, because of it’s current abilities to produce and sell their current battery’s from the known sources they just bought. I will follow and track those sales. The actual mine and vanadium are currently bonus points for when and if they actually start production, in my thinking. And like Cowboy says, nice having an actual mine located here in the good ol’ USofA.
$STN soon to be $CSE:CA
Well, I got in at .495 for 1k shares. Let’s see how things progress.
$TNUF — Long….Glad you joined us Edski. It’s been a good ride for me : ) from .29 ! Future lookin bright….Cowboy
A Look At The Vanadium Boom And Vanadium Miners by Matt Bohlsen
May 14, 2018 | Includes: ATVVF, AUEEF, BSHVF, LGORF, PCY, PNTZF, PRPCF, RDRUY, RRSSF, SRHYY, SYAAF, UUUU https://seekingalpha.com/article/4173652-look-vanadium-boom-vanadium-miners?
$ESNC – EnSync Energy Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Results
Financial Highlights
Revenue during the third quarter of fiscal 2018 increased to $3.1 million, compared to $0.1 million in the year ago period, with revenue during the quarter largely being contributed by 10 power purchase agreement (“PPA”) projects;
Gross margins improved to 27.2% during the third quarter, compared to a gross margin loss in the year ago quarter, and gross margins of 24.2% in the immediately preceding quarter as the Company becomes more efficient and profitable on its PPA construction and sales efforts;
The Company has 12 PPA projects in backlog in various stages of execution. Estimated backlog value for PPA projects, components and systems as of the date of this announcement is approximately $16 million, an increase of 40.4% compared to $11.4 million on February 13, 2018; and
Sold the Company’s Menomonee Falls corporate headquarters for net proceeds of $1.7 million during the third quarter.
http://ensync.investorroom.com/2018-05-15-EnSync-Energy-Reports-Third-Quarter-Fiscal-Year-2018-Results
$ESNC np
China’s Tianqi Lithium (002466.SZ) is nearing a deal to buy a 24 percent stake in Chile’s Sociedad Quimica Y Minera (SQM) SQMa.SN, one of the world’s biggest lithium producers, for about $4.3 billion, two people close to the transaction said.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tianqi-lithium-m-a-sqm/exclusive-chinas-tianqi-nears-deal-to-buy-stake-in-chiles-sqm-sources-idUSKCN1IG2TW
$VRB lp
I asked about a timeline for VRB to start operations, and got this info back from the company:
Thank you for the inquiry. A preliminary economic assessment will be announced soon and should provide most of the answers you are looking for with the Lac Dore Resource. The other exciting development is our 2018 commercial demonstration objective for the green processing technology. I have included our latest corporate presentation as well as info on two of our partners, feel free to reach out with any further questions. My direct contact details are below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5tyqnfxf4izmg5c/2018%20-%2005%20Corporate%20Presentation.pdf?dl=0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwk2BOoSRx-UWi1HR0xUTTRLNkE/view
https://schmid-group.com/en/business-units/energy-systems/vrfb-technology/technology-comparison/
Best Regards,
Adriaan Bakker
President, CEO
VanadiumCorp Resource Inc.
$MGXMF – MGX Minerals Provides Update on B.C. Silicon Project Portfolio; Drilling and Metallurgical Programs Planned for 2018
https://www.mgxminerals.com/investors/news/2018/364-mgx-minerals-provides-update-on-b-c-silicon-project-portfolio-drilling-and-metallurgical-programs-planned-for-2018.html
$MGXMF long
$FYI – GT Advanced Technologies opens silicon carbide factory in New Hampshire
https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2018/06/26/gt-advanced-technologies-opens-silicon-carbide-factory-in-new-hampshire/
This article was in todays PV mag unfortunately this company is private. Silicon carbide is used in EVs and PV systems to switch power in/out and between devices It is in short supply for these applications. It also requires a certain expertise to grow the crystals that are cut for these devices.
$FYI – Daily news from pv magazine USA – 5/24/2018
https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?e=052d095e56&u=2790e780a1533f4bc05c8679a&id=0d5edf415d
Ther is a nice mix of what is going on in renewable energy from California to New Jersey. The “Oregon utility seeks hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy” is interesting as it explains what PG&E is looking for m the Request for Quotes.
#asking a question
I haven’t flown for twenty years. I am asking this seemingly bizarre question to youz guyz, instead of the Travis ask any dumb question link, cause we are into this one basic group. (always glad to hear from you too Travis!)
My question is, when flying, can you definitely see reflections from solar panels on rooftops? I am trying to imagine whole cities, or a great majority of them having to use solar as part of new home builds due to new upcoming regulations.
A. What kind of reflection would that cause to air traffic, especially on approach?
B. All of that reflective solar heat, (sunshine) would most likely cause a huge
amount of heated air, increasing the temperature. If so, do we blame Global
warming?
I think of this trying to see what kind of unintended consequences would develop by going green via solar panels. I find it interesting that solar panels lose efficiency because of the heat buildup within the frame, yet there they are, sealed black panels trying to make some electricity at a very low successful percentage.
At least Telsa has non reflective roof shingles/solar panels.
Just wondering. Any thoughts?
edski
Interesting questions that I don’t have an answer for but,,, I hav en’t seen anything saying there was a problem solar panel reflections. Heat I imaging that panels are going to get simply because of the dark color in the sun. What heat is generated should accounted for in the build of the panel. There is a specification for Commercial, and Industrial grade electronics. The rated temperature for Industrial grade, might also call it Military grade (IIRC) is 125 degrees Centigrade. most of the panel installations that I’ve seen are mounted to the roof so are using the slope of the roof. The slope will vary per latitude from 5-45 degrees. Telsa also makes roof tiles they are not quite as efficient as panels but account for low slopes. I would mthink that the information might be on one of the MFg web sites such as Tesla or Natcore Technical http://www.natcoresolar.com/solar/solar-overview/
Hope that helps.
edski
Reflection would affect aircraft no more than flying over water,,, essentially no affect.
To absorb heat from radiation a gas must be what is known as a greenhouse gas and most of the air is not GH. Water vapor is the main one, and at most is about 1% & will absorb 98% of infrared light until it is saturated and can hold no more. The next is CO2 .04% of atmosphere and will absorb 8% of infrared until saturated and can hold no more. Negligible compared to water vapor.
Air is mainly heated by conduction ( not radiation) or contact with a warm surface or other warm gas. Solar panels would be insignificant in heating air compared to normal roof.
Thanks Griffin and arch1! Amazing what my mind will come up with sometimes…….appreciate the responses.
Hi all. Been pretty focussed on You Know What recently, but I have a few remarks on batteries and battery materials.
A while back I opined that materials in Li-NCM would be the main focus in the near and medium term; that vanadium redox would make headway in market share; and that zinc-air would also be worthy of interest.
I have no change of outlook, and most of what I have seen confirms.
In passing, I saw in North Carolina that Duke Energy recently approved a zinc-air installation in a fairly remote location in western North Carolina, and that a big project in New York City using zinc-air was approved recently…I forget by whom. Anyway it is commercially viable at the moment and seems to be gaining
The main new target for me is vanadium. As an investor, I am pretty focussed on the companies associated with Robert Friedland at the moment; but I am looking for other vanadium plays also.
I think there are some structural problems in the vanadium sector
which I will flesh out shortly.
Open to suggestion.
$QUIK long > https://www.marketwatch.com/story/quicklogic-corporation-announces-pricing-of-155-million-public-offering-of-common-stock-and-warrants-2018-05-24 QuickLogic Corporation Announces Pricing of $15.5 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Warrants #Best2ALL! 🙂
$MGXMF long > MGX Minerals Announces Subsidiary ZincNyx Energy Solutions Joins Research Consortium to Develop Nanostructured Electrodes for Grid Scale Energy Storage
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / May 25, 2018 / MGX Minerals Inc. (“MGX” or the “Company”) (CSE: XMG / OTCQB: MGXMF / FSE: 1MG) is pleased to announce that 100% wholly-owned subsidiary ZincNyx Energy Solutions, Inc. (“ZincNyx”) and its research partners will receive a grant from Canada’s Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (“NSERC”) to develop nanostructured material for their next generation Zinc-air energy storage.
The drive toward a renewable energy economy was recently given a big push by NSERC in this year’s Strategic Partnership Grants announcement. ZincNyx, in a consortium with researchers from the Universities of Waterloo, Calgary, and Simon Fraser University, are exploring and developing materials for their next-generation Zinc-air energy storage system. The project, titled Grid-scale Energy Storage Using Zinc-air Fuel Cells with Nanostructured Electrodes, will receive a grant of $580,000 over the next three years to support research. The consortium will be studying the use of graphene-based materials that have shown impressive performance in the lab, and are ready to graduate to commercial applications.
“Graphene is getting a lot of attention for many applications, but is particularly promising for electrochemical reactions since it can perform on par with traditionally used platinum” says project lead Prof. Jeff Gostick of the University of Waterloo. “As engineers and applied scientists, it’s very exciting for us to see our ideas leave the lab and get into the hands of an industrial product, it’s what it’s all about”
“ZincNyx is very pleased with the timing of the grant, which ties in perfectly with our business plan. We are entering early commercialization, but saw a strong need on the horizon to drive down costs to fuel further growth,” points out ZincNyx CEO Suresh Singh. “We are very pleased to be working with this particular group of researchers.”
The Team includes two Canada Research Chairs (Drs. Viola Birss and Erik Kjeang) as well as veteran electrochemical engineer Ted Roberts.
About ZincNyx Energy Solutions
ZincNyx has developed a patented regenerative zinc-air flow battery that efficiently stores energy in the form of zinc particles and contains none of the traditional high cost battery commodities such as lithium, vanadium, or cobalt. The technology allows for low cost mass storage of energy and can be deployed into a wide range of applications.
Unlike conventional batteries, which have a fixed energy/power ratio, ZincNyx’s technology uses a fuel tank system that offers flexible energy/power ratios and scalability. The storage capacity is directly tied to the size of the fuel tank and the quantity of recharged zinc fuel, making scalability a major advantage of the flow battery system. In addition, a further major advantage of the zinc-air flow battery is the ability to charge and discharge simultaneously and at different maximum charge or discharge rates since each of the charge and discharge circuits is separate and independent. Other types of standard and flow batteries are limited to a maximum charge and discharge by the total number of cells as there is no separation of the charge, discharge and storage components.
The ZincNyx mission is to provide the lowest cost, longest duration and most reliable energy storage system for markets involving renewables firming, peak shaving, diesel generator replacement, telecom facility back-up, electrification of ferries and tug boats and electric vehicle charging support.
With a portfolio of 20 granted patents and an experienced management team, ZincNyx is now ready to start commercialization of the product. To watch a short video outlining ZincNyx technology, please visit http://www.zincnyx.com/technology/
About MGX Minerals
MGX Minerals is a diversified Canadian resource company with interests in advanced material and energy assets throughout North America. Learn more at http://www.mgxminerals.com.
Contact Information
Jared Lazerson
President & CEO
Telephone: 1.604.681.7735
Web: http://www.mgxminerals.com
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements…. #Best2ALL! 🙂
#Fluence, private company
Here is an article from the private company Fluence, a joint operation between AES and Siemens.
http://blog.fluenceenergy.com/energy-storage-for-transmission-and-distribution-planning?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=63239803&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8LXW04NdOS9EYq_Ziwcwt-THBrAqV-Pu-2Q3iFaj2P_Qguk1TyYvZ4bRBuRwVZROOwcaKvE-fLdyo9IBA_LYbkcjcKRg&_hsmi=63239803
Thanks for the article edski. Storage is getting a lot of attention now in my line of work. On another note….STNUF / CUBE is takin a lickin over the last week. I will add a little more if it gets to the 200 day ma. Still lookin long term here….Cowboy
I hope for your sake you don’t see .29 again, but I am looking for moving some funds around to acquire more as time goes on.
Trying to focus on at least two up and comers in our basic categories, and find one actively mining and selling.
I am done looking into further Lithium companies, since so many companies are now close to ‘filtering out’ from waste and I’m covered.
$ADOM, $GLFH > E-buses will be fastest growing EV market, with 84pct of global bus sales by 2030: Bloomberg report http://ht.ly/vvnb30k8mFv @StockheadAU #ebus #Ev #Evs #batteries #battery #cars #electriccars #mining #metals #nickel #cobalt #lithium https://twitter.com/DGRGlobal/status/1000607547898957824