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Deep Dive
As utilities scramble to manage explosive DER growth, is power grid autonomy a solution?
The U.S. electric grid could face hundreds of millions of distributed resource deployments in the near future. But optimizing these data points may exceed human ability.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Green Mountain Power
Record set for US residential storage deployment, but overall outlook falls: WoodMac
Despite strong growth in the residential sector, the overall storage outlook declined for 2019, due to front-of-the-meter project delays and weaker-than-expected midyear numbers in some behind-the-meter markets.
By HJ Mai • Sept. 10, 2019 -
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The U.S. clean energy transition is expected to accelerate in 2024 but faces question around transmission, financing, federal elections and other issues.
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Deep Dive
The unknown costs of a 100% carbon-free future
State approaches to 100% clean energy vary, and while several costs remain unknown, some utility solutions are emerging.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2019 -
Green Mountain Power partners with Sunrun to expand BYOD storage program
GMP first launched its battery program in 2018 through an exclusive partnership with Tesla.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Is PREPA ready for hurricane season?
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has "a fragile system," according to the utility's director of project management, and "it still hasn't been elevated to the codes and standards for a Category 4" storm.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 29, 2019 -
UC San Diego launches study on recycling EV batteries into energy storage
The university partnered with manufacturer and energy company Cummins on a potential solution to the scarcity of foreign critical materials in batteries.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 28, 2019 -
The Wasatch Group
Deep DiveRocky Mountain Power to operate largest US residential battery demand response project
Sonnen and the utility are partnering to build a virtual power plant at the new 600-unit apartment complex, with 12.6 MWh of energy capacity from a 5.2 MW solar array.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
PG&E may answer the billion dollar grid modernization question
A step-by-step regulatory process in California confronts the technical challenges and "obscene expenses" of distributed resource investments.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 26, 2019 -
California calls for $100M to incentivize DERs in high-risk wildfire areas
The Public Utilities Commission proposed changes to the state's primary storage incentive that would create a budget for low-income customers in wildfire threat areas.
By HJ Mai • Updated Sept. 13, 2019 -
Source: GlidePath
Storage developer plans to bring batteries to 149 MW Texas wind portfolio in SPP territory
GlidePath says integrating battery storage in markets with a large penetration of wind resources can help prevent emergencies similar to ERCOT's two last week.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Deep Dive
What will electricity pricing look like in 2040?
Experts weigh in on their rate design predictions, ranging from complex rates and set-it, forget-it technologies to Netflix-like subscription plans.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Sponsored by ENGIE StorageHow did Massachusetts blossom into an environment ripe for energy storage, pushing technology and business models to the cutting edge?
As wholesale energy markets open up to battery storage, value stacking can make storage projects pay off.
Aug. 21, 2019 -
Opinion
LCUS: A New Way to Accurately Measure Energy Storage Costs
The Levelized Cost of Using Storage method combines data into a single meaningful metric to compare different energy storage technologies.
By C. Michael Hoff and Roger Lin • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Global redox flow battery market set to reach $370M by 2025: QY Research
Wholesale markets and others look for battery storage technologies other than lithium-ion, spurring growth by more than 260% over the next six years.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Sponsored by Viking ColdLong-duration energy storage: The future of grid stability
Long duration energy storage with up to 13-hr discharge helps renewable variability and grid challenges.
Aug. 19, 2019 -
Source: Energy Vault
Gravity over lithium-ion: SoftBank invests $110M in Swiss storage company Energy Vault
The deal marks one of the first major investments for gravity storage, marking another positive sign for the storage industry overall, say analysts.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 16, 2019 -
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Deep DiveRenewables' variability sends wary utilities from traditional DR to DER and load flexibility
New technologies can expand utilities' options, allowing control of load with customer-sited resources to balance variable generation, but utilities say they need incentives.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Texas utilities poised to get ability to own energy storage assets
Starting Sept. 1, municipal utilities and electric cooperatives in the Lone Star state will be allowed to own energy storage facilities without having to register as a power generator.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Hollywood's next star could be virtual power plants as LADWP closes out natural gas
Power plant-scale VPPs are not in operation but pilots and proposals are about to get big tests.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 13, 2019 -
New York regulators call on FERC to exempt energy storage from NYISO's mitigation measures
The Public Service Commission alleges NYISO is negatively impacting the deployment of storage in the state.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Dominion ventures into battery storage, proposes 16 MW pilot programs
The four lithium-ion projects would look at storage applications to support renewables expansion and improve grid reliability.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As co-ops struggle with stranded fossil fuel assets, Tri-State may finally embrace the energy transition
"Our goal is a transition that lowers rates. It might be hard – but it might be beautiful," the G&T's new CEO told Utility Dive.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 7, 2019 -
APS
Arizona commissioner cites 'unacceptable risks' from lithium-ion batteries for large-scale projects
While the cause of the battery storage fire at Arizona Public Service's facility is being determined, Commissioner Sandra Kennedy proposed the use of less economic battery chemistries to ensure safety and reliability.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Aug. 6, 2019 -
AES
US energy storage market grows nearly 45%, interconnects over 760 MWh in 2018: SEPA
Favorable economics, state policies and residential programs were all driving forces for the uptick, a new study from the Smart Electric Power Alliance showed.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 6, 2019 -
PG&E asks bankruptcy court to approve 'discounted' PPAs for storage and renewables projects
Three developers separately approached Pacific Gas & Electric to negotiate changes, in order to reduce project uncertainty created by the utility's bankruptcy.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 2, 2019
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