Energy Storage: Page 47
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US, EU research further integrates solar and storage
An energy-storing solar cell? Medium-voltage silicon carbide inverters? Research in the United States and Europe could make harnessing solar energy more efficient and cost effective.
By Robert Walton • June 19, 2018 -
Opinion
5 things utilities should consider for energy storage
Utilities navigating energy storage integration should take into account the flexibility and speed of modular programs when comparing storage to gas peaker plants, Axiom Exergy's John Lerch writes.
By John Lerch • June 19, 2018 -
Trendline
Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive
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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Vistra plans largest energy storage project in Texas
The 10 MW, 42 MWh lithium-ion battery would be located at the 200 MW Upton 2 solar plant.
By Robert Walton • June 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Is New Hampshire on the verge of battery energy storage history?
A Liberty Utilities-stakeholder settlement could put 1,000 behind-the-meter batteries in place and provide a model for the rest of the country.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 19, 2018 -
100% renewable energy omnibus clears Massachusetts Senate
The package of energy bills would also remove net metering caps, increase the storage mandate and void demand charges approved earlier this year for Eversource.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 18, 2018 -
Scientists say new material can triple lithium-ion battery energy density
The research strategy could be applied to other high-energy conversion materials, and future studies may use the approach to improve other battery systems.
By Peter Maloney • June 15, 2018 -
Vistra will shrink its generating portfolio before growing it, CEO says
At a June 12 analyst meeting, Curtis Morgan also said the company is looking at energy storage opportunities and criticized the Trump Administration's plans to support ailing coal and nuclear plants.
By Peter Maloney • June 14, 2018 -
NV Energy 2.3-cent solar contract could set new price record
The utility's proposed power purchase agreement beats an Arizona project that GTM Research previously said was the cheapest solar contract in the nation.
By Gavin Bade • June 13, 2018 -
Gates, Bezos jump into storage via Breakthrough Energy VC fund
The billion dollar venture capital fund has identified storage as one of five key investment areas and has chosen startups Quidnet Energy and Form Energy as two of its initial investments.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2018 -
Deep Dive
California looks to next steps as utilities near energy storage targets
As Golden State utilities approach 2 GW of battery capacity, lawmakers are preparing mandates for 2 GW more.
By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2018 -
SDG&E approved for 5 storage projects totaling 334 MWh
San Diego Gas & Electric also received authorization for a new demand response program to be managed by OhmConnect.
By Robert Walton • June 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
End of the 'gas rush?' Renewables, storage reaching cost parity, report finds
Portfolios of clean energy and batteries will soon be cost effective, according to a new RMI study, but $110 billion in planned natural gas investments could slow adoption.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2018 -
National Grid settlement curbs rate increase, ups grid mod in Rhode Island
The agreement is part of Rhode Island's power sector transformation and calls for investments in electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage and advanced metering.
By Robert Walton • June 11, 2018 -
Musk says Tesla can get li-ion cell prices below $100/kWh this year
The Tesla CEO is again pushing the envelope with promises for energy storage and electric vehicles.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2018 -
First grid-scale liquid air energy storage plant launches in UK
Highview Power says the technology can scale to hundreds of megawatts and could store enough electricity to power around 100,000 homes for many days.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2018 -
PJM region and California dominate US storage via different paths
While the two jurisdictions are dominating, other areas are rising as New York and Massachusetts implement energy storage targets.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Grid mod policy actions jump 75%, with storage playing a central role
While the number of actions rose significantly from Q1 2017 to Q1 2018, they remained within the same set of 37 states, according to the latest edition of 50 States of Grid Modernization.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2018 -
Colorado integrates storage into utility planning process
Gov. Hickenlooper signed a bill Friday directing the state's Public Utilities Commission to develop procurement rules to enable investor-owned utilities to acquire energy storage systems.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2018 -
Duke agrees to cut North Carolina grid modernization plan by $5.3B
The utility will deploy at least 300 MW of energy storage projects on its system in North Carolina by May 2026, as part of a deal reached with environmental groups.
By Robert Walton • June 4, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Will batteries do for wind what they're doing for solar?
Experts say wind-plus-storage could become viable with longer-duration batteries.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2018 -
Blink Charging unveils new EV fast-charging station
The company wins Underwriters Laboratories approval for a new station meant to cut charging time by about two-thirds.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2018 -
Salt River Project launches first standalone storage project
SRP is buying power from a new 10 MW battery system by an AES/Siemens venture, as it works to increase the reliability of its system and offset renewable energy installations.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 30, 2018 -
Deep Dive
N.J. sets 'aggressive' 2 GW storage target by 2030
Part of a broader recently-enacted law, the policy makes New Jersey the fifth state to set an energy storage goal.
By Peter Maloney • May 29, 2018 -
Sonnen's latest funding round nets $70M, led by Shell Ventures
The company's "strategic cooperation agreement" focuses on innovative integrated energy propositions, EV charging solutions and grid services based on a virtual battery pool.
By Robert Walton • May 29, 2018 -
New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bills creating zero emission credits for nuclear
The plan is to move the state toward 100% clean energy with nuclear power as an essential part of the mix.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2018