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Simply Energy to develop 8 MW virtual power plant in South Australia
The project would build upon another VPP developed by AGL, while Tesla has been in talks for a much larger project.
By Robert Walton • April 2, 2018 -
EDF to invest nearly $10B in energy storage by 2035
The French utility giant is targeting the residential sector in France and Europe with a variety of self-consumption services that use batteries.
By Peter Maloney • March 29, 2018 -
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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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Itron, Sonnen say battery partnership will let utilities maximize grid efficiency
The demand response-enabled system will store and discharge energy to keep electric bills low and maximize the use of solar energy, the companies said.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2018 -
Bomb cyclone showed coal retirements could raise risks for grid, DOE says
DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory examines the role of fossil fuels during the bomb cyclone and sees risks to grid resilience and reliability from the loss of coal capacity.
By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2018 -
GE
Deep DiveProposed Texas rule highlights storage's challenges in bridging competitive, regulated energy markets
Energy storage’s unique characteristics make it a difficult fit on the regulated side of Texas’ power market.
By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2018 -
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ABB launches flexible, modular residential storage solution
The company's new inverter and energy storage solution includes a high-voltage battery capable of storing up to 12 kWh.
By Robert Walton • March 26, 2018 -
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Project finance getting more viable for energy storage, Moody's says
New financing options could be available as declining costs and regulatory support spur energy storage projects.
By Peter Maloney • March 21, 2018 -
Nearly 1/3 of planned gas peakers at risk from energy storage, GTM finds
While it could take a while to compete with existing peakers, storage costs are dropping at a rate that could start making it competitive with new peaking plants in about five years.
By Peter Maloney • March 20, 2018 -
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Deep DiveNew business models may be the next frontier in lower energy storage costs
Often overlooked in discussions about the declining price of energy storage are business models that aim to lower capital expenses.
By Peter Maloney • March 20, 2018 -
CEC: California EV chargers will add 1 GW of peak demand by 2025
A new report from the California Energy Commission also details the "Dragon Curve" — expected electricity demand effects of electric vehicle growth.
By Gavin Bade • March 20, 2018 -
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Multiple concerns drive MISO, utilities to seek rehearing on FERC storage order
Some utilities say FERC overstepped its jurisdiction by mandating that distribution-connected storage be able to provide both retail and wholesale services.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • March 20, 2018 -
Convergent
British billionaire plans 140 MWh battery storage for Australia, beating Tesla
At 120 MW/140 MWh, the project is slated to be the largest battery in the world...for now.
By Robert Walton • March 19, 2018 -
Utilities pressure Congress to lift EV tax credit manufacturing cap
A group of 44 utilities, including Duke Energy and Southern Co., sent a letter to the House of Representatives saying that lifting the cap will help the sector.
By Krysti Shallenberger • March 16, 2018 -
Sponsored by Viking Cold SolutionsNew access to managing high-demand refrigeration loads in cold storage facilities
Thousands of megawatts now are able to be removed for around $1,000/kW with Thermal Energy Storage (TES).
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Volkswagen will expand EV production, signs battery contracts worth $25B
The company now produces electric vehicles at three locations but will add nine more within two years, with plans to reach 16 by 2022.
By Robert Walton • March 14, 2018 -
Younicos launches service to rent energy storage systems
The company’s “Energy-Storage-as-a-Service” is designed to meet immediate storage requirements while avoiding a long-term capital commitment.
By Peter Maloney • March 13, 2018 -
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Deep DiveNot so fast: Battery prices will continue to decrease, but at a slower pace, GTM says
Cost declines for storage systems will slow as raw material prices rise, but deployments will continue apace, according to GTM.
By Peter Maloney • March 13, 2018 -
FPL adds 40 MWh battery to solar array, claiming largest combined system
Florida Power & Light says it will dispatch the battery at the 75 MW Babcock Ranch solar farm when the plant's output dips or in times of peak demand.
By Robert Walton • March 12, 2018 -
Convergent
Colorado lawmakers send storage bill to Hickenlooper's desk
The legislation would declare that power customers have a right to install and use energy storage systems, directing regulators to adopt rules governing the resource.
By Robert Walton • March 8, 2018 -
GE aims to enhance solar, wind power performance with new storage platform
The company wants to make inroads into the utility-scale storage market with Reservoir, a modular, four-hour duration battery system.
By Peter Maloney • March 7, 2018 -
Opinion
Community energy storage: What is it? where is it? how does it work?
IREC attorneys Joseph Petta and Erica McConnell explore the challenges and opportunities of this latest community energy model.
By Joseph Petta and Erica McConnell • March 7, 2018 -
All in or half there: Maryland Legislature debates two different RPS bills
Lawmakers are debating two bills that would raise the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard to 50% or 100%. Analysts say the 50% increase will likely muster more support than the other measure.
By Peter Maloney • March 7, 2018 -
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Deep Dive
The flip side of FERC's landmark storage order: A call for states to take action
State action will be essential to reach the full potential of FERC Order 841, The Brattle Group says in a new report.
By Peter Maloney • March 6, 2018 -
SolarCity, Salt River Project could settle lawsuit, opening door to residential storage
The settlement involves the public utility purchasing a 25 MW Tesla battery and developing an incentive program to encourage residential batteries. But demand charges would remain in place.
By Robert Walton • March 6, 2018 -
SDG&E seeks 166 MW energy storage for emergency response sites
The utility would build seven projects that, if approved, should be up and running by 2024.
By Robert Walton • March 6, 2018
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