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DOE identifies possible microgrid opportunities in Puerto Rico
The island continues to struggle with rebuilding its electric grid after Hurricane Maria, but federal officials say there is progress in making the power supply more resilient.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2017 -
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Tesla wins 100-day bet to build 129 MWh battery in Australia
Tesla CEO Elon Musk guaranteed his company would complete the facility — reportedly the largest lithium-ion system in the world — in 100 days or less, or it would be free.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 27, 2017 -
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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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Atlanta passes infrastructure ordinance to support EV charging
The new regulations require builders to install electrical infrastructure in new buildings that can support electric vehicle charging.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2017 -
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Has California built its last natural gas plant?
Two pending decisions from state regulators will decide how the Golden State moves toward a clean(er) energy future.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2017 -
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Storage for T&D deferral works, Arizona Public Service finds in Tonto National Forest
An Arizona Public Service project provides a case study in deploying energy storage to avoid transmission and distribution investment.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2017 -
New MIT material stores thermal energy, releases it in light
Potential near-term applications include integration into clothing and cookware. Longer term, the material could store concentrated solar power with better control, researchers say.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Global energy storage to hit 125 GW by 2030, BNEF finds
Eight countries will lead the charge and install 70% of the anticipated capacity: the United States, China, Japan, India, Germany, U.K., Australia and South Korea.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2017 -
GE refocuses on power sector as a core business in new turnaround plan
The company's stock took a pounding in the wake of its investor update, with its performance hurt by slow power sector sales.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Do utilities need rate design for electric vehicle charging?
A Massachusetts muni is using analytics and a traditional marketing approach to shift EV charging off-peak. Will it work for everyone?
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 15, 2017 -
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Deep DiveFERC storage/DER integration proposal gets high marks, but other priorities loom
The commission’s proposed rule raises important issues, but could face delays as it tackles the grid resilience NOPR and other matters.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Diverse stakeholders sign Transportation Electrification Accord
The agreement offers principles and guidelines for moving forward with electric vehicles and necessary infrastructure.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 14, 2017 -
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Colorado electric co-op rolls out 'community battery' program
United Power Cooperative and SoCore Energy are developing a 4 MW, 16 MWh storage project to shave peaks and reduce demand charges as part of a new program.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2017 -
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As feds focus on baseload, grid modernization is sweeping the nation
More than 30 states are considering far-reaching modernization and utility business model reforms, including new initiatives to integrate battery storage into grid planning processes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2017 -
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National Grid teams with national lab to study transmission modernization, storage
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Director Steven Ashby said new technologies will improve reliability and resilience in strong weather events and cyber attacks.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2017 -
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NRG Energy, Toshiba deploy 2 MW battery storage system in ERCOT
The project will help integrate wind power in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 13, 2017 -
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New DNV GL service allows independent testing of li-on battery lifetimes across brands
The tool compiles battery lifecycle data and predicts battery degradation under different conditions and duty cycles.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Senate GOP tax bill preserves wind PTC, EV tax credits
The bill's significant differences from a House tax package — which would cut wind subsidies and eliminate the electric vehicle credit — could set up contentious debates in the weeks to come.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 9, 2017 -
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One small step for Hawaii solar, one leap toward 100% renewables
After Hawaii regulators approved two new solar tariffs last month, solar customers in the state must now decide whether to buy, lease or pass on battery storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2017 -
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National Grid plans to install a 48 MWh battery storage system on Nantucket
The Massachusetts island is currently experiencing a rise in power demand and aging diesel generators, which provide partial backup power.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 9, 2017 -
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Sponsored by Doosan GridTechGetting on top of the next wave in energy storage: The utility-integrated era
Why is energy storage so important to managing ever-growing levels of distributed energy resources?
Nov. 9, 2017 -
Heating and A/C company Trane acquires ice energy storage company CALMAC
Previously, CALMAC focused on building owners by using its technology to control high demand charges during peak usage from air conditioners.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2017 -
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Energy storage gets a bigger seat at the utility planning table
The growing inclusion of storage in integrated resource plans is, to some extent, the next step in the evolution of the technology at utility-scale.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
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Uncertainty reigns in renewables sector as tax package, NOPR loom
At the RPS Summit in Arlington, Virgina, experts said the renewables sector is closely watching developments from a new tax reform package and the DOE's cost recovery rule.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Energy storage could hit 35 GW by 2025, new white paper says
The technology only makes up 0.5 GW of market share in the United States. But that's set to change, according to a new white paper.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
AEP to invest $1.8B in renewable energy
The utility also plans to invest $18 billion in T&D and boasts a 3,570 MW pipeline of wind and solar projects over the next seven years.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017
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