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Illinois researchers are trying to create a self-healing battery
The researchers published a study that says their experimental technology made it possible for a lithium ion battery to retain 80% of its initial capacity after 400 charging cycles.
By Peter Maloney • June 15, 2017 -
Massachusetts bill would compel utilities to consider non-wires alternatives
Under H. 1725, utilities would have to submit any plans for system upgrades to a newly created Grid Modernization Board, which would evaluate the viability of NWAs.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • June 14, 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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AES
Deep DiveEnergy storage hits record growth in Q1 2017, but slowdown likely
Energy storage deployment grew nearly 1,000% in Q1 2017. But a new GTM Research report says that pace will probably not last the rest of the year.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017 -
SaltX, Aalborg team up to develop CSP project with storage
A prototype using SaltX’s EnerStore technology is scheduled to be built later this year with the aim of securing a commercial pilot plant in 2018.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017 -
Convergent
US could lag on battery research if Trump's proposed budget clears, researchers warn
Budget cuts to the Department of Energy could result in an outflow of U.S. research talent to countries with better-funded programs, such as China, Japan and South Korea.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveWordwide appetite for power sector M&A is rising, new reports find
An EY survey says 59% of power and utility CEOs expect to pursue an M&A deal this year.
By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2017 -
LG CNS
LG subsidiary will install 40 MW of batteries on Guam
The two storage facilities are expected to help reduce intermittent power outages and integrate more solar energy for the U.S. territory.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017 -
Duke files for grid modernization rider in Ohio, proposes 10 MW storage pilot
The battery project would be located to allow it to provide ancillary services to the grid and backup power to critical infrastructure.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Maryland, Hawaii turn to storage incentives as state markets gain momentum
A new GTM Research report examines Hawaii and Maryland as examples of a trend in state energy storage incentives.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
Green Charge Networks
California Senate passes bill for residential energy storage incentives
The new storage incentives would be modeled after the California Solar Initiative and provide an alternative to the Self-Generation Incentive Program.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
EIA: Batteries, pumped storage, 'other' renewables make up 4% of US capacity
Hydroelectric pumped storage still dominates the Energy Information Administration's "other" generation category, but batteries, flywheels and smaller renewable energy fuels are catching up.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Stem
Stem tapped by Austin Energy for up to 1MWh of aggregated energy storage
The partnership is part of Austin Energy's SHINES grant from the Energy Department, which assists in integration of renewables and distributed energy.
By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2017 -
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Nevada Gov. Sandoval signs storage, electric vehicle bills
A measure that would resurrect retail net metering is still being considered by the Nevada Senate, however.
By Robert Walton • June 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
More than 30 states embrace grid modernization, new policy tracker finds
A new quarterly report from the folks who brought you "50 States of Solar" aims to chronicle grid modernization initiatives across the U.S.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2017 -
Younicos, Austin Energy sign deal for 1.75 MW, 3.2 MWh energy storage system
The project is part of the Department of Energy’s Sustainable and Holistic Integration of Energy Storage and Solar PV program.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2017 -
FuelCell Energy
Fuel cell developer snags $3M in ARPA-E funding
The Department of Energy has slowed research funding, but FuelCell Energy's announcement is a sign some investments are still moving ahead.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2017 -
Kauai Island Electric Cooperative
Deep DiveHow can Tucson Electric get solar + storage for 4.5¢/kWh?
Subsidies and aggressive pricing strategies are key to the stunning Arizona PPA price, analysts say.
By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
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Sponsored by PA ConsultingHow water can save solar: Using bulk storage to flatten the duck
While batteries are making progress toward providing low cost energy storage, bulk storage facilities are currently the best suited technologies for solving the Duck Curve.
By Charles Janecek, Dave Cherney and Mark Repsher • May 30, 2017 -
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New Ohio bill would revamp state power market for full deregulation
HB 247 would require regulated utilities to divest their generation assets and put an end to lengthy procedings on utility resource planning.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
ABB plans to roll out modular microgrid unit by end of 2017
The company says the unit can be applied to remote villages that are not connected to the grid, and as a back-up source of power for small commercial and industrial facilities.
By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
Convergent
Powin, SDG&E ink contract for 6.5 MW, 26 MWh storage project
The project will help San Diego Gas & Electric meet its mandated storage goal of 165 MW by 2020.
By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017 -
Sunetric, Sunnova team up to offer solar + storage systems in Hawaii
The partners will offer customers the PowerStack product on a lease basis with monthly payments and no money down.
By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017 -
NY PSC order amends tariff to allow ConEd to export battery power to the grid
The PSC’s order also directs other utilities to study the effects of batteries to export power to the grid under existing dynamic load management programs.
By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Brattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiral
Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017 -
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Updated: Tucson Electric signs solar + storage PPA for 'less than 4.5¢/kWh'
While exact prices are confidential, the PPA for the 100 MW of solar and 120 MWh of storage would be less than half the cost of other major solar and battery contracts.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017
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