Energy Storage: Page 64
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Green Charge Networks
California SGIP re-opens Monday with greater funding for energy storage
Under the revised program, 79% of SGIP’s $567 million budget through 2019 is now earmarked for energy storage projects.
By Peter Maloney • April 28, 2017 -
Wikimedia
California Senate committee clears bill for new energy storage rebate program
The bill passed out of the energy committee this week would establish a new storage incentive program to work alongside the existing California Solar Initiative and Self Generation Incentive Program.
By Peter Maloney • April 27, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 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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Nevada Senate clears trio of energy bills on storage, efficiency, utility planning
One measure would direct state regulators to consider requiring utilities to purchase energy storage, while another would establish annual efficiency goals.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017 -
Missouri utility partners with Swedish firm for energy storage pilot project
The 1 MWh project will allow the municipal utility to study how batteries can ease the integration of renewables.
By Peter Maloney • April 26, 2017 -
Stem expands into New York with plans for up to 14 MWh of battery installations
The company expects the first installations will be at four theaters in the New York City area as part of a NYSERDA technology commercialization program.
By Peter Maloney • April 26, 2017 -
Hydrostor
Deep DiveHydrostor comes ashore to turn old coal plants into compressed-air storage
The company's CEO says CAES can reduce the footprint of older coal plants, offering alternatives to new transmission lines and peaker plants.
By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017 -
State of the Electric Utility 2017
Deep DiveWhy utilities are more confident than ever about renewable energy growth
Concerns about integrating high levels of variable wind, solar and distributed generation are waning, Utility Dive's sector survey shows.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2017 -
LG Chem launches a suite of batteries for US residential storage market
The company will offer a low-voltage and high-voltage version, the latter compatible with SolarEdge inverters to integrate with rooftop solar.
By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017 -
Daimler
Mercedes-Benz begins selling residential storage systems in the UK
Each installation can combine up to eight battery modules to create a system with a total capacity of up to 20 kWh.
By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017 -
Opinion
Why US utilities should invest in innovation
To keep up with customer demand, utilities should get hands on with supporting clean energy startups.
By Marilyn Waite • April 24, 2017 -
As funding slows, DOE touts 38 awards for small business research collaboration
Funding for cutting-edge energy projects has slowed since the Obama administration, but DOE still used Earth Day to highlight new collaborations at the national labs.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017 -
Wikimedia
National Grid files to build 40 MWh storage project on Long Island
The utility filed with the NY Public Service Commission to lease land for Long Island energy storage project.
By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017 -
Salt River Project signs PPA for 20 MW solar+storage project
A 10 MW battery paired with a solar array will help the utility study how to integrate more variable renewable generation.
By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017 -
New York to make $15M available to fund energy storage projects
NYSERDA is searching for existing technologies to demonstrate how storage can provide multiple power grid benefits.
By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017 -
AES
SDG&E contracts for 5 energy storage projects totaling 83.5 MW
The utility will own the two largest projects — 30 MW and 40 MW, respectively — to enhance reliability and integrate renewables.
By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The new all-of-the above: HECO looks to wind, solar and beyond for 100% renewables mandate
Hawaiian Electric Co.'s roadmap to a 100% renewables grid will rely on EVs and DERs alongside established central-station renewables.
By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017 -
AMS signs deal with realty firm for 11 MWh of storage to create hybrid buildings
The systems from Advanced Microgrid Solutions are designed to automatically shift the buildings to battery power based on prices and demand response signals from Southern California Edison.
By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017 -
Storage companies file FERC complaint against PJM regulation market rules
The Energy Storage Association argues PJM should have sought FERC approval for changes to the regulation market it says are unsuitable for short-duration batteries.
By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is grid defection still a threat to the utility business model?
Three studies debate solar-plus-storage economics, but all agree the technology will disrupt the power sector.
By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2017 -
GE
SoCal Edison, GE complete first hybrid gas-storage turbine
The 10 MW/4.3 MWh battery and gas turbine system will provide fast-start and ramping services, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions in Southern California Edison's service territory.
By Robert Walton • April 18, 2017 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveDespite lack of agreement, New Hampshire groups say solar struggle is 'worth it'
Months of negotiation over a net metering successor failed to produce a settlement, but did reveal ample common ground between utilities and solar advocates.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 13, 2017 -
from Ice Energy (used with permission)
Ice Energy, NRG installing new energy storage solutions for SoCal Edison
The installations on some commercial and industrial buildings is part of Southern California Edison's mammoth 2015 storage procurement.
By Robert Walton • April 13, 2017 -
Maryland passes 30% energy storage tax credit for residential, C&I installations
The bill now goes to Gov. Larry Hogan (R), but passed with more than enough votes this week to override a veto.
By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017 -
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart taps AMS to install 40 MWh of energy storage at California stores
Advanced Microgrid Solutions will put batteries at 27 of the retail giant's locations, helping reduce peak demand and providing grid services to Southern California Edison.
By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017 -
First BTM li-ion battery project approved in New York City
Fire safety concerns had blocked deployment of lithium-ion batteries in New York, despite the city's 100 MWh energy storage mandate.
By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017
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