Energy Storage: Page 72
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Scientists in Florida develop nano supercapacitor storage technology
Emerging flexible supercapacitors could be recharged as many as 30,000 times without degrading.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Ameren opposes Exelon's Illinois nuclear energy bill
Ameren is wary of the bill impacts on its 1.2 million customers in southern Illinois, even though some of its coal plants could benefit.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016 -
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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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Siemens, LO3 Energy teams up for blockchain-powered microgrid in Brooklyn
The microgrid will allow rooftop photovoltaic systems to feed excess electricity back to the local grid and receive payments from the purchasers.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016 -
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How California utility regulators are turning electric vehicles into grid resources
Harnessing the power of electric vehicles will be critical to the state’s renewable energy and climate goals, but big questions remain about how to spur adoption and structure the charger buildout.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 21, 2016 -
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Inside Exelon's last-minute push to save its nukes and remake the Illinois power sector
The Illinois legislature has a week to decide on a far-reaching energy reform bill that also includes coal subsidies and controversial rate design changes.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016 -
FERC seeks comment on new rules for energy storage in wholesale power markets
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking stems from concerns that electric storage resources may face barriers that limit them from participating in organized markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016 -
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Exelon's Illinois energy bill greeted by vociferous opposition
Critics decried the inclusion of capacity payments for coal plants and residential demand charges.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Deep DiveA 'turning point' for DERs? Utilities, vendors praise new NARUC rate design manual
A new guide to distributed energy rate design and compensation lays out the important questions but leaves the heavy lifting to state commissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Tesla, SolarCity merger approved with 85% shareholder support
More than 85% of unaffiliated shareholder votes were cast in favor of the merger, the company said, though final results are still pending.
By Gavin Bade , Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 17, 2016 -
US power electronics company Ideal Power enters German storage market
Ideal Power's systems can operate in 50 Hz or 60 Hz environments, giving them access to a variety of geographical markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Walmart, Axiom Exergy partner for refrigeration energy storage project
The battery would be “charged” at night by freezing salt water and discharged during the day to decrease peak power consumption.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 16, 2016 -
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Deep DiveAs energy storage booms in New York, officials tackle safety measures
The Fire Department of the City of New York is at the forefront of coming up with procedures to safely deploy battery storage.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016 -
PJM market monitor pushes capacity market changes to enhance efficiency
Several municipal utilities, environmental groups and rural electric co-ops have questioned PJM's capacity market structure, resulting in new recommendations.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016 -
PG&E completes battery system performance pilot project in CAISO
So far, frequency regulation is the most cost-effective way to use the battery systems, the utility said.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Trump insider: New administration won't attack renewable energy
The president-elect will halt climate activities but not move to revoke wind and solar subsidies, according to a major Trump financial contributor who said he is a member of the transition team.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016 -
PSE&G completes solar + storage project at New Jersey school
Gov. Christie is encouraging utilities to firm up their systems to avoid outages from extreme weather events.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 10, 2016 -
LG Chem strikes inverter deal to enter Australian, European markets
A new product with inverter manufacturer SMA can help customers save 80% on their energy bills, the companies say.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Federal appeals court puts clean energy RFP on hold in Connecticut
The case could have implications for state and federal jurisdiction over markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016 -
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How IPL wants FERC to transform MISO energy storage tariffs
Current dispatch rules, designed for flywheels, could degrade batteries much quicker than anticipated, the utility argues.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Energy storage firm Enphase releases modest earnings amid residential solar slowdown
The developer of microinverters and energy storage has struggled to maintain costs and grow market share as the residential solar market cools down.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016 -
ScottMadden: California Duck Curve growing faster than expected
Utility-scale solar is contributing more to lower minimum daily loads than distributed generation, the consultancy said.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Tesla: SolarCity merger will add to balance sheet in Q4, insulate against net metering changes
The battery company posted a lengthy blog post Tuesday outlining the financial health of SolarCity and its business plans for the combined companies.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Younicos, Panasonic team up for 1 MW solar-plus-storage system in Denver
The storage system is being designed to tap into five revenue streams, including frequency regulation.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 1, 2016 -
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Deep Dive5 unanswered questions after Tesla's big solar roof and battery announcement
As the dust settles, the details of Elon Musk’s new integrated solar-plus-storage offering and its effect on the sector remain unclear.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Indiana utility files with FERC for changes to 'outdated' MISO storage tariffs
Current storage tariffs were designed for flywheel technologies, not modern lithium batteries, argues Indianapolis Power & Light.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2016
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