Energy Storage: Page 79
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Sonnen
GE Ventures invests in Tesla competitor Sonnen
Investing in Sonnen will help the battery storage developer expand its competitive presence in the United States.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
As funding for California's SGIP process grows, regulators look to bolster energy storage
But proposed modifications could change how fuel cell and energy storage technologies compete in the process.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 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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Deep Dive
APS rate case sparks concern beyond mandatory demand charge proposal
Along with a rate structure overhaul, the Arizona utility also wants to cut net metering credits to its avoided cost rate.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2016 -
New Jersey startup seeks to be the 'Uber' of battery storage delivery
Power Edison, a New Jersey startup, is offering grid-scale lithium-ion batteries as a plug and play strategy for utilities looking to defer new plant investments.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2016 -
Flow battery developer to build world's largest battery storage system
UniEnergy Technologies and Chinese company Rongke Power plan to install 800 MWh flow battery array in China, making it the largest one in the world.
By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2016 -
Daimler
Mercedes finally unveils cost of at-home battery, higher than Tesla Powerwall
It's more expensive than Tesla's offerings, costing between $9,000 and $10,000 including installation.
By Robert Walton • June 2, 2016 -
Statoil to add battery storage to a Scottish floating wind project
Norwegian oil company Statoil plans to add 1 MWh battery storage to a floating wind farm off the Scottish coast.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2016 -
Tesla sets July 29 as grand opening date for Nevada gigafactory
The factory won't be 100% complete, but that won't stop Tesla from celebrating the opening of the 5.8-million-square-foot battery plant.
By Gavin Bade • May 31, 2016 -
Tesla
Deep DiveEnergy storage's role in decarbonization will depend on duration, cost cuts
For a clean grid, "storage is not a requisite if a diverse mix of flexible, low-carbon power sources is employed," according to a new study by Argonne Laboratory and MIT.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2016 -
California PUC approves expedited storage buy to guard against gas shortages
Without mitigation measures, regulators warn that residents could face up to 14 days of blackouts due to the Aliso Canyon gas leak.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2016 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveSPP CEO: Regionalization, transmission help push renewables penetration near 50%
Southwest Power Pool CEO Nick Brown says he sees solar, storage and more footprint expansion coming in the next five years.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2016 -
Utility fund backs big data company AutoGrid in VC round
AutoGrid raises $20 million to deploy software designed to enable a variety of distributed resources.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2016 -
Getty
Deep DiveA grid of DERs: DOE program aims for 100% solar penetration on the distribution system
The new SunShot program will dole out $25M to solutions aimed at integrating truly unprecedented amounts of distributed generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 24, 2016 -
DOE releases comprehensive overview of efforts to cut solar costs
The SunShot program is 5 years into its 10 year run and 70% of the way to cutting solar cost to $0.06/kWh.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2016 -
Sunrun teams with Tesla to install solar+storage for Hawaii's self-supply incentive
Billed at $0.19/kWh, the price of the solar and storage installation comes in well under Hawaii's average retail electric prices for residential customers.
By Peter Maloney • May 18, 2016 -
California PUC proposes storage buy to deal with Aliso Canyon gas shortage
The CPUC released a draft decision last week that would require Southern California Edison to hold an expedited storage procurement process to help alleviate the electrical outage risk posed by the nation's worst-ever methane leak.
By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Energy storage bills fail in Hawaii, but could re-appear in next legislative session
Support for storage is widespread in Hawaii, but the state's financial situation makes new incentive funding a challenge.
By Peter Maloney • May 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Yieldco problems: systemic or a speed bump?
With SunEdison's bankruptcy, yieldco shares have taken a hit, raising questions about the viability of the investment vehicle.
By Peter Maloney • May 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What SolarCity's new portfolio of grid services can do for utilities
The dominant residential solar installer is moving beyond the rooftop in a bid to become an essential partner for utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 16, 2016 -
Tesla supplier ramps up production for grid edge products as US demand grows
Austrian company Fronius International GmbH is privately held and doesn't release earnings, but revenue at its solar division grew 80% last year.
By Robert Walton • May 12, 2016 -
Green Charge Networks
French company takes 80% stake in battery developer Green Charge Networks
French energy firm Engie will not disclose the amount of its stake in Green Charge Networks, but the deal will grow the company's reputation in the energy storage space for C&I customers.
By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
An embarrassment of riches? Maui shows why renewables curtailment isn't all bad
While it's something to minimize, curtailment is crucial to the functioning of MECO's grid today, and the goal of reaching 100% renewables by 2045.
By Gavin Bade • May 11, 2016 -
US solar company inks deal with China to build 1,000 MW concentrating solar power plant
SolarReserve, who developed the Crescent Dunes CSP project in Nevada, just teamed up with China's Shenhua Group to build 1,000 MW of solar power.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2016 -
French oil giant Total to acquire battery storage company Saft
The oil and gas company looks to deepen its clean tech portfolio with the friendly acquisition of Saft.
By Peter Maloney • May 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Fuel cells are a good partner for microgrids, but costs limit deployment
But as more microgrids are deployed, fuel cell costs could fall.
By Peter Maloney • May 10, 2016
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