Energy Storage: Page 84
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Deep Dive
What to expect from California utilities' new aggregated demand response offerings
Under a new auction, California utilities will meet grid demand with traditional demand response, stationary batteries and electric vehicles.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Solar-storage system helps Hawaii aquaculture facility operate off grid
A lithium ion battery and solar panel system has enabled a Hawaiin nursery to opreate independently of high grid-connected utility rates.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 26, 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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Energy storage developer Orison unveils plug-and-play residential storage option
Announced in August, the 2.2 kWh systems are now available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Philadelphia expands battery storage in public transport system beyond 10 MW
An innovative new storage project will utilize energy generated by braking trains to assist in PJM frequency regulation.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2016 -
Convergent
World Energy Council report calls for shift in storage valuation
World Energy Council says storage valuations should be based on value, not costs as the levilized costs for storage are expected to drop.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Can utilities learn to love distributed solar like central station arrays?
Utility-scale solar has become mainstream among U.S. power providers, but persisting questions around cost and valuation are masking further opportunties in the distributed generation space, analysts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2016 -
VizN signs deal for its zinc-iron flow battery with Idaho National Laboratory
VizN Energy wins contract to test its zinc-iron flow battery at Idaho National Laboratory.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 20, 2016 -
DOE proposes $18M in funding for solar-plus-storage
The announcement builds on the Department of Energy's grid modernization effort announced last week.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Arizona regulators approve APS residential energy storage pilot
The Arizona Corporation Commission last week approved a proposal from Arizona Public Service for a pilot program to evaluate energy storage for residential customers.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
DNV GL aims for energy storage 'global guide' with GRIDSTOR standards
Aligning standards across the storage industry will help 'create a level playing field' for providers, analysts say.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 19, 2016 -
California regulators approve SCE pilot to build 1,500 EV charging stations
The pilot program calls for the installation of 1,500 stations and could lead to a $333 million, 30,000 station buildout by 2020.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2016 -
Sumitomo begins operation of 6 MW, 2 MWh battery for PJM frequency regulation
The new project in Ohio is the first to come online operated by the Japanese corporation.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 19, 2016 -
Tesla collaborator SolarEdge rolls out inverter to work with Powerwall battery
SolarEdge Technologies has introduced an inverter designed to work with Tesla's Powerwall.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 15, 2016 -
Tesla
MISO considers tariff changes to incorporate energy storage
The first grid-scale storage project in the Midcontinent ISO is slated to come online this summer, and the grid operator is still working out just how the growing resource will participate in energy markets.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2016 -
Tesla shifts production to its Gigafactory to accommodate Powerwall demand
As it begins delivering its stationary batteries, strong demand prompts Tesla to shift production to its Gigafactory.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2016 -
New Jersey doubles storage funding for renewables integration, reliability
New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities has allocated $6 million for energy storage projects.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How technical advances are driving flow batteries closer to mass commercialization
Advances in electrolyte chemistry boost the commercialization prospects of flow batteries, a promising technology for utilities seeking longer duration storage.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2016 -
Austin Energy poised to launch new distributed energy management system
Austin Energy is preparing to introduce a new distributed energy management system "Austin Shines," with a formal launch in February.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Bigger than batteries: Why the cost of other components matters to storage deployment
As deployment accelerates, the plummeting cost of balance of system components will help make storage a better deal for utilities and third parties nationwide.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 11, 2016 -
Eos Energy touts storage for NY microgrid as 'lowest-cost battery solution on the market'
The company says its zinc hybrid cathode battery technology can be manufactured at a cost of $91-$116/kWh.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 7, 2016 -
Convergent
Deep Dive
Ontario turns to storage for renewables integration, grid services
Ontario has taken a big step toward integrating energy storage into its grid, but in other respects the province is still catching up with some organized wholesale markets in the United States.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2016 -
FERC denies permit for 1,000 MW pumped storage project in Kentucky
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected a successive preliminary permit for a proposed pumped storage project located in Kentucky, citing lack of progress from Maysville Pumped Storage LLC from its intial permit.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2016 -
Inverter manufacturer Dynapower rides strength of expanding storage market
Dynapower ended the year with a backlog of sales and sees a strong market for energy storage inverters in 2016, as well.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2016 -
Deep DiveDERs in 2016: What experts expect for a booming sector
With the market for distributed energy resources set to blossom thanks to the extensions of vital tax credits, solar especially is primed to grow, experts predict.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 4, 2016 -
AES Energy Storage
Deep DiveStorage in 2016: Utility-scale, long-duration markets take the lead
Behind-the-meter storage grew by a factor of 16 in 2015, but next year expect to see front-of-the-meter applications continue to make up the lion's share of new deployments.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 22, 2015
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