Energy Storage

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    Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as Trump-era policies take hold

    Companies canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in Q1.

    By Kate Magill • April 30, 2025
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    US energy storage sector commits to $100B investment by 2030

    The pledge represents a more than fivefold jump in “active investments” and could enable 100% U.S.-made supply for domestic battery storage projects, the American Clean Power Association said.

    By Brian Martucci • April 30, 2025
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    Trendline

    Virtual Power Plants

    Virtual power plants and their ability to balance energy supply and demand are increasingly sought by utilities as electricity demand increases, but their lack of standardization remains a barrier.

    By Utility Dive staff
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    Deep Dive

    EPRI’s Open Power AI Consortium plans to fuel grid modernization with data sharing

    Utilities, tech companies and regulators are facing a conundrum: Utilities want to use AI, but AI needs access to unavailable utility data to be effective.

    By • Updated 23 hours ago
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    Opinion

    Trump’s battery tariffs threaten utility-scale storage and US grid reliability

    The tariffs will not only affect procurement costs but could force utilities to turn back to natural gas capacity in the short term — undermining emissions goals and customer affordability strategies.

    By Brandon N. Owens • April 28, 2025
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    Lightshift to build 11-MW storage project for Virginia municipal utility

    Danville Utilities intends to use the project to cut its peak demand in an effort to lower transmission and capacity charges by about $30 million.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Enphase to absorb bulk of China tariff hit this year: CEO

    The U.S.-based battery and electrical equipment provider is working to reduce its China exposure amid tariff and domestic policy uncertainty, executives said Tuesday.

    By Brian Martucci • April 23, 2025
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    Haven Energy offers no-cost solar, batteries to income-qualified California customers

    Under a Self-Generation Incentive Program framework for low- and moderate-income customers, Haven has deployed more than 1,000 residential batteries, co-founder and CEO Vinnie Campo said.

    By Brian Martucci • April 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    How AI data centers can support grid reliability in Texas and across the US

    An Enhanced Reliability Interconnection framework would prioritize connections to the grid for large loads that improve reliability through flexibility and behind-the-meter generation.

    By Gideon Powell and Josh T. Smith • April 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    From crisis to opportunity: Rebuilding cities with safer energy

    By investing in alternative battery technologies now, cities can prepare for looming energy challenges, work toward decarbonization goals and safely enhance urban resilience.

    By Mukesh Chatter • April 21, 2025
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    As Trump targets clean energy, will utilities embrace DERs and VPPs?

    Though early Trump policies have been broadly unfavorable to utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage, experts are bullish on distributed generation and flexible loads.

    By Brian Martucci • April 21, 2025
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    Opinion

    Small data centers, big impact: How demand response can fuel the energy transition

    Smaller data centers and other commercial and industrial sources can play a key role in stabilizing the grid by participating in demand response programs and implementing battery storage solutions.

    By Rachel Permut • April 18, 2025
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    EIA outlook points to more renewables, near-term decline in energy consumption

    Production trends in the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s outlook reflect “the disastrous path” of the Biden administration’s energy policy, a DOE spokesperson said.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why microgrids are the key to grid resilience

    Amid evolving domestic and geopolitical landscapes, microgrids offer a reliable, cost-effective energy solution — advancing the nation toward energy independence and security for years to come.

    By Nicole Bulgarino • April 15, 2025
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    LUMA installs Puerto Rico’s first smart meter

    Through a partnership with Itron, the smart meter installations are starting in the capital of San Juan and will extend island-wide over three years, LUMA says.

    By • April 15, 2025
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    PJM, Google partner to speed grid interconnection using AI

    The initiative aims to integrate dozens of PJM interconnection-related databases and tools into a unified model of PJM’s network, helping to bring power supplies online faster.

    By • April 10, 2025
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    American Battery reports production milestone, land sale

    American Battery said it has reached key recycling milestones and plans to sell 12 acres of property for $6.75 million to help fund the next phase of producing battery-grade critical minerals. 

    By Megan Quinn • April 9, 2025
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    PJM, MISO, NYISO ripe for energy storage market reforms: Brattle/ACP

    The proposed reforms would boost energy storage value, market efficiency and system reliability as intermittent renewables penetration increases and fossil plants retire, the groups said Tuesday.

    By Brian Martucci • April 8, 2025
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    Sparking change after Moss Landing: How BESS fire safety is evolving

    By prioritizing safety, fostering transparency, and embracing continuous improvement, the energy storage industry is not just powering our homes and businesses—it’s building a foundation for a sustainable and secure tomorrow.

    By Christopher Groves, Program Manager, Wärtsilä Energy Storage, and Scott Murtishaw, Executive Director, California Energy Storage Alliance • April 7, 2025
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    Experts raise concerns about cybersecurity for energy storage systems

    Energy storage and other new distributed energy resources could be particularly vulnerable to cyberattack, according to a panel hosted by the Clean Energy States Alliance.

    By Emma Penrod • April 3, 2025
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    PacifiCorp aims to add 4.7 GW renewables, 1.7 GW storage by 2031

    Given changing federal policies, the utility company may keep several coal-fired units operating longer than expected, according to its latest resource plan.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Battery fires pose minor environmental risks: ACP report

     A third-party review of U.S. battery fires found no public health concerns from environmental contamination, but more can be done to ensure energy storage system safety, the American Clean Power Association said Friday.

    By Brian Martucci • April 1, 2025
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    White paper points to carbon capture as possible data center solution

    Pairing carbon capture with natural gas-fired generation could prove cost-competitive with other baseload options, like nuclear and battery storage, according to a Carbon Direct white paper.

    By Emma Penrod • March 31, 2025
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    California Gov. Newsom uses judicial streamlining provision to advance 600 MW of solar, storage

    A BayWa r.e. solar and battery farm is the 24th project to benefit from the California Environmental Quality Act’s judicial streamlining provision.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why rolling blackouts are a thing of the past — and why President Trump is wrong on green energy

    California and Texas show how energy storage can bridge the political divide to bolster grid reliability and lower costs.

    By Tam Hunt • March 25, 2025
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    IRA repeal would increase energy costs, hurt jobs: Energy Innovation

    However, the Cato Institute said the law could cost up to $2 trillion by 2035, in part due to uncapped tax credits.

    By • March 24, 2025