Energy Storage
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Hawaiian Electric plans 7 solar+storage projects, adding 260 MW solar
The projects, currently in contract negotiations, are the result of an "ambitious, expedited procurement effort" launched in February, said the utility.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 11, 2018
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Duke Energy to spend $500M on battery storage in next 15 years
Duke Energy is planning a large battery investment in North Carolina and South Carolina, and on Monday asked state regulators to approve a solar project as well.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveDOE energy storage grants look to the day when renewables rule the grid
DOE program aims at low cost, long duration storage to meet grid needs when renewable penetration rises above 50%.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 09, 2018
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Deep DiveAre regulators hindering EV acceleration?
Utilities and regulators are starting to scale up charging infrastructure, but are finding it takes private vendor and utility "coopetition" to build the interoperable EV charging networks needed to satisfy drivers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 09, 2018
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Montana case could set FERC precedent for paired storage treatment under PURPA
A utility and developer are battling at FERC over whether wind-plus-storage facilities qualify under the federal law, which compels utilities to purchase power from small renewable generators.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 09, 2018
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Deep DiveProposed Pepco substation highlights DC's grid modernization battle
Pepco's proposed substation faces pushback from district residents and environmentalists as the utility looks to modernize the capital's grid in response to changing demand and population growth.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 04, 2018
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Brattle: Nevada could cost-effectively deploy 1 GW of energy storage by 2030
The state is revamping the planning process for its utilities, and the Public Utilities Commission is considering establishing an energy storage target.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 04, 2018
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Coal lobby pleased as Trump nominates ally McNamee to FERC
The Department of Energy official is expected to align closer with White House priorities than former Commissioner Robert Powelson, who stepped down in August.
By Gavin Bade • UPDATED: Oct. 4, 2018 at 9:40 a.m.
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Connecticut agencies say Millstone 'at risk' as Dominion seeks boost in clean energy RFP
If the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority agrees Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant is 'at risk,' it could receive above-market rates in Connecticut's solicitation for zero emission resources.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 03, 2018
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Deep DiveAhead of FERC storage order deadline, new rules begin to take shape in PJM
PJM Interconnection's straw proposal gives a glimpse into how energy storage might participate more in wholesale markets.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 02, 2018
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9 solar and storage executives share utility wish lists
From sharing system data to opening grid plans to DERs, distributed energy vendors have a long list of priorities for utilities to address.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 02, 2018
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Johnson Controls, ConEd subsidiary partner to grow energy storage
The joint venture makes Consolidated Edison Solutions the exclusive provider of energy storage to Johnson Controls customers.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 02, 2018
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Deep DiveTrue Value: To get to tomorrow's grid, DER grid services must be compensated right today
At Solar Power International 2018, the solar-plus-storage industry advanced new possibilities for the power system regarding storage and distributed resources, but also confronted new questions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 01, 2018
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New solar hybrid combines energy storage with record system efficiency
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Saudi Arabia say they have developed a device that could help electrify remote areas.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 01, 2018
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PSEG unveils 6-year clean energy plan, spending $2.8B on energy efficiency
The $4 billion plan includes investments in energy storage, smart meters and electric vehicle infrastructure.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2018
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Deep Dive
'Not your grandma's DER': Distributed resources modernize, prove value to grid
Portfolios of DER are finally operating and showing how customer-sited resources can be of great value to utilities and system operators.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 27, 2018
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Nevada approves 4-part plan to integrate more DER
The plans garnered support from clean energy advocates ahead of the state's ballot initiatives to spur renewable energy growth and to do away with regulated utility monopolies.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2018
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The top 3 headaches for behind-the-meter C&I storage
Executives working on energy storage deployment in the commercial and industrial market sound off on recent trends and changes in the sector, including the biggest difficulties for BTM.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 26, 2018
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As residential energy storage booms, LG enters market with expandable battery
The company will offer a 5 kW AC-coupled system for homes where solar panels are already installed, and a 7.6 kW DC-coupled system for new installations.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 25, 2018
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Bipartisan senators ask treasury secretary to expand storage tax credit eligibility
The IRS ruled this year that storage projects paired with solar systems that met internal investment tax credit qualification would also be eligible for the credit.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 21, 2018
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Sempra to sell $1.54B solar, storage assets to Con Edison
The sale is the first part of a multiphase, portfolio-optimization initiative for Sempra.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 21, 2018
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Deep DiveAs California leads way with TOU rates, some call for simpler solutions
The state continues its nearly 20-year effort to get to residential time varying rates, but hurdles remain.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 20, 2018
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DOE seeks 100-hour energy storage systems, new battery materials
DOE is allocating about $28 million for 10 projects that aim to significantly increase energy storage duration and $120 million for the Joint Center for Energy Story Research program on new battery materials.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 19, 2018
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New York PSC moves state closer to energy storage, climate goals
The recent steps push state regulators closer to a vote on implementing the actual policy directives of the ambitious Energy Storage Roadmap.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 17, 2018