Energy Storage
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FERC issues NOI seeking comments on gas pipeline evaluations
The NOI seeks comment on how FERC evaluates the need for pipelines, its use of eminent domain, the environmental impact of pipeline projects and the efficiency of FERC's permitting process.
By Gavin Bade • April 20, 2018
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New York advances REV, moves to bring more energy storage online
State regulators took four actions on Thursday to advance New York's Reforming the Energy Vision, including experiments with allowing more storage on the distribution grid.
By Robert Walton • April 19, 2018
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New Hampshire governor's energy plan leans on nuclear, gas
The new plan by Gov. Sununu aims to diminish the cost impacts of renewable energy procurement by neighboring states, assuming those contracts will be above market rates.
By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2018
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Deep DiveState-federal concerns could dim FERC's landmark storage order
Wider access to a variety of markets has been hailed as the basis for energy storage growth, but jurisdictional issues could thwart an overarching solution.
By Peter Maloney • April 17, 2018
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New Jersey passes bills for nuke subsidies, 50% RPS, 2 GW storage target
Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is expected to sign the measures, but proposed reforms to PJM's capacity market make the nuclear subsides' impact on wholesale power prices unclear.
By Gavin Bade • April 13, 2018
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US led surging global energy storage market in 2017, GTM says
While the U.S. remains the leader in energy storage deployments, with 431 MWh out of a global total of 2.3 GWh in 2017, China is rising quickly into second.
By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2018
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MISO states push for authority over DER in electricity markets at FERC meeting
The states want to be able to choose whether they allow distributed resource aggregations to play in both retail and wholesale markets.
By Gavin Bade • April 11, 2018
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BP partners with Tesla on oil giant's first battery storage project
Tesla will install a 212 kW battery at BP's Titan 1 wind farm in South Dakota. The project is expected to be online in the second half of this year.
By Robert Walton • April 10, 2018
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Deep DiveResidential storage faces sunny prospects this year
Pairing storage with rooftop solar could boom if interest translates into action.
By Peter Maloney • April 10, 2018
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Tesla's Australian battery project nabs praise from market operator
A report from the Australian Energy Market Operator concludes the large Tesla battery system can provide "rapid, accurate frequency response and control."
By Robert Walton • April 10, 2018
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New Hampshire utility proposes virtual power plant with Tesla Powerwalls
Liberty Utilities has petitioned the state Public Utilities Commission to install 300 Tesla Powerwall batteries in homes in Lebanon.
By Robert Walton • April 09, 2018
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Deep DiveThe two key questions about going to 100% renewables in Los Angeles
The city council wants its municipal utility to reach the clean energy goal, and a new report says it can by 2030 — if the utility can learn new ways.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 05, 2018
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Deep DiveUnnecessary complexity? Assessing New York and California's landmark DER proceedings
New York and California have spent years opening opportunities for distributed energy resources with minimal real impact. Could they have done it differently?
By Herman K. Trabish • April 04, 2018
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Deep DiveUtilities take note: Hybrid renewables projects are coming
In 2017, combinations of cost-effective renewables plus storage went online, with more due this year. And 2019 looks like a hybrid boom year.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 03, 2018
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Deep DiveMarket-based IRPs: A new paradigm for grid planning?
Instead of forecasts, utilities like Hawaiian Electric and Xcel are beginning to use real-world prices in their integrated resource plans, allowing them to better compare renewables and DERs to traditional grid investments.
By Gavin Bade • April 02, 2018
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Simply Energy to develop 8 MW virtual power plant in South Australia
The project would build upon another VPP developed by AGL, while Tesla has been in talks for a much larger project.
By Robert Walton • April 02, 2018
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EDF to invest nearly $10B in energy storage by 2035
The French utility giant is targeting the residential sector in France and Europe with a variety of self-consumption services that use batteries.
By Peter Maloney • March 29, 2018
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Itron, Sonnen say battery partnership will let utilities maximize grid efficiency
The demand response-enabled system will store and discharge energy to keep electric bills low and maximize the use of solar energy, the companies said.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2018
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Bomb cyclone showed coal retirements could raise risks for grid, DOE says
DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory examines the role of fossil fuels during the bomb cyclone and sees risks to grid resilience and reliability from the loss of coal capacity.
By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2018
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Deep DiveProposed Texas rule highlights storage's challenges in bridging competitive, regulated energy markets
Energy storage’s unique characteristics make it a difficult fit on the regulated side of Texas’ power market.
By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2018
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ABB launches flexible, modular residential storage solution
The company's new inverter and energy storage solution includes a high-voltage battery capable of storing up to 12 kWh.
By Robert Walton • March 26, 2018
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Project finance getting more viable for energy storage, Moody's says
New financing options could be available as declining costs and regulatory support spur energy storage projects.
By Peter Maloney • March 21, 2018
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Nearly 1/3 of planned gas peakers at risk from energy storage, GTM finds
While it could take a while to compete with existing peakers, storage costs are dropping at a rate that could start making it competitive with new peaking plants in about five years.
By Peter Maloney • March 20, 2018
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Deep DiveNew business models may be the next frontier in lower energy storage costs
Often overlooked in discussions about the declining price of energy storage are business models that aim to lower capital expenses.
By Peter Maloney • March 20, 2018
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CEC: California EV chargers will add 1 GW of peak demand by 2025
A new report from the California Energy Commission also details the "Dragon Curve" — expected electricity demand effects of electric vehicle growth.
By Gavin Bade • March 20, 2018