Energy Storage
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New York PSC sets state's energy storage target at 3 GW by 2030
The regulators have set the most ambitious state energy storage target in the country.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2018
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OpinionLong-duration energy storage R&D: An opportunity for American climate leadership
A U.S.-led international initiative to accelerate progress on this storage technology would bend the curve of carbon pollution downward toward zero.
By David M. Hart and Spencer Nelson
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'Voluntary demand' for renewables pushes utilities to new technology, business models: Deloitte
As renewable energy growth accelerates, utilities are taking a more active role in embracing the enabling technology.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2018
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With US EV sales forecast to explode, Southern says grid will be prepared
A November power industry report projects a rise from 1 million EVs on U.S. roads now to 18.7 million by 2030, resulting in only about a 2% increase in energy sales.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 12, 2018
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Deep Dive
As grid operators file FERC Order 841 plans, storage floodgates open slowly
It will be at least a year before new rules for energy storage take hold for most ISOs and RTOs.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 11, 2018
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SponsoredC&I case study: 43% reduced consumption for 13 hours
Industrial warehouse drops 4,000+ kWh & 250+ kW over 13 hours daily with Thermal Energy Storage (TES).
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JP Morgan enters $200M joint venture to fund solar+storage developer
8minutenergy Renewables received capital commitments from the investment bank and an affiliate of Upper Bay Infrastructure Partners to support its project pipeline of over 10 GW of utility solar and energy storage.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 11, 2018
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Schumer to Trump: For infrastructure deal, make storage and renewable tax credits permanent
To help fight climate change, the Senate Minority Leader also called for more investments in the electric grid, transmission and clean emissions technology.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 10, 2018
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US storage market to reach 3.9 GW, $4.5B by 2023: Wood Mackenzie
More than 61 MW of energy storage was deployed in the third quarter, dominated by behind-the-meter installations, and the firm says the market will double in 2019 and 2020.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 07, 2018
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North Carolina energy storage market could exceed 1 GW by 2030, says study by universities
The state currently has 1 MW of battery storage, and the new study mandated by state law laid out potential use cases for energy storage technologies.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 06, 2018
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Deep DiveCalifornia utilities prep nation's biggest time-of-use rate rollout
Over 300 time-varying rates in 62 pilots have shown consumers can "understand and respond," but California’s three IOUs are dealing with more than 20 million people.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 06, 2018
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Grid operators file plans with FERC on integrating storage into wholesale markets
There is wide variance in grid operators' responses to FERC's Order 841, such as different proposals on how to manage the charge/discharge state of a battery storage system.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 04, 2018
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Dive AwardsPolicymaker of the Year: Kevin McIntyre, FERC
The work that McIntyre started during his tenure as FERC chairman will define the legacy of the commission under this administration.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsThe Utility Dive Awards for 2018
The awards recognize the utility industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives and companies are key leaders in the sector's pivotal transition.
By Utility Dive Team
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Deep DiveNew Hampshire settlement moves 'cutting-edge' utility BTM storage pilot forward
The Liberty-led pilot will be the second regulator-approved program for utility-owned behind-the-meter storage, and phase 2 will be the first to include the private sector.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 27, 2018
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Energy storage industry pushes for clarity on tax credit eligibility
Confirming whether energy storage can qualify for the Investment Tax Credit could help clean energy firms obtain financing, compete internationally and grow, the Energy Storage Association and other groups said.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 27, 2018
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Customer demand drives SRP to add 1 GW new solar by 2025
By the end of Fiscal Year 2025, Salt River Project plans to have more than 1,200 MW of solar capacity and will be in the market to add battery storage.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 19, 2018
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Big tech companies are becoming the top buyers of green energy to meet data needs: BNEF
About 1% of the world's electricity consumption goes to power data centers, which can require three times more energy in developed nations.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2018
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Amazon turns to Tesla for battery storage at UK distribution centers
The 3.6 MW solar array will be paired with an estimated 2 MW of battery storage, marking the latest example of a tech giant partnering with clean energy resource developers.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2018
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Lazard: Renewables can challenge existing coal plants on price
The firm's latest findings underscore a number of recent utility moves to replace coal with wind, solar and gas.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 12, 2018
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NantEnergy acquires Sharp Electronics energy services, storage business
Sharp's energy systems business has an active project pipeline exceeding 60 MW of commercial and industrial solar-plus-storage installations in the United States, the companies said.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 09, 2018
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Storage will replace 3 California gas plants as PG&E nabs approval for world's largest batteries
Installation of more than 2,200 MWh of storage will be the first time a utility directly replaces multiple major fossil fuel generators with batteries.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 09, 2018
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Texas generators, utilities square off at PUC over storage ownership
The Texas regulatory docket will determine which companies get to own battery storage and other non-traditional grid technologies in the state.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Nov. 06, 2018
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BNEF raises forecast for global battery deployment to $1.2T by 2040
In 2016, the research firm estimated the energy storage market could be valued at $250 billion or more by 2040 with 25 GW of the devices deployed by 2028.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 06, 2018
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Tesla community storage pilot launches 3 months early in Australia
The project utilizes a 105 KW / 420 KWh Tesla Powerpack battery system and will store solar energy during the day, providing power during peak demand times.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 06, 2018