Energy Storage: Page 11
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GM Energy launches ‘PowerBank’ home energy storage unit for EVs
Customers can pair two stationary batteries for up to 35.4 kWh of energy storage, enough to power an average U.S. home for up to 20 hours.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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1-hour batteries can increase transmission-constrained renewable energy values 81%: LBNL
Due in part to differing generation and load profiles, solar hybrid plants achieve the bulk of their capacity revenue with about half as much storage as wind hybrid plants, a study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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TrendlineEnergy Storage
The proliferation of energy storage in everything from utility-scale batteries to electric vehicles is a driving force in the transition to a cleaner, more distributed power system. This trendline includes the best Utility Dive reporting on this dynamic sector.
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OpinionMining for talent: Education’s crucial role in America’s clean energy, mineral-driven future
Amid a clean energy revolution and a precarious geopolitical landscape, effectively bridging the educational gap in mining and engineering is pivotal for securing America's technological and environmental future.
By Misael Cabrera and Bill Zisch • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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New York Power Authority seeks up to 575 MW of renewables for NYC
The power would be provided via the Hudson Transmission Project cable, which currently delivers energy from the PJM Interconnection to the New York ISO.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Xcel reaches agreement to add 4.2 GW of clean energy in Upper Midwest
Xcel Energy would add 3.2 GW of wind, 600 MW of battery storage and 400 MW of solar by 2030 under a settlement agreement filed earlier this month with Minnesota regulators.
By Emma Penrod • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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LG Energy Solution aims to double revenue, reduce reliance on EV segment
The plans include advancing next-generation battery technology and establishing an energy storage software and services business.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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US energy storage deployments jumped 86% year over year to 10.5 GWh in Q2: ACP/WoodMac
The second-quarter record came despite weak residential activity and uncertainty over the policy impacts of the 2024 election, the report said.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Wärtsilä Energy Storage and OptimisationThe rise of AC block energy storage systems
As the energy storage industry matures, evolving technologies are available for specific use cases.
By Neha Sinha, Product Manager, Energy Storage Systems, Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Optimisation • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Energy ExemplarWhy decarbonization, reliability and affordability depend on co-optimized planning
Holistic planning can highlight opportunities for gas and power systems to optimize their interdependence, as well as help avoid dangerous disruptions in supplies of energy.
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Hyundai, Kia launch advanced battery technology project
To better compete in the EV market, the automakers plan to jointly develop lithium iron phosphate battery cathode material manufacturing technology in South Korea.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Hybrid power plants account for majority of proposed US solar, storage capacity: LBNL
Future hybrid power plants’ storage capacity is likely to grow alongside renewables penetration, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers said Monday during a webinar.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Utility conferences to watch in 2025
We’ve updated our list for the second half of the year with events on energy efficiency, load management and more.
By Ethan Howland, Robert Walton, Diana DiGangi, Meris Lutz • Updated June 27, 2025 -
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PJM says ‘concerns are growing’ after less than 2 GW added this year
“I can assure you … we very much want to bring our projects to completion and are working very diligently in doing so,” VC Renewables’ Jason Barker said.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Energy storage underused as transmission asset amid unresolved questions, experts say
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission allows storage to be used as a transmission asset, but regulatory and use-case uncertainty hold back deployment, a panel organized by Heatmap Labs said.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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PJM market design flaws add billions to latest capacity auction costs: market monitor
A switch in how PJM measures power plant availability, one of several market issues flagged by Monitoring Analytics, increased capacity costs by $4.4 billion compared to its previous approach.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 24, 2024 -
PJM rejects call to include RMR plants in capacity auctions to lower prices
However, the grid operator said it plans to soon propose an expedited framework to fast-track certain generation interconnection projects.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration
The funding will go toward new battery manufacturing facilities as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Tribal microgrid project is first with long-duration storage to get DOE loan guarantee
The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians’ facility will have 15 MW of solar and 70 MWh of storage and will support the largest single EV charging hub in North America.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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PJM is blocking battery storage interconnection pathway: renewable energy group report
PJM could unlock “tens of thousands of megawatts” of additional capacity with certain rule changes consistent with FERC requirements, said Gabel Associates’ Michael Borgatti, who co-authored a report on the topic for ACORE.
By Ethan Howland • Updated Sept. 20, 2024 -
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DOE unveils 2 prizes aimed at behind-the-meter storage innovation
Winners of the Beyond the Meter Energy Storage Integration Prize could receive up to $100,000 and will be expected to showcase their technology at DISTRIBUTECH in March in Dallas.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Biden finalizes China tariff hikes, including for EVs, batteries and solar panels
The administration's increases for this year include a 100% tariff on electric vehicles, a 25% tariff on lithium-ion EV batteries and a 50% tariff on photovoltaic solar cells.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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ERCOT accelerates initiative to streamline energy procurement and dispatch
Texas is continuing its work to ensure batteries play a prominent role in stabilizing the electric grid.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Clean, dispatchable generation is key to meeting state emissions goals: New York governor
NYSERDA’s Future Energy Economy Summit, held earlier this month, will inform state renewable energy deployments and action on advanced, dispatchable generation, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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States have multiple tools to advance storage tech, but financing, other challenges abound: NASEO
The National Association of State Energy Officials highlighted the efforts of California, Colorado and other states while pointing to permitting, interconnection and other obstacles.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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ES Solar, sonnen deploy 18 MWh of home battery retrofits through Rocky Mountain Power initiative
ES Solar hopes to retrofit 40% of Utah’s solar-only residential PV systems over five years as customers seek backup power and income from VPP participation, company leaders said.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 10, 2024
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