Energy Storage: Page 13
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Microsoft, Google, Nucor partner on initiative to spur emerging 24/7 clean power technologies
The Advanced Clean Electricity initiative aims for widespread commercial deployment of advanced nuclear, next-generation geothermal and long-duration storage by the early 2030s.
By Brian Martucci • March 21, 2024 -
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Constellation Energy’s $900M green bond is first in US directed at nuclear power, company says
The bond could also be used for “clean hydrogen, energy storage systems, wind repowering and carbon-free energy solutions for Constellation’s commercial customers,” the company said.
By Brian Martucci • March 21, 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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Alaska has 1,800 suitable sites for pumped storage with a total capacity of 4 TWh: DOE labs
Researchers suggested that Alaska could deploy modular pumped storage hydropower to “reduce [project] costs by standardizing the design, manufacturing, construction, and operation.”
By Diana DiGangi • March 19, 2024 -
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New England could see resource adequacy troubles even with billions in investments: ISO-NE
Batteries make up 46% of ISO New England’s interconnection queue, but the grid operator said that as peak demand grows, they may “struggle to recharge during the winter months.”
By Robert Walton • March 19, 2024 -
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US saw $4B in clean energy investments in February: E2
Projects in sectors like batteries and solar panels will create 4,400 jobs across 11 states.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 18, 2024 -
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GridStor buys planned 900 MWh storage facility expected to ease grid congestion around Houston
The lithium-ion battery installation, acquired from Balanced Rock Power, is part of a wave of new battery capacity expected to come online soon in Texas.
By Brian Martucci • March 12, 2024 -
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Storage was solar’s co-star in 2023, a record-breaking year for both: American Clean Power
Solar-plus-storage made up 95% of the 11 GW of new hybrid capacity brought online last year, and total hybrid installations rose 90% from 2022 to 2023.
By Diana DiGangi • March 11, 2024 -
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LA City Council plans to streamline solar, battery installation review process
The move, which echoes a similar initiative in New York City, aims to help Los Angeles reach its goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
By Joe Burns • March 5, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCongressional action on energy permitting remains stuck, but states, developers are finding solutions
States are resolving local objections to projects through community engagement while transmission developers are making innovative use of existing rights-of-way to bypass permitting logjams.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Long-duration energy storage could bolster Maine’s grid in winter months: governor’s report
However, these resources will need to be properly valued and compensated by the regional capacity market, the report finds.
By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric reaches tax credit transfer agreement with Engie to invest in clean energy projects
The solar and storage projects, expected to come online this year, will get Schneider Electric closer to its 100% renewable energy goal in North America, the company said.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Sponsored by We Recycle SolarWhat solar plant operators need to know about panel disposal
The complexities of proper solar panel disposal can feel intimidating at the best of times, but even more so if solar asset owners need to move quickly after a natural disaster.
Feb. 26, 2024 -
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New England capacity prices rise almost 40% in most recent auction
Clean energy resources made up 40% of the total capacity commitments, according to ISO New England, and no coal plant met the auction clearing price.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Sage Geosystems raises $17M to build first-of-its-kind geothermal energy storage system in Texas
The plant will be able to store energy for both short and long durations using pressurized water stored underground.
By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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OpinionIncentivizing domestic battery machines manufacturing for economic and national security
By concentrating on homegrown solutions, the U.S. can drive advancements in battery technology, setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability and reliability.
By Bennett Resnik • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Salt River Project seeks 2.5 GW clean power, 1.2 GW peak capacity amid rapid Phoenix-area growth
The utility expects to add more than 2 GW of solar and 1 GW of battery storage by the mid 2020s, and by 2032 it plans to retire more than 1.3 GW of capacity at four coal plants.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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More than a quarter of energy storage systems have fire detection and suppression defects: report
Defects such as faulty smoke and temperature sensors may be more common than some expect, according to advisory firm Clean Energy Associates.
By Emma Penrod • Updated Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Fluence’s backlog hits record $3.7B as company focuses on domestic energy storage manufacturing
Fluence is also on track to begin manufacturing battery modules at a facility in Utah this summer, allowing it to tap into the “domestic content” tax credit included in the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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CAISO seeks FERC approval to cancel 2024 interconnection study process
As it deals with an interconnection backlog, the California Independent System Operator hasn’t started studying last year’s interconnection requests, which totaled 350 GW, the grid operator told FERC on Thursday.
By Ethan Howland • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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New York proposes 15 safety recommendations for battery energy storage facilities
One recommendation includes having qualified people available no more than four hours away from a project site to help local emergency responders in case of a safety issue.
By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Energy Department opens battery R&D funds for sodium-ion
The $15.7 million will also go toward projects using smart manufacturing technologies to lower the cost of battery production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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California could need up to 37 GW of long-duration storage by 2045 to retire gas resources: report
Long-duration storage could balance energy across days and seasons and reduce renewable curtailments, a report from the California Energy Commission found.
By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Texas to explore new grid recovery options after 82% of blackstart units failed during Winter Storm Uri
The state should consider how its growing battery storage resources could help with system recovery in the event of a widespread grid collapse, said Texas PUC Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Texas regulators nix proposed battery rule over concerns it would limit new resource additions
The Texas electricity market “will need every megawatt of fast, flexible dispatchable generation resources, as soon as possible,” according to PUC Commissioner Lori Cobos.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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2024 US power sector outlook
The U.S. clean energy transition is expected to accelerate in 2024 but faces question around transmission, financing, federal elections and other issues.
By Utility Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024
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