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PNM proposes gas, solar+storage mix as cheapest option to replace San Juan coal plant
The utility also modeled fossil fuel-free scenarios, but is not interested in making the large investment in battery technology that would be required.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 3, 2019 -
New York regulators assess potential for storage to replace peaking units in the state
A new report shows that at least 275 MW of peaking units, or about 6% of the total capacity in New York state, are potential candidates for replacement with six‐hour energy storage.
By HJ Mai • July 3, 2019 -
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TrendlineVirtual Power Plants
Virtual power plants and their ability to balance energy supply and demand are increasingly sought by utilities as electricity demand increases, but their lack of standardization remains a barrier.
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Los Angeles solicits record solar + storage deal at 1.997/1.3-cents kWh
8Minute Energy beat its record for U.S. solar contracts, previously held by the 2.376 cents per kWh project being developed for NV Energy.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 2, 2019 -
Utah approves Rocky Mountain Power's 600-battery apartment project
The Public Service Commission approved three demand-side management projects authorized by a 2016 law, focused on electrified transportation, storage and grid management.
By Robert Walton • July 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Diversifying the Northeast power mix: Is offshore wind + storage key to the region's reliability?
As more New England states roll out offshore wind mandates, bringing the technology to scale is a portfolio priority.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2019 -
Transitioning US to 100% renewables by 2030 will cost $4.5 trillion: Wood Mackenzie
Including existing nuclear plants would reduce the price by almost $500 billion, while other savings are possible with a longer time frame to allow for technological advancements, the consulting firm said.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated July 1, 2019 -
California regulators propose 2 GW new peak capacity to address reliability concerns
The state's Public Utilities Commission has launched a procurement track that could include renewables, storage, demand response and other resources, while limiting imports.
By Robert Walton • June 26, 2019 -
NV Energy to add 1.2 GW solar, 2.3 GWh storage as large customer exit slows
The capacity will be divided among three projects and help the utility exceed its goal of doubling renewable energy output by 2023.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 25, 2019 -
To compete in the global battery arms race, the US must spur its domestic market, analysts say
Industry experts say the United States has to create incentives for lithium-ion battery products to encourage manufacturers and decrease its dependence on Chinese imports.
By HJ Mai • June 24, 2019 -
New Jersey's 2021 storage goals could require $650M in subsidies, report for legislature finds
The state wants to install 600 MW of energy storage in the next couple of years as it targets 2 GW by 2030, but a new analysis warns that could be a costly option.
By Robert Walton • June 21, 2019 -
French oil giant Total expands into US microgrid market with Go Electric acquisition
Battery manufacturer and Total subsidiary Saft sees the purchase as an important step in its strategy to accelerate the growth of its energy storage systems business.
By HJ Mai • June 19, 2019 -
US launches initiative to reduce storage, EV reliance on Chinese minerals amid trade uncertainty
The Energy Resources Governance Initiative is focused on reducing supply disruption risks to emerging clean energy markets reliant on critical energy minerals such as lithium, copper and cobalt.
By HJ Mai • June 13, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The rise of EVs could overwhelm the grid, but PG&E has a better plan
Stakeholders can use PG&E’s framework to see where the value lies in meeting the power demand that will come with the big shift to transportation electrification.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 13, 2019 -
Puerto Rico energy plan introduces MiniGrids to avoid repeat of Hurricane Maria
The $14 billion plan also calls for 1.4 GW of solar and 920 MW of battery storage, with the MiniGrids "designed to ensure continued supply to critical loads" as well as "timely recovery of the priority loads."
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2019 -
New Jersey charts path to 100% clean energy by 2050, with 2 GW of storage by 2030
The state issued a draft 2019 Energy Master Plan with seven strategies for eliminating all carbon emissions from its power sector, including accelerating the deployment of renewables and distributed resources.
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2019 -
Storage system costs could rise 15% with escalation in US-China trade dispute: Report
A tariff escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China is expected to increase installation costs by about 15%.
By HJ Mai • June 11, 2019 -
GE: Hydrogen trumps CCS in preserving gas turbines in a carbon-free grid
The company said its gas turbines are able to handle increasing amounts of hydrogen fuel, lowering the resulting emissions and moving the technology toward burning 100% carbon-free hydrogen.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 11, 2019 -
How can the US reduce battery costs and foreign dependence? Recycle, Argonne official tells senators
Sen. Joe Manchin voiced concerns on June 4 that the current U.S., China trade row could affect the supply of minerals, such as lithium or cobalt, commonly used in battery storage products.
By HJ Mai • June 5, 2019 -
US energy storage market sees 232% year-on-year growth
The resource had another record quarter in Q1 2019, with 148.8 MW deployed across the U.S. and projections it will reach an installed total of 4.5 GW by 2024.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 5, 2019 -
Deep Dive
'Not all batteries are made equal' — APS battery fire highlights safety risks, lack of knowledge
The recent explosion at an Arizona energy storage facility renewed concerns about battery safety, including the need to educate regulators and lawmakers, a Sonnen official said.
By HJ Mai • June 5, 2019 -
Utah lays claim to world's largest renewable storage project
The 1 GW project, being developed by Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems and Magnum Development, would utilize a range of technologies, including renewable hydrogen, large-scale flow batteries.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2019 -
What's the value of energy storage? Minnesota aims to find out
Storage-related provisions in the recently approved Omnibus Jobs and Energy Bill will also require utilities to consider storage in their long-term resource plans, and allow them to propose pilot projects.
By Robert Walton • May 29, 2019 -
To establish storage sector leadership, look to value-added services: Navigant
Services in the areas of operations and maintenance, warranties and performance guarantees also lower the risk that gets passed on to the customer, allowing more projects to get built.
By HJ Mai • Updated May 30, 2019 -
Advanced technology revenues could grow $65B if market barriers removed: AEE
A new paper from Advanced Energy Economy highlights successes in growing wholesale market access for clean energy resources, while also pointing to a baker's dozen of remaining barriers to entry.
By Robert Walton • May 28, 2019 -
Eversource turns to non-wires solution in outage-plagued New Hampshire town
The project in Westmoreland includes a large-scale battery, energy efficiency efforts and a program to incentivize customer-owned distributed resources.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2019
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