California 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. 6, 2018

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. 4, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Energy 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.

By Utility Dive staff

Policymaker 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. 3, 2018

The 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 • Dec. 3, 2018

New 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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 9, 2018

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. 9, 2018

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. 6, 2018

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. 6, 2018

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. 6, 2018

Sonnen prepares its next step in aggregating residential storage

Sonnen has turned residential energy storage into virtual power plants in Germany, but has to adapt to do that in the U.S.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2018

Engineering microgrids for municipalities

How cities can build on the benefits of an electrified fleet of vehicles

Nov. 5, 2018

Will Lime's battery concerns spark a recall ripple effect?

Lime has recalled approximately 2,000 scooters from California cities due to reports that some batteries have smoldered or caught fire.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 2, 2018

NV Energy questions need for Nevada storage target

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission is considering establishing an energy storage target, but utilities say it could be counter-productive.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2018

Blink, Hubject partner to advance EV-charging network communications

The pair want to build "seamless charging interoperability" for all drivers participating in Hubject's iplatform, which could lead to two-way communications between the charging networks and vehicles.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 30, 2018

ISO-NE looks to incorporate storage into real-time energy markets

Grid operators are developing rules to accommodate energy storage after FERC's decision earlier this year opened the "floodgates" for the resource, as one analyst said.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 30, 2018

Innovation in energy storage

Today, energy producers are turning to system integrators to combine multiple generation assets, balance loads and optimize the energy produced.

Oct. 30, 2018

Salt River Project, NREL team up to assess value of distributed energy storage

The Arizona utility began offering an $1,800 incentive in May to the first 4,500 customers who purchase lithium-ion storage services systems and agree to participate in the study.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 29, 2018

Tesla's 'historic' quarter included gains in storage, solar

The company expects to triple energy storage deployments, installing 239 MWh of energy storage and 93 MW of solar in the third quarter.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2018

Longer lasting storage needs cheaper chemistries, MIT prof says

Market design and cheaper chemistries will be key to developing energy storage to support renewables, experts said at California ISO's Stakeholder Symposium.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2018