GTM: More than 21 states pack energy storage pipelines with over 20 MW

There are more than 10 GW of projects in the U.S.'s energy storage pipeline, according to GTM Research.

By Peter Maloney • March 29, 2017

Why utilities don't think Trump will stop the clean energy transition

The next generation utility business model will rely on a cleaner, more distributed energy system regardless of what happens in Washington, according to our new 2017 State of the Electric Utility Survey.

By Gavin Bade • March 28, 2017

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Virtual 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.

By Utility Dive staff

Mercedes eyes North American market to get ahead of energy storage curve

The CEO of Mercedes' new North American energy storage unit lays out his strategy in an interview with Utility Dive. 

By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017

CAISO notches record, serving 56.7% of demand with renewable energy in one day

Solar and wind power combined also hit a peak on the same day by serving 49.2% of demand.

By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017

IHS: More global storage could save industry hundreds of billions of dollars

Increasing energy storage in the global electric grid could save hundreds of billions of dollars, according to a new report from IHS Markit.

By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017

Old German coal mine will be converted into a hydro storage plant

The 200 MW hydro pumped storage project would store renewable energy by using wind and solar power to pump water into a storage reservoir that could be released when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun shining.

By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017

German company to transform aluminium smelters into 'virtual battery'

The virtual battery would be able to provide 1.12 GWh of energy capacity.

By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017

In search of a quorum: 3 potential FERC nominees bring deep business and energy backgrounds

The potential candidates for three open spots at FERC would restore a quorum and possibly align the agency more closely with big business interests. 

By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017

'Million rate bases': TFC makes the case for a new IOU business model in Hawaii

A fledgling holding company wants utilities to connect their customers with distributed resources — and earn a rate of return for doing so.

By Gavin Bade • March 24, 2017

11 New York microgrid projects snap up $11M in state funds

Eleven projects advanced to the second stage of New York's microgrid competition to conduct more detailed engineering and business analysis. 

By Peter Maloney • March 24, 2017

Hawaii PUC chair lifts lid on NextEra rejection, ongoing DER dockets

Chairman Randy Iwase says he has "no regrets" over his decision to reject NextEra's proposed merger with Hawaiian Electric Co. 

By Gavin Bade • March 23, 2017

HECO partners with University of Hawaii for energy storage pilot project

The project will test how storage can help the university save money by reducing or avoiding charges associated with peak demand. 

By Peter Maloney • March 23, 2017

Hawaii's energy storage tax credit bill fails to pass out of committee

But a Hawaii Senate committee is set to hear a bill proposing a cash rebate for energy storage today.  

By Robert Walton • March 22, 2017

Fire safety issues dog battery storage growth in New York City, slowing deployment

A lack of consensus on fire safety codes for battery storage is limiting deployment for storage projects in the Big Apple. 

By Peter Maloney • March 21, 2017

California bills propose 'clean peak' standard to boost renewables deployment

The proposed legislation would help California meet its aggressive greenhouse gas and renewable energy goals. 

By Robert Walton • March 21, 2017

Have California's efforts to value distributed resources hit a roadblock?

Just about the only thing parties in the state's DER valuation working group can agree on is that the tool they developed is "not yet ready."

By Herman K. Trabish • March 21, 2017

EDF Renewable Energy wades into the C&I DER space with new business unit

The company created a business unit focusing on distributed solar and storage projects of up to 30 MW for C&I and utility customers. 

By Peter Maloney • March 20, 2017

SDG&E, Sumitomo partner to install 2 MW flow battery

The flow battery system is part of a 4-year pilot program as SDG&E tests its use for providing voltage frequency, power outage support and shifting energy demand.

By Peter Maloney • March 20, 2017

Is 100% renewable energy the best goal to cut power sector emissions?

A new literature review argues keeping some nuclear and CCS on the system could be more cost-effective than relying solely on renewable energy resources for decarbonization. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 20, 2017

SMART start? Massachusetts utilities, solar at odds over proposed incentive program

Both sides want changes to auction design and incentive rates in SMART, an innovative declining-block solar incentive program. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2017

ComEd launches community storage pilot project outside of Chicago

The aim of the Community Energy Storage (CES) project is to improve reliability for customers experiencing multiple interruptions, particularly in extreme weather.

By Peter Maloney • March 17, 2017

South Australian utility deploying 'world's largest' virtual power plant

AGL's project is expected to have 1,000 grid-connected batteries with a total peak capacity of 5 MW and 7 MWh when completed.

By Peter Maloney • March 17, 2017

Trump budget would slash EPA funding 31%, eliminate ARPA-E in DOE cuts

The president's preliminary budget proposal makes good on his strategy to deconstruct the administrative state. 

By Gavin Bade • March 16, 2017

CAISO: Renewable energy curtailment could hit 8,000 MW this spring

As California heads toward its 50% renewables mandate, CAISO warned the curtailments could climb as high as 13,000 MW in 2024. 

By Peter Maloney • March 16, 2017

Two Australian states embrace grid-scale storage for power reliability

The states of Victoria and South Australia each issued calls for 100 MW of energy storage capacity this week, following blackouts and rising electricity prices. 

By Peter Maloney • March 15, 2017