Stem expands into New York with plans for up to 14 MWh of battery installations

The company expects the first installations will be at four theaters in the New York City area as part of a NYSERDA technology commercialization program.

By Peter Maloney • April 26, 2017

Hydrostor comes ashore to turn old coal plants into compressed-air storage

The company's CEO says CAES can reduce the footprint of older coal plants, offering alternatives to new transmission lines and peaker plants. 

By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

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Why utilities are more confident than ever about renewable energy growth

Concerns about integrating high levels of variable wind, solar and distributed generation are waning, Utility Dive's sector survey shows.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2017

LG Chem launches a suite of batteries for US residential storage market

The company will offer a low-voltage and high-voltage version, the latter compatible with SolarEdge inverters to integrate with rooftop solar. 

By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017

Mercedes-Benz begins selling residential storage systems in the UK

Each installation can combine up to eight battery modules to create a system with a total capacity of up to 20 kWh.  

By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017

Why US utilities should invest in innovation

To keep up with customer demand, utilities should get hands on with supporting clean energy startups. 

By Marilyn Waite • April 24, 2017

As funding slows, DOE touts 38 awards for small business research collaboration

Funding for cutting-edge energy projects has slowed since the Obama administration, but DOE still used Earth Day to highlight new collaborations at the national labs. 

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

National Grid files to build 40 MWh storage project on Long Island

The utility filed with the NY Public Service Commission to lease land for Long Island energy storage project.

By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017

Salt River Project signs PPA for 20 MW solar+storage project

A 10 MW battery paired with a solar array will help the utility study how to integrate more variable renewable generation. 

By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017

New York to make $15M available to fund energy storage projects

NYSERDA is searching for existing technologies to demonstrate how storage can provide multiple power grid benefits. 

By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017

SDG&E contracts for 5 energy storage projects totaling 83.5 MW

The utility will own the two largest projects — 30 MW and 40 MW, respectively — to enhance reliability and integrate renewables.

By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017

The new all-of-the above: HECO looks to wind, solar and beyond for 100% renewables mandate

Hawaiian Electric Co.'s roadmap to a 100% renewables grid will rely on EVs and DERs alongside established central-station renewables.

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017

AMS signs deal with realty firm for 11 MWh of storage to create hybrid buildings

The systems from Advanced Microgrid Solutions are designed to automatically shift the buildings to battery power based on prices and demand response signals from Southern California Edison.

By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017

Storage companies file FERC complaint against PJM regulation market rules

The Energy Storage Association argues PJM should have sought FERC approval for changes to the regulation market it says are unsuitable for short-duration batteries.  

By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017

Is grid defection still a threat to the utility business model?

Three studies debate solar-plus-storage economics, but all agree the technology will disrupt the power sector.

By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2017

SoCal Edison, GE complete first hybrid gas-storage turbine

The 10 MW/4.3 MWh battery and gas turbine system will provide fast-start and ramping services, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions in Southern California Edison's service territory.

By Robert Walton • April 18, 2017

Despite lack of agreement, New Hampshire groups say solar struggle is 'worth it'

Months of negotiation over a net metering successor failed to produce a settlement, but did reveal ample common ground between utilities and solar advocates. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 13, 2017

Ice Energy, NRG installing new energy storage solutions for SoCal Edison

The installations on some commercial and industrial buildings is part of Southern California Edison's mammoth 2015 storage procurement.

By Robert Walton • April 13, 2017

Maryland passes 30% energy storage tax credit for residential, C&I installations

The bill now goes to Gov. Larry Hogan (R), but passed with more than enough votes this week to override a veto. 

By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017

Wal-Mart taps AMS to install 40 MWh of energy storage at California stores

Advanced Microgrid Solutions will put batteries at 27 of the retail giant's locations, helping reduce peak demand and providing grid services to Southern California Edison. 

By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017

First BTM li-ion battery project approved in New York City

Fire safety concerns had blocked deployment of lithium-ion batteries in New York, despite the city's 100 MWh energy storage mandate. 

By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017

Is battery energy storage at a 'turning point' for US utilities?

Speedy deployments of long-duration storage last year in California could mark a watershed moment for the sector, analysts say.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 11, 2017

'Enabler of the smart city': CPS Energy's CEO on democratizing distributed energy

Electric utilities have a central role to play in spreading the energy technologies that make smart cities possible, Paula Gold-Williams, CEO of San Antonio's municipal utility, told Utility Dive. 

By Gavin Bade • April 11, 2017

Vermont bill would direct PUC to draw up energy storage recommendations

Sponsor Rep. Laura Sibilia (I) says she is concerned Vermont could fall behind neighbors like Massachusetts, which is implementing a storage target for utilities. 

By Peter Maloney • April 11, 2017

California PUC approves doubling of SGIP funding, tilted toward storage

Utilities will allocate $83 million annually for three years to help fund customer-sited storage and renewable energy generation.

By Peter Maloney • April 10, 2017