PJM market monitor pushes capacity market changes to enhance efficiency

Several municipal utilities, environmental groups and rural electric co-ops have questioned PJM's capacity market structure, resulting in new recommendations. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016

PG&E completes battery system performance pilot project in CAISO

So far, frequency regulation is the most cost-effective way to use the battery systems, the utility said. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016

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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

Trump insider: New administration won't attack renewable energy

The president-elect will halt climate activities but not move to revoke wind and solar subsidies, according to a major Trump financial contributor who said he is a member of the transition team.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016

PSE&G completes solar + storage project at New Jersey school

Gov. Christie is encouraging utilities to firm up their systems to avoid outages from extreme weather events. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 10, 2016

LG Chem strikes inverter deal to enter Australian, European markets

A new product with inverter manufacturer SMA can help customers save 80% on their energy bills, the companies say.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 9, 2016

Federal appeals court puts clean energy RFP on hold in Connecticut

The case could have implications for state and federal jurisdiction over markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

How IPL wants FERC to transform MISO energy storage tariffs

Current dispatch rules, designed for flywheels, could degrade batteries much quicker than anticipated, the utility argues.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

Energy storage firm Enphase releases modest earnings amid residential solar slowdown

The developer of microinverters and energy storage has struggled to maintain costs and grow market share as the residential solar market cools down. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016

ScottMadden: California Duck Curve growing faster than expected

Utility-scale solar is contributing more to lower minimum daily loads than distributed generation, the consultancy said. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2016

Tesla: SolarCity merger will add to balance sheet in Q4, insulate against net metering changes

The battery company posted a lengthy blog post Tuesday outlining the financial health of SolarCity and its business plans for the combined companies.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016

Younicos, Panasonic team up for 1 MW solar-plus-storage system in Denver

The storage system is being designed to tap into five revenue streams, including frequency regulation.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 1, 2016

5 unanswered questions after Tesla's big solar roof and battery announcement

As the dust settles, the details of Elon Musk’s new integrated solar-plus-storage offering and its effect on the sector remain unclear.  

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 31, 2016

Indiana utility files with FERC for changes to 'outdated' MISO storage tariffs

Current storage tariffs were designed for flywheel technologies, not modern lithium batteries, argues Indianapolis Power & Light. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2016

Tesla unveils residential solar roof and new Powerwall battery

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled an integrated solar roof and battery storage product at an event in Los Angeles.

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 28, 2016

Tesla started shipping cheaper Powerpack 2.0 grid battery in September

The second version of Tesla's grid scale battery comes "at price points and functionality previously unknown," according to the company. 

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 28, 2016

Siemens says it can develop 36 MWh thermal storage project at $0.11/KWh

The process stores excess wind energy in a rock fill, which is later released to turn a steam generator. 

By Robert Walton • Oct. 28, 2016

VC funding down for smart grid, efficiency firms, but BTM storage bucks the trend

Funding for smart grid, efficiency and storage firms was down in the third quarter, but residential and commercial battery applications were a bright spot for the sector. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 27, 2016

Updated: Sunrun partners with LG for home batteries, but will continue using Tesla as well

Sunrun will add LG to its residential battery suppliers for the Brightbox, where it had used only Tesla batteries before.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 27, 2016

Southern's Powersecure contracts with Bloom for fuel cell + storage solution

Powersecure will purchase 50 MW of Bloom fuel cells to supply customers like the Home Depot with a new backup power option.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2016

How Walmart is leveraging DERs for its 100% renewable energy goal

The retail giant is already a rooftop solar leader and is now applying its massive market power to energy storage.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016

Lockheed Martin installs 1 MW battery at New York facility

The system will reduce the company's power bills and provide services to the state's grid operator.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2016

AMS installs 3.65 MW of battery storage at California water agency

Water treatment facilities are prime targets for battery storage due to high electricity consumption and the opportunity to cut demand charges. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 24, 2016

Hawaiian Electric rolls out TOU rate pilot program

The utility is beginning to sign customers up for a rate program designed to incentivize the consumption of solar energy during midday hours.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 24, 2016

Zinc-battery storage developer Eos Energy raises $23M in funding

The uptick in funding showcases the growing interest in energy storage space beyond lithium ion battery storage. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 20, 2016

Keep it simple, states: Community solar developers say complex regulations stifle growth

Community solar is supposed to be a renewable energy panacea, but developers say extensive rules could constrain deployment in major markets.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 20, 2016