Energy Storage News

BYD, a Chinese battery manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen, has reportedly signed an agreement with Germany-based inverter maker Kostal for a new strategic partnership further aimed at providing energy storage solutions. Citing reliable sources, the deal will further see them merge their products for the European market, offering storage solutions to commercial and residential solar segments. ...

Sep. 12, 2018

By CMFE Research

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) has announced the release of the 2018 Utility Energy Storage Market Snapshot, the second annual overview of the energy storage market.Now in its second year, the Energy Storage ...

Aug. 30, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the Battery Storage, Smart Grid, and Energy Efficiency sectors for the second quarter (Q2) and first half (1H) of 2018.  Total corporate funding (including venture capital funding, public market, and debt financing) in 1H 2018 ...

Jul. 24, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Southwest Research Institute has opened a new Energy Storage Technology Center, amassing its diverse scientific research, development and evaluation of energy storage systems under one roof.The facility houses SwRI technology to evaluate and develop battery and energy storage systems for electric, plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles; grid storage; flywheels; and stationary systems such as flow ...

Jul. 18, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

SAE International created its groundbreaking line of Power and Propulsion Information Products in support of cross-industry knowledge sharing regarding major aerospace technology issues. The collection features 40,000+ resources, including standards, journal and feature articles, books, technical papers, and videos. A preview of the collection, including a signature SAE TechInsight and a white ...

Jul. 17, 2018

By SAE International (SAE)

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Hydrogenics Corporation recently (7/16) announced that the first major energy storage facility using hydrogen in North America is now operational.  The facility features technology developed and manufactured in Mississauga, Ontario by Hydrogenics and represents one of several projects selected ...

Jul. 17, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Recently (7/16), the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it will award 95 grants totaling $95 million to 80 small businesses in 26 states.  Funded through DOE's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, today's selections are for Phase II research and development.  Small businesses that demonstrated technical feasibility for ...

Jul. 17, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Recently (6/29), U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced $100 million in funding for 42 Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs). "America's continued energy security and global competitiveness will depend vitally on a sustained effort in science and discovery," said Secretary Perry. "By mobilizing the talents of our nation's top scientists and forging them into powerful, pro-active ...

Jul. 3, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently (6/29) requested approval of four cost-effective energy storage projects totaling approximately 567 megawatts, in a filing at the California Public Utilities Commission.In January, the CPUC  ...

Jul. 2, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

【Summary】Hyundai has teamed with Finnish energy-technology company Wärtsilä to use use “second-life” electric-car batteries for stationary energy storage. Now that automakers are all working on electric vehicles, the issue of what happens to used batteries has come up. Hyundai, with help from Finnish energy-technology company Wärtsilä, has come up ...

Jun. 30, 2018

By Greensmith Energy Management Systems

Electric vehicles have a bit of a problem as they reach the ends of their lives—just what to do with the leftover battery. Although the battery may have reduced power storage to when it is new, it still can hold ...

Jun. 30, 2018

By Greensmith Energy Management Systems

Wärtsilä, the Finnish power plant and marine equipment giant, is shifting away from its fossil-fuel heritage and toward a future that is 100 percent dominated by renewables. Wärtsilä will be “leading the way to the power industry’s transformation toward a future that utilizes 100 percent renewable energy,” ...

Jun. 29, 2018

By Greensmith Energy Management Systems

Finnish-based energy-solution provider, Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with automobile producer, Hyundai Motor Group to establish a commercial partnership for the use of second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries in storage solutions. (From l) Javier Cavada, President of Energy Solutions at Wärtsilä, Dr. Youngcho Chi, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Technology ...

Jun. 28, 2018

By Greensmith Energy Management Systems

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently (6/21) announced the release of the state's comprehensive Energy Storage Roadmap to guide New York toward its nation-leading energy storage target. With this Roadmap, New York is jumpstarting the development of this clean energy technology, while supporting the Governor's energy storage target of 1,500 megawatts by 2025 the equivalent electricity demand ...

Jun. 27, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Recetly (6/25), the U.S. Department of Energy and the Israeli Energy Ministry signed the Implementation Agreement to establish the U.S.-Israel Center of Excellence in Energy, Engineering and Water Technology.  ...

Jun. 26, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

NEC Energy Solutions (NEC) announced recently (6/21) that they have completed and commissioned the largest energy storage system in Europe for Germany-based EnspireME, a joint venture between Eneco, a Netherlands-based renewable energy company and Mitsubishi Corporation. The 48 MW energy storage system located in Jardelund, Germany has over 50 MWh of storage capacity and will generate ...

Jun. 25, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Xcel Energy Colorado's preferred Colorado Energy Plan for meeting its future generation needs would have significant and positive economic impacts over the next two decades for both the state and Pueblo County, according to a recent study conducted by the research division of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado. "As we continue to evaluate the impacts of our proposal, we ...

Jun. 21, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Renewable Energy Aggregators (REA) recently announced a new streamlined path to market for their first two northeastern Pennsylvania projects. Recent orders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) disclaimed licensing jurisdiction over these 500-megawatt projects, allowing them to proceed without the need to secure a federal license under the Federal Power Act. As a result, REA ...

Jun. 21, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Consumers Energy recenly (6/13) announced it is seizing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape Michigan's energy future with a plan that embodies its Triple Bottom Line commitment to people, the planet and prosperity.The company will file an Integrated ...

Jun. 14, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

UK-based Highview Power reports that the world’s first grid-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant will be officially launched today. The 5MW/15MWh LAES plant, located at Bury, near Manchester will become the first operational demonstration of LAES technology at grid-scale.The LAES plant has been developed in ...

Jun. 6, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer