Energy Storage News

As part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions and invest in 1,000 megawatts of new utility-scale solar energy by 2025, Salt River Project recently announced investments in two new solar energy + battery storage plants. The Sonoran Energy Center will be the largest solar-charged battery project in the state and with the addition of these two plants will make SRP one of the largest investors ...

Nov. 19, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti recently (11/6) announced unanimous City Council approval of power purchase agreements for the Eland Solar and Storage Center -- the largest solar and battery energy storage system in the United States. "We are entering a make-or-break decade for the preservation of our planet, and L.A. is leading the transition to a low-carbon future that will combat the climate ...

Nov. 18, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Ørsted announced this week that following final investment decision from its Board of Directors it has commenced construction on the company's first utility-scale solar plus battery storage project, the 460megawatt (MWac) Permian Energy Center. The facility is located in Andrews County, Texas, and will come online in mid-2021. Upon completion of the Permian Energy ...

Nov. 13, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Moixa, the UK-based pioneer of smart battery and EV charging software, recently announced that its GridShare smart software is optimizing 100MWh of batteries across 10,000 homes in Japan. This is believed to be the largest single fleet of batteries under management in the world. The milestone was achieved within one year of launching the GridShare Japan service with its partner ITOCHU, the ...

Nov. 12, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

KD Market research has presented a detailed report on  “Global PhotoMos Relays Market” which includes the ...

Nov. 11, 2019

By Fast.MR

Africa is set to become increasingly influential in shaping global energy trends over the next two decades as it undergoes the largest process of urbanisation the world has ever seen, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.   Africa Energy Outlook 2019, a special in-depth study published today, finds that current policy and investment plans in African countries are ...

Nov. 11, 2019

By International Energy Agency

Catherine Von Burg, CEO of SimpliPhi Power Inc., an Oxnard-based provider of innovative energy storage systems, today called on California officials to reform the state’s antiquated energy laws, regulations and infrastructure, and adopt distributed energy generation and storage to provide real long-term solutions and greater safety than the state-approved ...

Nov. 11, 2019

By Simpliphi Power, Inc.

The compatibility of the IMEON solar inverters and BYD lithium batteries, certified by both actors, allows Imeon Energy to meet even better the expectations of its customers. Users thus have a reliable and performing solution to aim for energy autonomy and to advance renewable energies. This compatibility also gives the company the opportunity to strengthen its positions in high potential markets ...

Nov. 10, 2019

By IMEON Energy

EaglePicher Technologies, a leading battery systems supplier for mission-critical applications across defense, aerospace and medical, announces the appointment of Richard Hunter as chief executive officer. Hunter most recently served as president of L3 Technologies - Defense Electronic Systems division, a global defense technology innovator.     “For ...

Nov. 10, 2019

By EaglePicher Technologies

A fresh report titled “ Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market” has been presented by KD market research. It evaluates the key market trends, advantages, and factors that are pushing the overall growth of the market. The report also analyzes the different segments along with major ...

Nov. 5, 2019

By Fast.MR

At DPE 2019 in Rimini, Italy, FPT Industrial, Energy Rental, Sices and Riello UPS gave the global preview of an innovative zero-emission system for a 300 kVA Dieselpowered mobile generator. The system combines and integrates two high-efficiency UPS modules with two high-performance battery systems, which may be powered by a conventional external line (i.e. electrical grid) or renewable sources ...

Nov. 4, 2019

By Siemens AG

As a California manufacturer of non-toxic, safe, residential, commercial and personal mobile energy storage and emergency power systems, SimpliPhi Power is extending its “Energize California” program — an initiative  ...

Oct. 30, 2019

By Simpliphi Power, Inc.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has announced that dozens of associations representing a broad array of interests are calling for an extension of the Section 48 and Section 25D Investment Tax Credit (ITC). More than 70 organizations representing farmers, homebuilders, environmental groups, electric cooperatives and a variety of other industries sent a letter to ...

Oct. 29, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) recently announced the release of its Breakthrough Battery Technologies report, which shows that exploding investment in battery technologies is revolutionizing the sector much faster than expected and setting in motion a seismic shift in how we will power our lives and organize energy systems as early as 2030. With funding pouring into battery technology ...

Oct. 29, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Sembcorp’s UK business has powered up its first 60 MW of “ultra-fast” battery storage capacity. The company has commissioned three 20 MW sites in England that will support grid operations. They bring Sembcorp Energy UK’s operating portfolio in Great Britain to 973 MW, and represent one half of a planned 120 MW energy storage portfolio, the company said. The three sites are ...

Oct. 29, 2019

By Global Media Publishing Ltd.

A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 10 companies offering advanced electric vehicle (EV) charger management technologies in the vehicle grid integration (VGI) industry, with Enel X and Nuvve ranked as the leading market players. The continued growth of the plug-in EV (PEV) industry is pushing ...

Oct. 28, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

KORE Power, a leading developer of high-density, high-voltage energy storage solutions, recently (10/22) announced its intentions to build a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the U.S. to support global growth efforts for its Mark 1TM Energy Storage System. The new facility will produce systems that are made in the USA and will stimulate economic growth with 2,000 U.S.-based ...

Oct. 27, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd is set to provide turnkey electrical engineering services at the planned Sunnica Energy Farm – a 500 MW solar-plus-storage project. The clean energy scheme is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project and, if approved, will be capable of powering around 100,000 homes. Acting as the Independent Connection Provider (ICP), Smith Brothers will ...

Oct. 22, 2019

By Smith Brothers (Contracting) Ltd

Highview Power, a leader in long-duration energy storage solutions, recently (10/21) announced plans to construct the UK's first commercial cryogenic energy storage facility (also referred to as liquid air) at large scale, which will be located at a decommissioned thermal power station in North of England. The 50 MW/250 MWh project is a clean large-scale energy storage facility that can help the ...

Oct. 21, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

From November 19-21 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the beautiful city of New Orleans will host PowerGen International. A full scale networking center for electricity generators, as well as utility and solution providers across all aspects of power generation. Attendees will be able to view an array of summits (conferences), exhibitions, and ...

Oct. 21, 2019

By MoistTech Corporation