Energy Storage News

Fingrid is extending the test for real-time publication of balancing power pricing data. The aim is both to increase the transparency of the electricity market and to create a level playing field for all operators on the market. Fingrid targets to enable the participation of flexible electricity consumption, ...

Jul. 15, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy services business line, launched its new electric mobility unit in North America by integrating the company’s US-based electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions subsidiary, formerly known as eMotorWerks, into the Enel X brand as of July 12. With the launch of this new unit, the company will add JuicePass, Enel X’s new EV charging app as well as eMotorWerks’ ...

Jul. 14, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) software company Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) recently (7/12) unveiled ANM Strata 2.0, the next generation of its flagship product following successful on-grid deployments and pilot projects in the US, UK and Germany. ANM Strata 2.0 is the most widely deployed and versatile DERMS on the market, with enhanced tools for data analytics, ...

Jul. 14, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Renewable energy technology advances, innovation in storage and digitization and increased distributed energy generation are accelerating the pace of the global energy transition, according to the latest EY research in collaboration with IDC, a leading global analyst house. A year ago, EY teams and IDC mapped the major drivers to determine when three tipping ...

Jul. 4, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Utilidata, an industry leader in energy optimization software extending from the substation to the grid edge, and Sense, whose intelligent home energy monitor provides real-time insights into energy and device activity in the home, recently (7/2) announced that they are joining forces to create a digital twin of the electric grid that maps ...

Jul. 4, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and The Solar Foundation are joining the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), several national residential solar companies, and other nonprofit organizations to develop new automated permit software for distributed solar and storage, reducing the cost of solar installations and saving resources for local governments and taxpayers.NREL ...

Jul. 2, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) received more than $3.2 million from the Technology Commercialization Fund within the U.S. Department of Energy to fund a dozen technology maturation projects.The announcement from the Department of Energy (DOE) this week noted another 65 projects at 11 other national laboratories will receive about $21 million in funds. The Technology ...

Jul. 1, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

AES Alamitos, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, recently announced the groundbreaking of a 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery-based energy storage system for Alamitos Energy Center (AEC) as part of a larger modernization and replacement project of the existing AES Alamitos Generating Station. The energy storage facility in Long Beach will provide up to 400 MWh of local energy to ensure power ...

Jun. 30, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

The race to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is the defining challenge of our generation. The world needs more clean and renewable power quickly, but the accelerated deployment of renewables comes with multiple challenges, including reliability, resiliency, scalability and land use.At peak times, we already have more renewable power than the grid can handle in some US states and countries. Despite ...

Jun. 30, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

National Grid recently (6/3) unveiled a new battery storage system in Pulaski, New York, that will reinforce electricity reliability for regional customers during periods of peak demand, and alleviate the need for traditional infrastructure upgrades and investments. The installation is the first-of-its kind battery storage system in the company’s U.S. service area.“Energy storage is a vital ...

Jun. 20, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, recently announced the completion of construction of a comprehensive energy resiliency and energy infrastructure project at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina. The $91 million project, which required no upfront capital from MCRD PI, features resilient ...

Jun. 19, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

North Carolina’s diverse Clean Energy Industry now boasts over $14 billion in revenue, 43,238 jobs, and over 1,700 firms according to the 2018 North Carolina Clean Energy Industry Census, released today by North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA). Since NCSEA pioneered the first state-based Clean Energy Industry Census in 2008, North Carolina’s Clean Energy Industry and ...

Jun. 19, 2019

By North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

Eos Energy Storage (Eos) has announced two new projects deploying the company’s Aurora 2.0 battery system in major markets on both coasts of the United States. The next generation solution integrates the company’s aqueous, zinc Znyth® battery technology — built on ten years of testing and learning — as a safe, sustainable, and scalable alternative to Lithium Ion.The Eos Aurora® 2.0 has ...

Jun. 19, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

TRC, a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions, recently (6/18) announced a new strategic partnership with Opus One Solutions that will enable utilities to seamlessly plan, build and manage the modern grid.Opus One, a pioneer in grid software engineering, is the maker of the web-based GridOS®, a dynamic software platform that gives utilities, ...

Jun. 18, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Arlington Energy’s colossal 1GW UK portfolio of energy storage and gas peaker projects continues to evolve. Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd has commenced construction work at a battery site on Greenfield Road, Bedford. The independent connection provider (ICP), will oversee all private, contestable, and EPC works relating to the 40MW assignment – from initial design, through to final ...

Jun. 18, 2019

By Smith Brothers (Contracting) Ltd

REC Solar, a subsidiary of Duke Energy Renewables, is working with the Pleasanton Unified School District in Pleasanton, Calif., to utilize solar plus energy storage solutions to significantly cut its emissions and save on energy costs. The project will include the installation of 1 megawatt (MW) of solar carports and a 660 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery energy storage system at Pleasanton ...

Jun. 18, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Recently (6/12) the California Energy Commission awarded more than $31 million to help advance clean energy research to the next stage.The projects, funded by the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program, are designed to help accelerate the electricity sector's transformation to meet the state's energy and climate goals. The program has invested more than $718 million in ...

Jun. 17, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Saft has acquired 100 percent of the shares of Go Electric Inc., a leading US-based developer of distributed energy resiliency solutions for microgrids and Commercial & Industrial customers.Go Electric’s microgrid power controller technology, combined with energy storage, plays a key role in enabling customer sites to ‘keep the lights on’ by islanding them from the grid should a power outage ...

Jun. 17, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

One year into its campaign to reach $1 trillion in U.S. private sector investment in renewable energy and enabling grid technologies by 2030, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is releasing a progress report tracking U.S. renewable investment and assessing the policy and market pathways needed to achieve  ...

Jun. 16, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

AutoGrid, a leader in flexibility management software for the energy industry, announced recently (6/16) its latest project in Japan, which will be the largest storage-virtual power plant (VPP) in the world by asset volume. The project anticipates adding more than 10,000 assets to the VPP between 2020-2021, with rapid scaling in subsequent years.Under the partnership, AutoGrid will supply ...

Jun. 16, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer