Energy Storage News

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

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

【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

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

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

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

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

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

Viridity Energy Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ormat Technologies, today announced that it has signed agreements with Consumers Energy to provide energy management and demand response software, services, and solutions to Consumers Energy customers in Michigan. Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, providing natural gas and/or ...

Jun. 7, 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

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Jun. 5, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) has announced the launch of a world first in the history of renewable energy with the creation of its CEOG project (French Western Guiana Power Plant). According to the company, the project harnessed via HDF Energy's Renewstable® solution will deliver ...

May 31, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

California is in the process of deploying substantial amounts of renewable generation, targeting 50% of grid-supplied energy coming from renewables by 2030. A new study by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab forecasts the significant grid challenges that arise as more renewables are deployed, specifically the increasing daytime over-generation, increasing evening peaks, and ...

May 30, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Siemens Gamesa recently (5/17) inaugurated a new Gamesa Electric technology and manufacturing centre in the Madrid town of San Fernando de Henares. As a result, the company has expanded and upgraded the facilities previously operated in Coslada, evidencing its clear-cut strategic commitment to technology development and innovation.The new plant is equipped with two test benches for testing and ...

May 18, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

A new report by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) concludes that increased use of electric vehicles and increasing customer choice coupled with an expanded array of attractive electricity-powered technologies will help improve U.S. energy efficiency while reducing emissions in concert with substantial economic growth over the next three decades.  EPRI's U.S. National ...

May 17, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer