Hybrid projects that are a combination of wind energy, solar PV, and other energy sources, are becoming a more and more attractive option to drive the energy transition to higher shares of renewable energy in the mix. Siemens Gamesa is one of the pioneers in this development with a long-term track record in hybridization and off-grid technology.…
Two must-haves for an effective microgrid
By David Chiesa, director business development S&C Electric Company Grid capability has come a long way in recent years. We are moving past antiquated solutions, such as diesel generation and reclosers, devices that automatically reset a breaker after it has been tripped from a fault. It is now possible to design an electric transmission grid…
Stationary Battery Storage Market could hit $35 billion by 2030, says Global Market Insights
With grid-connected battery storage systems getting into the mainstream power supply, stationary battery storage market is forecast to witness an upswing in the coming years. Energy storage has served as an interface between intermittent renewable power and the benefits of 24/7 reliable, clean resilient energy supply. Utilities around the world are intrigued by the storage…
Vattenfall unveils co-located 22-MW battery
Vattenfall’s battery@pyc, the largest co-located battery installation in the United Kingdom, is now operational, storing renewable wind power from the company’s Welsh onshore wind farm Pen y Cymoedd. The 22-MW facility, which shares electrical infrastructure with the Pen y Cymoedd wind farm, will help the UK National Grid maintain frequency levels and reliability of electricity…
ACCIONA receives grid-scale energy storage certificate
ACCIONA Energia has received the first-ever prototype certificate for a grid-scale energy storage solution by DNV GL. The handover of the certificate took place at the American Wind Energy Association’s 2018 WNDPOWER Conference in Chicago. To explore the possibilities of grid-scale storage, ACCIONA Energia started up a hybrid plant for storing electricity in batteries as…
Stanford researchers develop water-based battery to store wind & solar power
Stanford scientists have developed a manganese-hydrogen battery that could fill a missing piece in the nation’s energy puzzle by storing wind and solar energy, lessening the need to burn carbon-emitting fossil fuels. This article comes from the Stanford News, and is authored by Tom Abate. Read the full version here. Stanford researchers have developed a […]
DOE announces funding to support long-duration energy storage
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $30 million in funding for projects as part of a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program: Duration Addition to electricitY Storage (DAYS). DAYS project teams will build innovative technologies to enable long-duration energy storage on the power grid, providing reliable electricity for 10 to […]
DOE offers $19 million for advanced battery & electrification research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $19 million to support 12 new cost-shared research projects focused on batteries and vehicle electrification technologies to enable extreme fast charging. Selected research projects are focused on developing EV systems that can recharge rapidly at high power levels, decreasing typical charge times to 15 minutes or less […]
NEC to supply 20-MW energy storage system to Ørsted
NEC Energy Solutions (NEC ES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, is supplying Ørsted UK with a 20-MW GSS Grid Storage Solution. “The future energy system will be completely transformed from what it is today, with a smarter, more flexible grid, balancing supply and demand with new technology and cleaner energy generation,” said Matthew Wright, Managing Director […]
Battery storage, smart grid & efficiency companies raise $472 million in VC funding
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 first quarter of 2018. Battery storage Corporate funding in Battery Storage came to $299 million in 12 deals compared to […]
ABB deploys microgrid with large battery-energy storage in Australia
ABB is supplying a containerized microgrid solution to support a gas-fired power station in optimizing and automating its operations, increasing energy efficiency, reducing fossil-fuel consumption and enabling uninterrupted power supply from Alinta Energy’s Newman Power Station, which supplies mining operations in the Pilbara in Australia. ABB’s microgrid includes a 30-MW battery energy-storage system, which is…
NREL helps Canada create Electric Charging and Alternative Fueling Stations Locator
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) teamed up with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to create the Electric Charging and Alternative Fueling Stations Locator, a Canadian version of the lab-developed Alternative Fueling Station Locator. The tool, which is part of a significant investment by the Canadian government to expand the country’s electric and alternative fueling infrastructure, ensures drivers and […]
KULR Technology licenses award-winning battery internal short-circuit device
Under agreement with National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), KULR Technology will be the exclusive manufacturing, distribution, and marketing partner for the patented, award-winning Battery Internal Short Circuit (ISC) Device to industrial, research, and design clients. Developed by NREL and NASA, the Battery ISC Device revolutionizes the way lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are evaluated so designs can be improved […]
No precious metals in this Ballard fuel cell
This is a key focus for Ballard, as one would expect, and with recent ground-breaking catalyst developments, such as proprietary treatments to increase durability.
Global Market Insights says annual shipments in global fuel-cell market set to exceed 900 MW by 2024
Global Market Insights says increasing investments toward development of hydrogen refueling station coupled with rising demand for space heating across commercial and residential establishments will drive the fuel cell market share.
New York seeking proposals to modernize grid with integration of renewables & storage
New York’s Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that up to $15 million is available for projects that will help New York improve the resiliency, efficiency, and overall performance of its electric grid to save on energy and costs to combat climate change. Modernizing the grid supports Governor Cuomo’s initiative to deploy 1,500 MW of energy storage…
The green bank value proposition
This article comes from global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright. It is authored by Associate, Benjamin Grayson. Read the full version here. Green banks in six states are emerging as valuable and distinct financial partners for developers and lenders seeking to lower their costs of capital. With their deep understanding of regulatory regimes in their…
BP launches wind & battery storage project with Tesla
BP Wind Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Rolling Thunder I Power Partners LLC, has signed a purchase agreement to install a high-storage battery at its Titan 1 Wind Farm in South Dakota. The project is the first of its kind in BP’s U.S. operated wind business and a potential step forward in the performance and…
Siemens Gamesa to build 194-MW wind, plus 20-MW battery storage project in Australia
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been commissioned to build a pioneering wind facility in Australia, which will combine the installation of a wind farm with 56 of the firm’s SG 3.4-132 turbines. The project will include a battery energy storage system. Located in the Australian town of Stawell, in the state of Victoria, this…
Argonne National Lab scientists see promise in Lithium-air battery
The key features of the team’s newly developed battery cell are a new protective coating for the lithium metal anode, which prevents the anode from reacting with oxygen and hence deteriorating, and a novel electrolyte mixture that allows the cell to operate in an air atmosphere.