In Southern California, we supplied close to 40 megawatts of power conversion systems in a record turnaround time, demonstrating Parker’s expertise in supporting the completion of large-scale energy storage projects
Parker Hannifin and AES deploy large-scale energy storage system in Chile
This 20 MW energy storage project will provide spinning reserve and grid reliability services for the Norte Grande Interconnected System, one of Chile’s four separate electricity systems.
Measure partners With AES to deploy drones at record scale for energy industry
Measure, a “Drone as a Service” operator, has announced a global partnership with The AES Corporation (AES) to scale and leverage its industry-leading drone service to inspect AES’ energy infrastructure in 17 countries. The use of the drone technology is expected to help AES improve safety and avoid more than 30,000 hours of hazardous work…
Open Innovation Contest: AES seeking drones to improve safety & availability of its plants
The AES Corporation announced the advancement of its efforts to lead transformation in the energy industry with an open innovation contest targeted at improving the safety and increasing availability of power plants through unmanned inspections in extreme heat. To further its efforts to create a safer, smarter workplace, AES is launching an Open Innovation Contest in…
AES to install 37.5-MW energy storage system in San Diego
The AES Corporation announced its subsidiary, AES Energy Storage, has entered into two contracts with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). AES will install and commission two storage arrays totaling 37.5-MW using its Advancion energy storage solution at sites in San Diego County, California. The SDG&E-owned energy storage arrays will help to improve regional reliability and integrate…
Commentary: After a tough 2015, independent power producers will seek ways to stick ratepayers
Independent power producers became increasingly prominent after deregulation of the electric power industry drove regulated utilities to divest their power plants into separate companies.
Energy storage in Ohio and its potential to advance renewable energy
This article, from law firm Bricker & Eckler, is authored by Dylan Borchers and J. Thomas Siwo. Cost-effective energy storage is frequently referred to as the “holy grail” of renewable energy. Electricity, as a commodity, is an instantaneous product that requires supply to precisely match demand at any given moment. Due to their intermittent nature,…
AES Energy Storage surpasses 1.5 million MWh of delivered service
AES Energy Storage, a subsidiary of The AES Corp, has announced that its fleet of advanced grid storage solutions achieved an important milestone, by surpassing 1.5 million MWh of delivered service in the U.S. and Chile. In January 2014, AES entered its sixth year of commercial service from advanced battery arrays. Working with electric grid…