Lithium-ion batteries are (still) headed for tariffs as of September 1 The energy storage market is set to be the latest affected by Trump’s trade war, and lithium-ion batteries were not included in a group of Chinese imports where tariffs will be delayed until December 15. Solar cells. Solar panels. Inverters. Steel. Aluminum frames for … Continue reading Lithium-ion batteries are (still) headed for tariffs as of September 1→
Could Iron Replace Lithium in Batteries? Transitioning to renewable energy across society will require many changes, including more batteries. Energy storage is crucial for making sure that inconsistent renewable sources, like wind or solar, can stay humming even when the weather isn’t going their way. But batteries have their own problem in the form of … Continue reading Could #Iron Replace #Lithium in Batteries?→
6 thoughts on the current state of the residential energy storage market in California Energy Toolbase hosted a webinar recently entitled “Modeling the Economics Residential Energy Storage Projects in California” where we shared our latest insights on the market. We’re constantly learning and adjusting our thinking as the market evolves. We’re fortunate to have a … Continue reading 6 thoughts on the current state of the residential energy storage market in #California→
Wyoming wind farm making same power with 80% fewer turbines CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Bigger, more efficient equipment will allow an electric utility to redevelop Wyoming’s first commercial wind farm so it produces the same amount of power with far fewer turbines, an example of the growing feasibility of renewable energy in the top U.S. … Continue reading #Wyoming wind farm making same power with 80% fewer turbines→
Electric Utilities: Get Over the Fear of this Four-Letter Acronym Utility management and regulators have endured a long and colorful relationship with monopoly regulation. Much of that time was spent by experts on both sides honing their skills at a single principal regulatory approach: cost of service-based regulation. However, times are “a changing,” and some … Continue reading Electric Utilities: Get Over the Fear of this Four-Letter Acronym→
Gravity over lithium-ion: SoftBank invests $110 million in Swiss storage company Energy Vault The investment of Japan-based SoftBank, which has made a name for itself by pouring money into technology companies such as Uber, WeWork and Slack, further validates the growth of the energy storage industry. “The size of SoftBank investment in Energy Vault is … Continue reading Gravity over lithium-ion: SoftBank invests $110 million in Swiss storage company Energy Vault→
How Electric Cars and Renewables Could Beat Oil Solar and wind sent European utilities into financial disarray, and U.S. utilities are facing a similar fate. Are global oil companies next? A new report from one of the world’s biggest banks, BNP Paribas, says that solar and wind paired with electric cars provide up to seven … Continue reading How Electric Cars and Renewables Could Beat Oil→
Is a California solar+storage boom about to happen? CAISO has warned state regulators that there could be a 4.7 GW capacity shortfall in 2022, in the early evening hours of the annual peak demand events of September. The grid operator has suggested alteration of water cooling laws, as well as increased procurement of resources. The … Continue reading Is a #California solar + storage boom about to happen?→
Bloomberg: Texas makes a case for new plants Bloomberg is reporting that Texas’ generators had a profitable week as intense heat sent electricity prices shot up to unprecedented levels, briefly surpassing a US$9000 a MWh ceiling. That put producers more than three quarters of the way toward profits that the state’s power market monitor says … Continue reading #Texas makes a case for new plants→
How long will NH continue to have fossil fuel generators? Granite Shore Power receives ISO-NE payments simply for keeping power plants available Will New Hampshire continue to burn coal and oil to produce electricity? And for how long? Those are questions for Granite Shore Power, a conglomerate of 18 companies that in January 2018 bought … Continue reading How long will NH continue to have fossil fuel generators?→
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