Solana Generating Station Keeps The Sun’s Energy Working After Dark
Solana represents an important technological advance in solar energy production compared to the more-common photovoltaic technology, which needs direct sunlight in order to produce electricity.... Read More
Microgrids Introduce New Issues for Power Engineers and Utility Managers
Some of the most exciting applications of microgrids are now taking place in the U.S. commercial shipping and ports industries, in response to Environmental Protection... Read More
Power Companies Are Proposing An Extra Fee for Solar Customers
Sunlight is free, but if you use it to make electricity your power company wants you to pay. Utilities in many states say solar-friendly rate... Read More
South Korea Considers Plans To Encourage The Use of Enery Storage
Announced on Sunday, in order to prevent possible power shortages, the South Korean government considers mandatory use of energy storing equipment as well as an... Read More
Molten Air Battery Offers Highest Ever Energy Storage Capacity
Researchers have been able to manufacture molten-air batteries that can be recharged – biggest advantage these batteries have over other high capacity batteries. However, the... Read More
It’s Better To Temporarily Shut Down Wind Turbine, Than to Pay for Energy Storage
There are times when solar and wind farms generate more electricity than is needed by consumers. Solar and wind power are emissions-free and renewable, but... Read More
Up to 300 Jobs Will Be Created During Developing An Innovative New Green Energy Project
Irish-based renewable energy company Gaelectric wants to build a £300m compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility on the outskirts of Larne. Compressed air would be... Read More
Electrochemical Step Towards A Better Hydrogen Storage
Hydrogen is seen as a versatile energy carrier for the future but the element does not occur in the free state on Earth. Therefore, it... Read More
Solar or Offshore Wind: Which Is Cheaper?
Deepwater Wind CEO Jeffrey Grybowski said that offshore wind is less expensive than solar power. “The levelized cost of energy comparison among technologies is problematic,”... Read More
Energy Storage Is Cost-Effective but Needs a Clear Market Signal
New system models are showing that energy storage is cost-effective when its full range of services and benefits are fairly accounted for. The reason for... Read More