How to Evaluate an Energy Storage Project?
The levelized cost of energy is a value proposition metric that can prove to be useful when assessing investments in energy storage projects. It offers... Read More
New Software Promises to Optimise Energy Storage Systems
The Electric Power Research Institute has introduced a tool to help utility companies and grid operators construct models based on different scenarios, resulting in “direct... Read More
Energy Storage To Flourish For Next 10 Years
In yet another piece of promising news for the burgeoning energy storage industry, Pike Research estimates that one sector of the industry will reach $30... Read More
Solar Energy Storage Targeted For Military Applications
Hot on the heels of the announcement that it will put up £19 million for energy entrepreneurs, the UK took yet another step into its energy... Read More
Flywheel Storage Buttresses Pennsylvania Grid
PJM, the electric grid operator serving 14 states in the U.S., is enlisting the help of flywheel energy storage to maintain the stability of its... Read More
Aruba Partners BYD, Will Be Emissions-Free By 2020
A Dutch-administered island off the coast of Venezuela occupied the headlines last week, as it sealed a deal with Chinese carmaker BYD to achieve zero-emissions... Read More
Australia and UK Take Big Step Into Energy Future
In a bid to increase power generation from renewable energy, Australia has put up some $400m in funds for two government programs – the Industry... Read More
Why DC Microgrids Are Critical For Every Home
The sheer number of electrical devices we have means power outages can be one of the most frustrating experiences our lives. The truth is, we... Read More
Breakthrough in Self-Sustaining Photovoltaics
A team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is currently hard at work improving an advanced solar cell that stores and dispenses power concurrently. Hongrui Jiang,... Read More
The Challenge For The Energy Storage Sector’s Profitability
Looking back at the past three years, it’s difficult to have an optimistic outlook on the energy storage sector. After all, investors have witnessed the... Read More