Chinese Firm Wins Bid for A123
Wanxiang Group, a large Chinese auto parts maker, won a high-stakes auction on Sunday for assets of A123 Systems, the bankrupt American battery maker that was... Read More
Renewables-Grid-Initiative’s European Grid Report
To support a successful implementation of the European Grid Declaration, signed by a coalition of Europe’s 29 largest environmental NGOs and grid operators in 2011, the Renewables-Grid-Initiative (RGI) launches... Read More
Solar Storage Could Save Crops
A new product is set to roll out in India. It’s a food-storage device that uses solar panels to cool produce and preserve crops on... Read More
Smart Grid’s Next Frontiers
It’s a truism in the smart grid industry that all of the disparate technologies that fall under the categories of smart meters, distribution automation, generation... Read More
Ofgem Gives £13.2m To Energy Storage Project
Energy watchdog Ofgem has awarded a fund worth £13.2 million to a four-year long energy storage project. The cash from the regulator’s Low Carbon Networks... Read More
Energy Storage Systems – Who Benefits?
It has been widely thought that the arrival of cost-competitive rooftop solar PV systems would be the biggest game changer in the electricity market. But... Read More
Stand Still For The Apocalypse
The following article is written by Chris Hedges, the Pulitzer Prize political Journalist who authored several nonfiction books including War Is A Force That Gives... Read More
Using Our Bodys’ Energy to Run Devices
The following article might not be directly related to energy storage, but we thought it could be an interesting piece of news. Enjoy! Scientists are... Read More
Future of China’s Renewables
China is pushing ahead with renewables on a very large scale, with renewables and other non-fossil fuel options expected to provide around 15 % of... Read More
From Used Batteries to Microgrid Storage System
General Motors (GM) and ABB have successfully converted used Chevy Volt batteries into a modular microgrid energy storage system that can support distributed generation and... Read More