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
Audi Pioneering New Solution to Intermittency Problem
Audi, the German automaker known for its stylish cars such as the R8, is emerging as an unlikely innovator in the field of energy storage.... Read More
Rapid Growth Projected for Off-Grid Telecoms Stations
Off-grid mobile telecommunications base stations are slated for a dramatic growth over the next 7 years, with revenues crossing the $10-billion mark by the year... Read More
5MW Salem Microgrid Debuts in Oregon
Up to 500 businesses and residences in southeast Salem can look forward to a more dependable and efficient supply of energy thanks to the unveiling... Read More
New Residential Energy Storage System for European Homes
This fall, Europe will welcome the arrival of AU Optronics’s new residential storage system, PowerLegato. The all-in-one energy storage system will be unveiled at Intersolar... Read More
Why Should Utilities Embrace Microgrids?
Whether you like it or not, the microgrid industry is expanding. According to Navigant Research, microgrid capacity that is planned, under construction, or already in... Read More