Energy Storage

Energy Generation

Low Cost Zinc Air Battery-A Game Changer?

The zinc air-based battery’s low cost is drawing attention from utilities and power companies.

Energy Generation

Energy Storage – General Electric Gets Serious

An investment of US$250 million in Durathon battery technology by General Electric is further proof that the market is maturing.

Energy Generation

No Time for Utilities to Look Back

The traditional business model must be scrapped otherwise the utility will not survive the energy transformation.

Energy Generation

Distributed Generation Complicates Resource Planning

Distributed generation is complicating the utility’s previously simple task of resource planning.

Energy Generation

Hawaii Encourages Energy Storage Development and Microgrid Technologies

In an attempt to establish robust microgrids with energy storage technologies, Hawaii is developing a test bed for developers.

Energy Generation

Subsidy-Free Solar Becomes a Reality

With solar technology prices on the decline the industry is developing without subsidies or feed-in tariffs.

Energy Generation

California-Will Energy Storage Offer Solutions Where Demand Response Fails?

The demand response program in California has not done enough to engage consumers, nor has it solved the complex relationship with renewable generation. This has led California to bank on energy storage as a solution.

Energy Generation

California's Energy Storage Mandate-Will Others Follow?

California created a market overnight by issuing an energy storage mandate. It hopes to safeguard its renewables mission and provide better energy security.

Energy Generation

Distributed Generation – Utility’s Main Revenue

As solar develops and low-cost battery options offer power storage, the utility could see its main source of revenue coming from distributed generation.

Energy Generation

Distributed Generation To Supply a Third of US Power

The utility sector needs to effectively incorporate distributed energy resources to offer energy efficiency and power reliability.

Energy Generation

Power-to-Gas Makes Serious Headway

Power-to-gas developments make it a lead contender for storing excess renewable energy.