News Analysis: Installations crater in Hawaii after incentives gutted
In 2015, Hawaii’s Public Utilities Commission eliminated the state’s net-metering incentive. Since then, the number of permits pulled on Oahu for solar installations has plummeted, reaching a new low in 2017 of only 449.
CIT leads 50 MW battery storage finance for SCE
CIT, Macquarie Capital and Advanced Microgrid Solutions have closed what they call the first non-recourse project financing of a battery storage system, destined for the West Los Angeles Basin service territory of Southern California Edison (SCE).
GTM Research notes geographical expansion of U.S. energy storage
The company reports that 21 states have at least 20 MW of energy storage projects proposed, under construction or already in place.
Kaua’i to meet 1/4 of power needs with solar thanks to Tesla system (with video)
The island is a view into what a future with high penetrations of renewable energy will look like.
Younicos to upgrade Kodiak Island to lithium energy storage
Younicos will build a 3 MW lithium ion battery storage system for the Kodiak Electric Association (KEA) in Alaska with completion expected by August, ready for high wind season. The installation replaces a lead acid array installed in 2012.
Hydronium-ion battery developed by Oregon State University
Scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) have developed the world’s first battery using Hydronium ions to carry its charge. OSU says that the development provides new options for the development of stationary batteries to store power generated from solar PV.
NEST iON to build battery R&D facility in Rochester
The facility will be sited at Kodak’s Energy Storage Hub at the Eastman Business Park in the Finger Lakes. The high-density lithium ion battery manufacturer also will add a pilot production line, expected to be on line in a few weeks.
EnSync provides PPA to Oceanic Time Warner in Hawaii
The solar+storage project utilizes EnSync’s Matrix Energy Management and SuperModule Energy Storage Platform on a 400 kW PV system.
sonnen to open new manufacturing and R&D hub in Atlanta
Production at the InnovationHub expected to commence in the second quarter of the year, the German storage specialist confirmed. Facility combines sonnen’s U.S. manufacturing operations and product research capabilities.
ABB to provide microgrid solution to Alaska community
The Swiss technology company will provide a microgrid combining battery and flywheel storage technologies to improve energy stability for around 300,000 people near Anchorage, Alaska.
