TC Energy advances 1 GW pumped hydro energy storage project
The pumped hydro project aims in part to reduce the amount of electricity that is exported from Ontario to several U.S. states at a loss.
TransAlta Renewables plans solar-plus-storage project to support nickel production operations
The project in Western Australia is expected to cut emissions at the nickel production facility by 12%, reduce fuel costs, and improve electricity supply reliability with the addition of the battery storage system.
Groups call on DOE to draw a roadmap for TVA to shift to renewables
TVA currently has no plan to achieve emission-free power and that is frustrating advocacy groups along with a handful of TVA member companies.
CATL claims to have made sodium-ion batteries a commercial reality
Researchers have been keen to make the technology work as it offers a cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-ion products.
NREL releases a financial analysis tool for energy storage technologies
The model allows users to specify up to 15 parallel technology assessments that can span completely different storage types or focus on a single technology.
California CCAs contract for 778 MW of solar
Almost all of the new capacity has yet to be built, with the new contracts putting Central Coast Community Energy, Silicon Valley Clean Energy total joint signings well over 1 GW.
Sunrise brief: An energy tax credit that wins the support of the fossil fuel industry and environmentalists?
Also on the rise: A startup invents a breakthrough battery electrolyte, renewables generated a record amount of electricity in 2020, a 250 MW solar project is proposed in Wyoming, and more.
Sunrise brief: Sunnova expands the reach of solar and distributed energy for grid support
Also on the rise: Tesla said it is working to ‘dramatically’ improve its solar roof installation performance, FPL’s ‘community solar’ program hits its ceiling, and Michigan and Wisconsin look to expand their own community solar offerings.
Tesla deployed 1.72 GWh of energy storage and 177 MW of solar energy in the first half
In its Q2 earnings statement, Tesla said it is working to improve its Solar Roof installation capabilities and aims to reduce their installation time “dramatically.”
UK government launches competition to spur long-duration energy storage innovation
New tech which can store power for longer than four hours can secure funds toward demonstrator project costs.
