Storm readiness: Shifting from generators to energy storage systems
Fossil fuel-powered generators are strapped with emission concerns, maintenance needs, and potential personal risk, whereas a battery-based energy storage system is safe, efficient and has a very low operating cost.
Sunrise brief: U.S. energy storage sets Q2 high water mark
Also on the rise: Not all ‘lithium-ion’ batteries are dangerous. Solar industry should focus on virtual power plants, says DOE’s Jigar Shah. And more.
U.S. energy storage sets Q2 high water mark with 1.7 GW / 5.6 GWh
Wood Mackenzie said the U.S. market will install 66 GW of storage between 2023 and 2027, 83% of which will be at the grid scale.
Solar industry should focus on virtual power plants, says DOE’s Jigar Shah
With the days of solar net metering “numbered” and more utilities looking to deploy virtual power plants that compensate owners of distributed storage, industry veteran Jigar Shah sees virtual power plants as a route to industry success.
Not all ‘lithium-ion’ batteries are dangerous
As the energy storage trend unfolds, stories litter the media landscape about lithium-ion batteries catching fire, and even exploding. It’s a valid concern, and the time for consumers to understand a basic truth about lithium-ion batteries is long past due.
Sunrise brief: U.S. energy storage deployments to exceed 10 GW this year
Also on the rise: Nextracker opens steel manufacturing facility in Las Vegas. Briggs & Stratton launches new lithium iron phosphate battery packages. And more.
Briggs & Stratton launches new lithium iron phosphate battery packages
The new systems include a battery, an inverter and a control system. The U.S. manufacturer claims its storage systems have a lifespan of over 10,000 cycles and a depth of discharge of 80%.
On the Floor at RE+: $12/module recycling, Tesla Powerwall III specs, EV vegetation management, and more
During an electrifying visit to Las Vegas, pv magazine USA not only enjoyed a party in an ice bar and another in a Ferris Wheel above the city, but also attended SEIA’s “Women in Solar” event and shook hands with numerous manufacturers of solar goods.
RE+ 2023: Ushering in new era of U.S. clean energy
RE+ 2023, held last week in Las Vegas, was bursting at the seams with attendees, exhibitors and enthusiasm. Three pv magazine editors share their insights and observations on key drivers, exciting new products, trends, manufacturing momentum and a few persistent uncertainties.
What causes batteries to degrade?
Having discussed battery chemistry in a previous article, Volytica diagnostics here examines the causes of battery degradation and how to extend device lifetimes, ahead of a pv magazine webinar tomorrow.
