Solar represented 13% of California’s power in 2016
One in eight electrons generated at a facility in California came from a solar panel, according to data from the U.S. Department of Energy.
NREL: Solar + storage costs twice as much as solar (with chart)
The National Lab’s latest report uses its renowned cost modeling to find that even a PV system with small batteries costs nearly twice as much as a standalone PV system.
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.
Flow battery maker Primus Power raises $32 million
The most recent funding influx means the California battery maker has secured $114 million to date, and the company has hinted at trying to break into the Chinese market.
New York invests $11 million to fund community microgrids
Winners in State 2 of the NY Prize Community Microgrid competiition will receive $1 million through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to engineer and develop plans for microgrids to bring local clean energy generation and backup power to their communities.
“We are at war”
Among the many changes that solar markets are experiencing in the United States, moves by the Trump Administration cast a long shadow at the Intersolar USA East trade show, which opened today.
SEIA goes to bat over C&I rates in California
In a case that may have impacts for both residential rates and storage, the industry group is taking exception to PG&E proposals regarding peak hours, demand charges and other items.
EDF creates U.S.-based storage unit
EDF Renewable Energy has created a new subsidiary for distributed solar and storage projects up to 30 MW.
EV growth gives lithium-ion batteries cost edge in storage
The growing demand for affordable electric vehicle batteries is driving cost reductions in lithium-ion battery technology, which is beneficial for affordable stationary storage, according to a new Lux Research report.
Aquion files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
After losing money for the past two years, the saltwater battery storage company couldn’t raise enough new capital to meet its debt obligations, leading to the filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware yesterday.
