California energy-storage bill passes committee
Senate Bill 700, if passed, would require the state’s utilities to create rebate programs for customers that install energy-storage systems to accelerate their proliferation.
EnergyWakeup: Energy Toolbase’s John Gurski discusses how installers can create smarter proposals
In cooperation with SolarWakeup, pv magazine USA brings you a podcast by EnergyWakeup featuring Energy Toolbase’s John Gurski on how his solar startup can help installers create smarter proposals, leading to more business.
SDG&E signs contracts for 83.5 MW more battery storage
The Southern California utility is going for more lithium-ion batteries, including the world’s largest battery system, to accommodate its leading portion of renewable energy.
LG Chem launches U.S. residential battery lines
The Korean conglomerate is making its first foray into the U.S. market, including a partnership with Sunrun to deploy its energy storage solutions.
Maryland legislation backs growing role for energy storage
If signed by the governor, two bills will provide tax credits for energy storage systems and study methods to increase storage deployment.
Global battery pipeline reaches 3.4 GW in Q1
Latest data from market analysts IHS Markit reveals a utility-scale global battery storage pipeline of 3.4 GW, but the U.S. market is expected to slow as completions outpace new announcements.
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.
