Sonnen battery still running after 28,000 full charge cycles
The battery maker published test results indicating the longevity of its storage systems after extended use.
California breaks 1 GW energy storage milestone (and looks to a ‘future’ 1.21 GW moment)
Energy storage is making its presence known on California’s electricity grid as projected shortfalls widen and deepen in the coming years. (Dr. Emmett Brown just might be impressed.)
Solar 101: Accessorize your rooftop PV with batteries, panels, and EV chargers
Rooftop solar is just the start, as energy storage, smart electrical panels, and EV chargers enter the mainstream for solar owners. Here’s a guide to matching your solar array with some of the most popular accessories.
Recycling: a key in the U.S. quest for lithium-ion battery supply chain relevancy
As the use of lithium batteries is set to grow rapidly over the next decade, researchers and businesses are turning to recycling to address global raw material supply-chain issues.
Electric vehicle battery materials factory to open in Tennessee
Novonix plans to retrofit a Chattanooga, Tennessee General Electric plant to produce 8,000 tons of anode materials annually for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems.
Sunrise brief: Arevon opens 100 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage facility in California
Also on the rise: Partners Group takes a controlling stake in Dimension Renewable as FTC Solar exits, Koch unit buys into a battery company, AltaSea plans a 2.2 MW solar array at the Port of Los Angeles, Captona adds to its fuel cell portfolio, and Canadian Solar wins 86 MW in solar energy auction.
Reviewing energy storage targets as Maine becomes the ninth state to participate
‘LD 528: An act to advance energy storage in Maine’ was signed by Governor Janet Mills, with The Pine Tree State joining several others in the trend of embracing energy storage goals. How does it compare to the other eight state targets?
Sunrise brief: Work starts on 465 MW solar project for Amazon
Also on the rise: FP&L installs the first components on its 900 MWh BESS project, and Canadian Solar inks a deal with Santander to fund its EMEA pipeline.
ConEdison is developing a battery storage and EV charging facility
The Brooklyn facility is the first of its kind for New York, and one of many ConEdison sustainability-related projects.
Virtual power plant project gets underway in Maryland demonstration
The 0.55 MW / 2.2 MWh capacity Elk Neck Battery Storage Pilot Program won regulatory approval even though its cost-benefit outlook left multiple parties questioning its value.
