Day: February 4, 2019
Volvo Wants to Convert Diesel Trucks into Clean Energy Storage
Volvo is behind new research that could help convert old diesel truck engines into compressed air energy storage systems for fueling large electric vehicle fleets.
Single European Power Market Is Now Closer to Reality
The European Union’s vision of a single energy market will move a step closer on Tuesday with the start of a joint market for electricity delivered on the same day.
Black & Veatch, SAI Group Win Design-Build Contracts for US Fast-Charging Network
Electrify America has picked two companies to manage the design, permitting and construction of an electric vehicle fast charging network across the U.S.
British Pay-Go Solar Company Is Ready to Reach Millions in Congo
A British company aims to provide solar power to millions of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the vast central African nation where less than a fifth of the population have access to electricity.
Vale Investing $1.7BN in Nickel Mine Amid Battery Boom
The world’s biggest nickel producer is betting C$2.2 billion ($1.7 billion) that the metal has a bright future amid surging demand for battery commodities.
Regulators Approve Five Grid-Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Projects for Southern California
Regulators in California gave San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) approval to move forward with development of five grid-scale lithium-ion battery projects in San Diego and Orange counties.
First Grid-Scale Energy Summit Will Highlight Storage "Beyond Batteries"
In the 2019 FY Budget, the office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) included a $90M request to fund a new initiative it calls “Beyond Batteries.” The initiative is part of the DOE Grid Modernization Initiative, and focuses on new approaches to energy storage, which could include…
First Grid-Scale Liquid Air Energy Storage Plant Commissioned
U.K.-based Highview Power today commissioned what it says is the world’s first demonstration of grid-scale liquid air energy storage technology.
China Strives to Speed Up Development of EV Charging Stations
China plans to build a network of 12,000 charging stations to meet the power demands of 5 million EVs by 2020.
Unpacking the Energy Storage Opportunity in America
Storage is rightfully one of the hottest topics in the energy industry right now. The potential benefits and profitability has prompted plenty of excitement — and questions — among industry leaders.