Day: February 4, 2019
Inside Renewable Energy: Training and Recovery in Puerto Rico — Delivering Real Resilience with Solar Plus Storage
In this episode, representatives of Blue Planet Energy discuss their work in Puerto Rico helping communities deliver on the value of energy storage and solar power through training and education.
Australian Water Utility Seeks Net-Zero Costs with Solar Plus Storage
Adelaide, South Australia, water utility SA Water is planning to achieve net-zero electricity costs by building a solar portfolio paired with energy storage.
Convenience at Heart of New US Ultra-Fast EV Charging Network
Electrify America today said it will install a network of ultra-fast charging stations at locations across the U.S. that have been chosen specifically for everyday charging convenience.
Jordan Eyes Energy Storage as Next Step in Green Energy Drive
Jordan is pressing ahead with its first electricity storage project to bolster its expansion in solar and wind generation. The Middle Eastern kingdom expects to sign a contract for a 30-megawatt battery in the third quarter, according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Al Kharabsheh.……
Finding Island Grid Resilience with Advanced Software Systems
Grid operators on the islands of O'ahu and Puerto Rico are working with advanced software providers to help them understand how their transmission and distribution systems function with increasing amounts of distributed energy resources (DER), as they seek a cleaner, more resilient power…
7 Pro-Earth Actions You Can Take on Earth Day
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, and while it’s easy to appreciate a day that celebrates the importance of environmental protection, it’s not as easy to figure out what actions you can take on Earth Day to show your support for the movement.
Domestic Vehicle-to-Grid Charger Goes Commercial for Nissan EV Drivers
In what London-based OVO Energy is calling a world first, owners of Nissan electric vehicles now will have access to a commercially available domestic vehicle-to-grid charger.
New Jersey Gets 40 MWh of New Utility-Scale Energy Storage
Two new 20-MW/20-MWh stand-alone utility-scale energy storage installations are set to come online in New Jersey this year.
Green Investments Needed to Help Africa 'Leapfrog' to Clean-Tech
About 800 delegates from 59 countries gathered at Africa Climate Week in Nairobi, Kenya, last week to discuss challenges and responses to climate change for inclusion in the international climate negotiation process.
Utilities Can Choose Whether Blockchain Is a Threat or an Opportunity
Blockchain has been in the news a lot lately. Much of the noise is a result of the soaring valuation of the digital currencies it supports like Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, digital currencies are just one application for blockchain technology.