Massachusetts energy storage mandate a go It's official. Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday signed into law Massachusetts's energy storage requirement, making it the third state in the nation to mandate energy storage use by utilities. The exact target will be determined by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) H. 4568, a comprehensive energy … [Read more...]
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EnSync Sells Innovative Solar-Plus-Storage PPAs in Hawaii
August 4, 2016 By Leave a Comment
EnSync Energy Systems has sold a portfolio of power purchase agreements to AEP Onsite Partners--including three innovative solar-plus-storage PPAs. "These are the first solar-plus-storage PPAs in Hawaii. We believe this is a first nationally and I am confident it is the first PPA of its kind utilizing hybrid storage," said Dan Nordloh, executive … [Read more...]
Tesla for Easy Microgrid Buying, Black & Veatch for Sustainability & Axiom Exergy for Cool
August 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Tesla: Would you like your microgrid in a bag or box? Tesla's vision of one-stop-shopping for microgrid-like products came closer to reality this week following approval of its merger with SolarCity by the independent members of each company's boards of directors. Elon Musk, the CEO and major shareholder of both companies, is positioning … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Positions to be Third State to Set an Energy Storage Mandate
August 1, 2016 By 4 Comments
Massachusetts entered the vanguard of the energy storage industry with legislative approval late Sunday night of an energy storage mandate. The mandate – a requirement that utilities procure a specified amount of energy storage by 2020 – is part of a broader energy bill state lawmakers passed minutes before the legislative session ended for the … [Read more...]
The Hybrid Microgrid Down Under…Lux Research Sees Distruptive Energy Ahead…Other Quick News
July 29, 2016 By 1 Comment
Construction will begin in September on a hybrid microgrid in Coober Pedy, a remote town in the Australian outback where conditions are harsh. Two Senvion MM92 turbines will supply wind energy to the hybrid microgrid, which also will use solar and battery storage to help the community reduce its reliance on diesel fuel. The project has … [Read more...]
Solar Microgrids in South Africa Electrify, Boost Economic Development
July 22, 2016 By 2 Comments
Accenture Development Partnerships has teamed up with the University of Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development (NDIGD) and The Rural Development Company to develop solar microgrids in South Africa that aim to provide rural electrification and economic development. Accenture is trying to create a sustainable economic model that can be … [Read more...]
Alaska Center Seeks New Microgrid Technology…Microgrid Brings Peace & Quiet to Kenya Park…Other Quick News
July 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Funds available in microgrid technology competition The Alaska Center for Microgrid Technologies has launched a competition that offers financial and lab assistance for microgrid technology development. The grand prize winner will receive $275,000 to accelerate commercialization and improve operation and efficiency of a microgrid technology. … [Read more...]
What the Changes to California’s Self-Generation Incentives Mean to Energy Storage
July 6, 2016 By 1 Comment
Energy storage gets a big nod under recent changes to California's self-generation incentives, which also place new emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The California Public Utilities Commission approved the revisions to the self-generation incentive program (SGIP) on June 23. Under the changes, 75 percent of the funding goes to … [Read more...]
Microgrid Control System Proposed to Meet Long Island Peak Load Demand and Other Quick News
July 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Massachusetts-based Anbaric Microgrid says it has proposed a microgrid control system in a solicitation to meet peak load demand in the South Fork area of Long Island. Dirk van Ouwerkerk, lead partner for Anbaric Microgrid, wrote about the project in an op-ed article published by Hamptons.com. PSEG Long Island is about to choose a … [Read more...]
Solar Plus Storage Eliminates Hefty Demand Charges… and Other Quick Microgrid News
June 30, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Federal tax incentives for solar plus energy storage systems are currently available for up to 30 percent of the total cost. For Mission Viejo business Franchise Services, an investment in solar plus storage will drastically reduce utility bills -- and eliminate hefty demand charges. The company, which occupies a 44,000 square foot office … [Read more...]
