battery
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Energy Storage
Europe’s Biggest Battery Supports More Renewable Energy on the UK Power Grid
Zenobe, a grid-scale battery storage specialist, and Wartsila Energy Storage have launched a project designed to store excess power from several offshore wind farms in the North Sea.
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Gas
Missouri Utility Plans New 800-MW Gas-Fired Plant, Will Include Energy Storage
A utility that serves customers in Missouri announced it plans to build an 800-MW natural gas-fired power plant, along with the company’s first large-scale battery energy storage facility, at a site near St. Louis.
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Electrification
Sonnen, Energy Groups Join for Major Texas VPP Project
Abundance Energy, sonnen, and Energywell Technology Licensing on May 6 said they will work together on development of behind-the-meter, battery-enabled VPPs. The program is designed to support retail energy customers of Texas-based Abundance Energy, while also providing support for the state’s power grid.
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Energy Storage
End-of-Life and Damaged Battery Shipping: Navigating State and Federal Regulations
Navigating the world of battery transportation can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with pieces that just don’t seem to fit. As the energy transition continues, and with more technologies and industries
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Connected Plant
Battery Intelligence Management System: An Innovative Solution for ESS Safety
Energy storage systems (ESS) are critical for grid stability as renewable energy adoption accelerates, but safety concerns have emerged due to fire hazards in lithium-ion batteries. Korea Electric Power
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Energy Storage
Second-Life EV Batteries: The Future of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
Does it really make sense to manufacture new batteries for energy storage systems when a much better alternative is already available? How second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries can enhance energy
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Commentary
From Waste to Wireless: How RF Power is Eliminating Disposable Batteries
The increasing reliance on battery-powered devices plays a substantial role in the unfolding environmental crisis. With industries and consumers dependent on single-use and rechargeable batteries, the global waste problem continues to escalate.
Lithium-ion batteries, while effective, contribute significantly to environmental degradation due to resource extraction, manufacturing emissions, and disposal challenges. Radio frequency (RF)-based wireless power technology is emerging as a viable alternative.
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Hydrogen
Chinese Research Group Unveils New Lithium-Hydrogen Battery System
A research team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has published a study that supports use of a new type of chemical battery system for energy storage and electric vehicles. The USTC team, in their report published in the Angewandte Chemie International Edition, said the system utilizes hydrogen gas as the […]
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Hybrid Power
Building the Largest Clean Energy Microgrid in Puerto Rico
Analysis of the levelized cost of energy shows how renewables have become more cost-efficient every year. Today, the least-expensive way to meet energy needs is with renewable resources. For industries at risk of power outages or those requiring always-on power, clean energy projects can offer a lifeline. Fundamentally, distributed energy resources (DERs) can give organizations […]
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Hybrid Power
Applying Photovoltaic Charging and Storage Systems: Challenging the Limits of PV Technology
To achieve net-zero goals and accelerate the global energy transition, the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that countries need to triple renewable energy capacity from that of 2022 by 2030, with the development of solar photovoltaics (PV) playing a crucial role. Additionally, the comprehensive electrification of combustion engine vehicles is an indispensable measure for reducing […]
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