Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

New reduced solar price in Greece but capability fails once again as parliament passes EUR100m EV subsidy plan
The rate tariff agreed by German business ABO Wind for two 10 MW solar projects in Igoumenitsa was available in a tender which alloted just 142 MW of generation ability, well except the hoped-for 482 MW. It is really hoped a slimline licensing process, to be used in the next purchase round, will address the problem.
Jul 29, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Tariffs, Greece, tender, Europe, ABO Wind, Kostas Karamanlis
Microsoft trials hydrogen-powered data facilities
The software program titan has actually started examining hydrogen fuel cells as a back-up source of power at one of its U.S. information centers. A 250 kW pilot system efficiently powered part of the center for 48 hrs as well as the business is currently eyeing 3 MW systems to change back-up diesel generators.
Jul 29, 2020 // Storage, Solar to Fuel, USA, Microsoft, hydrogen, North America, fuel cells, Mark Monroe
Northvolt secures $1.6 bn support for twin battery gigafactories
In a little over ten years, Northvolt aims to pour 150 GWh of batteries onto the European market, each year. The firm is also functioning to resource end-of-life batteries for half its raw materials.
Jul 29, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, NORTHVOLT, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Europe, Norway, Alexander Hartman, Peter Carlsson
'Not unreasonable' to anticipate Gresham House to target larger capabilities as it continues to scale
Gresham House has made a variety of announcements as of late, making further acquisitions as well as targeting ₤ 15 numerous debt financing with a private offer of protected power bonds.
Jul 28, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Gresham House, Rupert Robinson
Aceleron obtains ₤ 2m financial investment to expand recyclable battery services
UK battery storage developer Aceleron has actually obtained a ₤ 2 million equity financial investment to assist further expand its procedures.
Jul 28, 2020 // Storage, UK, Europe, Aceleron, Amrit Chandan
US utility CPS Energy seeks to add up to 900MW of solar, 50MW of storage to portfolio
San Antonio, Texas-based utility CPS Energy is advancing initiatives to diversify its generation portfolio as it plans to amount to 900MW of solar, 50MW of battery storage as well as 500MW of brand-new modern technology services.
Jul 28, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, Texas, Battery Storage, utility-scale PV, North America, utility, cps energy, Paula Gold-Williams
Chemists progress solar energy storage focused on global difficulties
Enhancing need for electrification in backwoods presents challenges, but additionally produces opportunities for growth of decentralized electrification systems. Compared to conventional electric grids based on large, central power generation terminals commonly used in developed countries, a decentralized approach provides lower resources cost, a smaller sized footprint as well as nimble release.
Jul 27, 2020 // Technology, Storage, USA, North America, Utah State University, Tianbiao "Leo" Liu, Bo Hu, Maowei Hu, flow battery
Combining solar cell and also liquid battery generates long-lasting solar storage
Solar cell scientists at the University of Sydney and University of New South Wales dealing with chemists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States have actually developed a highly efficient and also durable solar-flow battery, which is a way to create, shop, and redeliver eco-friendly electrical power from the sun in one device.
Jul 27, 2020 // Technology, Storage, Australia, solar cell, perovskite, Oceania, Anita Ho-Baillie, Wenjie Li
Portugal's hydrogen call brings in EUR16 billion of suggested financial investments
The suggested projects come from Portuguese and also European companies covering the whole worth chain. The call, which has a budget of up to EUR40 billion, is part of the country's hydrogen method.
Jul 24, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Portugal, Europe, hydrogen
Redflow batteries to include VPP abilities
Australia-based battery vendor Redflow has joined forces with smart-energy systems specialist carbonTRACK to include online nuclear power plant functionality to its flow batteries.
Jul 24, 2020 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, Redflow, Tim Harris, Spiros Livadaras
High-performance dual-ion lithium titanate battery
Scientists in China have actually produced a dual-ion battery with a lithium titanate anode and also graphite cathode. Their research study concentrates on some of the problems emerging from the material's low specific ability as well as their gadget shows leading performance for a lithium titanate battery.
Jul 24, 2020 // Technology, Storage, China, Asia, dual-ion battery, CAS
Globe's 'largest behind-the-meter solar project' breaks ground in Nevada
Innovation infrastructure company Switch as well as property administration company Capital Dynamics have actually revealed the groundbreaking of 3 advancements in Nevada, one of which is claimed to be the biggest behind-the-meter solar project in the world.
Jul 23, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Capital Dynamics, USA, TESLA, pv power plants, Nevada, Gigawatt 1, Adam Kramer, solar-plus-storage, North America, switch
Britishvolt and Welsh Govt Sign MoU for 30 GWh Battery Factory
Maker Britishvolt has authorized an MOU with the Welsh Government to establish a readily viable 30 GWh battery manufacturing plant in South Wales.
Jul 22, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Storage, battery, Lithium ion, Britishvolt, Wales, Orral Nadjari
LG Chem Unveils Full Home Backup Solution With SolarEdge
LG Chem has actually announced that it has actually joined pressures with SolarEdge to bring compatibility with the LG RESU10H (400V, 9.8 kWh) residence battery.
Jul 22, 2020 // Storage, Inverters, Software, LG CHEM, SolarEdge, battery, International, RESU Home Battery, LG Chem SolarEdge, Jeongjin Hong
NV Energy files plans for three solar-plus-storage projects in Nevada
Utility NV Energy has actually revealed plans to develop three solar parks as well as a massive transmission line project in Nevada, as it aims to transform the state's clean energy landscape.
Jul 22, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, Nevada, solar-plus-storage, North America, nv energy, Battery Energy Storage, Doug Cannon