Wind Energy Storage Articles & Analysis

Large-scale renewable energy and battery energy storage projects have a pivotal role as the United States moves to a clean energy system. Where and how these facilities are sited is a complex process that involves many considerations and parties.To further support state and local governments and Tribal nations with this process, the U.S. Department of Energy is seeking applications from ...

By Smart Grid Observer

A new report from Global Market Insights focused on the thermal energy storage (TES) market finds that the segment was valued at USD 47.5 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to2032. The main driver for this is the growing adoption of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. Thermal energy storage systems help mitigate the intermittent nature of these ...

By Smart Grid Observer

The clean energy future for California is still attainable, despite infrastructure challenges, extreme weather impacts and technological and policy gaps. To achieve this, we must act now. This week at Climate Week NYC, Edison International released Reaching Net Zero, a forward-looking analysis that reinforces the urgent need for multisector collaboration, enhanced efficiencies and significant ...

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, through a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with ENERGYWERX, announced the Innovative Queue Management Solutions (iQMS) for Clean Energy Interconnection and Energization program. This program will award $11.2 million to no more than 25 distribution utilities to ...

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Danish renewable energy developer Eurowind Energy A/S has acquired a 55-MW solar portfolio in Portugal, which is in the advanced stages of development by local firm Insun. The acquisition includes 11 photovoltaic (PV) projects, each with a capacity of 5 MW, mainly grouped into clusters of 15 MW. These projects are situated in the Aveiro district and are anticipated to be ready for construction ...

By Eurowind Energy A/S

EVLO Energy Storage Inc., an integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, has announced the deployment of three EVLOFLEX battery energy storage systems in the Commonwealth of Virginia.​​​Set to be commissioned in 2025 and 2026, these projects will support the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), the most ambitious clean energy policy in ...

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NREL this week released the 10th annual electricity sector data for the Electricity Annual Technology Baseline (ATB)."For a decade, the Electricity ATB has been supporting consistent, timely assumptions in energy analyses," said Brian Mirletz, who leads the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Electricity ATB project. "The free, open-source product provides detailed cost and performance data ...

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The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) recently announced the Solar and Wind Interconnection for Future Transmission (SWIFTR) funding opportunity, which will provide up to $10 million to develop new analytical tools and approaches that will accelerate the reliable interconnection of renewable energy into the electrical ...

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Introduction: In an era where energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction are paramount, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology stands out for its remarkable fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions. Historically, the primary function of CHP has been to provide continuous supplies of electricity and heat, achieving efficiencies of around 90% – significantly higher than traditional ...

By Clarke Energy

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking additional generation resources. The RFP seeks up to 1,500 megawatts of additional power generating capacity to be in service no later than December 15, 2028. The RFP includes all sources, such as natural gas, wind, solar and energy storage proposals. PSO is open to acquiring energy through a variety of ...

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PXiSE Energy Solutions enthusiastically announces that effective January 1, 2023, Tim Allen has assumed leadership as President and CEO. Tim brings more than 22 years of experience across utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects, software controls, investor-owned utility, independent power producer and pure developer realms. His unique set of skills, beginning with an Electrical ...

By PXiSE Energy Solutions

Piclo, a leading global marketplace provider for flexibility services, has started working with National Grid on a project to deliver an independent marketplace that widens and streamlines participation for all types of distributed energy resources (DERs) capable of providing flexibility services, otherwise known as non-wires alternatives (NWAs)*.The initial phase of the project will run for 12 ...

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On September 28, 2022, state and local leaders joined NextEra Energy Resources, LLC , and Portland General Electric (PGE) to celebrate the commissioning of the first utility-scale energy facilities in North America to co-locate wind, solar and battery storage, generating renewable power for customers. Near Lexington in Morrow County, Oregon, Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facilities includes 300 ...

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The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), this week announced $26 million to fund projects intended to demonstrate that America's electricity grid can reliably run with a mix of solar, wind, energy storage, and other clean distributed energy resources. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Solar and Wind Grid Services and Reliability ...

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A new AESO report examines three possible scenarios for the evolution of the Alberta electricity grid between June 2022 and 2035, the date by which the Federal government has committed Canada to a net-zero electricity grid. Two of the AESO's three scenarios, the "First-Mover Advantage" and the "Renewables and Storage Rush," illustrate the critical role that wind energy, solar energy and energy ...

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Michigan's energy future will require a more resilient, efficient electric grid that adapts to distributed sources of power generation. To that end, Michigan joined 11 states across the country in exploring the comprehensive electricity planning that will be required for states to create a more optimized grid that's also more affordable for customers. The Michigan Public Service Commission and ...

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Vena Energy-Australia has named Doosan GridTech as its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner to build Queensland's largest energy storage system. This battery energy storage system (BESS) will play a major role in improving grid stability and supporting the state's shift to renewable energy. Located near Wandoan in the state's southwest region, the BESS will have a discharge ...

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Next year brings renewed prospects for America to support renewable energy and, in turn, address climate change, while creating hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs, providing enormous social and health benefits, ensuring energy security and resilience, and spurring a post-COVID economic recovery. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) this week released its Vision for Driving a Clean ...

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Ideematec Inc., the leading global supplier of solar tracking systems, today announced that it was selected by world-leading developer Hecate Energy to provide 4 megawatts (MW) of its Horizon L:Tec™ solar trackers for an upcoming installation. The project, located in Newberry, South Carolina, will be installed by construction and project management services company, Reach Construction ...

By Ideematec Deutschland GmbH

GridUnity announced this week that the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has rolled out the company's cloud-based new generation interconnection queue application tool to simplify and streamline the process for its power generators. MISO provides transmission service and oversight for a region which stretches from Louisiana to Michigan, Minnesota and Manitoba. The ISO/RTO serves 42 ...

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