3 GW solar potential in Ireland's brownfield sites
A report from U.K.-based renewable energy advisor Dulas has highlighted the ‘hidden potential’ of solar in Ireland, by analyzing the countrys brownfield sites, outlining the clear incentives, but also the challenges of setting up PV projects on the sites.
UK: STA urges government to move quickly on creation of pro-storage policies
The switch to a smarter power network in the U.K. is contingent on supportive government policies that nurture the nation’s storage industries, says the Solar Trade Association.
South Korea to give incentives for energy storage as part of renewables spending spree
The South Korean government announced an initiative that provides incentives for utility-scale solar operators to install energy storage units alongside the PV plants, while also outlining plans to invest USD 27 billion in renewable energies over the next five years.
Enphase surveys U.S. distributors for Q1 2017 AC battery deliveries
Enphase Energy announced at SPI 2016 that it has begun canvassing its U.S. distributor network to gauge interest for mass orders of its AC Battery system, which was test marketed in Australia over the past year, culminating in 70,000 units in shipment process there.
Advanced Microgrid Solutions to embark on 40 MW SoCal storage project
The San Francisco-based clean tech firm has been selected by Southern California Edison to deliver a 40 MW fast-response energy storage system in the state to help manage circuit load and integrate higher levels of solar energy.
MiaSolé Launches Flex Series Modules At SPI
MiaSolé announced a new generation of FLEX Series solar panels for BIPV applications, with a 17% efficiency and a weight of 0.5 lb./sq. foot, four times less than glass panels.
Powin Energy developing a 2 MW energy storage unit in California
U.S. manufacturer and developer of energy storage systems Powin Energy has been selected to complete a 2 MW/8 MWh energy storage system that should be operational in Irvine, California, by the end of the year to help alleviate power loss concerns.
U.S. boosts energy storage 126% in Q2
According to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor, a quarterly publication from GTM Research and the Energy Storage Association (ESA), the United States deployed 41.2 megawatts of energy storage in the second quarter of 2016, an increase of 126% over the first quarter of the year. The nation is on track to deploy 287 megawatts of energy storage this year.
Australia: One small gain for battery storage, one big win for fossil fuel industry
Australia’s principal policy maker for the energy markets has waived through a rule change that could accelerate the use of battery storage to provide grid stability as more renewables enter the market. But the rule maker has shocked participants with another decision that may reinforce the dominance of the big fossil fuel utilities.
Enphase begins AC battery shipments to Australia and New Zealand
U.S. firm projects demand volume of 70,000 units of its AC battery in first year as demand for residential storage Down Under expected to continue steep growth trajectory.
