NRG, Ice Energy to roll out 25 MW of energy storage in California
NRG Energy Inc. and Ice Energy will roll out 25 MW of energy storage solutions in California. Up to 1,800 of Ice Energys thermal storage units are expected to be installed early next year.
Younicos to add 150 jobs in Germany, US
Younicos has announced it will double its workforce by 2017, adding new jobs in both Germany and the U.S., in response to the expected “exponential” growth in the energy storage market. Overall, the battery specialist has a 4 GW project pipeline.
Expert analysis: The solar storage story
Led by the charge of Teslas headline-hogging Powerwall announcement, the selection of storage technologies unveiled at this year’s Intersolar Europe was refreshingly innovative, says IHSs Sam Wilkinson.
France storage project highlights cost journey facing batteries in Europe
Nice Grid pilot storage project by EDF’s power grid unit ERDF reveals that the economic model of storage technology is not yet viable across most of Europe’s main grids.
From the Mag: A selection of stories from the July issue
pv magazine’s July edition includes a thorough examination of the utility-scale solar sector in the U.S., tracks the globalization of the tracker industry and explores the storage markets and policies that are driving the battery sector.
Leclanché secures $8.2 million in financial backing
Swiss battery maker, Leclanché has secured CHF7.7 million (around US$8.2 million) in additional funding to support its growth plans. Major shareholder, Recharge Aps has also agreed to convert up to CHF 17 million of its loan into equity.
Younicos and Duke Energy combine on 36 MW Texas storage project
German battery specialist Younicos, together with Samsung SDI, to collaborate with U.S. utility Duke Energy on creation of 36 MW storage plant in Texas.
Solar-powered Formula E can overtake Formula 1, says Richard Branson
The Virgin tycoon believes all-electric and solar-powered racing cars will prove more attractive to sponsors and racing enthusiasts within the next four or five years.
Powervault raises $1.1m in crowdfunding for its storage platform
The U.K.-based tech startup hopes to take on Tesla in the British home storage market, and has raised 700,000 pounds on investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.
Smart Home Energy to grow to USD4 billion market by 2025
Embodied by devices like Nest, the Smart Home Energy market is set to exhibit impressive growth in the coming years. IHS Technology made the prediction today that the global market for Smart Home Energy devices and services will reach US$4 billion by 2025.
