Storage insiders tepid on Tesla's new battery system
Tesla presented its new battery power-storage system last week in California. The sensational low price of the system does not yet have the competition shaking in their boots; not officially, at least. On the contrary, whether the device can deliver on all that it promises is questionable.
Tesla 'R' Us: more solar firms partner with the Powerwall
Tesla’s breakthrough battery storage offering proves irresistible to leading solar companies keen on bundling the tech with their own service and products.
Tesla's tech breakthrough only half the battle, says Lux Research
New home storage system requires collaboration with power electronic providers, greater cost reduction and attractive finance options to really achieve market penetration, say analysts.
Tesla unveils sleek, low-cost battery solution for home and commercial
Powerwall home battery and Powerpack commercial battery unveiled by Elon Musk last night could prove game changing for domestic and business storage.
Sungevity and Sonnenbatterie strike storage partnership deal
Companies pair up to offer home energy storage to customers in the U.S. and Europe, roll out set to begin in second half of 2015.
Tesla to announce home and utility-scale battery next week
Company sets April 30 date for unveiling, widely believed to be a new home battery and one for utility scale, to be produced at companys new gigafactory.
Update: SPI buys stake in ZBB ahead of storage deal
As part of a supply agreement valued at between $80 million and $120 million, SPI will integrate ZBB Energy’s advanced energy storage systems in its PV solutions for solar markets around the globe. The Chinese solar developer will also invest $33.4 million in the U.S. company and could end up with a 54% stake in the company.
Sumitomo taps RES, Toshiba for major US energy storage project
The Japanese conglomerate is investing in renewable energy infrastructure to help balance the electricity grid serving the northeastern United States. Sumitomo has commissioned RES to build the first independent large-scale battery power storage system for the frequency regulation market operated by
regional grid operator PJM.
Smart grid implementation could generate $3.75 billion for Netherlands
As part of the PowerMatching City pilot project, a community of 40 households used solar panels, micro CHP plants and heat pumps to provide their own electricity and heat their own water. They also used smart software to share electricity with neighbors. The experiment was the first of its kind in the world.
Enphase clears Hawaiian Electric's solar interconnection backlog
The U.S. microinverter specialist meets its goal to clear 90% of the backlog on Oahu, increasing the company’s portfolio on the island to 20 MW of solar interconnections.
