PJM Interconnection (PJM), America’s largest electric grid operator with a service territory that spans 13 states and the District of Columbia, risks a shortfall of electricity within the next six years yet continues to apply processes that discourage the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS), according to a new Gabel Associates, Inc. report commissioned by the … Continue reading How PJM Can Reform Its Interconnection Processes to Expedite Battery Storage and Avoid Looming Electricity Shortfall
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NREL’s Research in Battery Energy Storage Is Helping Advance the Clean Energy Transition
To bring new clean energy sources online across the United States and around the world, several questions need to be answered. Where are the best places to build out new generation like solar and wind farms? How can we get all that clean energy from its source to where it needs to be? What is … Continue reading NREL’s Research in Battery Energy Storage Is Helping Advance the Clean Energy Transition
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EU battery storage set for its moment in the sun with photovoltaics (PV)
By combining renewables with flexible, clean growth, the EU can benefit from abundant locally produced wind power and photovoltaic solar power, reduce dependence on imported fossil energy and avoid costs. This report analyses the system benefits of coupling renewables with clean flexibility, with a focus on the opportunity for pairing solar electricity generation and battery … Continue reading EU battery storage set for its moment in the sun with photovoltaics (PV)
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Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power
81% of renewable additions in 2023 were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, offering countries a compelling business and investment case to triple renewables by 2030. In 2023, the global weighted average levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) from newly commissioned utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind energy, offshore wind and hydropower fell. Between 2022 and 2023, … Continue reading Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power
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The Council of Ministers approves Spain’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan
The new PNIEC estimates that by 2030 there will be 62 gigawatts (GW) of wind power installed, with 3 GW corresponding to offshore wind power – compared to 50 GW in the previous PNIEC – as well as a huge deployment of solar photovoltaic up to 76 GW (including 19 GW of self-consumption), 4.8 GW … Continue reading The Council of Ministers approves Spain’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan
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Japan can raise renewable energy share to 80% by 2035
Japan could boost the share of renewable energy in its electricity production to 80 percent by fiscal 2035 by expanding the use of storage batteries and enhancing regional power grid cooperation, a Japanese think tank said in a recent study. Japan could achieve a sharp increase in the share of renewables in its power generation … Continue reading Japan can raise renewable energy share to 80% by 2035
Continue readingThe Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability
European electricity markets are facing an unprecedented energy revolution, driven by the rise of renewable energies. Batteries and hybridisation of technologies are emerging as key players in this transformation process, not only optimising the integration of clean energy but also mitigating price volatility and increasing the profitability of investments. Falling battery prices and the advance … Continue reading The Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability
Continue readingPhotovoltaics proposes mandatory storage in renewable energy auctions
Unef maintains that hybrid plants with batteries will thus internalize the risk that storage will not obtain sufficient remuneration to cover costs and be profitable.The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef) is working on an alternative to promote storage in Spain, which is causing so many headaches due to the lack of a regulatory framework that hits … Continue reading Photovoltaics proposes mandatory storage in renewable energy auctions
Continue readingBiden-Harris Administration Announces Over $3 Billion to Support America’s Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create Over 12,000 Jobs, and Enhance National Security
Investing in America Agenda Will Generate $16 Billion in Total Investment to Onshore Critical Materials Like Lithium, Support Good-Paying Union Jobs Across the Battery Sector, and Enhance the Nation’s Economic Competitiveness. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda , the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced over $3 billion for 25 selected … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $3 Billion to Support America’s Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create Over 12,000 Jobs, and Enhance National Security
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Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency
Plant hybridization is the new frontier of repowering and it entails the integration of different types of technology within the same site. In Italy this process has already seen the implementation of pioneering projects such as those at Venaus. In order to increase energy production, it isn’t always necessary to build a new power plant … Continue reading Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency
Continue readingBiden-Harris Administration Announces $72.8 Million Loan to Build Solar photovoltaic (PV) and Storage Microgrid on Tribal Lands
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO), today announced the closing of a $72.8 million loan guarantee to finance the development of a solar-plus-long-duration-energy-storage?microgrid. The microgrid will be located?on the Tribal lands of the Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces $72.8 Million Loan to Build Solar photovoltaic (PV) and Storage Microgrid on Tribal Lands
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AMEA Power to develop largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Egypt
The projects will bring AMEA Power’s total capacity in Egypt to 2,000 MW of wind and photovoltaic (PV) power, accompanied by 900 MWh of battery energy storage systems.AMEA Power will invest an additional $800 million in two major renewable energy projects in Egypt, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s clean energy transition. The projects will … Continue reading AMEA Power to develop largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Egypt
Continue readingBattery Breakthrough Initiative open for consultation
Consultation has opened today on the Australian Government’s $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative, being delivered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget in May, the Battery Breakthrough Initiative aims to fund projects that enhance the development of Australia’s battery manufacturing capability to improve supply chain resilience and provide opportunities … Continue reading Battery Breakthrough Initiative open for consultation
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Goldwind completes a black start of a hybrid wind farm with batteries
Goldwind has completed its first black start at a wind farm hybridized with batteries and connected to a 220 kV grid. This test has allowed Goldwind to validate the grid-forming technology of its wind turbines. The test was carried out at a 200 MW wind farm and 36 MW / 120 MWh of batteries. For … Continue reading Goldwind completes a black start of a hybrid wind farm with batteries
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RWE builds ultra-fast, innovative battery storage system in the Netherlands to help safeguard the grid
RWE is expanding its battery storage business with an innovative technology for grid stability. The company has begun construction of an ultra-fast battery storage system with an installed capacity of 7.5 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 11 megawatt hours (MWh) on the site of its power plant in Moerdijk, in the Netherlands. With … Continue reading RWE builds ultra-fast, innovative battery storage system in the Netherlands to help safeguard the grid
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Spain authorises six PV and hybrid projects of 465 MW in the first week of September, including 140 MW from Solaria
Application for the declaration of public utility of the Maira Beta Group Photovoltaic Plant of 140.127 MW and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of La Vid de Bureba, Berzosa de Bureba, Vileña, Grisaleña, Llano de Bureba, Los Barrios de Bureba, Quintanilla San García, Valluércanes, Briviesca, Vallarta de Bureba, Valle de Tobalina, Busto de … Continue reading Spain authorises six PV and hybrid projects of 465 MW in the first week of September, including 140 MW from Solaria
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Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all the time. To keep the … Continue reading Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
Continue readingChina is rapidly expanding its battery fleet for wind power and photovoltaic, but needs to start using it
The average storage system runs only once every two days. The electricity market lacks incentives to fully use its capacity. The solution to encourage the use of these batteries could involve new reforms of its electricity market, according to BloombergNEF. “Having electricity prices that change at different times of day, something many provinces are testing, … Continue reading China is rapidly expanding its battery fleet for wind power and photovoltaic, but needs to start using it
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The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, has today expressed its deep concern regarding the proposal of the Government of Asturias to establish minimum distance restrictions for the implementation of battery parks. According to UNEF, these restrictions, which establish distances of one kilometer from population centers and 500 meters … Continue reading The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
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The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
Fifteen years ago, when the massive investment in solar and wind energy generation projects began to replace those produced with fossil fuels, it was not anticipated that their production would be greater than the storage and transmission capacity that the country has. The consequence: today part of a valuable cargo coming from the north and … Continue reading The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
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