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How automation in manufacturing is improving battery quality and life

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By John Connell, vice president of Crown Battery’s SLI Products Group Renewable energy systems are a battery torture test, from extreme temperatures to ­­­deep discharges. An unreliable, short-lived battery can leave your company, client or home in the dark (literally). That’s why you want every battery benefit you can get. Automation in battery manufacturing eliminates […]

Financing commercial energy storage: Wall Street’s not biting, yet

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By Philippe Hartley, principal at Clean Financing The challenge in financing energy storage is getting someone else to own it. Cost and availability of financing, in general, are directly tied to risk. The ample amount of capital looking to invest in energy looks for proven and simple. Storage is neither. Utilities’ defensive tariff filings are […]

Next-generation Li-ion technology to lead battery market

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Arthur D. Little (ADL) has released a new study, “Future of batteries: Winner takes all?” Based on extensive market analysis, the report examines the current enormous level of activity in the sector, which has seen existing and new players invest over $13.7 billion over the last two years. It predicts future trends that will meet […]

​Masdar and Equinor inaugurate world’s first battery storage facility connected to an offshore wind farm

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Masdar and the Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor (formerly Statoil) have installed, and will soon begin testing, a new battery system designed to store electricity generated by Hywind Scotland, the world’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm. The battery storage solution is the first in the world to be connected to an offshore wind farm. The…

Why is lithium-ion advantageous for remote microgrid energy storage?

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By: Jim McDowall, Saft business development manager From remote islands to the frigid Arctic, residents of isolated communities across the globe rely on diesel-dependent microgrids to support their power needs. The high cost of diesel in these remote areas combined with potential challenges in fuel delivery logistics are driving operators to consider renewable energy integration. […]

Consumers Energy proposes plan to end coal in Michigan, adding renewables & battery storage

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Consumers Energy has announced that it is seizing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape Michigan’s energy future with a plan that embodies its Triple Bottom Line commitment to people, the planet and prosperity. The company will file an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) this week with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) that outlines the path to using […]

Five new energy storage projects approved in California

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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced that five new energy storage projects totaling 83.5 MW and one demand-response program equaling 4.5 MW have been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The 83.5 MW of energy storage will help improve grid reliability and integrate more renewables, creating a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future. […]

What is blockchain technology and will it affect energy storage?

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To uncover some of the basic features, benefits, and challenges of blockchain technology, we’ve asked Cassie Bowe of Energy Impact Partners (EIP) to join us for this episode of EnergyWorks. Cassie is an Associate Vice President with EIP, a venture capital fund that invests in energy technology. Today, we discuss how blockchain technology works and […]

What is a battery management system (BMS)?

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By: Crown Battery Battery management systems offer powerful tools to “see inside” battery banks and improve lifespan, reliability, safety and performance. A battery management system uses a specialized computer and sensors to make batteries “smart” – and provide real-time information about their performance, along with data collection. How does it work? In short, a BMS analyses […]