Lithium-ion batteries have held the largest market share of batteries since 2010 making it increasingly difficult for new battery developments to take root. Advancements in battery technology have paved the way for new power developments such as flow batteries. Flow batteries are currently facing great difficulties in trying to secure a larger market share in… Keep reading →
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By Danielle IzzoBrexit, Donald Trump’s presidency, and fast approaching legislation expiration dates are leaving the EU, UK, and US wondering where the future of renewable energy technology is heading. In the US, a major player for renewable energy research and development, President Trump has expressed opposition towards research for climate change. Many fear that these feelings of… Keep reading →
California has recently made large strides in solar technology. However, the state also has ambitions in energy storage, becoming the national leader for the deployment of energy storage. Acting on these ambitions, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has released a proposal to double funding for SGIP, or the Self Generation Incentive Program. This program, started in 2001, has played a huge hand in getting California the energy storage numbers it now boasts. It is an important impetus driving consumer-sited energy storage.
Internationally, nations are increasingly focused on easing their dependence on oil and natural gas for the things their inhabitants use the most: cars. However, upon investigation, it was found that Germany’s early plan of having all cars be electric in the coming years may actually have an adverse affect by creating even more pollution and emissions. In an… Keep reading →
M&A Trend in Renewable Energy Sector: a Competition for Ascension
By Michael Vinci
AES, one of the world’s largest energy companies worth some $37 billion, operates 35,000 megawatts in power plants across the globe. However, within a few weeks, this will all change. By acquiring sPower, this M&A transaction poses a new trend to the renewable energy sector: purchasing larger portfolios verses a project management approach to grow… Keep reading →
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EPA Budget Cuts: Affecting More than Just the Ice Caps
By Michael VinciAccording to the White House, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is about to get its budget slashed by at least 25%. The Trump Administration is hoping to target climate-change programs and programs designed to prevent air or water pollution.This news comes as no surprise since President Trump has given much warning that his intentions with… Keep reading →
Julia St. Germain, Breaking Energy Staff
Parker Hannifin (NYSE: PH), an American energy company, recently announced the completion of the Cochrane energy storage facility, a project undertaken with AES Gener. The partnership with the Chilean energy producer and supplier has resulted in a large plant located Mejillones, Antofagasta, Chile. The facility will provide spinning reserve and grid reliability services to Northern Chile, part of the Norte Grande Interconnected System. This system in particular primarily provides energy to the country’s mining operations, which take place in the north. The facility can provide 20 megawatts of energy storage.
