Energy Storage
SEIA and Electricity Storage Association form Partnership
22 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the US solar energy industry, and the Electricity Storage Association (ESA), the international trade association promoting the commercialisation and deployment of energy storage systems, announced a new partnership to help grow solar energy markets and accelerate the deployment of grid-scale energy storage systems across the country, which will help modernize the electricity grid and make it more efficient, balanced and cost-effective.
American Vanadium to Sell Gildemeister's CellCube Batteries in North America
22 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
American Vanadium Corp. has entered into a master sales agreement with Gildemeister Energy Solutions of Germany whereby American Vanadium will market and sell Gildemeister's CellCube vanadium redox flow batteries in North America.
Advanced Battery Consortium to Lead Battery Development
15 May 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
The US Energy Department has selected the Advanced Battery Consortium to lead an industry-wide effort to accelerate development of high-efficiency, cost-effective battery technologies. By investing in these cutting-edge battery technologies, the Energy Department is helping to cut America's oil imports and provide American families and businesses with more transportation options.
Solarexpo 2013: Bosch presents storage solutions and solar modules
06 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Bosch presents its high-performance storage system solutions from Bosch Power Tec as well as innovative photovoltaic products from Bosch Solar Energy at this year’s Solarexpo from 8 to 10 May in Milan, Italy. The Solarexpo is an international trade fair for renewable energies and efficient environmental technology.
“Best Yet” Battery Design to Stabilise Solar Power for Grid
05 May 2013POSTED IN Research
Researchers from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University developed a simplified, highly scalable new battery design with significantly higher energy density that could stabilise the power output of alternative forms of energy, such as solar. As potential solution to notorious power fluctuation issues, the low-cost, long-life flow battery could thus enable solar energy to become a major supplier to the electrical grid.
Envision Solar Powers Up Cadillacs
02 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Envision Solar International, Inc., a specialist in sustainable infrastructure product designer and developer, announced installation of its new Cadillac Solar Tree array at Fremont Cadillac Buick GMC in Fremont, California (US).
International Battery and Energy Storage Alliance Founded
25 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
Markus A.W. Hoehner, CEO of EuPD Research and Bryan D. Ekus, Managing Director of IPVEA, have cofounded the first international alliance for providers of battery and electrical energy storage solutions in the photovoltaic branch.
Dyesol Enters New Market with Equity Stake in Printed Power Pte
23 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
Printed batteries and sensor networks are to be integrated with energy generating Dye Solar Cell technology in products being developed by Printed Power Pte Ltd in a new venture with Dyesol Limited.
SolarWorld's E-One Airplane Readies for Takeoff
22 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
SolarWorld E-One is an autonomous electric flight system, consisting of solar cells, a lithium-ion battery and electric motor. The solar plane flies completely emission-free, solely by the power of the sun.
Solar Transportation Hub Opens in Suburban Connecticut
09 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Encon, a provider of solar energy systems, announced that the first electric-vehicle charging station on the Metro-North Rail Line that serves areas north of New York City is now officially open for business at the Westport, Connecticut (US) historic Saugatuck train station.
Field Testing Solar Survivor, Portable Solar Power Generator
06 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
IDS Solar Technologies, Inc. reported more positive results from field testing of the Solar Survivor, the Company's first portable solar power generator. With a 1200 watt inverter, 12 volt battery and 45 watt solar panel, the Solar Survivor is an entry level unit designed for small devices and hand tools.
An overview of Trojan's Premium line of deep-cycle batteries for renewable energy (Webinar)
POSTED IN Events CalendarThis webinar will discuss the specifications that are published in the Premium line data sheets and some of the features that are engineered into these batteries to make them a good fit for your renewable energy application.
www.trojanbatteryre.com/Contact_Us/Webinar_2013.html
The importance deep-cycle battery test data and certifications and how to interpret them (Webinar)
POSTED IN Events CalendarThis webinar will discuss why test data is the only yardstick by which competitive batteries must be compared. Manufacturers’ data does not carry as much weight as they do when backed up by actual tests.
www.trojanbatteryre.com/Contact_Us/Webinar_2013.html
Maintaining deep-cycle batteries in the field (Webinar)
POSTED IN Events CalendarThis webinar will look into the care and maintenance a deep-cycle battery needs so the user can maximize its longevity. Proper maintenance is next only to correct charging to get full life and performance from your deep-cycle battery.
www.trojanbatteryre.com/Contact_Us/Webinar_2013.html
Energy Storage Summit
24 March 2013POSTED IN Editors Blogs
As storage solutions are seen as a key element to fully exploiting the potential of renewables, the interest in storage technologies has increased tremendously in the last years. The second Energy Storage Summit in Düsseldorf (Germany) is a good example: With some 530 participants coming from 33 countries the conference grew significantly compared to last years’ event. One key message of the conference was that the different disciplines of renewable energy cannot be regarded separately any more.
Australian Government Funds Energy Storage Company, Ecoult
20 March 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Australian energy storage company Ecoult has been awarded Australian Government funding through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to conduct small/mid-sized storage project development using Deka UltraBattery technology to deliver cost effective storage solutions for homes and businesses in Australia and around the world.
Old EV Batteries as Solar Storage Solution
11 March 2013POSTED IN Applications Features
If the world is going to wean itself from its addiction to oil, the electric grid is going to need an update. Most researchers and policy makers agree that success in establishing a sustainable energy future will lean heavily on a multi-pronged approach that takes into account a variety of power generation, storage and distribution practices that continually maintain a focus on efficiency and environmental soundness.
Trojan Batteries Power Solar Village in Congo
07 March 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Trojan Battery Co. has provided deep-cycle AGM batteries to support a solar-powered village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo called the City of Joy.
PV Inverter Buyers Eye Energy Storage as Number One Need
06 March 2013POSTED IN Applications News
A new survey conducted by IMS Research of more than 400 global photovoltaic (PV) inverter customers has revealed a rapidly growing need for energy storage in PV systems. Despite the infancy of the energy storage market, nearly one third of respondents indicated that they expect to be using energy storage in over 40% of the PV systems they install by 2015. The recent survey of global installers, system integrators and wholesalers also revealed that Chinese PV inverters are gaining acceptance and that the high price of microinverters is the main barrier to them gaining share.
German Energy Storage Association Reports Membership Growth
04 March 2013POSTED IN Applications News
The German Energy Storage Association (BVES) founded in Berlin in late September 2012 is picking up speed. Over recent weeks, more than 30 institutions and companies have joined the umbrella association for the further development of energy storage.
