Energy Storage
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.
Ecobuild: Nedap exhibits PowerRouter
22 February 2013POSTED IN New Products
Nedap will exhibit its PowerRouter, a storage-based inverter, at the Ecobuild exhibition in London, 5-7 March, with live product demonstrations at booth S2722.
Europe’s Renewable Energy and Electricity Storage Market
21 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) in cooperation with the cleantech consultancy EuPD Research have published a Renewable Energies and Electricity Storage Report, which details current developments in national energy markets in Europe.
Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings
19 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
Pike Research forecasts the market for commercial building energy systems to grow from $3.9 billion in revenue in 2013 to more than $7.5 billion in 2022 in new report.
American Vanadium and Gildemeister Partner to Develop Energy Storage
19 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
American Vanadium, a mining company developing a Nevada-based vanadium deposit, has entered into a business relationship with Gildemeister Energy Solutions of Germany, a part of Gildemeister Group, which produces cutting machine tools and integrated energy solutions for the production, storage and utilization of renewable energies.
Supercapacitor Invention Deal Inked
08 February 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Florida State University (FSU) and Tallahassee, Florida-based General Capacitor have signed an agreement to develop a new supercapacitor technology that the two organizations say will play a “major role” in future energy usage and storage needs.
Panasonic Enters Alliance With Power-One
08 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Power-One.
The agreement aims for the global promotion of energy management businesses, such as stationary power storage systems. In the agreement, the two companies have agreed to jointly develop the business of nonresidential and industrial large-scale power inverters in Japan. Panasonic will expand the nonresidential and industrial energy management systems business.
Intersolar Award 2013 For Solar Projects In Europe
04 February 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Intersolar Europe is accepting nominations for Intersolar Award 2013 for solar projects in Europe through 28 March.
The awards, now in its sixth year, will recognise innovative solutions in the categories photovoltaics, solar thermal technologies and PV production technologies.
German Development’s Electricity, Heat from Solar
24 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Photovoltaic inverters manufacturer Kaco New Energy today announced it has for the first time developed a complete energy management concept for a local storage project. Since August 2012, a model development has been under way in the town of Weinsberg (Germany), whose electricity and heat supply will come almost exclusively from solar energy.
German Energy Storage Association Established
15 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
To represent the growing energy storage industry sector, the German Energy Storage Association (Bundesverband Energiespeicher (BVES)) was established in Berlin.
Standard Energy Solutions Expands Services
14 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Standard Energy Solutions today announced it has expanded to become a complete home energy solutions company providing home solar, energy efficiency and energy management services throughout the US Mid-Atlantic region.
US Govt Agency Orders Arista Power’s Mobile Renewable Power Station
09 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Arista Power has received an order for a Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) and extended support agreement from a US government agency.
The MRPS combines Arista Power’s energy storage, power distribution and patent-pending system controls and intelligence along with energy generation from solar PV to create a complete micro-grid suited for power at remote locations.
Thermal Energy Storage Market to ‘Reach $3.6 Billion Worldwide by 2020’
09 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
Total revenue from worldwide sales of thermal energy storage (TES) will grow steadily over the remainder of this decade, reaching US $3.6 billion by 2020, according to a report from Pike Research.
Readers Spot Solar Trends of 2012
07 January 2013POSTED IN Applications Features
Solar Novus Today readers are knowledgeable professionals who are actively engaged in the solar industry. They come from around the world, and know what’s most relevant and trending in the industry in the past year. By looking at the Top 10 Most Read articles on Solar Novus Today in 2012, we’ve spotted important industry trends. Readers want to know about new places to put solar panels, ways to solve problems with solar power, novel technical approaches to drawing power from the sun and increased efficiencies and lower prices. These are the trends and this is where they found them.
Axion Hub Certified to UL, CSA Safety Standards
04 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Axion Power, which develops lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems, announced today that its Residential Energy Storage Hub has achieved certification to UL1741, IEEE 1547 and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) safety standards.
Flux Power Releases 24V Mobile Lithium Storage
18 December 2012POSTED IN New Products
Flux Power Holdings, Inc., a developer of durable, scalable and affordable advanced energy storage systems, today announced that it has enhanced its product portfolio with the addition of a 24-volt (V), portable lithium (Li) storage solution. The modular packaging, real-time monitoring and rapid recharging capability make it a suitable solution for environments that require mobile or versatile energy solutions and demand large capacity output. These new mobile Li storage units can be used in solar, wind, telecommunications and peak-shaving applications, though initial applications will be as mobile gas or diesel generator replacements. Flux Power is currently working with another solutions provider to deliver an innovative alternative to gas and diesel generators used in power applications for lighting and staging equipment.
SAIC Wins US Army R&D Contract
18 December 2012POSTED IN Business News
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it has been awarded a contract by the US Army Natick Soldier Research and Development Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to provide concept design, development and fabrication services in support of the Self-Sustaining Living Module (SLiM) project, which includes a solar energy system.
Potassium Calcium Nitrate Promising for CSP Heat Storage
18 December 2012POSTED IN Research
The Norwegian company Yara International has identified a new grade of potassium calcium nitrate with promising thermal properties and innovated a second-generation molten salt specifically for heat storage and transfer applications at concentrated solar power (CSP) plants.
Prof. Dr. Ralf Lüdemann Leads Schmid Group Energy Storage Unit
07 December 2012POSTED IN Business News
The Schmid Group is pleased to announce the arrival of Prof. Dr. Ralf Lüdemann as a new member of its management team. Starting in November, Ralf Lüdemann will lead the Energy Storage Business Unit and will play a major role as Advisor to the PV related business units. The Energy Storage Division, which was under the temporary assignment of Frank Fuchs, is one of the new and key business fields the Schmid Group will be concentrating on in order to enter future markets and further expand the product portfolio.
