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Phoebe Skok editor

Phoebe Skok editor

Phoebe Skok

Phoebe is a freelance journalist and science writer whose expertise lies in emerging technologies, energy policy, and details of the energy transition.

phoebe.skok@pv-magazine.com

Articles written by Phoebe Skok

Fire risk and safety

EticaAG launches toxin filtration system for lithium ion batteries The development comes on the heels of the company’s proprietary immersion technology which aims to eliminate thermal runaway risks.

Jun 25, 2025

Finance

The silver lining of ERCOT’s supposed market saturation Not everyone sees ERCOT’s battery glut as a crisis. Some, including a storage-only IPP, see it as storage is finally doing what it promised.

Jun 19, 2025

Products

What happens when transportation infrastructure can’t handle heavier batteries? System weight is becoming a larger obstacle to deployment than energy density, says director of energy storage at Clean Energy Associates.

Jun 18, 2025

Finance

Why long-duration doesn’t pay – yet. Despite growing recognition of long-duration storage’s importance, independent system operator (ISO) and regional transmission organization (RTO) market structures in the US still reward short-term response, leaving developers little financial incentive to build batteries with more than two hours of capacity.

Jun 13, 2025

Markets

What developers are still getting wrong about battery risk Insurers caution that key blind spots remain for energy storage developers going through the underwriting process.

Jun 05, 2025

Policy

Powin Energy’s future hangs in the balance with 250 jobs at stake Powin is the second Oregon-based battery company in recent days to announce potential closures and financial difficulties.

Jun 05, 2025

Fire risk and safety

Water isn’t always the best answer to BESS fires Fire protection engineers urge a defensive approach to battery fires, focusing on preventing thermal runaway from spreading rather than putting flames out directly.

May 27, 2025

Policy

The BESS winners and losers of the second Trumpian era Early movers gain ground while others face delays and rising risks.

May 20, 2025

Revenue streams

Why battery operators can’t afford to misjudge charge levels Owners that overestimate their battery state of charge could face financial penalties for being unable to meet contract requirements, according to a white paper from energy storage developer Powin and battery optimizer Tierra Climate.

May 16, 2025

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