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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

R&D

Inaccurate battery state of health measurements impact revenue, safety, operations A paper from renewable energy technology company 3E lays out strategies to manage battery degradation, and states inaccurate battery energy storage system (BESS) state of health (SoH) measurements can negatively impact safety, impede asset evaluation, and result in financial losses.

Mar 24, 2025

Second-life batteries

Moment Energy gives a second life to spent EV batteries The British Columbia-based startup creates custom BESS using retired modules from Nissan and Mercedes-Benz and is gearing to launch large-scale manufacturing.

Mar 14, 2025

Manufacturing

What’s next for American battery manufacturing Industry experts at Intersolar and Energy Storage North America explained that cooperation between companies, favorable policy and smart site selection are key to expanding domestic battery production.

Mar 14, 2025

Policy

The road ahead for California energy storage More batteries, better safety measures, and policy shifts are defining the next phase of energy storage in the world’s fifth-largest economy.

Mar 10, 2025

Policy

A storage industry vibe-check after a month of Trump 2.0 Industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the state of American energy storage despite a murky landscape.

Mar 06, 2025

Manufacturing

US market, policy tailwinds drive domestic battery production uptick Discussions at the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 trade show made clear strengthening domestic manufacturing is a priority of the new administration, despite the ongoing policy uncertainty.

Mar 05, 2025

Markets

Breaking the U.S. interconnection logjam Experts at Intersolar and Energy Storage North America highlight key reforms to accelerate interconnection and reduce project delays.

Mar 03, 2025

Supply chain

Energy storage prices in Q1 face market stabilization and tariff uncertainty Energy storage prices saw slight declines in late 2024, but a new wave of tariffs and trade rulings is likely to reshape pricing in the months ahead.

Feb 28, 2025

bms

Fire risk and safety

Why BMS only goes so far in addressing thermal runaway Even the most sophisticated battery management system (BMS) can’t monitor every degradation mechanism, leaving gaps in battery safety.

Feb 24, 2025

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