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Battery energy storage system decommissioning and end-of-life planning starts now With a disposition plan in place, and leveraging practical knowledge and experience, Brian Davenport, vice president for energy at Industrial Process Design (IPD), and Steve Feinberg, president at Bluewater Battery Logistics, break down the process into five key steps.
Brian Davenport, Steve Feinberg
6 hours ago
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California vs. Texas: A comparison of battery energy storage market participation California and Texas stand out as national leaders in existing and planned battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity. While both states share the goal of integrating renewable energy and stabilizing their grids, their networks have utilized BESS in distinct ways, reflecting their different market structures. This article describes some key differences between the electricity independent system operators (ISOs) that impact how battery owners operate and dispatch their BESS.
David Miller
Jan 15, 2025
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The shift to advanced battery technologies for a sustainable future With the growing integration of renewable energy solutions in power grids, the demand for efficient energy storage solutions is only set to grow. Taking cognizance of the advancements in battery technology, India today stands at the cusp of a major revolution.
Piyush Goyal
Jan 10, 2025
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Grid-scale battery safety progress amid US growth With projections suggesting the capacity of battery energy storage in the United States could exceed 100 GW by 2030, the industry's focus on safety appears to be paying dividends.
Tim Montague
Jan 07, 2025
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The critical path for startups in the energy storage and battery market Early-stage battery and energy storage companies will have to disrupt conventional approaches, forge strategic partnerships, and navigate a landscape dominated by established giants.
Nikhil Gargeya, Johanna Jamison
Dec 16, 2024
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EU Battery Regulation is coming Manufacturers and suppliers of batteries for photovoltaic energy storage must meet more extensive requirements under the new EU battery regulation. Many companies are still unsure what this means for their product design, processes, and management systems. Yalcin Ölmez, head of the operational and investment risks department at German testing body TÜV SÜD, explains what companies now need to consider.
Yalcin Ölmez
Dec 12, 2024
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Energy storage: the definitive solution to the challenge of Spain’s duck curve Ainhoa ​​Jiménez, director of storage, hydrogen, and new development at the Spanish Solar Photovoltaic Association (UNEF) discusses what is needed to drive Spain's energy storage revolution.
Ainhoa ​​Jiménez
Dec 06, 2024

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How grid operators and renewable energy producers can use batteries to develop a flexible energy system As the urgency of mitigating the impacts of climate change intensifies with each passing year, it is the collective responsibility of grid operators and renewable energy producers to spearhead the transition to a renewable energy system.
Viggo Aavang, Thomas Dalgas Fechtenburg
Jun 28, 2024
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China’s battery price war catalyses global energy storage innovation The plummeting costs of energy storage, driven by China’s relentless price war, are expected to catalyse more economic deployments worldwide. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are surging in market share due to their lower costs and higher cycle life compared to nickel-based lithium-ion batteries.
Ali Imran Naqvi
Jun 24, 2024
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The prospects for battery investment in Germany Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has been heating up in Germany but increased competition and high interest rates are affecting renewables project values. Baris Serifsoy, partner at GreenCap Partners, examines the investment landscape in one of the world’s most developed PV markets.
Baris Serifsoy
May 28, 2024
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Diagram: Planned non-lithium storage projects by technology
Can anything topple lithium-ion? The need for long-duration energy storage in a net-zero world is undeniable but with conventional battery prices tumbling, can anything dislodge the mainstream grip of lithium ion? S&P Global’s Susan Taylor provides an update on non-lithium storage technologies.
Susan Taylor
May 24, 2024
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Unprecedented solar and storage growth on horizon with record installations and investments in U.S. The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law mark an epochal shift in the landscape of clean energy policy, heralding a new era for the solar and energy storage sectors in the U.S.
Markus A.W. Hoehner
Dec 18, 2023
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Co-location, co-location, co-location Charles Lesser, who leads UK operations at Apricum, and Apricum Project Manager Alexandra Popova explain why the renewables consultancy is predicting a big rise in solar-plus-storage projects in Great Britain.
Alexandra Popova, Charles Lesser
Oct 24, 2023

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