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Gravity Energy Storage Systems: Transforming Defunct Mines Into Efficient Energy Producers

Gravity Energy Storage Systems: Transforming Defunct Mines Into Efficient Energy Producers

As the shift to renewable energy reduces fossil fuel mining, mine shafts will undergo costly decommissioning. But one company’s solution may turn…


News Jan 07, 2024 by John Nieman
Solar-Powered Hydrogen Project to Employ Control/EMS Tech

Solar-Powered Hydrogen Project to Employ Control/EMS Tech

Yokogawa’s energy management system (EMS) will integrate control and energy management functions at an upcoming renewable hydrogen project in…


News Sep 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Featuring an electric motor-driven waterjet propulsion system and an energy storage capacity of 40 megawatt-hours, the 426-foot-long Incat Hull 096…


News Sep 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Tesla has secured approval to run two virtual power plants for Powerwall customers in Texas.


News Sep 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
GM to Build Energy Storage Prototype for DOD

GM to Build Energy Storage Prototype for DOD

As part of a new defense contract, General Motors will develop an advanced energy storage prototype to power mission-critical equipment in tactical…


News Jul 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Schneider Electric, H2-Enterprises Hydrogen and Storage Partnership to Power Forbes International Tower 

Schneider Electric, H2-Enterprises Hydrogen and Storage Partnership to Power Forbes International Tower 

H2-Enterprises and Schneider Electric recently signed an agreement to collaborate on clean hydrogen production and storage in buildings across the…


News Jul 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Onsemi, Sineng Electric Collaborate on Next-Gen Solar Inverter and Energy Storage Solutions

Onsemi, Sineng Electric Collaborate on Next-Gen Solar Inverter and Energy Storage Solutions

Onsemi has announced co-development efforts with Sineng Electric to integrate EliteSiC MOSFET and IGBT power modules into Sineng’s new solar…


News May 29, 2023 by Mike Falter
PG&E to Build Hybrid Microgrid for Backup Power in Wildfire-Prone Napa Valley 

PG&E to Build Hybrid Microgrid for Backup Power in Wildfire-Prone Napa Valley 

PG&E will add a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell + battery energy storage system to one of its substations to provide backup power in Calistoga,…


News May 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
PCIM Europe 2023 Announces Young Talent Awards

PCIM Europe 2023 Announces Young Talent Awards

Three Best Paper Awards, a Young Researcher Award, and a Young Engineer Award are presented at Europe’s premier power electronic conference.


News May 12, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Tesla Megapacks to Power One of World’s Largest Energy Storage Facilities

Tesla Megapacks to Power One of World’s Largest Energy Storage Facilities

Developers of a 250 MW energy storage project in Canada tapped Tesla as the battery supplier for one of the largest sites of its kind worldwide. 


News Feb 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Columbus’ First Microgrid Begins Operation

Columbus’ First Microgrid Begins Operation

A solar-powered microgrid provided by Eaton recently came online to provide backup water services in Ohio’s state capital. 


News Feb 20, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Commercial Fusion Research Company Spins Out Power Innovations for e-Mobility, Storage

Commercial Fusion Research Company Spins Out Power Innovations for e-Mobility, Storage

TAE Power Solutions will spin out from TAE Technologies to apply fusion research-derived power management solutions to the broader markets of…


News Feb 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Second-life EV Batteries Add Capacity to Solar Storage Facility

Second-life EV Batteries Add Capacity to Solar Storage Facility

A hybrid solar and storage facility in California recently reached 25 MWh of capacity from 1,300 reused electric vehicle battery packs. 


News Feb 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Estonian Pumped-hydro Storage Project Gets Green Light

Estonian Pumped-hydro Storage Project Gets Green Light

Energiasalv gets the go-ahead for constructing a large-scale pumped-hydro energy storage project in Estonia, Zero Terrain.


News Feb 08, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Companies Team Up to Build Virtual Power Plant With Enhanced Security

Companies Team Up to Build Virtual Power Plant With Enhanced Security

Software firms EIPGRID and Intertrust are partnering to build a secure virtual power plant and distributed energy resource management platform for…


News Feb 03, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Geothermal Energy Storage From Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

Geothermal Energy Storage From Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

Researchers have discovered a way of repurposing methane-emitting oil and gas wells, transforming them into geothermal batteries for industrial…


News Feb 02, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Vicinity, Enel X to Bring Battery Energy Storage to Retail Sector

Vicinity, Enel X to Bring Battery Energy Storage to Retail Sector

To integrate renewables and economize on energy consumption, Vicinity, and Enel X, are working together to pilot battery storage at two retail…


News Jan 17, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Battery Management System Improves Safety, Lowers Cost of Lithium-ion Batteries

Battery Management System Improves Safety, Lowers Cost of Lithium-ion Batteries

Element Energy has received $28 million to advance its new BMS solution for EVs and grid energy storage solutions.


News Jan 16, 2023 by Mike Falter
NY’s Pathway to 6 GW Energy Storage by 2030

NY’s Pathway to 6 GW Energy Storage by 2030

New York State moves closer to its zero-emissions targets and a clean energy economy via a roadmap aiming to achieve six gigawatts of energy storage.


News Jan 12, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
AEW Energie, Hitachi Energy Move Toward Smart Energy Management via Virtual Power Plant

AEW Energie, Hitachi Energy Move Toward Smart Energy Management via Virtual Power Plant

AEW Energie, Hitachi Energy Move Toward Smart Energy Management via Virtual Power Plant


News Jan 10, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida