Energy storage
5 reasons why thermal storage may finally be set to take off
As the push to decarbonize buildings gains momentum, the simple concept of using ice to reduce AC use is becoming more appealing.
By Julian Spector .
Energy storage
Energy storage
Tesla’s battery business is booming
Though its EV business is contracting, the company’s energy storage segment is growing fast, helping it reap the benefits of surging demand for batteries.
By Dan McCarthy .
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Energy storage
What's next for grid storage after a booming but chaotic year?
Grid-scale batteries are finally taking off — but now supply can't keep up with demand. Here's a recap of what went down in 2022 and a preview of the year ahead.By Julian Spector .
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Long-duration energy storage
Form Energy to build novel iron batteries in West Virginia steel town
The extremely well-funded long-duration storage startup Form Energy found an eager partner in West Virginia’s state government.By Julian Spector .
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Batteries
Element Energy raises $28M for grid storage powered by used EV batteries
The startup's granular charging controls can get more energy out of second-life batteries while also detecting and preventing failures that could start fires.By Julian Spector .
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Energy storage
Long-duration storage firm Energy Vault pivots to short-term batteries
The startup pulled in millions for its novel gravity-based storage design, but most of its deal flow these days comes from garden-variety lithium-ion batteries.By Julian Spector .
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Long-duration energy storage
Long-duration energy storage to get $350M boost from Dept. of Energy
Some say it's the key to unlocking a decarbonized grid. Will a new pot of federal funding be enough to push long-duration storage into the mainstream?By Julian Spector .
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How EDP Renewables is unlocking solar-plus-storage in rural America
Lining up a roster of talented project partners is the key to making renewables projects work in smaller communities.By
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Energy storage
Australia to replace coal plant with record-busting 850MW battery
Newcomer Akaysha Energy won backing from investment giant BlackRock and now will build a gargantuan battery in New South Wales.By Julian Spector .
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Batteries
Can electric buses serve as backup batteries on wheels?
A California pilot project is testing transit buses as a source of mobile backup power. If it works, they could replace dirty diesel generators during blackouts.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
How to make sure your solar-plus-battery system works in a blackout
After disasters like Hurricane Fiona, solar panels and batteries can be a lifeline. Energy experts offer some do's and don'ts to help make the most of backup systems during outages.By Maria Gallucci .
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