ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power during peak hours through the weekend HOUSTON – On Friday afternoon, ERCOT asked Texans to conserve power by setting their thermostats at 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances during peak hours this weekend. The ask to conserve power comes after ERCOT said six power generation … Continue reading ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power during peak hours through the weekend→
Toyota Launches Home Energy Storage Based On Electrified Vehicle Battery Toyota announced the introduction of a battery energy storage system for residential use, based on the concept of “safe, long service life, high-quality, good value for price, and high performance.” According to the manufacturer, the O-Uchi Kyuden System utilizes many years of electrified vehicle development … Continue reading #Toyota Launches Home Energy Storage Based On Electrified Vehicle Battery→
ERCOT says they’re ready for summer heat, experts not convinced WACO, Texas — Texans might notice an increase in their electric bills this summer. Experts say electric prices in Texas have increased by as much as 70 percent from this time last year. “It’s a huge increase and of course, this really has a tremendous … Continue reading ERCOT says they’re ready for summer heat, experts not convinced→
‘We’re hybridising everything’: Amp Energy and the future of energy storage It’s a challenge well understood by Amp Energy. Founded as a solar developer in Toronto, Canada, in 2009, the company developed and built over 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of wind, solar and battery storage assets across the UK, US, Japan, India and Australia. In late … Continue reading ‘We’re #hybridising everything’: #Amp_Energy and the future of energy storage→
PG&E ushers in landmark Tesla battery energy storage system at Moss Landing MOSS LANDING — Monterey County is, once again, leading by example in the future of clean energy storage as industry leaders this week ushered in the use of Pacific Gas and Electric’s newest addition to its Moss Landing electric substation — a 182.5-megawatt … Continue reading PG&E ushers in landmark Tesla battery energy storage system at Moss Landing→
As ERCOT Pushes Energy Conservation, Some Fear Crypto Biz Could Tank Texas’ Faulty Power Grid Texans were asked to conserve energy during a warm spell last month, and this summer could break temperature records. Now, just a day into June, many Texans are already praying that the state’s power grid can handle the heat. Meanwhile, … Continue reading As ERCOT Pushes Energy Conservation, Some Fear Crypto Biz Could Tank Texas’ Faulty Power Grid→
What role is large-scale battery storage playing on the grid today? A ‘breakout year’ for storage “Last year was a breakout year for the sector, to prove that on a utility-scale basis, battery storage is a viable, resilient and dependable source of energy,” Thomas Cornell, senior VP Energy Storage Solutions at Mitsubishi Power Americas tells … Continue reading What role is large-scale battery storage playing on the grid today?→
Reconsidering nuclear energy Nuclear energy’s star may be on the rise — again. This week, California Gov. Gavin Newsome indicated that the state will seek federal funds to delay closing the state’s last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon. The reason: Climate change. Diablo Canyon provided California 6 percent of its energy last year, making it … Continue reading Reconsidering nuclear energy→
Tesla supplying Power Pack for SpaceX Starbase 8MWh BESS expansion Tesla looks set to supply its Power Pack battery energy storage system (BESS) to sister company SpaceX’s Starbase launch facility in Texas, which is expanding on-site storage by up to 8MWh. The SpaceX facility’s vertical launch area (VLA) is currently powered by a 1MW solar … Continue reading Tesla supplying Power Pack for #SpaceX #Starbase 8MWh #BESS expansion→
ERCOT observers warn of increased generation forced outages with rule change The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Board of Directors’ vote for a more restrictive generation outage scheduling rule change against the overwhelming opposition of stakeholders drew harsh criticism April 29 from industry observers — one describing it as “government intervention at its most meddlesome.” … Continue reading ERCOT observers warn of increased generation forced outages with rule change→
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