2019 US renewable generation additions expected to far outpace gas: EIA Cheaper prices of natural gas and renewable energy have impacted the competitiveness of more traditional generation fuels. Renewable additions are projected to more than double gas in 2019. Last year, natural gas capacity additions outpaced renewable energy additions for the first time since 2013. … Continue reading 2019 US renewable generation additions expected to far outpace gas: EIA→
ERCOT reserve margin declines further as municipality pulls Texas coal peaker A month ago, ERCOT officials warned that unpredictable weather and a declining reserve margin were creating uncertainty for the grid operator and increasing the chance that rolling blackouts might be required in the summer months. Now, with the loss of Gibbons Creek, the grid … Continue reading ERCOT reserve margin declines further as municipality pulls Texas coal peaker→
SWEPCO Seeking Proposals For 1.2 Gigawatts Of Wind The Southwestern Electric Power Company announced on Monday that it was seeking proposals for up to 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy to be brought into commercial operation by the end of 2021. What makes this even more impressive is that the announcement comes only five months … Continue reading #SWEPCO Seeking Proposals For 1.2 Gigawatts Of Wind→
2019: The next episode Well, 2019 is already nearly two weeks old. We’ve been looking back on 2018’s biggest challenges and successes thus far, but now it’s time to truly leave the past behind. In today’s third and final instalment of our series to welcome in 2019, we look at what our respondents are expecting … Continue reading 2019: The next episode→
Storage is the Boss for Utility-Scale Microgrid Yielding 70% Renewables A utility-scale microgrid that uses energy storage has slashed the use of diesel fuel and allowed for up to 70 percent renewables to serve a Portuguese Island, Graciosa. he microgrid is made up of a 6-MW, 3.5-MWh battery system from Switzerland-based Leclanché, about 1.5 MW … Continue reading Storage is the Boss for Utility-Scale Microgrid Yielding 70% Renewables→
Solar plus batteries aim to retire natural gas plants in 2019 For years, proponents of natural gas referred to it as a “bridge fuel,” an interim power source on the way to a distant future dominated by renewable energy. That far-off day seemed to pose little immediate threat. Not anymore. Last year, representatives at the … Continue reading Solar plus batteries aim to retire natural gas plants in 2019→
Texas’ Largest Energy Storage System Begins Operation As it captures excess solar power, the lithium-ion structure has a capacity of 10MW/42MWh. That makes it the seventh largest nationally. Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy, finalized construction on its Upton 2 battery energy storage system. The system began commercial operation on Dec. 31, 2018. The battery … Continue reading Texas’ Largest Energy Storage System Begins Operation→
Top 5 Renewable Energy Trends for 2019: Why Hydrogen Makes The Cut With the urgency of climate action in mind, here are five energy trends to look out for in 2019. They are not necessarily the biggest trends in terms of raw numbers, but they could play an outsized role in accelerating decarbonization and reducing … Continue reading Top 5 Renewable Energy Trends for 2019: Why #Hydrogen Makes The Cut→
Natural Gas and Renewable Energy to Continue Leading the Market Cheap natural gas and social pressure to reduce carbon emissions give gas-fired power plants and renewable energy resources a competitive advantage over traditional coal and nuclear generation. Energy storage continues to gain traction as costs decrease and technology evolves. The more things change, the more … Continue reading Natural Gas and Renewable Energy to Continue Leading the Market→
Utility co-op unveils state’s largest battery storage system In the US state of Colorado, United Power has partnered with Engie North America and Tesla for the supply and installation of a battery energy storage system in Firestone. United Power, an electric power cooperative serving 200,000 customers, inaugurated the 4MW/16MWh battery energy storage system to ensure … Continue reading Utility co-op unveils state’s largest battery storage system→
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