Tiny Battery Company Electrovaya Is Taking on Tesla, Panasonic

Michael Yang

July 5, 2016 | Post Your Comment

In the race to bring large-scale rechargeable batteries to the masses, there’s Tesla Motors Inc., Panasonic Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. Then there’s tiny Electrovaya Inc. Full Article

Do You and Your Energy Storage Investment Have Good Chemistry? Part 1

Ron Van Dell

June 30, 2016 | Post Your Comment

As the energy storage industry gains momentum, it will be increasingly important for consumers to evaluate a number of factors that will impact their returns on investment. Full Article

Federal Regulators Seek Input on Permit for 500-MW Owyhee Pumped Storage Project

Barry Cassell

July 5, 2016 | Post Your Comment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a July 1 notice about a revised application filed on June 30 by Owyhee Hydro LLC for a preliminary permit, under which the company would study the feasibility of the 500-MW Owyhee Pumped Storage Project. Full Article

Smart Solar and Energy Storage on Display at Intersolar and ees EU and North America

Renewable Energy World Editors

June 30, 2016 | Post Your Comment

As the renewable energy industry matures, the need for smart energy control systems continues to emerge. This is one theme that the two Intersolars are showcasing this year. Full Article

US Treasury Attorney Discusses Pending ITC Guidance at Finance Forum

David Burton

June 30, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Hannah Hawkins, Attorney-Advisor in the office of Tax Legislative Counsel of the United States Treasury was a panelist at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum in New York on June 21 and commented on investment tax credit (ITC) related guidance that Treasury is working on. Full Article

French Utility, Chinese Energy Storage Firm Sign Development Agreement

Renewable Energy World Editors

July 6, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Chinese battery technology provider BYD Co. Ltd. on June 30 said it has signed an energy storage joint development agreement with French utility EDF. Full Article

Do You and Your Energy Storage Investment Have Good Chemistry? Part 2

Ron Van Dell

July 6, 2016 | Post Your Comment

It is important for customers to evaluate a number of factors that will affect their returns on investment in energy storage systems. Energy shifting arbitrage and demand charge reduction are common savings mechanisms Full Article

World's First PV-Powered Solar Water Heating System Delivers New Revenue Opportunities for Contractors

Terri Steele

July 4, 2016 | Post Your Comment

With a trajectory of solar industry firsts in its wake, solar hybrid water heating solution Sun Bandit turns three today. And from Hawaii to Minnesota to St. Croix, its revolutionary approach to PV-powered solar water heating is making considerable industry waves. Full Article