Fueling the Future: How Batteries are Improving, in Three Ways

Anna Hirtenstein | October 23, 2018
In the race for the next generation battery, lithium-ion technology has made huge leaps in recent years. But the power packs continue to have drawbacks: they use raw material mined in unstable countries, they’re dangerous if they break and they could pack more power.

ISO-New England Offers Preview of Pending Energy Storage Market Changes

Mike Jacobs | October 23, 2018
Excitement over storing electricity and expectations for new market rules in the US promise great changes in energy. For those who are waiting for FERC Order 841 to sort things out, ISO-New England has published something you might want to see.

Europe's Biggest EV Markets Need $17B in Infrastructure Investment

Rachel Morison | October 22, 2018
The growth of electric cars in Europe’s two biggest vehicle markets will require billions of dollars of investment in ways to keep them charged.

New Partnership Explores V2G Solutions for Europe

Renewable Energy World Editors | October 19, 2018
Last week San Diego-based Nuvve Corporation and European-based EDF Group announced a strategic partnership that will leverage Nuvve’s expertise in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies in support of EDF Group’s Electric Mobility Plan on “smart charging.”

Denmark Does U-Turn on Electric Cars to Reach Fossil-Free Future

Nick Rigillo | October 17, 2018
Denmark plans to postpone tax increases on electric vehicles as part of a slew of new measures the government is seeking to consolidate the country’s reputation as a “green pioneer” and help it achieve its climate goals.

Industry and Academia Partner To Train Next Generation of Digital Grid Experts

Renewable Energy World Editors | October 18, 2018
Last week, Siemens and Case Western Reserve University announced a new new academic partnership that they say will provide students with the skills needed to operate and advance the nation’s energy grid.

Global Electrification Goals Are Driving Microgrid Market

Smart Energy International | October 17, 2018
According to the Microgrid Market Growth Potential - Industry Size Outlook Report 2024, the microgrid market is expected to reach $19 billion by 2024, nearly five times the original valuation of this business space in 2016.

SoCal Edison Selects esVolta for Energy Storage Projects

Rod Walton | October 17, 2018
Southern California Edison has selected esVolta to develop, build and operate four energy storage projects totaling 38.5 MWh in Riverside and Ventura counties, the companies reported.

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