Mr Alberto Bianchi, Commissioner, from the Italian Authorithy for Energy & Gas, is now confirmed as a panellist bringing our total of Regulators and Government representative to 3 from countries such as France, South Africa and Italy. Mr Bianchi will discuss with the other panellists on points s... more
The question is not “Can it be done?” as energy storage solutions exist in the electric power industry, but “How much will it cost?” In the era of low fuel costs, little time was given considering different storage methods. Even as new capabilities came to market, costs remained high. If the... more
The NaS battery has advantages of high energy density, high efficiency of charge/discharge (89%) and long cycle life, and is fabricated from inexpensive materials. However, its primary disadvantages in the aspects of safety concern and per-cycle cost render the NaS battery a less viable option as a ... more
Breakthrough Solar Technology a Game Changer

Breakthrough Solar Technology a Game Changer

Innovative, new solar technology that significantly minimizes the cost of the solar field while exponentially increasing the efficiency of solar thermal energy storage has materialized in th...
Enbridge, Hydrogenics Enter Utility-Scale Energy Storage Alliance

Enbridge, Hydrogenics Enter Utility-Scale Energy S...

Hydrogenics Corp. and Enbridge Inc. have announced a joint venture to develop utility-scale energy storage in North America. The agreement, which includes a $5-million equity investment i...
Energy Storage: It’s All About the Software

Energy Storage: It’s All About the Software

Although novel batteries for storing solar and wind energy have the present ability to command the attention of researchers and investors alike, focus on these batteries could stray with the...
Power Storage Needs Government Nudge

Power Storage Needs Government Nudge

Electricity storage, a Holy Grail of the power industry, is years from being widely deployed because of market and regulatory barriers. Though some technology exists, progress in the stor...