Is Adding Solar Batteries Worth it?
Seeking to help states better address the value proposition of solar+storage systems, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC) engaged Clean Power Research (CPR) to develop a methodology that could be used to value solar energy coupled with battery storage. The methodology described in the report can be applied in any location. It focuses on Hawaii as an example, as it is likely to be an early adopter of storage regulations.
"The concept of adding batteries alongside a utility customer's solar array intrigues utility customers, solar developers, and utility planners on several levels, but the underlying question for everyone is whether adding batteries is 'worth it,'" says Jason Keyes, Partner at Keyes, Fox & Wiedman LLP, attorney for IREC and report collaborator.
Though still at a nascent stage, the recent rapid growth in the distributed energy storage market suggests that now is an opportune time to take a closer look at distributed energy storage, especially in combination with distributed solar, and the values it has to offer. The new IREC study lays out the methodology to do just that and sets forth a pathway for more robust analysis and dialogue. Cont'd...
SunEdison and Green Charge Networks Team Up To Deliver Additional Electricity Savings With Solar Plus Energy Storage Offering
Silicon Valley Power is the First Joint Customer of the New Strategic Partnership
----California Commercial and Municipal Customers Can Save Even More with Zero Upfront Costs
GEMINI FIRST TO GO FOR WINDNOVA
The Gemini Offshore Wind Farm has agreed a contract to become the first commercial users of Windnova, brand new project management software, designed specifically for the offshore wind sector.
Residential, Commercial Markets Powering Hawaii's Solar Growth
Hawaii is expected to have 637 MW of installed solar capacity by the end of the year - enough to power more than 165,000 homes.
Georgia on Pace for Record-Shattering Year in Solar Installations
Georgia is expected to have nearly 400 MW of installed solar capacity by the end of the year - enough to power more than 43,000 homes.
MARTIFER SOLAR CONNECTS PV PLANT IN BELGIUM FOR ORKA NV
The rooftop PV plant, located in Evere, Belgium, has a capacity of 738.45 kWp
----With this new plant, Martifer Solar now has connected successfully approximately 35 MW in Belgium
Broadwind Energy Announces $50 Million in New Tower Orders
Clean Energy Collective Brings Roofless Community-Shared Solar Solution to Texas
700 kW project with NEC Retail to serve Texas electricity consumers with clean, roofless solar power.
Lockheed Martin and Advanced Green Technologies have completed half of the huge solar carport project, allowing employees to enjoy a little shade during the summer.
At Construction Midpoint, Lockheed Martins Massive New Solar Carport
Taking Shape as Floridas Largest Privately Held Solar Array
American Solar Direct Earns Energy Company of the Year Honors
2015 American Business Award Solidifies Companys Leading Position in Solar Sector
Borrego Solar Systems to Build 12.8 MW of Distributed Solar Projects for National Grid in Massachusetts
Second Project Began Construction in March Using Advanced Inverter Technology to Regulate Voltage and Improve Grid Reliability
2015 Wind Power Capacity Installations Are Expected To Grow by 8.9%, According to Navigant Research
With strong onshore and offshore turbine sales, Vestas remained the No. 1 supplier in 2014, report finds
High Market Demand Validates Solar-Log PV Monitoring Solutions
The Solar-Log & GE Meter and its cellular connectivity have proven a convenient solution for monitoring today's U.S. residential solar PV plants.
Ultracapacitor Usage in Wind Turbine Pitch Control Systems
Ultracapacitors have other significant advantages compared to batteries such as high power density, high efficiency, long service life, predictable aging, wide operating temperature range and light weight.
PVinsights: The increasing demand helps solar price improvement or relief.
Overall Module price performed a mild drop this week, as global demand is gradually recovering since late May. Multi-crystalline module price stands still in China, as the demand is improving slowly. In the US, solar demand is promisingly increasing, although some solar module suppliers are trying to raise price quotes accordingly.
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