ENGIE North America has successfully commissioned the 100-MWh Sun Valley Battery Storage project in Hill County, Texas. The energy storage facility is co-located with the 250-MW Sun Valley Solar project that was commissioned last year. The Sun Valley Battery Storage project will provide reliability and ancillary services to meet ERCOT’s growing demand for electricity. The […]
By SB Staff December 18, 2023 Enphase Energy is expanding its support for virtual power plants (VPPs) through grid services programs across the United States. Most recently, homeowners who install Enphase IQ Batteries are now eligible to enroll in Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP). Homeowners with IQ Batteries can also […]
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he aimed to replace a subsidy to makers of solar panels that fell victim to a court ruling last month that scrapped swathes of the budget, arguing support was needed to compete with Chinese manufacturers. “It’s important for Germany to have at least a foundation share […]
Households typically need most electricity in the evening after the sun has set. This means the solar electricity created during the day needs to be stored somewhere. The challenge with car batteries is the need for high performance. Cars need range and rapid power delivery. This means car batteries with less than 80% of the […]
Bihar State Power Generation Company (BSPGCL) has invited bids to set up a 185 MW grid-connected solar power project with a 254 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kajra village of the Lakhisarai district in Bihar. The scope of work includes surveying, design, engineering, procurement, supply, installation, erection, construction, and commissioning of the project […]
By Josh Saul and Tope Alake | Bloomberg California’s risk of blackouts has fallen as more renewable energy and batteries are added to its power grid, reducing the need to import electricity from other regions, industry regulators said Wednesday. The grid has been designated “elevated risk,” which means it has enough energy for normal conditions […]
