Tag: energy storage

  • CalChoice selects esVolta for 60 MWh energy storage project

    esVolta, a developer and owner of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America, has been selected to deliver a new Lithium-ion battery energy storage system for California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice), a hybrid joint powers authority made up of five operational community choice aggregations (CCAs) in the cities of Lancaster,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Discussing generator backup vs. energy storage backup with Generac

    Apologies for the recording hiccup in this, but the quarantine isn’t time to panic, it is time to prep! And today we do that with Russ Minick, chief marketing officer for Generac Power Systems. Russ dives into the pros and cons of generators, the pros and cons of energy storageRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • What will make green energy sharing a reality this decade?

    Solar energy is becoming increasingly more prevalent in our society as we look for more sustainable forms of energy. However, change has been slow: Focused on the short-term, consumers simply don’t see the long-term advantages of switching to green solutions. Could peer-to-peer energy sharing finally change the tide in favorRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar Distancing: The value of solar + storage system monitoring

    Solar + storage systems aren’t set it and forget it. Or, they shouldn’t be at least. Homeowners and installers can utilize monitoring systems to better understand their energy usage, keep watch of their system ROI / performance and catch any potential issues before they become big problems. John Webber (#WorldWideWebber),Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar Distancing: Choosing among your solar + storage battery options

    You know you want solar + energy storage, but there are a bunch of battery options to choose from — varying in performance, price and fit for the application. Jorge Guzman, energy storage product specialist for Outback Power, walks us through the questions to ask, and explains the differences inRead More — Solar Builder magazine