Tag: storage
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FranklinWH ESS approved for fast-tracked permitting in Honolulu
FranklinWH has received the Materials and Methods (M&M) Certification from the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP). Solar energy storage system (ESS) installers on the island of Oahu can now reference the Franklin Home Power M&M Certification to fast-track the standard residential permitting process and generally avoid annoying permitting delays….…
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Google Nest, General Motors headline RMI’s Virtual Power Plant Partnership
Virtual power plants (VPP) are an intriguing path to a more efficient and cost-effective electric grid. VPPs involve the aggregation and coordination of distributed energy resources (like homes with solar + battery storage or smart thermostats or even EVs) to work together as an asset on the grid. Customers themselves or their authorized energy management……
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Schneider wraps solar inverter, battery into Home energy management system
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Schneider Electric unveiled a new home energy management system that includes a home battery, a solar inverter, a smart electrical panel, EV charger and connected electric sockets, switches. These are all controllable from the Schneider Home app. Schneider is hyping Home‘s ability to tie together utility……
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Malta to deploy long-duration energy storage in Orlando
The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) is exploring Malta Inc.’s long-duration energy storage power plant to help achieve the utility’s net-zero carbon emission goals. Malta’s storage solution converts excess electricity into thermal energy that is stored in salt and coolant. When needed, the plant regenerates gigawatt hours of electricity for residential and commercial use. “Malta is……
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Report: Nanogrids offer affordable, reliable power to underserved communities
A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores opportunities for nanogrids and the role of solar to bring affordable energy access to underserved communities. The report, “Nanogrids, the Building Blocks for Virtual Power Plants, Help Create a Sustainable Environment,” reviews the opportunities for nanogrids in underserved communities, their various technology combinations, and how a solar plus……