Tag: Batteries
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EnerVenue reveals next generation Energy Storage Vessels
We’ve been reporting on EnerVenue’s attempt to scale metal-hydrogen batteries (historically used to power the International Space Station) for renewable energy projects. The chemistry offers a lot of potential to outshine lithium-ion-based batteries in many applications, as we dove into in this pandemic-era edition of The Pitch: “The net result is a battery that lasts……
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RE+ 2023 Showcase: Everything to see at the tradeshow in Las Vegas
Vegas, here we come. RE+ 2023 promises to be the biggest one yet (at least if my inbox of announcements and invites is any indication). Unsure where to start your trek around the Las Vegas Convention Center come Sept. 11-14? You’re in luck. We asked exhibitors to preview what they are showcasing for this handy-dandy……
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Recycled batteries foster equity in energy storage
Energy storage is booming for those who can afford it, but the upfront cost can be daunting for low- and middle-income (LMI) households and small businesses. One option for cost-sensitive storage customers is recycled batteries that may only cost half of a typical lithium-ion battery installation. EnergySage pegs the average price of a battery storage……
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ENGIE acquires Houston energy storage business Broad Reach Power for $1 billion
French multinational utility company ENGIE has agreed to acquire the battery storage business of Houston-based Broad Reach Power for $1 billion. The deal was made with EnCap Energy Transition and its co-investment partners Yorktown Partners, Mercuria Energy and Apollo Infrastructure Funds. “Our firm’s success is a direct result of the tireless dedication of our team, who go above and beyond every day” said……
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Alliant completes pioneering microgrid project in Wisconsin
As battery storage systems become more common in the energy sector, a relatively small microgrid pilot project in rural Richland County, Wisconsin, is delivering a big improvement for residents and businesses. In a first for the state, Alliant Energy completed a community-scale microgrid system in the village of Boaz. For this unique microgrid project, Alliant……