How V2G could stabilise the grid
By Jason Deign Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) storage may be all that grids need for stability as renewables increase, according to a speaker at the upcoming Energy Storage World Forum, on May 8 to 12. “With V2G…
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Why storage business cases depend on weather
By Jason Deign The case for implementing storage in electricity networks should be based on long-term weather analyses, attendees at the Energy Storage World Forum will hear. Including weather patterns as one of the main…
The utility response to grid defection
By Mike Stone Utilities are seeking new ways to respond to grid defection as the economics of solar-plus-storage make it easier for homeowners to disconnect. A report called The Economics of Grid Defection, by the…
Why you should aim for an open business model
Energy storage developers and asset owners should aim to be technologically neutral to make the most of global markets, experts will hear next year. Florian Mayr, partner and storage expert of management consultancy Apricum, is…
Islands show how energy transition works
By Jason Deign Islands converting power supplies from diesel to renewables could be role models for the global transition to renewable energy, according to Younicos co-founder Clemens Triebel. “If we’re aiming for a high percentage…
Storage seen as key in COP21 talks
By Jason Deign Energy storage looks set to benefit from increased funding worldwide if leaders make good on pledges at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) this week. Up to USD$30 trillion in investment could be freed…
TenneT: “Storage is needed”
Previously published by Commercialising Grid-Scale Energy Storage Global Congress 2015. Republished with permission. If you’re wondering what the future holds for grid-scale energy storage in Europe then it helps to speak to the people who run Europe’s…
Energy Storage Europe and IRES to join forces
By Jason Deign Energy storage’s evolution into a mainstream sector took a step forward this week with news of a major conference tie-up. Messe Düsseldorf, the Düsseldorf Trade Fair, and the European Association for Renewable…