NextEnergy’s Ross Grier: ‘Right time to invest in storage’

BY BEN COOK NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) agrees £100m joint venture with storage specialist EelpowerNextEnergy Capital UK MD Ross Grier: ‘Storage will be fundamental part of NESF business’NESF considering co-locating storage with existing assets NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has … Continue reading →

Enzinc: ‘Zinc batteries go where lithium-ion cannot’

BY ROBERT MALTHOUSE Enzinc is offering a rechargeable zinc battery using sponge-type anode technologyCEO Michael Burz says, unlike lithium-ion, zinc batteries can be safely used for storage in buildingsEnzinc batteries have 'no fire risk', but convincing the market to use them could be … Continue reading →

ABB: ‘AI will be game-changer for storage sector’

BY BEN COOK AND ROBERT MALTHOUSE Artificial intelligence can extend life of lithium batteries, says ABB’s global storage manager Carlos Nieto Utility level distribution in the US and demand for back-up power in Africa driving growth But safety is ‘big concern’, adds Nieto … Continue reading →

Interview: John Breckenridge, CEO, Arevon Energy

BY RICHARD HEAP $12bn Arevon Energy aims to become leader in energy storageNew company established in bid to increase efficiencyCEO warns li-ion batteries may not be best storage solution With $12bn of assets and a 4.5GW portfolio of solar and battery projects, Arevon Energy is … Continue reading →

India: Will the ‘sleeping giant’ awaken?

BY ROBERT MALTHOUSE 2GWh storage tender has been announced in the country India could have a third of the world’s battery capacity by 2040 But market’s lack of maturity is deterring some investors India’s battery storage market has been dubbed “a sleeping giant”. That’s … Continue reading →