Brick and sand heat batteries store renewable energy as heat. Rondo and Polar Night lead this new wave of efficient, low-cost thermal storage.

EfD Vietnam researcher Le Viet Phu has published

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While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers, when polled, said that their...

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers, when polled, said that their...

New Jersey is speeding up its grid modernization efforts with recent approvals from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). The updated rules are designed to expedite the deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) onto the state’s electrical grid. These changes aim to simplify the process, allowing for a greater number of DERs, particularly solar and energy storage systems, to connect. A key benefit of increased DER adoption is a reduction in peak energy demand forecasts. This decrease in projected energy needs translates to less capacity the state must procure, ultimately helping to lower capacity prices for all New Jersey ratepayers. To facilitate this faster integration, the revised interconnection process includes several improvements. These include more regular updates to hosting capacity maps, a formalized dispute resolution procedure, and a pre-application assessment to give potential project developers an early understanding of feasibility and costs. A standardized web portal, mandated for utilities, will also ensure a more consistent application experience across different service areas. NJBPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy emphasized the significance of these actions, stating they represent a vital step towards a more efficient grid. The board's focus is on quickly expanding distributed energy resources to help curb rising energy costs for residents. She noted that the updated rules are the result of years of work and reflect a commitment to lowering utility bills and modernizing the state's energy infrastructure. With anticipated increases in electricity prices this summer, driven by the PJM capacity market, the rapid deployment of new resources like DERs is crucial to alleviating the burden on consumers. The revised rules were developed incorporating feedback gathered from stakeholders through August 2, 2024.

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New aluminum-ion battery lasts 10,000+ cycles, resists heat up to 200°C, and charges faster than lithium-ion. Could this be the future of energy storage?

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Recent developments with building codes, safety requirements, utility rate structures, state incentives, and federal tax credit legislation have led to...

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