Molten salt storage system wins Eureka prize
A team of researchers at the University of South Australia have won the 2015 ANSTO Eureka prize for their molten salt energy storage system. Though the idea of molten salt storage is not new, the team has come up with a different innovative process for energy storage.
E.ON bets on US for bold solar push
The German utility is eyeing expansion into the growing solar space of the U.S. as it pursues investment and development opportunities in PV.
Germany: 35% more PV storage installations
The number of subsidized solar power storage installations has increased by more than 35% in a year in Germany. Falling prices and the desire for energy independence are fuelling this high demand.
Gildemeister installs CellCube energy storage in Czech Republic
Gildemeister has provided CellCube energy storage systems to power a fleet of electric cars in the umava National Park in the Bohemian Forest. Another storage project was also installed by the company in Budweis, south of Prague.
Tesla's Schröder moves back to Sonnenbatterie
Tesla’s Country Director for Germany and Austria, Philipp Schröder will be making the switch back to Sonnenbatterie as Head of Operations and Marketing from October 1, 2015.
GE signs 30 MW battery storage deal with CESP
Coachella Energy Storage Partners (CESP) has contracted GE to supply it with a 30 MW Li-ion energy storage system, as part of its contract with the Imperial Irrigation District (IID). Commercial operation is scheduled for Q3 2016.
Invenergy's storage project shortlisted for Innovation Award
Chicago-based Invenergy’s Grand Ridge energy storage project has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2015 Innovation Award. The lithium storage project has been operational since May this year.
Panasonic at the reins of EV battery market
The latest Lux Research market report on energy storage puts Panasonic as the company currently leading the battery landscape for plug-in vehicles. Lux Research expects this market segment to be worth $30 billion in 2020.
Germany: RWE launches power-to-gas plant
RWE has started the test-run of its power-to-gas energy storage system in Ibbenbüren, Germany. The German utility sees this solution as a key technology for future energy supply.
BKW acquires Solare Datensysteme
Energy and infrastructure developer, BKW has strengthened its position in the PV business with the acquisition of Solare Datensysteme, which specializes in PV installation monitoring solutions.
