Tesla wins anti-trust approval to buy SolarCity
The ruling clears a legal roadblock for the acquisition, which still must be approved by shareholders of both companies.
AES to supply, integrate 37.5 MW of battery systems for SDG&E
The San Diego utility says that the battery systems will allow it to improve reliability and integrate higher levels of renewables. AES plans to finish the systems by the end of January 2017.
Massachusetts passes bill to set energy storage targets
If the omnibus energy bill is signed by Governor Baker, Massachusetts will become the third state to mandate that utilities procure energy storage.
EnSync sells projects with Hawaii’s first solar-plus-storage power contracts
The energy management systems company is building a pipeline in Hawaii through its project development arm.
IHS: Grid-tied storage to double in 2016, to emulate growth of solar
Industry analysts IHS Markit expect the grid-tied energy storage market to double in 2016, from 1.4 GWh to 2.9 GWh. IHS expects on-grid storage capacity to reach 21 GWh by 2025.
Port of Los Angeles unveils $27 million solar+storage microgrid project
The Green Omni Terminal Project will be a scalable model to upgrade the 26 other terminals at the Port of Los Angeles as well as other terminals worldwide.
Tucson Electric Power Inks Iron Horse Storage Deal
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has contracted E.ON and Greensmith Energy to provide frequency response and voltage control from the 10 MW Iron Horse Battery Energy Storage Project, using lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries supplied by Landis+Gyr.
JLM and Honeywell Target AC Peaks
Homeowners with PV now have a smarter approach to avoiding home energy usage peaks and time of use charges: JLM Energy and Honeywell’s strategic partnership to quash cooling bills.
Sonnen introduces new residential battery at up to 40% cost reduction
The new 4 kWh sonnenBatterie eco compact retails at $5,950 plus inverter but before installation.
