SolarMax Technology launches its first all-in-one, fully integrated energy storage system in US Updated On Tue, Jun 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy SolarMax Technology has launched its first integrated, all-in-one–FLEX energy storage system in the US market. The company in a statement said launch timing couldn’t be better, particularly in states with a high propensity for power blackouts. In California, for example, more than 500 outages occur statewide each year. Annual report data from the state’s Public Utilities Commission […] Read more
U.S. energy storage market grew 127% year-over-year: GTM Research Updated On Fri, Jun 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy GTM Research and ESA released latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report which found that U.S. energy storage market grew 127% year-over-year, but down 84 percent from the historic fourth quarter of 2015.U.S. deployed 18.3 megawatts (21.2 megawatt-hours) of energy storage in the first quarter of 2016. The first quarter continued the trend of relatively slow […] Read more
Construction Machinery Giant – Caterpillar forays into the Solar Storage and Microgrid Business Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Caterpillar – a known name in construction machinery and generators has forayed into the storage and microgrid markets which combine solar PV and energy storage with the company’s power generation equipment. Bringing along a years of experience in power generation –both in provider of generators and power projects, the company has acceptably sneaked into the […] Read more
S&C Electric Company completes one of the largest energy storage systems in Ohio Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy S&C Electric Company has completed one of the largest energy storage systems in Ohio. The 7-MW system located in Minster, Ohio, was built in partnership with Half Moon Ventures (HMV) and the local municipal utility, the Village of Minster. The project at the Minster Solar + Storage Facility was officially inaugurated on May 6 t to the residents of Minster. […] Read more
Fortum launches Nordic countries’ biggest electricity storage pilot project Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Fortum has announced the launch of Nordic countries’ biggest electricity storage pilot project integrating Saft’s megawatt-scale Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery energy storage technology. The company in a statement said “the objective is to research the suitability of batteries used for storing electricity to maintain a power balance in the electricity system. Additionally, the research will explore […] Read more
Redflow launches home solar storage battery ZCell to take on Tesla and Panasonic Updated On Wed, Mar 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Australia based battery developer Redflow has launched its first residential energy storage solution named ZCell made from easily recyclable and reusable components. Redflow‘s ZCell battery unlike its competitors, does not use lithium and is more recyclable than its competitors. It can store 10 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy which will let users ‘timeshift’ solar power […] Read more
SECI extends cooperation on utility-scale energy storage project, invites tenders to combine Solar & Wind Hybrid Project Updated On Wed, Mar 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended interest on India’s first utility-scale energy storage project. The ambitious project is projected to be combined with a solar and wind hybrid project at Rangreek (Himachal Pradesh). The invited tender is for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and associated transmission system for 2MW of grid-connected solar […] Read more
SolarWorld Joins Sonnen to Decode the Energy Storage Solutions Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Recently, SolarWorld reported to expand the industry and their roles in the energy-storage market in the U.S, flagging its resolve to empower customers with storage option as part of fully energy-management system. SolarWorld is collaborating with Sonnen to deliver the fully integrated solar plus storage system. To provide these facilities to clients, SolarWorld is utilizing […] Read more
Delta to Exhibit Smart Storage Solutions at Elecrama 2016 Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Delta, power and thermal management solutions, will exhibit at Elecrama 2016. It will show its diversified portfolio of smart solutions for delivering industry-leading energy capability to the quickly developing energy era and production centers in India. Delta’s modular battery energy storage system, perfect for high shaving and time shifting in utility grid and in addition […] Read more
