Solar plus storage: what is the value to utilities?

European utilities and project developers are waking up to the benefits of adding storage to PV. But not all projects may yield the same value.

25 Jan. Future Grid

Creating successful business cases for solar-plus-storage

In this interview, we speak with Florian Mayr, principal and head of the energy storage practice at Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory, to better understand the solar-plus-storage business case landscape ...

22 Jan. Future Grid

5 solar-plus-storage trends to watch out for in Europe

Energy storage tied to PV looks set to be a big growth area for European solar in 2016. Here are the top trends to look out for.

18 Jan. Future Grid

Dispatchable solar plus storage likely in ‘near-term future’

Energy storage sources forecast that grid-scale solar will soon be paired with batteries to provide greater control over output.

21 Dec. Future Grid

Sonnenbatterie changes the solar game in Germany

Germany’s top home energy storage firm could give PV a new lease of life with a scheme that cuts utilities out of the electricity supply chain.

27 Nov. Future Grid

Opposites attract: a story of sun & ice and other energy storage innovations revealed at ESNA

Energy storage is as important as energy generation. So it’s no surprise that the market is fast becoming crowded, with countless new companies and start-ups all competing for a slice ...

28 Oct. Future Grid

Stationary battery storage systems: What will drive their remarkable growth?

The three major drivers of growth for stationary battery energy storage are battery costs, regulatory frameworks and market for addressable services.

08 Oct. Future Grid

Moody’s: batteries to become cost effective within 5 years

“Batteries could be economically viable in three to five years,” states a recently released report from international credit rating agency Moody’s.

06 Oct. Future Grid

Solar needs less diesel and more storage

Relying on diesel generation alone to back up solar for off-grid networks is making less and less sense.

28 July Future Grid

Storage: how will batteries help New York’s solar boom?

New York’s need for solar-tied storage looks set to grow as the US state faces increasing demand challenges with the retirement of traditional generation.

11 July Future Grid

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