Demand is being driven by several key trends as wind energy and solar power, the expansion of utility smart grid initiatives, and the introduction of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
The global market for energy storage solutions in the utility sector is expected to grow by 15.8% per year to over $10 billion in 2015.
Expanded capabilities deliver speed, convenience and expertise in battery testing around the world, resulting in safer and more reliable power sources.
Xcel Energy released preliminary results from its wind energy-to-battery storage project in Minnesota, and the bottom line is -- the technology works.
EPRI and LCG Consulting jointly conduct an economic study to find out how energy storage can help integrate wind turbines to the electric systems in ERCOT, NYISO, PJM, MISO and California.
Xtreme Power has been chosen as the storage provider for the Tres Amigas SuperStation.
A team of researchers from the U.S. and France report the development of a mirco-supercapacitor with remarkable properties. The paper was published in Nature Nanotechnology online on August 15.
Wind power generation is fast becoming one of the leading renewable energy sources worldwide, with the installation of large-scale wind farms contributing to national power grids.
A123 Systems Solidifies Leadership Position in Delivery of Lithium Ion Technology for the Power Grid With Order of 44MW of Smart Grid Stabilization Systems (SGSS(TM)).
These projects, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011, extend the business relationship established between AES Energy Storage and A123 Systems.
National Plan for Scientific Research,
Development and Technological Innovation, 2008-2011
Strategic Action Plan for Energy and Climate Change
File no. ECC- 590000-2008-141
