Jason Deign, Author at RenewEconomy

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ABB says microgrids with 50 per cent solar do not need storage
ABB has raised the upper limit for microgrid renewable-energy penetration without storage.
Jason Deign

Oct 1, 2015

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Will Tesla’s Powerwall succeed in Europe?
Tesla sees promise in Europe – but it faces strong competition on price, warranties and sales channels.
Jason Deign

Aug 25, 2015

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8 potential battery storage technology breakthroughs
Lab innovations in battery storage technologies have come to light almost weekly in the last quarter.
Jason Deign

Aug 20, 2015

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Anger grows over Spanish law designed to halt residential storage
Citizens and industry hit back at a proposal to tax solar-plus-storage systems.
Jason Deign

Jul 1, 2015

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Australian company says new process could bring unlimited lithium supplies
Australian company Cobre Montana is looking to commercialize a lithium extraction process that could end the prospect of supply bottlenecks forever.
Jason Deign

Jun 3, 2015

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Costa Rica may need energy storage to keep getting 100% renewables year-round
Costa Rica is hitting records for renewable energy penetration. Can it continue?
Jason Deign

May 18, 2015

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Australia seen as test case for grid defection as battery costs fall
Australian customers are fed up with high electricity prices. But it’s unclear whether, or when, they’ll cut the cord.
Jason Deign

Feb 24, 2015

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Japan makes a big bet on the hydrogen economy
Japan is looking to promote fuel cells on two fronts: automobiles and residential storage.
Jason Deign

Feb 12, 2015

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Japan plans to pump $700 million into energy storage
Japan plans major battery storage boost to rein in utility opposition to renewables, and to secure its place in the global storage market.
Jason Deign

Jan 21, 2015

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