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The long term storage challenge – batteries not included
There is a lot of focus on the ability of battery storage to shift peaks and store energy for hours, or even days. But energy systems with high renewables penetration will need longer term solutions – hydrogen, compressed air, pumped hydro are three technologies being looked at in Australia and elsewhere.
Giles Parkinson
Dec 16, 2013
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At what point will small-scale solar energy storage become viable?
The residential market will lead the way in the uptake of energy storage, riding on the shoulders of rooftop solar PV’s phenomenal growth.
James Martin
Oct 10, 2013
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Electricity utilities could lose half their market to solar and storage
In little more than a decade, Citi says electricity utilities in developed countries could lose half their market to solar, storage, and other local generation, and energy efficiency. Even conventional centralised generation may account for as little as 20 per cent of demand as renewables and smart technology take over.
Giles Parkinson
Oct 3, 2013
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Tesla’s next big thing: The 650km metal-air, lithium-ion battery pack
Tesla may be working on a different kind hybrid battery pack that could extend the range of cars like the Tesla Model S by up to 40%.
Christopher DeMorro
Sep 20, 2013
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Graph of the Day: Commercial solar storage tipped to boom
Commercial PV storage to become the largest player in the market, with projections suggesting it will grow by a factor of 700 by 2017.
Sophie Vorrath
Sep 20, 2013
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Solar Insights: China lifts PV target to 35GW
China lifts its 2015 solar PV target again, California signs on for first large solar thermal with storage plant, Yingli reports rebound in margins, solar PV funding goes mainstream.
Giles Parkinson
Feb 1, 2013
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