Northeastern REMC to Utilize Battery Storage System
Posted on Jan 15, 2021 in Battery, Energy Storage | Comments Off on Northeastern REMC to Utilize Battery Storage System
In December, Northeastern REMC contracted with battery maker FlexGen for a total of 31 MW of lithium iron phosphate batteries to be fully operational by 2023. The 109-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system, one of the largest to be owned and operated by an electric coop, is expected to save coop members $35 million over the next two decades.
NRECA, DOE Launch Rural Battery Storage Research Projects
Posted on Aug 18, 2020 in Battery, Energy Storage | Comments Off on NRECA, DOE Launch Rural Battery Storage Research Projects
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) this week launched four rural battery storage projects in partnership with five electric cooperatives and the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity. Projects are being funded in part by DOE and will examine how energy storage systems can improve the resilience of critical infrastructure in rural areas.
Coop to Test Emerging Battery Technology
Posted on Jun 12, 2020 in Battery, Energy Storage | Comments Off on Coop to Test Emerging Battery Technology
Great River Energy recently announced it will test a novel “aqueous air battery system,” a 1 MW grid-connected battery with 150 MWh of continuous energy capability. If successful, the battery could provide a viable option for coops seeking to increase their share of renewable energy without sacrificing reliability.
North Carolina Cooperatives Invest $1 Million in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Posted on Sep 30, 2019 in Energy Savings Programs, Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Technology | Comments Off on North Carolina Cooperatives Invest $1 Million in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are investing $1 million to expand electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. The cooperatives’ investment is being provided through North Carolina Electric Membership Corp., the state’s generation and transmission cooperative. The funding will be used to install 21 charging stations by the end of this year.
Alaska Coop Announces New Battery Energy Storage System
Posted on Jun 13, 2019 in Battery, Energy Storage, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Alaska Coop Announces New Battery Energy Storage System
Cordova Electric Cooperative, an Alaskan electric cooperative, unveiled a new 500 kW battery energy storage system. Energy leaders and from Washington, D.C. and Alaska celebrated the new system with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 9, 2019.
Texas Cooperative to Install Battery Storage System
Posted on May 29, 2019 in Battery, Energy Storage, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Texas Cooperative to Install Battery Storage System
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) has signed an agreement with Aggreko, a provider of mobile and modular power solutions, to install and commission a battery energy storage system in Johnson City, Texas. The system will provide solar shifting from a nearby solar farm within the PEC service territory.
FERC Decision Draws NRECA Commentary
Posted on May 17, 2019 in Energy Storage, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on FERC Decision Draws NRECA Commentary
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) issued a statement criticizing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) refusal to reconsider rules on energy storage resources in wholesale markets. NRECA leadership noted that FERC’s assumption of discretionary authority may undermine local utilities’ and regulatory authorities’ management of storage resources for...
Midwest Electric Cooperatives Launch Battery Storage Project
Posted on Apr 15, 2019 in Battery, Energy Storage | Comments Off on Midwest Electric Cooperatives Launch Battery Storage Project
In an effort to learn if the use of smart batteries can reduce peak electricity demand, or provide other benefits, four Midwestern electric cooperatives are experimenting with storage technology by installing smart batteries in some members’ homes. MiEnergy Cooperative, Richland Electric Cooperative, Oakdale Electric Cooperative and Jo-Carroll Energy pooled resources and knowledge to...
Iowa Coop Installing Batteries in Homes
Posted on Oct 25, 2018 in Energy Storage, Technology | Comments Off on Iowa Coop Installing Batteries in Homes
MiEnergy Cooperative has started installing smart battery storage systems in the homes of its members as a way to test batteries as a tool for energy management. MiEnergy is one of four cooperatives that have commissioned a battery storage system as part of a pilot program sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Colorado Utility Company Will Install Large Battery Storage Project
Posted on Oct 19, 2018 in Energy Storage, Technology | Comments Off on Colorado Utility Company Will Install Large Battery Storage Project
Xcel Energy-Colorado, the state’s largest electric utility, will add 275 MW of battery storage by 2022. The move highlights the potential that improved electric storage technology holds for electric utilities across a variety of generation resources.
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