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Markets & Policy

Deploy grid-forming batteries now to avoid costly infrastructure later, says ESIG Large-scale batteries with grid-forming software can sustain grid reliability as renewables replace synchronous fossil generators, says an ESIG report. The report focuses on test procedures to validate grid-forming capabilities.

William Driscoll

Sep 25, 2025

Applications & Installations

Large batteries with grid-forming inverters can increase renewables hosting capacity Researchers recommended that transmission system operators consider adopting grid-forming battery energy storage systems system-wide to improve grid stability and to maximize system hosting capacity for solar and wind generation.

William Driscoll

Feb 18, 2025

Research & Development

US government funds pilot project for heated sand energy storage The US Department of Energy is funding a pilot project to demonstrate the commercial viability of storing energy in heated sand, which is capable of producing 135 MW of power for five days.

William Driscoll

Apr 08, 2024

Applications & Installations

California to use flexible appliances for renewable energy integration California plans to shift 3 GW of load from dirtier, more expensive times of day to cleaner, less expensive times by setting flexible demand standards for many types of electric appliances. Global interest in California’s work is high, according to a state agency commissioner.

William Driscoll

Nov 16, 2023

Research & Development

Scientists outline innovation pathways for PV technologies Continued innovation in PV cell technology will have major impacts as PV is deployed at “multi-terawatt scale” over the next two decades, says a global team of scientists.

William Driscoll

Aug 29, 2023

Applications & Installations

Energy efficiency a good substitute for long-term storage, says NREL A 60% reduction in building energy use will be key to achieving a low-cost, 100% renewable energy grid, according to a new study by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

William Driscoll

Nov 12, 2021