The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is undertaking a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing tribal energy through the establishment of a microgrid project. Located east of San Diego, this project is notable for integrating long-duration energy storage capabilities, backed by significant
The recent fire incident at a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project owned by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) in Escondido, California, occurred on September 5, 2024, at noon. This event brought attention to the methods and strategies in place to address such emergencies. The
The process of integrating battery storage systems into PJM Interconnection, one of the world's largest electricity markets, faces significant barriers. According to a recent report from the American Council on Renewable Energy, the current interconnection process requires substantial reforms to
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently announced two groundbreaking prize competitions with a central aim: to revolutionize the adoption and integration of behind-the-meter (BTM) technologies and storage systems, particularly in niche and underrepresented markets. These initiatives are
On.Energy, a leading developer and system integrator, has made significant strides in the energy storage landscape by acquiring a substantial portfolio of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in California. With a total of nine projects under development, amounting to 480MWh of distributed
Energy storage technologies are crucial for creating a sustainable and resilient power grid. State energy offices across the U.S. are at the forefront of this effort, employing various strategies to support the research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RD&D) of both established and
