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August, 2020
Flow Batteries: Technology Synergies Will Provide Grid Stabilization
Flow batteries are considered excellent choice for large-scale energy storage projects for a number of reasons, but primarily because they can cycle for multiple short periods daily, for about 30 years while maintaining an even performance. The Energy Superhub Oxford will install the UK’s first transmission-connected battery, a lithium-ion/vanadium flow battery, sited at National Grid’s Cowley Substation.
Mini-grid Remote Monitoring and Control Delivers Cost-Saving Improvements in O&M
Remote monitoring and control systems can offer cost savings for the operation and maintenance of mini-grids. Equatorial Power is developing a mini-grid that will power a new industrial park in addition to powering the communities on the Ugandan island of Lolwe in Lake Victoria.
Message from the Founder – August 2020: Regulations, EV Charging, Remote Microgrids, New HOMER Pro Proposal Writer & HIMC 2020
The August 2020 issue of the HOMER Microgrid News features articles on regulatory reforms in California, a company using HOMER to develop green EV charging stations, a solution to microgrid operations and maintenance challenges, and HOMER Pro’s new Proposal Writer tool.
Registration Now Open for Virtual 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference
Registration is now open for the 8th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference, taking place online October 12-16, 2020. Attendance is free for this five-day virtual event, with online sessions led by global industry experts who will explore the rapidly changing world of microgrids and distributed energy resources.
New Feature in HOMER Pro Energy Modeling Software Strengthens Client Presentations
HOMER® Pro’s new proposal writer helps energy developers create information-rich proposals that communicate details of technically complex systems to facilitate the sale of their projects to clients and investors.
HOMER Tip: Using the proposal writer in HOMER software
The latest release of HOMER Pro (3.14) has an important new feature designed to enhance client communication. The new proposal writer allows users to generate attractive, comprehensive reports documenting HOMER Pro modeling results in a few clicks.
Join UL at the Virtual ESA 2020 Conference August 24-27, 2020
Don’t miss this year’s all virtual Energy Storage Annual Conference (ESA), from August 27th-29th, 2020. This event will be a true 360-degree digital conference experience with all the features of being in person. ESA offers interactive content from 11 AM to 5 PM EDT daily during the event.
A Second, More Targeted Strategy to Boost California Microgrids
The California Public Utilities Commission released a proposal last week that provides more in-depth recommendations for policy changes to facilitate new microgrid project development in the Golden State. These new requirements could help establish a clearer path forward for future microgrid projects and provide increased opportunities for developers of hybrid systems.
Move Over Truck Stops: “Convenience” EV Charging Depots Will Deliver Electricity and Food — Powering Cars and People at the Same Time
Rapid growth of the electric vehicle market means that EV charging infrastructure will have to grow to meet passenger needs. One California company – ChargeNet – is preparing for the future with a new kind of convenience stop that combines charging and restaurants.