energy storage

The amount of spare capacity in the UK electricity network has fallen once again, according to the latest Winter Outlook report published by the National Grid.

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) is launching a Wood Heat Association to lobby on behalf of the biomass heating industry. Talking to Stuart Pocock, chief operating officer of the Renewable Energy Association at this year’s Solar Energy UK event, he explained the new REA subsidiary has been formed to “look after wood heat members”.

German inverter manufacturer Solutronic is showcasing its new Solenergy DC storage system at this year’s Solar Energy UK.

Solar is “ready for prime time” award-winning journalist and activist, Naomi Klein told Next Energy News at an event in London, on Monday night.

The rise of solar, electric vehicles and energy storage could enact a step change in the energy market which could undermine utilities, according to Gerard Reid, founder and managing partner of Alexa Capital.

Tesla’s lithium-ion ‘Gigafactory’ will be built in Nevada, company officials including chief executive Elon Musk confirmed at a press conference yesterday afternoon.

DECC has advised that commercial building operators must achieve an EPC rating of 'E' or higher by 2018 if they want to continue to lease their properties.

The installation of more than five million fuel cells in the UK by 2030 could knock 21% off energy bills, according to a new report.

South Korean scientists have found a new use for used cigarette filters as good material for energy storage in supercapacitors

Network Rail has confirmed that it is working on a zero emission, battery-powered train that would be capable of running on non-electrified train tracks.