NEMA launches new standard to enhance energy storage for data centers
As a recent NEMA press release stated, the United States is the center of global AI research and development, and the massive data centers that support our dominance consume vast amounts of electricity. The latest NEMA standards help address this challenge by setting clear performance expectations for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to help data […]
Charged Electric Vehicles | Ion Storage Systems Receives $20 Million in ARPA-E Funding to Commercialize Solid-State Batteries
Ion Storage Systems, a US manufacturer of solid-state batteries, will receive $20 million from the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program (SCALEUP) to fund critical developments in pioneering energy technologies with untapped potential. Ion was one of four companies to receive SCALEUP funding in 2024 as part of the program’s $63.5 […]
UL Solutions Launches New Testing Protocol for Residential Battery Energy Storage Systems
UL Solutions recently announced a new testing protocol that addresses fire service organizations’ demand for improved evaluations of battery energy storage systems for residential use. Residential battery energy storage systems (BESS), typically paired with rooftop solar installations and, in some cases, wind turbines, allow homeowners to store excess solar or wind energy for use at […]
The California License Board now requires licensed electricians to perform energy storage retrofits and maintenance
Late last week, the California Contractors’ Licensing Board (CSLB) dealt a blow to the state’s goal of rapidly growing domestic energy storage capacity, according to the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA). The CSLB voted to approve a new rule prohibiting licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity for existing solar systems or […]