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Ice Energy Passes Operational Milestone
ESA Member Ice Energy updates the operational success of its Ice Bear Energy Storage Systems. Read the full release highlighting their successful deployments here.
Altairnano Announces New Battery Application Kit
ESA Member Altairnano launches application kit to increase adoption of advanced battery technology. Read the full press release detailing the application kit here.
U.S. Department of Energy Program Update Conference
Energy Storage R&D Programs
November 2-4, 2010
Washington Marriott Hotel
Washington DC, USA
The DOE/OE Energy Storage Systems Program (ESS) annually sponsors a program update conference. A majority of active players in the field of energy storage and power electronics attend this meeting.
This update conference is an excellent opportunity to network, pick up fresh ideas for new research, develop new collaborations, and discover partners for future commercialization of research projects.
Included in the 2010 Conference will be the latest DOE Office of Electricity and ARPA-e Projects in grid- scale electrical energy storage, as well as updates on: Advanced Batteries, Flywheels, CAES, Electrochemical Capacitors, and Power Electronics Research & Development; Cost Benefits and Grid Impact Analysis; Status of Large Scale Demonstration Projects …. more.
The Agenda for 2010 will include updates on projects managed by the following organizations:
· DOE Energy Storage & Power Electronics Core Program – Dr. Imre Gyuk, DOE Program Manager, John Boyes, Sandia National Laboratories Program Manager and Jun Liu, PNNL Program Manager.
· DOE/SBIR Program for Energy storage & Power Electronics – Dr. Imre Gyuk, DOE/ESS Program Mgr.
· ARRA Energy Storage Projects– Ron Staubly, Bill Ayers and Kim Nuhfer, NETL Program Mgrs.
· Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-e) for Energy Storage Projects – Mark Johnson, Program Director.
The Conference is sponsored by the U.S. DOE Office of Electricity and Energy Reliability (Dr. Imre Gyuk, Mgr.) and managed by the DOE/ESS Research Program at Sandia National Laboratories (John Boyes, Mgr.)
This Conference is available at no cost to attendees.
Pre-registration is required to guarantee seating.
Registration & Contact Information for this conference:
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (Deadline - October 26, 2010):
- Complete the Registration Form attached to this message;
- Register Online (http://www.sandia.gov/ess)
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
- Go online to our special reservations page: Washington Marriott Hotel;
- Call the Washington Marriott: 1-202-872-1500 (U.S.). To obtain the reduced room rate, mention this Group Code: eodeoda.
- NOTE: The reduced hotel room rate expires October 5, 2010 and, due to a limited number of rooms at this rate, is on a first-come-first-served basis.
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- Contact: ESS ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)); or call: (505) 844-0840 (U.S.)
- Contact: Nancy Clark, Conf. Mgr, Sandia National Laboratories ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)); or
call Nancy at 505-845-8056 (U.S.)
ESA Partners with Energy Storage Forum Europe
View the full Energy Storage Forum Europe 2010 Barcelona agenda here.
From Asia to Europe: After the event in Beijing, the 2nd Energy Storage Forum will take place in Europe in Barcelona 26-28 October 2010 featuring 36 speakers from 17 countries including 16 utilities.
The European Energy Storage Forum features topics aimed at helping utilities, system operators, genco, TSO’s, wind and solar companies in order to allow you to understand and examine all aspects of Energy Storage. By listening to over 36 key international industry expert speakers including utilities such as: DONG ENERGY, EDF, ENDESA, ENEL, STATKRAFT, STATNETT, NATURAL GAS and IBERDROLA you will be able to gain insights on subjects such as:
- Forecasting European’s Energy Storage Return On Investment
- Examining A Robust Business Model In Energy Management To Cope With The Increasing Use Of Wind/Solar Penetration With Energy Storage
- Maximising and Integrating Renewable Resources With Energy Storage
- Lowering Integration Costs By Examining The Key Drivers For Large Scale Energy Storage From A TSO Perspective
ESA Members will receive a 20% discount on conference registration fees by entering conference code: ESA B1
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2010 Symons Award Winner John Boyes
John D. Boyes, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the 2010 recipient of the Electricity Storage Association (ESA)'s annual Phil Symons Electricity Storage award. Mr. Boyes, the manager of the Energy Storage and Distributed Energy Resources Department at Sandia, received the award at the ESA's 20th Annual Meeting, held in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 4-6, 2010.
Mr. Boyes was recognized for his instrumental role in the evolution of storage systems having, for the past 12 years, managed the Energy Storage Systems Program at Sandia National Laboratories, which is funded by the Department of Energy. "John has been an active supporter of the ESA for the last 10 years and has played a vital role in the DOE's growing support of energy storage as a major driver for the smart grid of the future," noted Brad Roberts, the Executive Director of the ESA. His work has primarily focused on the development of utility scale electricity storage systems. In addition, he is responsible for the Distributed Energy Resources program at Sandia which facilitates projects for DOE, military stakeholders and private firms.
The Phil Symons Electricity Storage Award was created in 2006 in honor and remembrance of the impact of Phil Symons's life and career on the development of the electricity storage sector. The award is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of electricity storage.
ESA Has Moved!
The Electricity Storage Association has moved its headquarters to the nation's capitol. Our new address is:
1155 15th Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-293-0537
20th Anniversary Meeting a Success
The 20th Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC, hosted by Duke Energy, was a success. With almost 350 in attendance, the agenda was chock full of over 40 presentations on various topics ranging from electricity storage in the U.S. and around the world, to emergy products to the energy storage value proposition.
Keynote addresses were provided by Jim Roger, CEO, Duke Energy; and Dr. Imre Gyuk, Manager, Energy Storage Systems Program, U.S. Department of Energy. Additionally, the meeting featured a speech by Senator Ron Wyden.
Stay tuned for information on next year's Annual Meeting!
U.S. - CANADA CLEAN ENERGY DIALOGUE
Started last year, the United States and Canada recognized energy trade as a pathway to achieving more renewable energy and greater reduction of greenhouse gases. This Conference brings together key stakeholders who want to increase trade in clean electricity and ancillary services between both countries. Learn more about attending this next meeting in Chicago, May 19 & 20, 2010 by clicking here.
ESA study shows 114,000 new jobs possible for Energy Storage with proposed Federal ITC Legislation
Washington, DC, April 8, 2010. The Electricity Storage Association (ESA) released a new study, performed by KEMA, projecting the size of the rapidly growing energy storage market in the US electricity grid. The report shows the impact on job growth possible with the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) incentives from the Storage Act of 2009 (S. 1091) currently being debated in Congress. The report analyzes the effects of a 20% ITC for grid-connected energy storage and a 30% credit for onsite energy storage through 2020.
“There is a growing realization among legislators and regulators (federal and state) that energy storage will be a vital element optimizing large amounts of renewable energy in the US grid,” stated Brad Roberts, ESA Executive Director.
Currently pumped hydro storage plants account for just over two percent of the total generating capacity in the US. The current DOE Energy Storage Stimulus Plan is investing $185M to add 535 megawatts of additional storage in the grid from all sources ranging from Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) to flywheels and batteries. This new report shows how total storage in the US grid could double in the next decade. The KEMA analysis looks at aspects of storage applications like regulation/ancillary services, renewable energy integration (wind and solar), onsite storage for end-users and the rapidly emerging Community Energy Storage (CES) approach.
The complete report has been circulated to ESA members and a copy of the report’s Executive Summary is available on the ESA website at http://www.electricitystorage.org. A KEMA presentation on the report will be made at the ESA’s 20th Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina May 4 – 7, 2010.
About ESA
The Electricity Storage Association is an international trade association established to foster development and commercialization of energy storage technologies. The membership includes utilities, equipment manufacturers, national laboratories, system designers and academia using the ESA as the leading technical forum to promote a better understanding of the benefits of energy storage in an electricity grid. The ESA is organized as a 501 (c) (6) trade association. The ESA is in the process of moving to new headquarters in Washington, DC.
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About KEMA
Founded in 1927, KEMA is a global provider of business and technical consulting, operational support, measurement and inspection, testing and certification for the energy and utility industry. With world headquarters in Arnhem, the Netherlands, KEMA employs more than 1,600 professionals globally with offices and representatives in more than 20 countries. KEMA’s US subsidiary, KEMA, Inc., is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and serves energy clients throughout the Americas and Caribbean.
Media contacts (http://www.kema.com/press_releases):
- Americas, Caribbean: Kristen Brewitt ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)); tel +1 781 418 5714
- Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific: Rolf van Stenus ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address));
tel +31 26 3 56 2607
Dr. Nourai Joined KEMA
Dr. Ali Nourai, Chairman of ESA Board of Directors, retired from American Electric Power (AEP) in March 2010 after a 30-year utility career. He helped launching AEP’s successful sodium sulfur battery program in 2006 and introduced the concept of the Community Energy Storage (CES) in 2009.
Shortly after his retirement, Dr. Nourai joined KEMA as an Executive Consultant. He explains this move as a necessary step to reach out to other companies and help them with their projects in the field of energy storage that is rapidly growing. KEMA is the industry’s leading consulting company in storage and offers an excellent global platform for him to work on and reach out to utilities and other businesses across all energy storage application areas.
Plug-in Hybrids: Renewable Energy Solution of the Month
What’s next for the smart grid sector?
At the Silicon Valley Energy Storage Symposium and Technology Showcase on January 20 in Sunnyvale, CA about 100 people attended to discuss energy storage technologies and the challenges we face.
Organized by Joint Venture of Silicon Valley, the symposium brought together key public officials, private sector leaders, academia and research participants whom engage in a discussion of the future of energy storage. For additional information about Joint Venture’s work and events, go to the last section of this article.
Storage technologies are an important element of the smart grid. In his keynote address, Brad Roberts presented ‘Electricity storage – Optimizing the use of renewable energy’.
Brad Roberts is the Power Quality Systems Director for S & C Electric Company and Executive Director of the Electricity Storage Association (ESA). In 2008, Mr. Roberts also lead the Electricity Advisory Committee - Energy Storage Technologies Subcommittee - at the US Department of Energy.
Mr. Roberts said that two huge industries, the utility and automotive, are in the process of transformation where energy storage is the problem as well as the solution for both. “Storage is one of a set of new resources and technologies that will facilitate a smarter grid. More bulk and distributed storage will help balance demand and bulk-power resources and dealing with transmission constraints,” he said. Both of the above industries will benefit from acceleration of battery technology development.
Roberts talked about the dilemma electricity storage creates: on one hand, existing storage programs have been successful, key to productivity, and are a driver in the consumer electronics industry (i.e. batteries in handheld devices as cell-phones, portable media players, portable game consoles, etc). However, moving electricity storage to the utility grid is viewed as expensive and unnecessary.
Roberts defined Electricity Storage as the process of using grid power to transform electricity to a storage media for release back to electricity when needed.
KEMA advances the process of assessing, building the business case for energy storage
New Utility of the Future volume provides first comprehensive roadmap for wide-scale utility application
BURLINGTON, Mass., (January 7, 2010) – KEMA www.kema.com today released the first independent guidebook on integrating wide-scale energy storage in the electric power infrastructure. Volume two of KEMA’s Utility of the Future series, "The Promise of Energy Storage," explores the issues and questions surrounding the rapidly advancing technology. The guidebook provides a broad assessment of the electricity storage field and the latest thinking about applications. It also describes how to assess when there is a good business case for storage and when there is not—and examines the implications of including storage in grid design and operation, the economics of storage, and the policy issues being raised.
Read the full release:
Energy Subcommittee Hearing was held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, to discuss several energy bills
An Energy Subcommittee Hearing was held on Tuesday to receive testimony on the following bills: H.R. 957, Green Energy Education Act of 2009; H.R. 2729, To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy, and for other purposes; H.R. 3165, Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009; H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009; H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act; S. 737, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to conduct research, development, and demonstration to make biofuels more compatible with small non-road engines, and for other purposes; S. 1617, To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program for the award of grants to States to establish revolving loan funds for small and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and produce clean energy technology, and for other purposes; S. 2744, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the authority for awarding technology prizes by the Secretary of Energy to include a financial award for separation of carbon dioxide from dilute sources; and S. 2773, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to support the research, demonstration, and development of commercial applications for offshore wind energy, and for other purposes (Hearing Room SD-366).
ESA 2009 Attendance Hits 300
The rapidly growing interest in storing energy in the electric grid was confirmed by the large increase in attendance at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Electricity Storage Association in Washington, DC on May 20-22, 2009. This meeting featured a well-balanced program on storage applications and technologies, plus the first Storage Technology Showcase with 13 exhibitors.
This year's meeting theme, "Electricity Storage - Adding Value to the Grid" proved timely in light of increased DOE spending for storage as part of the current US Federal Stimulus Package. The two and one-half day event featured 10 panel sessions with a total of 40 presentations. The opening session on Wednesday evening featured a summary presentation of the "State of Energy Storage" by ESA Chairman, Brad Roberts and welcoming remarks from Ned Hall, President of AES North America followed by a reception in the Technology Showcase area of the meeting.
Thursday contained a full day of panel sessions plus a luncheon presentation by Henrik Dam, Program Officer in the European Commission's Office of Distributed Generation. Mr. Dam's remarks covered the status of storage activities in Europe. The annual award ceremony for the Phil Symon's Achievement Award was bestowed on ESA Chairman, Brad Roberts and DOE Storage Program Manager, Dr. Imre Gyuk. Thursday's events were capped during the annual banquet with the keynote address by Mike Morris, American Electric Power's Chairman and CEO. Mr. Morris related AEP's continued commitment to innovations throughout AEP's service territories and the continued advancement of storage. AEP has been a leader in storage with numerous demonstration projects over the last five years.
Friday's sessions opened with a presentation by ESA Board Member, Chris Shelton, on the new ESA website. Over the last six months, Mr. Shelton has guided the development of the new site, which will be easier to keep up to date along with new features. The day's panels focused on innovations in storage and a session of storage for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). Dr. Imre Gyuk from DOE was the featured luncheon speaker with an overview of the DOE stimulus spending package as it relates to storage.
With regard to the business of the ESA, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the number of Directors to 15. The annual board elections welcomed three new Directors, Chet Sandberg of Altairnano, Robert Hanes of Magnum Energy and Dr. Rahul Walawalkar of Customized Energy Solutions. The Board acknowledged the loyal service from Bill Hassenzahl, who chose not to run for re-election to the Board. Ali Nourai of American Electric Power assumed the role of Chairman of the ESA for a two-year term. Chris Shelton of AES Corporation was elected Vice Chairman. In response to the growing activities of the ESA, the Board named Past Chairman, Brad Roberts to the position of ESA Executive Director to help Ali Nourai manage the continued growth of the ESA.
New ESA Website
As the interest in energy storage expands, the ESA continues to expand its activities and services to members. Your ESA Board has rolled out a new improved website with a much improved database on grid storage.
Brad Roberts, ESA Executive Director
Vice President Biden Outlines Funding for Smart Grid Initiatives
Washington, DC - Vice President Joe Biden, on a visit to Jefferson City, Missouri, today with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, detailed plans by the Department of Energy to develop a smart, strong and secure electrical grid, which will create new jobs and help deliver reliable power more effectively with less impact on the environment to customers across the nation. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Vice President outlined plans to distribute more than $3.3 billion in smart grid technology development grants and an additional $615 million for smart grid storage, monitoring and technology viability.