Energy storage database demonstrates project, technology diversity
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) first-of-its-kind international energy storage database has surpassed 420 documented energy storage projects from around the world. The database provides free, up-to-date information on grid-connected energy storage projects and relevant state and federal policies. It is funded through DOE's Sandia National Laboratories, and has been operating since January 2012.
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"This database shows the impressive diversity of energy storage projects across the globe, as well as the broad services they provide," said Dr. Imre Gyuk, DOE's energy storage program manager.
The Energy Storage Database lists 420 energy storage projects from 34 countries with a combined 123 GW of installed capacity. More than 50 energy storage technologies are represented worldwide, including multiple battery technologies, compressed air energy storage, flywheels, gravel energy storage, hydrogen energy storage, pumped hydroelectric, superconducting magnetic energy storage, and thermal energy storage. The policy section of the database shows 18 federal and state policies addressing grid connected energy storage, from rules and regulations to tariffs and other financial incentives.
Referring to the California Public Utilities Commission's October 17th energy storage rulemaking that will bring 1.325 GW of new energy storage resources to California load serving entities by 2020, Gyuk said, "With the new CPUC targets we expect a huge surge in new projects. We welcome everybody who wants to add projects to the database. This is a collaborative effort, and public input will help make it the complete database we are working towards."
California currently has 4.5 GW of installed energy storage and 44 total installed advanced energy storage projects, leading the United States, according to Strategen Consulting.
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