New Calif. bill would mandate grid storage for peak periods
March 3rd, 2010
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A new bill pitched in the California Assembly would mandate that 2.25 percent of the power used during peak hours be stored and essentially on-tap by 2014. By 2020, utilities would be required to store 5 percent of their peak loads. This may not sound like much, but the change could mean massive investment in energy storage systems and innovation.
The ability to use stored energy during peak hours is becoming increasingly important as people consume more and more energy. If nothing changes, the introduction of electric vehicles could strain grids and cause widespread outages. There is simply not enough supply to keep up with demand. For this reason, energy needs to be stored during off-peak hours, in Read More...
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