by Tim | Dec 22, 2020 | Storelectric News
We at Storelectric wish you all a lovely Christmas and a really happy and prosperous new year. Enjoy the break – and come back refreshed! We hope and anticipate that the new year will bring lots of positive movement: roll-out of the COVID vaccines globally;...
by Mark Howitt | Nov 24, 2020 | Storelectric News
Network Operators’ Ownership of Storage DNOs and TSOs CAN own storage. In the 2019 Energy Directive (to which we remain a party at least until the end of the year), any grid operator can request a derogation from their regulator to build and own storage if...
by Mark Howitt | Oct 20, 2020 | Storelectric News
National Grid’s Winter Outlook Report this year shows a de-rated capacity margin of 4.8GW or 8.3% (p7). This looks healthy, though neighbouring countries’ grids target 10-15% margin. However there are a number of concerns with it: De-rated margin is a...
by Mark Howitt | Jul 2, 2020 | Storelectric News
Following our article a week ago, Mark Howitt from Storelectric pointed out the omission of their very interesting long duration storage technology. Storelectric has developed what they claim is the world’s most cost-effective largescale long-duration electricity...
by Mark Howitt | Jul 2, 2020 | Storelectric News
Many large renewable generation projects and interconnectors are stalled because thegrid to which they would connect is weak and/or saturated, requiring hugely costly grid reinforcement before the renewables can be connected, which makes the project impractical....
by Mark Howitt | May 22, 2020 | Storelectric News
The lockdown is providing a trial run of the “summer minimum” challenges of operating the grid as it will be in the 2030s and 2040s, with renewable generation as a high proportion of demand. Demand was historically low and renewable generation historically...
