Is energy storage a cost-effective alternative to traditional transmission lines?

Energy storage is a cost-effective alternative to traditional transmission lines for integrating renewable energy, maintaining reliability and modernizing the electric grid, according to a recent stud y.

Can storage be a transmission asset in power grid upgrades?

A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the benefits of storage as a transmission asset (SATA) in power grid upgrades and provides an update on regulatory changes that are enabling SATA.

Is storage a transmission-only asset?

ISO New England asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Dec. 29 to allow a rule change establishing storage as a transmission-only asset, or SATOA.

Can energy storage avoid overbuilding new transmission lines?

“While energy storage cannot completely obviate the need for all new transmission lines, as our study shows, there are several cases where using energy storage as a transmission asset can avoid overbuilding new transmission lines and greatly reduce the potential impact on New York ratepayers,” said William Acker, executive director of NY-BEST.

How will energy storage transform the energy grid?

Technologies like solid-state batteries, flow batteries, and hydrogen storage are expected to play key roles in transforming the energy grid and advancing the global shift to renewable energy. As energy storage continues to improve, its integration with next-generation fuels will be critical for achieving a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.

How can energy storage and next-generation fuels be more sustainable?

As the demand for energy storage and next-generation fuels grows, so does the need for sustainable practices. Innovations in battery recycling are helping to reduce the environmental impact of storage systems, while hydrogen production is being optimized to reduce energy consumption.