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Energy Storage News9 months ago

US thermal energy storage startup Rondo deploys 100MWh industrial ‘Heat Battery’

  • Rondo has deployed a 100 MWh industrial 'Heat Battery' in California, claimed to be the world's largest, offering a new solution for industrial process heat.
  • This technology provides large industrial consumers a pathway to decarbonize their operations by replacing fossil fuels with renewable-powered thermal energy, potentially stabilizing energy costs.
  • For renewable energy developers, it creates a significant new demand for clean electricity, opening up opportunities for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) focused on industrial heat applications.
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Energy Storage News9 months ago

Ameresco, Alliant Energy, begin operating record-breaking BESS projects in Arizona, Wisconsin

  • Ameresco has commissioned Arizona's largest behind-the-meter (BTM) BESS, while Alliant Energy has brought Wisconsin's largest BESS online, marking significant regional milestones.
  • The Arizona BTM BESS demonstrates increasing opportunities for large power consumers and developers to implement on-site storage for demand charge management, resilience, and energy cost optimization.
  • These projects signify the accelerating deployment and growing scale of battery energy storage across diverse market segments, indicating a maturing market for BESS developers and new grid service opportunities.
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