Storage news: Wind and pumped hydro

Sonnen Considering IPO in Bid to Rival Tesla Powerwall Storage

Brian Parkin

October 19, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Sonnen GmbH, a German solar energy storage maker that competes against Tesla Motors Inc.’s Powerwall battery, may pursue an initial share sale as early as 2017 to develop additional services. Full Article

Learn From California on Energy Storage, UK Lawmakers Say

Alex Morales

October 18, 2016 | Post Your Comment

The U.K. government should learn from California and incentivize energy storage technology to help move away from dirty fuels, a cross-party panel of lawmakers said. Full Article

Key Canary Islands Infrastructure Completed for Soria-Chira Pumped Storage Hydro Project

Renewable Energy World Editors

October 17, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Madrid-based grid operator Red Electrica de Espana last week inaugurated a new substation that will connect with the planned Soria-Chira pumped storage hydropower plant in the Canary Islands. Full Article

SolarReserve Planning World’s Largest Solar Farm for $5 Billion

Joe Ryan

October 17, 2016 | Post Your Comment

A closely held California renewable-energy developer is proposing the world’s largest solar farm in the Nevada desert, a $5 billion project that would rival the capacity of two nuclear power plants. Full Article

USADF, GE Africa Tackle Energy Poverty, Gender Inequality

Andrew Burger

October 17, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Whether proscribed by law or not, unequal treatment of women continues to pose challenges in both industrially developed and lesser developed countries worldwide. Full Article

Pilot Project Combining Wind and Pumped Storage Hydro Under Construction in Germany

Elizabeth Ingram

October 13, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Naturspeicher is working on a pilot project combining wind turbines and pumped storage hydro on the Kocher River in Gaildorf, Germany. Full Article

First Solar Farm in Community Renewable Energy Project Joins the Grid in South Australia

Andrew Spence

October 13, 2016 | Post Your Comment

The first commercial solar farm in a project aiming to provide options for Australia’s struggling vignerons has gone live. Full Article