US power sector eyes rapid battery, hybrid solar-storage growth in quest to decarbonize

Author: Jeffrey Ryser

Houston — US battery storage capacity is expected to be on a steep growth trajectory in the coming years, potentially reaching more than 40 GW by 2030 because of its key role in decarbonizing the power sector, and in particular managing the growth of renewable generation and its impact on power prices.

Many executives and analysts believe storage will be a necessary component in achieving state and utility 2050 net-zero carbon targets.

“Energy storage is ballooning right now,” Paul Browning, president and …

Midwest utilities craft ambitious renewables, coal-retirement plans to meet goals

Author: Jeffrey Ryser

Houston — Six Midwest utilities have said they expect to spend more than a combined $15 billion over the next several years to install or buy roughly 4 GW of solar generation, more than 3.6 GW of wind generation and just over 1 GW of electric battery storage.

Each of the utilities also said during third quarter 2020 earnings presentations that they intend to continue to retire long-held coal-fired capacity as they pursue carbon reduction targets that in most …