In every tech transition, there are innovative leaders who bring the first products and projects to market. While those are cutting edge when they come out, after a few years, they are clearly out of date. The growth and evolution of grid-scale batteries has gotten to the point where it’s … [continued]
A cooperative utility in Hawaii has reduced its electricity prices, multiplied its renewable energy capacity, and increased its grid resiliency — all without relying on neighboring utilities, because there are none.
Originally published on ilsr.org. On the one hand: Sky-high electricity prices. A 20th century electricity system burning fuel oil and controlled by large monopoly electric utilities. A proposed utility takeover. On the other hand: A new 100% renewable energy standard. Rooftop solar on one of ten homes, saving each customer hundreds of dollars … [continued]
A significant renewable energy milestone has been achieved for a utility cooperative in Kaua‘i, Hawaii. This January the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reports it obtained 90% or more of its electricity from renewables on four occasions during the month. In addition to its baseload capacities of 8% biomass, 7% hydroelectric and ramping diesel generation, … [continued]
“Hawaii is a postcard from the future,” says Adam Browning, executive director of Vote Solar, a policy and advocacy group based in California. Driven by high electricity prices (highest retail electricity prices in the United States) the state has made an impressive foray into renewables. Now, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) which … [continued]
Originally published on Cost Of Solar. When it comes to integrating solar power into the energy distribution system, the solar PV array that the homeowner or building owner installs is only one part of the equation, because the local electric utility company is a key component of this renewable energy revolution. Without … [continued]
