Energy infrastructure Features for March 2016

Energy infrastructure Features Archive

Measures to stimulate the micro-grid market Measures to stimulate the micro-grid market

Onsite power generation at remote locations presents an attractive business case for many renewable energy companies but at the same time requires considerable market introduction efforts, says Dr. Thomas Hillig.

Korean energy storage project features largest lithium NMC system deployed for electricity grid frequency regulation Korean energy storage project features largest lithium NMC system deployed for electricity grid frequency regulation

In South Korea, battery company Kokam has deployed two lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) oxide energy storage systems (ESS) – rated at 24 MW/9 MWh and 16 MW/6 MWh – for frequency regulation on the national electricity grid. The company says that the 24 MW system is the world’s largest-capacity lithium NMC ESS used for frequency regulation.