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Start the construction of the power grid energy storage research center

– The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the beginning of design and construction of the Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL), a $75 million facility located at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington that will boost clean energy adaptation and accelerate the development and deployment of long-duration, low-cost grid energy storage.

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What are the application scenarios of microgrid energy storage?

The application scenarios of microgrid energy storage are divided into small off-grid energy storage, island microgrid energy storage and household energy storage. Small off-grid energy storage systems are used in remote areas that cannot be reached by the power grid.

How will the GSL advance grid energy storage development?

The GSL will focus on three outcomes to advance grid energy storage development: Collaboration: Bringing DOE, multidisciplinary researchers, and industry together at the facility will lower the barriers to innovation and deployment of grid-scale energy storage.

Why do we need new grid technologies?

“Deploying new grid technologies means we can get more renewable power on the system, support a growing fleet of electric vehicles, make our grid more reliable and resilient, and secure our clean energy future.”

How will the microgrid energy storage business model evolve?

The rapid increase in user-side energy storage such as new energy vehicles, power battery cascade utilization and household photovoltaics will also lead to the rapid development of the microgrid energy storage business model. The microgrid model originating from the user side will drive the establishment of the energy storage market mechanism.

What is a grid storage Launchpad?

“The Grid Storage Launchpad facility will bring together researchers and industry from around the country to modernize and add flexibility to the power grid, advance storage technologies, and boost use of clean energy,” said Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm.

What is the difference between a grid subsidiary and a third-party investment?

The grid subsidiary invests and operates the energy storage system through the energy storage construction and operation company to provide ancillary services for the grid. The grid subsidiary is the owner of the energy storage system. The third type is the third-party investment.