CA Funding Storage Research.

Energy Optimization News, August, 2003

On August 1, the California Energy Commission (CEC) released a request for proposals (RFP) for electrical energy storage projects. The CEC's Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program will contribute up to $5 million in matching funds for four to five projects to demonstrate the value of electric energy storage. The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Storage Systems program will offer consultation and in-kind services.

Flywheels, mini/micro pumped hydro, and advanced battery systems are examples of the types of projects this proposal is designed to develop. The CEC's intent is to advance emerging technologies that have already been field-tested to some degree to get them ready for commercial applications by the end of the 3-year demonstrations. Project...

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