PHOENIX – The city of El Mirage announced Tuesday that four free electric vehicle charging stations are now available for the public to use. The charging stations can be found at the El Mirage Police Department located at 12401 W. Cinnabar Ave. “This is a significant step in upholding our environmental responsibilities that our residents […]
APS Issues RFPs for Solar & Wind Energy Resources
PHOENIX: Today, Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) issued two separate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for solar and wind resources. These RFPs were first announced in late July and will help expand the company’s renewable energy portfolio to approximately 2,500 megawatts by 2021 – enough to power more than half a million Arizona homes. The first […]
APS to Request Proposals for New Solar and Wind Resources
PHOENIX : Arizona Public Service Company (APS) announced plans today to add new solar and wind resources that will help expand the company’s renewable energy portfolio to about 2,500 megawatts by 2021 – enough to power more than half a million Arizona homes. The company plans to issue two Requests for Proposal (RFPs) by Sept. […]
APS storage facility explosion raises questions about battery safety
Utilities across the country are increasingly turning to energy storage. The technology is vital as it turns power generated by non-dispatchable energy sources, such as wind and solar, into dispatchable ones, improving grid reliability and allowing the integration of even more renewable capacity. However, there are some concerns regarding the safety of large-scale energy storage […]
Arizona firefighters’ injuries keep safety top of storage agenda
A fire at a large-scale battery energy storage project late last week left four firefighters injured in Arizona, with two reported to be seriously injured, in an incident now under investigation. On Friday 19 April, firefighters were called to a fire at utility Arizona Public Service’s (APS) energy storage facility in Surprise, West Valley, Arizona. […]
