Should energy storage be considered a transmission and distribution asset in Mexico?

In Mexico, defining energy storage as a generation or a transmission and distribution asset is not only critical to establish revenue streams, but also to determine whether EST will be able to operate under a regime of free competition.

Does a policy study affect energy storage deployment in a jurisdiction?

First, it studies regulations and policies qualitatively, but it does not evaluate the quality, intensity, complexity or degree of implementation of these interventions. Second, it does not establish any strict evidence of causality between specific policies and the rate of energy storage deployment in a jurisdiction.

How much money does Germany spend on Hydrogen Research?

Germany also spent more than €24 million in hydrogen and fuel cell research, including €2 million specifically directed at hydrogen storage. Devoting large resources to electrochemical storage and hydrogen technologies is a trend that has been present in Germany since 2012 .

Are hybrid storage systems eligible for Sgip rebates?

For over a decade, hybrid and standalone storage systems in California have been eligible to receive rebates for behind-the-meter applications through the Self-Generation Incentive Programme (SGIP) .

How much money does KfW invest in solar-plus-storage projects?

In 2013, the state-owned bank KfW launched programme 275, which offered low-interest loans and investment grants for 30% of the capital costs of solar-plus-storage installations until 2016. In that period, KfW invested around €60 million in almost 19,000 of these projects.