Report Cover with title, '2020 Strategic Analysis of Energy Storage in California'

2020 Strategic Analysis of Energy Storage in California

Author(s)

Ethan Elkind, Steven Weissman

Publication Date

November 2011

Program(s)

Keyword(s)

Archive, Energy Transition, Energy Systems, California

Overview

As California progresses towards its goal of 33 percent renewable electricity generation , the potential for energy storage to help integrate renewable resources and maintain a reliable and efficient electric grid takes on great significance. The report assesses current energy storage technologies, discusses the diverse policies affecting deployment in California, and outlines critical technology gaps, future research needs, and policy reforms.