Drivers for storage in the US - interview with E.ON North America

Storage and renewables in the US - what drives the market?

»Xcel Energy receives shockingly low bids for Colorado electricity from renewable sources, Solar and wind generation now competitive with coal power« writes the Denver Post in January this year. Wind with storage came

in at $21/MWh (around €17/MWh!) and solar with storage at a median price of around €30/MWh. Why is the interest in the US so high? What drives the market and for which purpose? And how can the costs be so low? Mia

Bodin has interviewed Mark Frigo at E.ON North America on their projects and his thoughts on the market development.

These interviews were first published as a part of our regular Electricity Certificate report sent out 5 times/year. You will find more information on our website, or contact mia@bodeckerpartners.com