As the energy transition fundamentally reshapes the grid, photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generation now represents the majority of new installed capacity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), this trend is expected to continue through 2030, at which point PV solar installations are fo Contact online >>
As the energy transition fundamentally reshapes the grid, photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generation now represents the majority of new installed capacity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), this trend is expected to continue through 2030, at which point PV solar installations are forecast to exceed 630 GW annually.
Malta develops, implements, and operates an innovative, utility-scale Pumped Heat Energy Storage (PHES) plant that, when coupled with photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generation, can reshape solar output to provide reliable, emissions-free energy overnight. The Malta PHES system can charge during solar hours and discharge during non-solar hours, enabling the continued use of solar power long after the sun has stopped shining and unlocking access to evening locational marginal pricing (LMP).
Our synchronous, long-duration energy storage solution is built on the same molten salt thermal storage technologies that have been used by concentrated solar power (CSP) plants worldwide for decades.
The turbine equipment used both in charging and discharging the Malta PHES system is functionally equivalent to that used in traditional, fossil-fueled power generation and provides auxiliary services to grid operators, including:
Malta storage provides a synchronous spinning reserve for grid stabilization. By coupling a Malta PHES plant with renewables, our PHES system can deliver firm, dispatchable emissions-free energy.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC—The Reliable One) will explore deployment of Malta Inc.’s long-duration energy storage power plant as a reliable and commercially viable solution to help achieve the utility’s net-zero carbon emission goals. Malta’s storage solution converts excess electricity into thermal energy that is stored in salt and coolant. When needed, the plant regenerates gigawatt hours of electricity for residential and commercial use.
Malta’s utility-scale 100+ megawatt system provides more hours of energy storage than lithium-ion batteries and could provide energy storage diversity for OUC. The increased duration power plant has the potential to help OUC ensure grid reliability despite the variable nature of clean and renewable energy resources like solar. The Malta power plant would be situated at OUC’s Indian River Plant in Brevard County on Florida’s East Coast.
“Malta is committed to making climate-smart choices easier for our customers,” said Malta CEO Ramya Swaminathan. “This collaboration explores how Malta’s innovative technology can improve grid resiliency and accelerate OUC’s clean energy goals.”
“Long-duration energy storage is vital to OUC’s clean energy plans and our commitment to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. Malta’s innovative energy storage solution has the potential to help us reduce our CO2 emissions and provide a cleaner, greener energy future for our customers,” said Clint Bullock, OUC General Manager & CEO.
OUC’s Electric Integrated Resource Plan calls for ending the use of coal no later than 2027 and sets the utility on a course to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, with interim carbon reductions of 50% by 2030 and 75% by 2040. Pairing Malta’s energy storage system with OUC’s growing investment in solar would help achieve the utility’s carbon-reduction goals while also leveraging experienced staff to operate large energy storage projects like Malta.
About OUC—TheReliableOneEstablished in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC—TheReliableOne is the second largest municipal utility in Florida. OUC provides electric and water services to about 400,000 accounts in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties. Visitto learn more about our commitment to reliability, affordability and sustainability.
About Malta Inc.Malta,Inc.hasdevelopeda100megawatt(MW)Zero-CarbonPowerPlant,alike-for-like replacement for today’s fossil fuel-fired plants that delivers affordable, reliable, on-demand clean energy 24/7.
Malta’sinnovativetechnologystoreselectricityasthermalenergyfromeighthourstoeight daysor longer, later returningitto the gridtomeet hourly, daily, and weeklyneeds.TheMaltasystem also provides clean heat for industrial and district heating applications. Visit: .
The introduction of the scheme hopes to incentivise the development of solar farms generating up to 50MWp and occupying 700,000 square metres over the next three years.
Presently less than 5% of electricity in Malta is generated by renewable energy; the latest initiative aims to reach its target goal of 10% of total energy production through renewables by 2020.
The National Action Plan has newly been revised shifting the focus towards solar and away from the original plans for wind turbines, which went unfinished due to “environmental and other reasons”.
Minister Joe Mizzi said there is still a long way to go for Malta before reaching its target but advances are underway following the launch of a Solar Farm Policy with the Planning Authority last October.
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