Report suggests battery storage could be cheaper alternative to diesel generators for P.E.I.'s power issues
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Lucas McInnis
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A new report commissioned by Prince Edward Island's Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission challenges Maritime Electric's plan to install two 50-megawatt diesel generators, suggesting that battery storage could be a cheaper and more effective alternative. The report raises questions about the utility's approach to addressing the island's power problems, proposing that investing in battery technology to store power may be more economical than relying on diesel generation.
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· 3 pulledA new report is questioning Maritime Electric's plan to install a pair of diesel generators in Prince Edward Island, stating there could be a cheaper option.
Maritime Electric planned to add diesel generators, but a cheaper option is available
installing batteries and storing power could be cheaper
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