From sour power to electric vehicles, from budding efficiency to biomass, the energy industry is blessed with an abundance of innovative technologies that are transforming how we generate and consume electricity. Among these, energy storage stands out as the one that makes all of them more useful. Recognizing the importance of energy storage to the changing composition of the electrical grid, New York state has stepped up with generous support of new technologies. In May, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced awards to seven in-state companies for their novel ideas. The grants are designed to help the recipients scale up or demonstrate new approaches.
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