More than a century ago, Hawai’i was already exploring what electricity could make possible. In 1881, King David Kalākaua traveled around the world to learn about emerging technologies, including electricity. After witnessing demonstrations of electric lighting...
For decades, lithium-ion batteries have been the foundation of modern energy storage. They power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). But a new battery chemistry is gaining momentum....
Recent power outages across Hawaiʻi following Tropical Storm Lala have underscored how severe weather can disrupt the state’s electric infrastructure and the communities that depend on it. According to Hawaii News Now, hundreds of thousands of customers were without...
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented wave of data center development across the United States. While headlines often focus on breakthroughs in computing power, a less visible challenge is emerging behind the scenes: electricity...
Hawaii’s solar incentive landscape is entering a period of significant transition, creating new challenges and considerations for businesses, commercial property owners, and developers evaluating future solar and battery storage investments. Recent changes tied to...
Hawaii’s electricity market is continuing to evolve, and a proposed policy known as “wheeling” could create new opportunities for commercial property owners, businesses, and renewable energy developers across the state. For many organizations, especially those in...
