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What Others are Saying
As we progress with our new Smart Energy Matrix™ flywheel demonstration systems, key officials associated with the projects have expressed support and enthusiasm for the technology's potential. Here are some of their opinions on video, as well as thoughts from Beacon's CEO, Bill Capp.
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Dr. Imre Gyuk
Program Manager
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Storage Research Program |
What is energy storage on the grid?
(00:53) |
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Why is the Beacon Power project significant?
(00:46) |
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Ken Wiseman
Chairman, Board of Governors
California Independent System Operator
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How can Beacon technology support renewable energy in California?
(00:36) |
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What is the outlook for this technology and the California grid?
(00:28) |
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Mike Gravely
Project Manager
California Energy Commission |
What are the goals of the energy storage project with Beacon Power?
(00:50) |
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How has Beacon and the flywheel system performed?
(00:54) |
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Lonnie Rush
Manager, Real-time Markets
Manager of Real-Time Markets
California Independent System Operator (ISO) |
What happens at the California ISO?
(00:40) |
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How does frequency regulation work at the California ISO?
(01:00) |
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What happens when the frequencies deviate from 60-hertz?
(00:29) |
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Are more resources needed in California to provide frequency regulation?
(00:53) |
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Bill Capp
President & CEO
Beacon Power |
How does flywheel energy storage help stabilize the grid?
(01:04) |
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Why are flywheels so well suited to provide frequency regulation service?
(01:11) |
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What are some of the advantages of flywheels versus conventional generators?
(01:27) |
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What are Beacon Power’s flywheel plans for 2006 and beyond?
(01:27) |
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How do the flywheels in the Smart Energy Matrix™ work?
(02:21) |
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