What Others are Saying
As we progress with the deployment of our Smart Energy Matrix™ systems, various officials associated with the projects have expressed support and enthusiasm for the technology's potential. Here are some of their opinions as captured on video in 2008, as well as thoughts from Beacon's CEO, Bill Capp.
Ian Bowles
Secretary, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Why are cleaner methods for frequency regulation so important? - (00:34)
- How can flywheel technology support the deployment of renewable energy? - (00:17)
- Is the grid ready for flywheels? - (00:15)
- What are your impressions of Beacon Power? - (00:10)
Ian Springsteel
Industry Investment and Development Manager
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
John Bzura
Principal Engineer
National Grid
- What is your role at National Grid? - (00:22)
- How can energy storage be of value to National Grid? - (00:32)
- What are your impressions of Beacon Power engineering? - (00:40)
- Are flywheels an efficient way to store energy? - (00:35)
Tim Roughan
Director of Distributed Resources
National Grid
- What is your role at National Grid? - (00:18)
- How does National Grid work with state officials to improve the grid? - (00:18)
- What role can energy storage play on the grid? - (00:22)
- What do you think of the work that Beacon Power is doing? - (00:28)
- Why are customer-side grid resources so important? - (00:20)
- What benefits can Beacon's technology bring to the grid? - (00:32)
Bill Capp
President and CEO
Beacon Power
- What makes Beacon Power different? - (00:41)
- Is the time right for flywheel energy storage? - (00:24)
Video Archives
Industry leaders and government officials have followed our progress for years. Our first frequency regulation demonstration was successfully conducted in California from 2005-07. During that time, we gathered a group of officials together and recorded their views on our technology and its promise. Their comments are still applicable today as we transition to full-scale commercial service. Click here for the videos.
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