HECO Tests Batteries to Enable DC Fast Charging and Avoid Grid Upgrades

Are batteries cheaper than upgrading the grid?

The Hawaiian Electric Company is testing a behind-the-meter energy storage solution with a direct current fast-charging station for electric vehicles. The utility is investigating whether the battery is cheaper than upgrading the grid to accommodate the charger.

by Katherine Tweed

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