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Google, esVolta pilot uses battery storage to 'time-shift' renewable energy credits

Published

18 September 2026

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technology

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Clean Energy

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Google, esVolta, and partners completed a pilot using battery storage to 'time-shift' renewable energy credits by storing surplus solar power and releasing it with hourly-verified renewable credits during peak demand periods. This approach supports Google's goal of 24/7 carbon-free energy and introduces granular certificates with hourly timestamps for more precise carbon accounting.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now unlock new value by pairing battery storage with verified hourly renewable credits to close gaps in clean energy supply. This method opens a path to sell clean power attributes flexibly, transforming corporate energy procurement beyond annual matching.

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2 sources · 18 Sep 2026

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