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The Crescent Dunes CSP project in Nevada has undershot expectations. (Credit: SolarReserve)

America’s Concentrated Solar Power Companies Have All but Disappeared

SolarReserve, one of America’s last remaining CSP developers, appears to have ceased operations — just as some global markets may be warming up.

2 hours ago by Jason Deign

Trump Administration Lowers Import Tariffs on Chinese Batteries

The drop from 15 percent to 7.5 percent will improve project economics, but uncertainty lingers.

2 days ago by Julian Spector

Once a Laggard, Utility Co-Op Tri-State Now Seeks to Become ‘Leader’ in Energy Transition

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Once a Laggard, Utility Co-Op Tri-State Now Seeks to Become ‘Leader’ in Energy Transition

Coal-dependent Tri-State will add 1 GW of utility-scale renewables over the next four years, switching off its sizable coal fleet by 2030.

5 hours ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Equinor's Hywind Tampen project will power offshore drilling platforms in the North Sea. (Credit: Equinor)

IEA: Energy Transition Possible, But More Expensive, Without Oil and Gas Buy-In

The energy transition will be cheaper and faster with the experience and deep pockets of the global oil sector, the International Energy Agency says.

4 hours ago by John Parnell

BlackRock CEO Says Climate Is Reshaping Finance. What Does That Mean?

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: What happens now that the world’s biggest capitalist is embracing a climate-centric investment strategy?

3 days ago by Stephen Lacey

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Once a Laggard, Utility Co-Op Tri-State Now Seeks to Become ‘Leader’ in Energy Transition

5 hours ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

How Far Should California Shift Its Storage Incentives to Protect From Blackouts?

4 days ago by Jeff St. John

Vehicle Electrification Stories to Watch in 2020

5 days ago by Julian Spector

Most batteries in the U.S. come from overseas factories, Tesla's Gigafactory being a rare exception.

January 13, 2020 Energy Storage

What Would It Take for the US to Become an Energy Storage Manufacturing Powerhouse?

16 by Julian Spector

BlackRock has faced criticism for not taking a tougher line on its climate-related investments.

January 15, 2020

BlackRock Sends Huge Warning Shot at Companies Ignoring Climate Risk

3 by John Parnell

Corporations are showing a growing interest in pairing energy storage with renewables.

January 8, 2020 Energy Storage

Google Inks Huge Corporate Solar-Plus-Storage Deal in Nevada

3 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

The way forward: U.S. coal-fired generation capacity took a big hit in 2019.

01.07.20 Energy

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Likely Fell Last Year After Rising in 2018

35 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

A reimagining of Volkswagen's classic camper van based on its electric drive platform. (Credit: VW)

01.14.20 Grid Edge

WoodMac: Volkswagen Will Be World’s Biggest Electric Car Maker by 2030

32 by John Parnell

Grouping EV chargers on a single site can save big money.

01.09.20 Grid Edge

EV Charging Infrastructure Has a Soft Costs Problem

20 by Justin Gerdes

01.17.20 Solar 0

The solar industry meets the trade deal with cautious optimism.

Polysilicon Industry Awaits Certainty on US-China Trade Deal

U.S. producers of the solar feedstock offer cautious optimism after announcement that the trade agreement includes polysilicon.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

01.17.20 Energy 0

Equinor's Mariner platform in the North Sea. (Credit: Equinor/Abermedia/Michal Wachucik)

Oil and Gas Sector Told to Step Up Climate Game or Lose Investment

The chair of the U.K.’s Oil and Gas Authority tells members they are on the brink of losing their “social license” to operate.

by John Parnell

01.16.20 Energy 3

Industry Perspective

Devil in the Details for World’s Largest Coal Investor

BlackRock must clarify and strengthen its new coal-exclusion policy. But this week’s announcement sends a loud signal to markets, the authors contend.

by Jigar Shah and Justin Guay

01.16.20 Grid Edge 15

Australia's electricity demand typically surges in late January, the height of bush fire season.

Australia’s Fire-Hit Grid Braces for an Even Bigger Threat

Bush fires aren’t the biggest worry for grid operators during Australia’s searing summer.

by Jason Deign

01.11.20 PODCASTS

Australia’s Hellish Start to 2020: The Impact of Bushfires on the Grid and Politics of Oz

This week on the Energy Gang, we discuss the dire situation in Australia. Plus, changes to PURPA and the “learn to code” trope for displaced miners.

by Stephen Lacey

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01.16.20 Energy Storage 4

Can cheap zinc and simple engineering succeed where many other technologies have failed? (Credit: e-Zn)

Canada’s e-Zn Raises Millions to Commercialize Long-Duration Zinc Energy Storage

Startup bets on cheap and abundant zinc — and the emergence of a market for long-duration storage.

by Julian Spector

01.16.20 0

California's blackouts have shown that customers are increasingly willing to pay a premium for resiliency.

Research Spotlight

Wood Mackenzie’s Key Takeaways From the Grid Edge in Q4

EV chargers, demand response and the fight over National Grid’s gas hookups. WoodMac’s grid edge analysts reflect on the biggest news from Q4.

by Fei Wang

01.16.20 1

Leap's platform allows demand response providers to harness smaller devices like EV chargers.

Leap Lands Investment to Grow Behind-the-Meter Load Flexibility Business

Union Square Partners led the equity side in the first energy investment for the Boston-based venture firm.

by Jeff St. John

01.16.20 Energy 5

Coal remains at the economic and cultural heart of many German communities. (Credit: RWE AG)

Germany Seals $45B Coal Phaseout Deal

Hard-hit regions and utilities will be compensated for their role in Germany’s energy transition, but RWE faces more than $1B in uncovered costs.

by John Parnell

How Far Should California Shift Its Storage Incentives to Protect From Blackouts?

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How Far Should California Shift Its Storage Incentives to Protect From Blackouts?

Battery vendors including Sunrun and Tesla say California’s main storage incentive needs more flexibility than what regulators are currently proposing.

by Jeff St. John | January 16, 2020

01.16.20 Policy 0

Schwarzenegger reflects on why he decided to financially support teen climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Backs Greta Thunberg and Still Sees Room for Bipartisanship

The former California governor also weighs in on Washington’s failure to extend clean energy tax credits on this week’s episode of Political Climate.

by Julia Pyper

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01.15.20 Research & Analysis 10

Iowa has seen a rush of wind farm construction in recent years, overburdening the grid in areas.

Research Spotlight

Could Ameren’s New Transmission Line Make Congestion Worse?

The new Mark Twain transmission line will allow wind power from Iowa and Missouri to travel eastward. But it may come with unintended consequences.

by Elliot Gordon

01.15.20 Energy Storage 1

Axiom hopes to have 100 of its cloud-based thermal control boxes in place by the end of 2020.

Axiom Exergy Joins List of Commercial Storage Companies Pivoting to Software

The energy storage startup thinks grocery stores can slash their electricity bills with better thermal management software, no battery required.

by Julian Spector

01.15.20 Solar 1

The Trump administration will soon consider revising its tariffs on imported solar equipment.

Solar Industry Asks Trump to Allow More Cell Imports to Spur Domestic PV Manufacturing

U.S. trade officials are preparing a midterm review of the Trump administration’s solar tariffs, with a range of potential outcomes.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

01.15.20 Grid Edge 6

In 2013 the U.S. built 4,500 miles of transmission lines. Last year: 1,300 miles.

Transmission Emerging as Major Stumbling Block for State Renewable Targets

The U.S. is struggling to move renewable power from where it’s cheapest to where it’s wanted, with no obvious solution in sight.

by Jeff St. John

01.15.20 3

BlackRock Sends Huge Warning Shot at Companies Ignoring Climate Risk

The world’s largest asset manager predicts a “fundamental reshaping of finance” as the climate threat comes into sharper focus.

by John Parnell

01.15.20 Energy 13

All but one of Britain's 15 working nuclear reactors will go offline by 2030. (Credit: EDF)

Momentum Builds for UK Government to Self-Fund New Nuclear Plants

The U.K. government wants new nuclear capacity. How it will be funded remains a highly contentious question.

by John Parnell

01.14.20 Wind 4

The U.S. wind market is teed up for more than 15GW of installations this year, analysts forecast.

Three-Quarters of New US Generating Capacity in 2020 Will Be Renewable, EIA Says

2020 will be a record year for U.S. renewables construction as 6 gigawatts of coal capacity goes offline, according to new government figures.

by Jeff St. John

Vehicle Electrification Stories to Watch in 2020

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Vehicle Electrification Stories to Watch in 2020

Electric school buses unleashed, hot acquisitions and the uncertain impact of California’s wildfires: all storylines worth watching at the intersection of electric cars and the grid.

by Julian Spector | January 14, 2020

01.14.20 Grid Edge 32

WoodMac: Volkswagen Will Be World’s Biggest Electric Car Maker by 2030

Tesla will need to launch an entry-level vehicle if it’s going to achieve its own market-share ambitions, according to new WoodMac research.

by John Parnell

01.13.20 Solar 1

Greenskies has built projects for a number of corporations, including Target, Walmart and Amazon.

Infrastructure Fund JLC Buys Solar Developer Greenskies

With the financial backing of an infrastructure fund, Greenskies expects a big jump in its commercial and industrial solar installations this year.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant