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End of an era: SunPower's days as a globally significant PV manufacturer are numbered.

SunPower to Spin Off Manufacturing Business in Major Strategic Shift

A new global PV manufacturer is born — Maxeon Solar — with the backing of China’s Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor.

7 hours ago by Karl-Erik Stromsta

Inside Google’s Record-Setting ‘Reverse Auction’ for Renewables

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Inside Google’s Record-Setting ‘Reverse Auction’ for Renewables

Google recently netted 1.2 gigawatts of solar and wind in four hour-long auctions. In the old days, that kind of capacity would have taken months to negotiate.

8 hours ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

California is seeking 3.3GW of grid capacity by 2023 to meet a looming shortfall.

California Demands 3.3GW of New Resources as Grid Shortfall Looms

Procurement is a boon for solar-storage, demand response and other clean resources, and it could forestall the last-ditch option of keeping coastal gas plants open.

2 days ago by Jeff St. John

Why Smaller Might Be Better for Concentrated Solar Power

Changes to designs and operating models could help bring CSP back into the conversation.

2 hours ago by Jason Deign

Moixa is looking to recreate its success in Japan in other storage-friendly markets.

After Rapid Success in Japan, Moixa Prepares for International Storage Push

U.K.-based energy storage developer Moixa plans to raise capital soon as it gears up for overseas expansion.

9 hours ago by John Parnell

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Tesla and the Subtle Art of Turning Promise Into Reality

6 days ago by Julian Spector

Solar’s Place in the Energy Transition: Bigger, Clearer, Stronger Than Ever

1 week ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Virginia’s Democratic Sweep and Its Implications for Dominion Energy’s Future

3 days ago by Jeff St. John

ESS has shipped units for behind-the-meter storage but is still working on its first utility-scale deal.

October 29, 2019 Energy Storage

Iron Flow Battery Startup ESS Raises $30M From SoftBank and Breakthrough

12 by Julian Spector

A Powerwall in a Colchester, Vermont home. (Credit: Green Mountain Power)

November 7, 2019 Energy Storage

Batteries vs. Blackouts: 1,100 Homes Powered Through Vermont Outage With Storage

23 by Julian Spector

Norway's Scatec Solar has bid under $25 per megawatt-hour in Tunisia. (Credit: Scatec Solar)

October 31, 2019 Solar

8 Countries (Besides the US) With Solar Under $25 per Megawatt-Hour

14 by Jason Deign

ESS' recent cash injection is a bright spot for flow batteries.

11.04.19 Energy Storage

Flow Batteries Struggle in 2019 as Lithium-Ion Marches On

55 by Jason Deign

The U.K. recently pledged £220 million toward getting a fusion power plant up and running by 2040.

10.28.19 Energy

Nuclear Fusion: Still Frustratingly Far Off Despite Recent Signs of Momentum

31 by Jason Deign

EV battery packs are functionally similar to stationary systems but much larger.

11.08.19 Grid Edge

Will Your EV Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down?

28 by Justin Gerdes

11.08.19 Solar 2

The U.S. renewables market, like many other industries, is grappling with trade policy uncertainty.

Court Temporarily Halts Trump Administration’s U-Turn on Bifacial Solar Modules

The bifacial solar module exemption lives to fight another day in a provisional win for developers like Invenergy.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Virginia’s Democratic Sweep and Its Implications for Dominion Energy’s Future

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Virginia’s Democratic Sweep and Its Implications for Dominion Energy’s Future

A 100 percent renewables target, a “solar freedom” bill and a rising challenge to Dominion’s control of state energy policy: Big changes are afoot in Virginia.

by Jeff St. John | November 8, 2019

11.08.19 Grid Edge 28

Will Your EV Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down?

Home battery systems can help during power outages. So can the battery packs rolling around in electric vehicles.

by Justin Gerdes

11.08.19 6

Natural gas is now by far the largest source of U.S. electricity generation.

Industry Perspective

Rethinking Future Investments in Natural Gas Infrastructure

Cities and utilities across the United States are starting to reject natural gas — and not just for environmental reasons.

by Bruce Nilles and Mark Dyson

10.26.19 PODCASTS

Who’s Trying to Re-Kill the Electric Car?

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: It’s the oil industry versus the world.

by Stephen Lacey

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11.08.19 Energy Storage 5

Mateo Jaramillo reflects on his long career in battery storage.

Watt It Takes: Form Energy’s Mateo Jaramillo on His Mission to Build Long-Duration Batteries

In this edition of our founder interview series, we profile a battery veteran who’s looking to the next big leap for storage.

by Stephen Lacey

11.08.19 Policy 3

Rep. Casten serves as co-chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Climate Change Task Force.

Rep. Sean Casten on the New Democrat Path to Fighting Climate Change

In this episode of Political Climate, we speak to a clean energy entrepreneur-turned-lawmaker leading the Democrats’ pro-market approach to climate policy.

by Julia Pyper

11.07.19 Wind 2

Vestas' service business accounts for around half its future contracted revenue.

Vestas Logs Strong Q3 Despite Price Pressure and Trade Woes

Orders, profit and revenue are all up year-over-year in Q3 after “stellar performance” in Vestas’ service segment.

by John Parnell

11.07.19 Energy Storage 23

Batteries vs. Blackouts: 1,100 Homes Powered Through Vermont Outage With Storage

Utility Green Mountain Power’s pilot programs paid off with clean, distributed backup power amid a statewide outage.

by Julian Spector

11.07.19 Research & Analysis 10

European member states are on track to deliver on their individual National Energy and Climate Plans.

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: Renewables to Supply 53% of Europe’s Power by 2030

Continued growth in wind and solar will drive substantial decarbonization of Europe’s electricity sector.

by Peter Osbaldstone

11.07.19 Policy 1

We look at the many crises facing California.

Climate Risk, Part 2: California’s Crisis

In this episode of the Interchange: the second installment in our interview series on climate risk.

by Stephen Lacey

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11.06.19 Solar 0

Vivint anticipates renewed growth in a top market.

Vivint Solar: Power Shutoff Disruption ‘Resets’ California’s Residential Market

The residential solar company knocks on lots of doors each year. After recent events in California, “every door is a fresh door,” CEO says.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.06.19 Energy 0

Clearway logs a positive quarter despite PG&E-related struggles.

Clearway Haunted by Ongoing PG&E Uncertainty, Despite Favorable Q3

The renewables operator reported solid Q3 numbers, but the utility’s bankruptcy continues to entrap numerous projects.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.06.19 Solar 2

SolarEdge reported record quarterly revenues and net income for the third quarter, continuing its growth streak.

SolarEdge Marks Another Record Quarter, Hits $1B in 2019 Revenues

Another record-breaking quarter for the solar optimizer and inverter maker, the first since the untimely death of founding CEO Guy Sella.

by Jeff St. John

11.06.19 Solar 3

Walmart has ended its lawsuit accusing Tesla of negligence that led to rooftop solar system fires.

Walmart Reaches Settlement With Tesla in Lawsuit Over Solar Panel Fires

An undisclosed settlement, safety improvements and a plan to re-energize solar systems at hundreds of stores.

by Jeff St. John

11.06.19 Grid Edge 0

AES plans to incorporate Google Cloud tech into its business.

Google and AES Announce Cloud-Based Partnership for Clean Energy

AES plans to use Google Cloud tech to sponsor new clean energy projects in Latin America and the U.S.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.06.19 Energy Storage 0

Pivot Power CEO Matt Allen and Matthieu Hue, CEO of EDF Energy Renewables, U.K.

EDF Looks to EV Charging to Boost Energy Storage Revenue

Executives from Pivot Power, a firm recently acquired by EDF, explain how EV charging could provide 30 percent of the revenue for its battery projects.

by John Parnell

11.06.19 Energy 5