Cannabalization effect of surging renewables output means new plants may need subsidies even if they come in at record low prices. But U.K. auctions “always throw up surprises,” says one expert.

In a sign of the times, the American Wind Energy Association trade group will expand its flagship annual conference to include solar and storage.

With more than 1 gigawatt already installed globally, the market potential of floating PV runs deep. But first developers and customers must feel comfortable taking the plunge.

The European power giants will create one of the world’s biggest offshore wind development companies through a new joint venture. The U.S. is among their target markets.

As it looks to sell its Oregon factory, SunPower is pushing into storage and energy services. “We’ll take over your energy bill,” the company aims to be able to tell future customers.