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Technicians emptying out the battery modules they removed from the site of the fire. (Credit: APS)

The Arizona Battery Explosion Is Changing Conventional Wisdom on Safety

Six months later, GTM gets an exclusive update from APS and Fluence on an event that’s forcing a new look at grid battery engineering.

3 days ago by Julian Spector

The first Haliade-X nacelle recently rolled out of the production hall in France. (Credit: GE)

‘Inevitable’ That GE Brings Offshore Wind Manufacturing to the US

With a 25-gigawatt pipeline of U.S. offshore wind projects now in play, the conversation about local factories is taking on a new light.

2 days ago by Karl-Erik Stromsta

Regulators want to scrutinize the utility's actions in launching a study that could delay the state's solar installation goal.

Massachusetts Regulators Audit National Grid Over Concerns with Management

The utility will have to explain its choices in launching a study that could delay a gigawatt of distributed solar.

2 days ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Digging Into NYISO’s Carbon Pricing Plan

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Digging Into NYISO’s Carbon Pricing Plan

New York’s Green New Deal puts grid operator NYISO’s carbon pricing plan in a whole new light.

2 days ago by Jeff St. John

US Wind Industry Seeks Same Tax Incentives as Solar

In a strategic shift, the American wind industry has begun pressing lawmakers to extend solar’s ITC to onshore wind projects.

3 days ago by Karl-Erik Stromsta

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Digging Into NYISO’s Carbon Pricing Plan

2 days ago by Jeff St. John

3 Questions for a (Finally) Maturing Home Storage Market

5 days ago by Julian Spector

Has Bifacial Solar Finally Moved From Theoretical to Practical?

6 days ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

October 10, 2019 Energy Storage

The Arizona Battery Explosion Is Changing Conventional Wisdom on Safety

25 by Julian Spector

The first Haliade-X off the production line is set for field testing in Rotterdam. (Credit: GE)

October 1, 2019 Wind

GE Wins Second Massive Order for 12MW Offshore Turbines

3 by John Parnell

Conversations about on-route charging are fading as batteries pack more punch. (Credit: Proterra)

October 4, 2019 Grid Edge

3 Trends Making the Case for Bus Electrification

33 by Julian Spector

Overhaul: Some of PacifiCorp's coal plants face an accelerated retirement under the new plan.

10.03.19 Grid Edge

PacifiCorp Embraces Massive Renewables Build-Out, Early Coal Retirements

102 by Jeff St. John

It's a nerve-wracking week for California's electricity consumers.

10.09.19 Grid Edge

California on Edge as PG&E’s Power Outage Plan Goes Into Effect

80 by Jeff St. John

10.04.19 Grid Edge

3 Trends Making the Case for Bus Electrification

33 by Julian Spector

10.11.19 Efficiency 2

Sunlight-Reflecting ‘Cool Walls’ Can Save Building Owners Big Money, Study Says

Cool roofs have long been known to reduce energy use and costs. “Cool walls” might be even better.

by Justin Gerdes

10.11.19 Wind 10

A mock-up of the Hywind Tampen project once complete. (Credit: Equinor)

Equinor Gives Nod to 88MW Floating Wind Farm

Norwegian oil giant further cements position as leading floating wind developer with 11-turbine project near offshore oil fields.

by John Parnell

10.10.19 Research & Analysis 0

Asset owners and operators are increasingly investing in advanced analytics and O&M-specific software.

Research Spotlight

The State of Digital O&M for the Solar Market

Price pressure in solar O&M is driving the adoption of digital solutions.

by Leila Garcia da Fonseca

10.10.19 Solar 1

Several of the largest U.S. solar projects are set to come online over the next two years.

America’s 5 Biggest Solar Projects

Own a multi-hundred-megawatt solar project? See if you made the list.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.13.19 PODCASTS

How America Thwarted a Giant ‘Extension Cord’ for Renewables

This week on The Energy Gang: Has the United States lost its ability to build grand infrastructure?

by Stephen Lacey

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10.10.19 Energy 0

Shell Energy now supplies nearly one million U.K. households.

Shell Acquires Renewables-Only Power Retailer in UK

Oil major buys Hudson Energy, which supplies 200,000 households with power from renewable PPAs.

by John Parnell

10.09.19 Grid Edge 80

California on Edge as PG&E’s Power Outage Plan Goes Into Effect

Biggest fire-prevention power outage in state’s history puts spotlight on bankrupt utility responsible for last year’s deadly Camp Fire blaze.

by Jeff St. John

10.09.19 Energy Storage 10

In this podcast, we explore the unique attributes of residential storage.

Exploring the Factors Behind the Residential Battery Surge

On this week’s Interchange podcast: how residential batteries differ from other forms of distributed energy.

by Stephen Lacey

10.09.19 Wind 0

Maryland hopes offshore wind can help revive its once-thriving ports. (Craig Stanfill/Flickr)

After Early Windfall, Offshore Developer Settles In for Long Game in Maryland

Developer US Wind made a quick profit selling its New Jersey zone to EDF, but plans to see its second project through to completion.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.09.19 Grid Edge 3

Bright idea: Off-grid companies are moving away from vertically integrated models. (Credit: Bboxx)

4 Reasons Why Off-Grid Energy Is Grown-Up and Ready to Scale

Industry leaders at GTM’s Off-Grid Energy Access Forum on why the stars are aligning for “the next billion” electricity customers.

by John Parnell

10.08.19 Solar 25

A letter calling for extension of renewables tax credits continues to build support in the House.

Rep. Tonko on Extending Wind and Solar Tax Credits: ‘Odds Are Good’

“Public sentiment is driving this issue right now,” said Paul Tonko, a Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

by Julia Pyper

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Connected Thermostats and Low-Income Energy Programs: High Impact, Low Cost

Smart thermostats have now proven they can complement core weatherization and appliance upgrade measures to deliver meaningful savings.

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3 Questions for a (Finally) Maturing Home Storage Market

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3 Questions for a (Finally) Maturing Home Storage Market

New vendors are entering the residential storage market. How will they compete?

by Julian Spector | October 8, 2019

10.08.19 Wind 0

Hanging on: Nordex is the world's fourth largest wind turbine supplier outside China. (Credit: Nordex)

Spain’s Acciona Launches Nordex Takeover Bid Amid ‘Turbulent’ Wind Market

Loss-making German wind turbine maker Nordex has shown recent signs of strength in markets like the U.S. as it competes with larger suppliers.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

Has Bifacial Solar Finally Moved From Theoretical to Practical?

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Has Bifacial Solar Finally Moved From Theoretical to Practical?

The solar industry looks to have finally accepted two-sided panels, but a policy change will cause hiccups in the U.S.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | October 7, 2019

10.07.19 Energy 2

US Energy Secretary Rick Perry Says He’s Not Resigning

Former Texas governor denies reports that he pressed foreign officials to appoint Trump’s picks to Ukrainian natural gas company board.

by Jeff St. John

10.07.19 Solar 1

Many in the solar industry saw the tariff exemption as a bright spot amid protectionist policies.

US Reverses Course on Tariff Exclusion for Bifacial Solar Modules

The Trump administration’s policy U-turn offers short-term boost to solar manufacturers with U.S. factories.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.07.19 Grid Edge 6

Setting sun? Faraday Grid was placed under the control of insolvency administrators in August.

What Went Wrong at Faraday Grid?

Ex-CEO Andrew Scobie is said to have bought the insolvent firm’s intellectual property amid lingering concerns over his leadership.

by Jason Deign

10.04.19 Energy 7

Perry, one of the few original Trump cabinet members remaining, will soon leave the Department of Energy, according to multiple reports.

Reports: Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Resign Next Month

DOE denies reports of Perry’s pending departure, as his name is brought into the Trump administration’s Ukraine impeachment scandal.

by Jeff St. John

10.04.19 Solar 4

Big solar asset sales are becoming increasingly common.

NextEra and Southern Company Rank as Largest Solar Owners Outside China

The global solar market is growing rapidly but remains highly fragmented, Wood Mackenzie says.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.04.19 Energy 5

BP Names Next CEO as Zero-Carbon Era Looms

Bernard Looney will lead the oil supermajor into an era of unprecedented change for the energy industry, and he knows it.

by John Parnell

10.04.19 Policy 1

Did Climate Strikes and the UN Summit Influence American Politics?

On this week’s Political Climate: Are calls to action resonating with U.S. policymakers? Plus, an exclusive interview with Chilean President Sebastián Piñera.

by Julia Pyper

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Massachusetts Regulators Audit National Grid Over Concerns with Management

America's 5 Biggest Solar Projects

Rep. Tonko on Extending Wind and Solar Tax Credits: 'Odds Are Good'

Elon Musk at Model Y Reveal: ‘This Is the Year of the Solar Roof and Powerwall’

California on Edge as PG&E's Power Outage Plan Goes Into Effect

4 Reasons Why Off-Grid Energy Is Grown-Up and Ready to Scale

The Arizona Battery Explosion Is Changing Conventional Wisdom on Safety

Exploring the Factors Behind the Residential Battery Surge

South Africa's Eskom Preparing First Large-Scale Battery Tender

'Inevitable' That GE Brings Offshore Wind Manufacturing to the US

Equinor Gives Nod to 88MW Floating Wind Farm

US Wind Industry Seeks Same Tax Incentives as Solar

From Science Project to Money Maker: Energy Storage Hits Inflection Point

Rebuilding the Bahamas With Distributed Solar and Storage

Coalition of Automakers and Utilities Unveils Transportation Policy ‘Roadmap’

Voice Assistant Platforms: Pursuing an Improved Utility Customer Experience

Commercial Solar Financing Made Simple

The Future of String Inverters for Energy Storage

The Arizona Battery Explosion Is Changing Conventional Wisdom on Safety

‘Inevitable’ That GE Brings Offshore Wind Manufacturing to the US

Massachusetts Regulators Audit National Grid Over Concerns with Management

Digging Into NYISO’s Carbon Pricing Plan

US Wind Industry Seeks Same Tax Incentives as Solar

Editors' Picks

Sunlight-Reflecting ‘Cool Walls’ Can Save Building Owners Big Money, Study Says

Equinor Gives Nod to 88MW Floating Wind Farm

The State of Digital O&M for the Solar Market

America’s 5 Biggest Solar Projects

Shell Acquires Renewables-Only Power Retailer in UK

California on Edge as PG&E’s Power Outage Plan Goes Into Effect

Exploring the Factors Behind the Residential Battery Surge

After Early Windfall, Offshore Developer Settles In for Long Game in Maryland

4 Reasons Why Off-Grid Energy Is Grown-Up and Ready to Scale

Rep. Tonko on Extending Wind and Solar Tax Credits: ‘Odds Are Good’

3 Questions for a (Finally) Maturing Home Storage Market

Spain’s Acciona Launches Nordex Takeover Bid Amid ‘Turbulent’ Wind Market

Has Bifacial Solar Finally Moved From Theoretical to Practical?

US Energy Secretary Rick Perry Says He’s Not Resigning

US Reverses Course on Tariff Exclusion for Bifacial Solar Modules

What Went Wrong at Faraday Grid?

Reports: Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Resign Next Month

NextEra and Southern Company Rank as Largest Solar Owners Outside China

BP Names Next CEO as Zero-Carbon Era Looms

Did Climate Strikes and the UN Summit Influence American Politics?